Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Tuesday, October 13
- 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings6 events
- 9:30 AM*Finance & Management Committee
- 11:30 AM* Public Works And Transportation Committee
- 1:30 PM*Community & Economic Development Committee
- 4:00 PM*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
- 4:00 PM*Special Public Safety Committee
- 6:00 PM*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
Wednesday, October 14
8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)
2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
- 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 Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
4:30 PMParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
6:00 PMBudget Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Budget Advisory Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that advises the Oakland City Council on expenditures, revenues and financial policies.
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.
7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Thursday, October 15
7:30 AMEconomic Vitality Committee MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Economic Vitality Committee
200 Old Bernal Avenue, City Council Chamber, Pleasanton
An appointed committee that advises the City of Pleasanton on economic development and the local business climate.
8:00 AMMACRO Town Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Oakland
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd 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 – 6:30 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 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
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
3:30 PMHead Start Advisory BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMCivil Service BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)
3000 62nd Ave, Oakland
6:00 PMBicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that serves as a resource to city staff and a public forum on Oakland's efforts to improve the safety and access of walking and bicycling.
Friday, October 16
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 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
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther PartyOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
MacArthur Maze performs live on the Garden Stage, followed by a documentary screening and panel discussion about Mildred Howard. DJ Black Woman ™ plays a set in the Amphitheater. Sketchboard Co. leads live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening.
7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Carnaval, a tribute band, performs the music of Santana, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes Santana's classic hits and highlights the band's energetic style. Performances are suitable for all ages.
Saturday, October 17
8:00 AMFall Compost GiveawayCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Avenue, Albany
8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend BeautificationOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Guadalajara, 1001 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland
- 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
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 refreshments. The event features Bharatanatyam dance stylings from Srilaya and Sthalam Schools of Dance, along with a welcome and storytime session led by Pleasanton Library staff.
6:00 PMTrunk or TreatCity of Dublin — city calendar
Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin
Sunday, October 18
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. The production features live performances and projections of Lange’s photographs, exploring themes of migration and time. The event is part of a weekend of programming celebrating Lange’s work, including a symposium and gallery teasers.
- 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 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
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
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 MeetingCity of Dublin — city calendar
City Council
Civic Center, Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
The elected City Council of Dublin, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.