Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, October 10
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)9 events
- 8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup High Street Coalition
- 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification
- 8:30 AMFairfax Community Cleanup
- 9:00 AMCommunity Cleanup Melrose Library
- 9:00 AMFriends of Joaquin Miller Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Monterey Redwoods
- 9:00 AMGarden with NHCA on Second Saturdays
- 9:00 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every Saturday
- 10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
10:00 AMMayor's Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center20 events
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Spiders
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Spiders
- 11:00 AM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 11:00 AMC360: The Home Galaxy
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 1
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 1
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMCapturing Star Trails with a Smartphone
- 1:00 PMCapturing Star Trails with a Smartphone
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
5:30 PMStudents Win With Lin: Fundraising Dinner featuring Nan ZhongBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Location Provided Upon RSVP, Fremont
A fundraising dinner supporting Jason Lin's campaign for Fremont Union High School District Board TA3. Guest speaker Nan Zhong will be present. RSVP required.
Sunday, October 11
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center16 events
- 11:00 AM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
Monday, October 12
5:30 PMAlameda County-Oakland Community Action PartnershipCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMPlanning CommissionCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Planning Commission
City Council Chambers, Piedmont
An appointed commission that reviews development proposals, land-use applications and zoning matters in Piedmont, and advises the City Council.
Tuesday, October 13
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings6 events
- 9:30 AM*Finance & Management Committee
- 11:30 AM* Public Works And Transportation Committee
- 1:30 PM*Community & Economic Development Committee
- 4:00 PM*Life Enrichment Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
- 4:00 PM*Special Public Safety Committee
- 6:00 PM*Public Safety Committee - CANCELLEDCancelled
Wednesday, October 14
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.
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
- 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 Commission CommitteeCancelledCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
4:15 PMLegal, Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings
43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont
4:30 PMParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
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.
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
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.
7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
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.
10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
- 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 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
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
- 6:30 PMPaint & Sip: Spooky Astronomy
5:30 PMState of the City AddressCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA, Piedmont
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.
Friday, October 16
- 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, and Sketchboard Co. hosts live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening.
5:00 PMPumpkin SplashCity of San Leandro — city calendar
Boys & Girls Club Pool, 2200 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro
6:40 PMMovie in the Park: WonkaCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Piedmont Park, 356 Highland Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611, USA, Piedmont
7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Carnaval, a tribute band, performs music inspired by Santana, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes renditions of classic and popular songs, with live percussion and energetic rhythms. The event is open to all ages and takes place at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Saturday, October 17
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 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
- 5:00 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.
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 from library staff, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya and Sthalam Schools of Dance.
6:30 PMOutdoor Movie Night — FREE!City of San Leandro — city calendar
Floresta Park, 3750 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro