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

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Tuesday, October 20

  • 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events

  • 1:30 PMOctober 20, 2026 Finance Committee MeetingCastro Valley Sanitary District — Board & committees

    Finance Committee

    Agenda

  • 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

    Event pageAgenda

  • 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.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 6:00 PMPolice CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Police Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 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.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 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.

    Agenda

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

Friday, October 23

  • 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 1:00 PMPre-K: Pumpkins, Ghosts & GigglesHayward Area Recreation & Park District

    Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center, Castro Valley, 17800 Redwood Road, Hayward

    Event page

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center12 events

  • 11:00 AMTrunk or Treat Featuring Unhaunted House & Make-a-ThonHayward Area Recreation & Park District

    Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward

    Event page

  • 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

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