Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Tuesday, October 6
- 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events
6:00 PMIndependent Institute: California’s Proposed Wealth TaxBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Independent Institute Conference Center, 100 Swan Way, Oakland
A panel discussion at the Independent Institute Conference Center will explore the economic, legal, and policy implications of California’s proposed wealth tax. Panelists include Joshua D. Rauh, Kristian Fors, and Phil Magness. The event is based on the Reset Report.
Wednesday, October 7
8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)
2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
9:00 AMLeadership Institute: ASOP Workshop - Winning GOTV at the Door (Webinar)BayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Online (Via Zoom)
The Leadership Institute's ASOP Workshop teaches GOTV strategies for canvassers, covering voter targeting, communication techniques, and data collection. The webinar is for campaign staff and volunteers.
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 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
12:30 PMCoffee with a CopCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Old Navy, 2212-a South Shore Centre Ste 750, Alameda 94501, Alameda
1:00 PMFriends of Sausal Creek: Native Plant NurseryOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Friends of Sausal Creek Native Plant Nursery, Oakland
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
Thursday, October 8
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
4:00 PME-Bike Safety Workshop (1 hour)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda Free Library, Alameda 94501, 1550 Oak Street, Alameda
5:30 PMFriends of Concordia ParkOakland community events calendar (city events page)
3000 62nd Ave, Oakland
7:00 PMRecreation and Park Commission MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
Friday, October 9
- 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 CHIKA DIOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Friday Nights at OMCA features live music by CHIKA DI, a dance lesson and showcase with Hustle By The Lake, a DJ set by BLOOM, and Gallery Chats. The event includes performances, social dancing, and guided conversations in the galleries. It is open to the public and takes place on the OMCA campus.
7:30 PMGarratt Wilkin & The ParrotheadsFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads, a Northern California tribute band, perform the music of Jimmy Buffett at the Firehouse Arts Center. The concert features Buffett's songs in a casual, tropical-themed setting. The band has performed at festivals and events nationwide since 1999.
Saturday, October 10
8:00 AMAlbany Fire Department Pancake Breakfast - 2026City of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany Fire Station, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany
8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup High Street CoalitionOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Walgreens at the corner of High St and Redding, Oakland
9:00 AMCity Hall Open House - 2026City of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany
10:00 AMHarvest FairCity of Dublin — city calendar
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin
10:00 AMHarvest FairCity of Dublin — city calendar
Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center13 events
- 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
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 12:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 1:00 PMCapturing Star Trails with a Smartphone
- 1:00 PMTales of the Maya Skies
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMLunaverse
Sunday, October 11
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center11 events
- 11:00 AM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 11:00 AMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 11:00 AMShared Sky Festival – Day 2
- 12:00 PMSPACETIME
- 1:00 PMLunaverse
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Inspired by Space
- 2:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 3:00 PMBig Astronomy
- 3:00 PMScouting Stars: Autumn
- 4:00 PMFrightLight Halloween Laser Show
Monday, October 12
4:00 PMHoover Institution: Reclaiming Liberal Education in America featuring Peter BerkowitzBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
Online (Via Zoom)
The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions hosts a book talk with Peter Berkowitz, author of 'Reclaiming Liberal Education in America.' The event discusses a collection of 40 columns examining the decline of liberal education and proposes ways to restore it. The talk is held online via Zoom.