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

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Monday, October 12

  • 7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

    Event page

  • 5:30 PMAlameda County-Oakland Community Action PartnershipCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership

    Oakland

    Event page

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

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

    2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

    Event page

  • 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 Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Planning Commission Committee

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 4:15 PMLegal, Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings

    43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont

    Event page

  • 4:30 PMParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 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.

    Event page

  • 6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar

    San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

    Event page

  • 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.

    Agenda

  • 7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings

    Youth Commission

    Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton

    Agenda

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.

    Agenda

  • 8:00 AMMACRO Town Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 8:00 AMTown Care CaféOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Town Care Café at the Frank Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland

    Event page

  • 10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings

    *Rules & Legislation Committee

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland

    Event pageAgenda

  • 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 5:30 PMCivil Service BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Civil Service Board

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    3000 62nd Ave, Oakland

    Event page

  • 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.

    Event page

Friday, October 16

  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

  • 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 artist Mildred Howard. DJ Black Woman ™ plays a set in the Amphitheater, and Sketchboard Co. hosts live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening.

    Event page

  • 5:00 PMPumpkin SplashCity of San Leandro — city calendar

    Boys & Girls Club Pool, 2200 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro

    Event page

  • 7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)

    Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton

    Carnaval performs a tribute to Santana's music, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes hits played with rhythms and percussion. It is for audiences of all ages.

    Event page

Saturday, October 17

  • 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend BeautificationOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Guadalajara, 1001 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland

    Event page

  • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 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.

    Event page

  • 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 light refreshments. The event begins with a welcome and storytime at 1:00 PM, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya School of Dance and Sthalam School of Dance.

    Event page

  • 6:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night — FREE!City of San Leandro — city calendar

    Floresta Park, 3750 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro

    Event page

Sunday, October 18