Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Wednesday, September 30
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 Center5 events
- 11:00 AMSunstruck
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 3:00 PMMaya Archeoastronomy
1:00 PMFriends of Sausal Creek: Native Plant NurseryOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Friends of Sausal Creek Native Plant Nursery, Oakland
Thursday, October 1
8:00 AMMACRO Town Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Oakland
8:00 AMTown Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Town Care Café at the Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center5 events
- 11:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 12:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 3:00 PMZodiac Tours
5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)
3000 62nd Ave, Oakland
Friday, October 2
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center5 events
- 11:00 AMC360: Inspired by Space
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with Shanté | Nexus Black Art WeekOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Friday Nights at OMCA features live music by Shanté, a DJ set by Moteef, Drag Storytime with Per Sia, a mini house-making activity, and a panel discussion with Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell as part of Nexus Black Art Week. Gallery Chats are available throughout the museum.
5:30 PMSpecial Guest Gallery Chat: Mildred Howard and Adrian BurrellOakland Museum of California
James Moore Theater, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell participate in a gallery chat at the James Moore Theater, discussing their art and creative practices. The event is part of MoAD Nexus Black Art Week and includes a moderated conversation with Autumn King, followed by music and activities as part of Friday Nights at OMCA.
7:00 PMTVTC Presents Spooktacular Broadway 2Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Spooktacular Broadway 2 is a theatrical cabaret featuring spooky Broadway songs and performances. The event, presented by Tri-Valley Theatre Company, includes a mix of classic and modern musical numbers centered around supernatural themes. It takes place at the Firehouse Arts Center on October 2, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 3
8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup with Rainbow Community Neighborhood Council 27yOakland community events calendar (city events page)
6015 Bancroft Ave, Oakland
8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend BeautificationOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Guadalajara, 1001 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center5 events
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
Sunday, October 4
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center6 events
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
1:00 PMOMCA Architecture Walk and TalkOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
A guided walk through the OMCA campus with the Council on Architecture, discussing the history and design of the building. Free and open to the public; no reservations required. Lasts about one hour.
Wednesday, October 7
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center5 events
- 11:00 AMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 3:00 PMForward to the Moon