Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Sunday, October 18
All dayClosing of Mildred Howard: Poetics of MemoryOakland Museum of California
OMCA Great Hall, 1000 Oak, Oakland
The exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory closes on October 18, 2026, at OMCA. It features collages, sculptures, and installations by the Bay Area artist across five decades. Programming includes a conversation with Howard and a documentary screening related to her work.
All daySpotlight Sundays: Roadsongs for Dorothea LangeOakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Spotlight Sundays presents 'Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange,' a one-hour immersive play based on the photographer’s road journals and oral histories. Performed at the James Moore Theater on October 18 at 1 pm and 3 pm, the production features live performance and projections of Lange’s photographs, exploring themes of migration and time. Part of a weekend of events celebrating Lange’s work.
- 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events
- 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
Monday, October 19
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
3:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-19 - Closed SessionCity 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.
5:30 PMMayor's Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMOakland Youth CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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 PMOakland Public Safety Planning and Oversight CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
City Council
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
The elected City Council of Albany, the city's legislative body, which makes policy decisions on the governance of the city.
Tuesday, October 20
9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Dimond Park RestorationOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut, Oakland
10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
1:00 PMPersonal Emergency Preparedness WorkshopOakland community events calendar (city events page)
West Oakland Branch Library, 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland
1:30 PMOctober 20, 2026 Finance Committee MeetingCastro Valley Sanitary District — Board & committees
Finance Committee
3:00 PMFinance & Administration Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont
3:30 PM* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City CouncilCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council
City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland
5:30 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.
6:00 PMPolice CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
7:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
City Council
City Hall, Council Chambers 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.
Wednesday, October 21
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 PMCouncil Budget and Finance CommitteeCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Council Budget and Finance Committee
City Hall, Conference Room 4A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
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.
7:00 PMCommunity Services CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Community Services Commission
City Hall, Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
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 AMStreet Sweeping - 4th ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
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
5:30 PMPolice CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
6:00 PMHousing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
7:00 PMPlanning CommissionCancelledCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Planning Commission
City Hall, Council Chambers & Virtual Platform (Zoom) 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
An appointed commission that reviews development proposals, land-use applications and zoning matters in Hayward, and advises the City Council.
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!
1:00 PMPre-K: Pumpkins, Ghosts & GigglesHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center, Castro Valley, 17800 Redwood Road, Hayward
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, and community tabling by YOUth Decide. Gallery Chats are available throughout the museum. The event includes food trucks and is open to the public.
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
11:00 AMTrunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-ThonHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
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. The event includes a procession, live performances, hands-on activities, a mercado, and food. ASL interpretation is provided for select performances. Tickets are $10; members and children under 12 are free with advance reservations.
- 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.