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Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.

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Wednesday, October 21

  • 8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

    Event page

  • 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

  • 1:00 PMFriends of Sausal Creek: Native Plant NurseryOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Friends of Sausal Creek Native Plant Nursery, Oakland

    Event page

  • 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.

    Event page

  • 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

Friday, October 23

  • 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 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, community tabling by YOUth Decide, and Gallery Chats. The event includes food trucks and is held on the OMCA campus.

    Event page

  • 5:00 PMNight Market at St. Pat's RowCity of Dublin — city calendar

    St Pat's Row (between Golden Gate Drive and Region, Dublin

    Event page

  • 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 different improv bouts with audience interaction and chances to win prizes. Shows run October 22-24, 2026, at 7 PM each night.

    Event page

  • 7:30 PMGhosts of DublinCity of Dublin — city calendar

    Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin

    Event page

Saturday, October 24

  • 8:30 AMMelrose Community Cleanup & Gardening on Fourth SaturdaysOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Melrose Community Garden, Corner of Vicksburg Ave and Ygnacio Ave, Oakland

    Event page

  • 10:00 AMWellness in Our Backyard: Dublin's Health & Safety FairCity of Dublin — city calendar

    Don Biddle Community Park, 6100 Horizon Parkway, Dublin

    Event page

  • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 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.

    Event page

  • 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 different improv bouts with audience interaction and chances to win prizes. Shows run October 22-24, 2026, at 7 PM each night.

    Event page

  • 7:30 PMGhosts of DublinCity of Dublin — city calendar

    Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin

    Event page

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 rituals. Visitors can attend ceremonies, performances, hands-on activities, and a mercado featuring Latinx vendors. ASL interpretation is available for select events. Tickets are $10; members and children under 12 are free with advance reservations.

    Event page

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center11 events

  • 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.

    Event page

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.

    Event page

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

  • All dayBoard of Directors MeetingLivermore Area Recreation & Park District — Board of Directors

    Board of Directors

    Livermore

    The elected board of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, directly responsible to the electorate, which runs parks and recreation programs in the Livermore area.

    Event page

  • 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

  • 3:00 PMPlanning Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Planning Commission Committee

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 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.

    Event page

  • 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.