Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Friday, October 16
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
- 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. offers live figure drawing in the Gallery of California Art, and Gallery Chats run throughout the museum. The event marks part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Black Panther Party.
5:00 PMPumpkin SplashCity of San Leandro — city calendar
Boys & Girls Club Pool, 2200 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro
Saturday, October 17
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)9 events
- 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification
- 9:00 AMBond St Community Clean-Up
- 9:00 AMFriends of Dimond Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Joaquin Miller Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Montclair RR Trail
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Fern Ravine on Third Saturdays
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Monterey Redwoods
- 9:00 AMGarber Park Stewards Habitat Restoration on Third Saturdays
- 9:00 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every Saturday
9:00 AMVolunteers in Parks -- Kennedy ParkHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward
- 11:00 AM – 7:30 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
- 7:30 PMHike & Sip
1:00 PMAlameda GOP: BBQ, Beer and Ballots EventBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
1039 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro
The Alameda County Republican Party hosts a free event featuring barbecue, beer, and political discussion. Registration is required. RSVP for details and to attend.
1:30 PMPumpkin Patch - Public SwimHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Arroyo Swim Center, 15701 Lorenzo San Lorenzo, Hayward
6:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night — FREE!City of San Leandro — city calendar
Floresta Park, 3750 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro
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 Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell and a documentary screening on Friday Nights at OMCA.
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. The event is part of a weekend of programming celebrating her work.
- 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
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 PMOakland Public Safety Planning and Oversight CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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
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
- 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 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.
6:30 PMFamily Fun Night: Dia de los Muertos Music and Dance (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
7:00 PMCommunity Services CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Thursday, October 22
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)
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 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.