Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, October 24
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 events
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
- 5:00 PMHike & Sip
- 5:00 PMHike & Sip
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. Four performances over three nights feature interactive audience elements and prize opportunities. Shows run October 22-24, 2026 at 7 PM each night.
Sunday, October 25
11:00 AM32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community CelebrationOakland Museum of California
OMCA Campus, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
The 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration honors loved ones through music, dance, ofrendas, and traditions. Visitors can attend ceremonies, performances, hands-on activities, and a mercado featuring Latinx vendors. The event includes ASL interpretation and is held on the OMCA campus.
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center11 events
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
1:00 PMSpecial Guest Gallery Chat with Traditional Medicine Practitioner Batul True HeartOakland Museum of California
Gallery of California Natural Sciences, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Batul True Heart, a 2Spirit traditional medicine practitioner, discusses earth-based ancestral medicine and grief practices in a 30-minute talk at the Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The event is part of the Día de los Muertos Community Celebration and includes insights on emotional healing and the use of cempoalxóchitl flowers.
Wednesday, October 28
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 11:00 AMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 12:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 1:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 2:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 3:00 PMForward to the Moon
- 3:00 PMForward to the Moon
Thursday, October 29
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 11:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 12:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 12:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 3:00 PMZodiac Tours
- 3:00 PMZodiac Tours
7:30 PMEBMS Golden Age of BroadwayFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
East Bay Musical Society presents the Fall 2026 concert 'Golden Age of Broadway' at Firehouse Arts Center. The performance features classic Broadway musicals such as 'Sound of Music,' 'Oklahoma,' and 'My Fair Lady.' Tickets available October 1.
Friday, October 30
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 events
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 7:00 PMSci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors
- 7:00 PMSci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with LA GENTE SFOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Live music by LA GENTE SF, a DJ set by mare.e.fresh, and Gallery Chats are featured at Friday Nights at OMCA. The event includes performances blending Latin rhythms and global sounds, along with guided conversations in the galleries. Food trucks and seasonal programming are also available.
Saturday, October 31
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center17 events
- 10:00 AMSpooky Science
- 10:00 AMSpooky Science
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 11:00 AMLunaverse
- 11:00 AMLunaverse
- 12:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 12:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 1:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 2:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 2:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 3:00 PMAurora Storm
- 3:00 PMAurora Storm
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
1:00 PMPAL 19th Annual Fall Members’ Show ReceptionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center Lobby, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
The Harrington Gallery hosts the PAL 19th Annual Fall Members’ Show Reception on October 31 at the Firehouse Arts Center Lobby. The event showcases 67 works in various mediums by PAL members. Awards will be judged by Debbie Wardrope, and live artist demonstrations will occur on select Saturdays during the exhibition.