Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, October 17
1:00 PMDiwali Celebration 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton
The Diwali Celebration 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center includes live music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and light refreshments. The event begins with a welcome and storytime from library staff, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya and Sthalam Schools of Dance.
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Shultz Auditorium - George P. Shultz Building, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event presents a history of the decline of liberal education and discusses efforts to restore it. The book includes 40 columns written from 2014 to 2025.
Monday, October 19
3:45 PMCity Council Special Meeting Closed SessionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton
The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
6:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
City Council
Piedmont
The elected City Council of Piedmont, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
6:00 PMPublic Utilities BoardUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Public Utilities Board
For more information on the Board, please visit: https://www.alamedamp.com/9/Public-Utilities-Board, Alameda
The City of Alameda board through which Alamedans have a voice in the policies and operations of Alameda Municipal Power, the city's publicly owned electric utility.
6:00 PMPublic Utilities Board Regular Meeting Oct 19City of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Council Chamber, Third Floor, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Tuesday, October 20
1:30 PMOctober 20, 2026 Finance Committee MeetingCastro Valley Sanitary District — Board & committees
Finance Committee
7:00 PMCity CouncilUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566
The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
7:00 PMRegular City Council Meetings 2026City of Alameda — city events & activities
City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
Wednesday, October 21
10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont
7:30 PMRecreation CommissionCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Recreation Commission
City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont
An appointed commission that advises the City of Piedmont on recreation facilities and programs.
Thursday, October 22
8:30 AMCarmel-by-the-Sea (FULL)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick Senior Center, Media Room, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.
7:00 PMSocial Service Human Relations BoardUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
Social Service Human Relations Board
City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda
7:00 PMSocial Service Human Relations Board MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Chambers, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Friday, October 23
2:00 PMHaunted HouseCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.
Saturday, October 24
12:00 PMHalloween Line Dance SocialCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick, Social Hall, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
1:00 PMCity CouncilUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
City Council
Harrison Recreation Center, 1450 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda CA 94501, Alameda
The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
1:00 PMEast End Sea Level Rise Focus Group MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Harrison Recreation Center, Alameda 94501, 1450 Lincoln Ave, Alameda
2:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed series. Four shows feature different performances, with audience interaction and chances to win prizes. Performances run October 22-24, 2026, at Firehouse Arts Center.
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show at Firehouse Arts Center. Four performances from October 22-24, 2026, with audience interaction and prizes.