Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Wednesday, October 21
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)
2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont
- 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
1:00 PMFriends of Sausal Creek: Native Plant NurseryOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Friends of Sausal Creek Native Plant Nursery, Oakland
3:00 PMPlanning CommissionCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Planning Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that promotes the orderly growth and development of Oakland through studies, decisions on development proposals and policy recommendations to the City Council.
5:30 PMAlameda County-Oakland Community Action PartnershipCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
7:00 PMClimate Action Committee MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Climate Action Committee
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
A technical advisory committee that advises the Albany City Council on reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to climate change.
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
All dayCanceled Transportation Commission MeetingCancelledCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
8:00 AMMACRO Town Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Oakland
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 4th ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
8:00 AMTown Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Town Care Café at the Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
- 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
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — public meetings (city site)4 events
5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)
3000 62nd Ave, Oakland
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 series. Four shows over three nights feature different performances and audience prizes. Runs October 22-24, 2026, at 7 PM each night.
Friday, October 23
- 11:00 AM – 7:30 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
- 7:30 PMScience is a Drag!
- 7:30 PMScience is a Drag!
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with DATANAGANOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Friday Nights at OMCA features live music by DATANAGAN, a DJ set by MAMA SAN, a K-pop dance lesson with Ronnie, and community tabling by YOUth Decide. Gallery Chats are available throughout the museum. The event includes food trucks and is open to the public.
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 series. Four shows over three nights feature different performances and audience prizes. Runs October 22-24, 2026, at 7 PM each night.
Saturday, October 24
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events
- 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.
2:00 PMJoe Rubay for Assembly: BBQ, Beers and BallotsBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
188 Erselia Trail, Alamo
Joe Rubay, candidate for Assembly District 16, hosts a campaign event featuring barbecue, beer, and discussions about voting. The event is free but requires registration.
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 series. Four shows over three nights feature different performances and audience prizes. Runs 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. Activities include a procession, live performances, a mercado, hands-on art, and a traditional cleansing ritual. Open to the public with ticketed access to the festival and museum galleries.
- 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 emotional healing in times of mourning. The 30-minute talk takes place in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences as part of the Día de los Muertos Community Celebration.
Monday, October 26
6:00 PMBicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy and Legislative CommitteeCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy and Legislative Committee
Oakland
A committee of Oakland's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission dealing with policy and legislative matters.
Tuesday, October 27
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings5 events
3:00 PMPolice & Fire Pension Board MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
6:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-27 - RegularCity of Berkeley — City Council agendas
City Council
Berkeley
The elected City Council of Berkeley, which makes decisions on local laws and policies for the city using input from the community.
Wednesday, October 28
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 4th WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
10:00 AMPiedmont SeniorsCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA, Piedmont
10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont
- 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
3:00 PMPlanning Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
3:00 PMWaste Management Authority Board / Energy CouncilStopWaste — Waste Management Authority, Recycling Board & Energy Council
Waste Management Authority Board / Energy Council
StopWaste, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland
A joint meeting of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board, which manages solid waste facilities, source reduction and recycling for the county, and the Energy Council, which works on energy efficiency, clean energy and climate resilience across its member agencies.
3:30 PMWater Resources and Conservation Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont
5:30 PMEnergy and Environment CommissionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Energy and Environment Commission
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton CA 94566
7:00 PMPlanning CommissionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566
An appointed commission that reviews development plan submittals and advises the Pleasanton City Council on land use matters including zoning, use permits, variances and site plans.
7:00 PMPlanning & Zoning Commission MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
An appointed commission that makes recommendations to the Albany City Council on the General Plan and the physical development of the city, and exercises the functions set out in its planning and zoning code for land subdivisions, planning and zoning.