South Bay and Peninsula
Sept. 18
Guided Tour at Hayes Mansion: If you’ve never visited the Hayes Mansion, then take the opportunity to explore its history with in-person guided tours. Learn the story of Mary Hayes Chynoweth, wander through the captivating rooms and charming parlors, explore the heart of the home in the historic kitchen and discover the enduring legacy of the Hayes family in shaping San Jose’s story. 11 a.m., Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4r1DGaf
Hazy Hayes Oktoberfest: Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Hayes Mansion with great beer, great food and live music by the German-Swiss Zicke-Zacke Band. RSVP needed for a chance to win prizes. 7 p.m., Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4gQXDfh
Coffee with the Mayor: Join a conversation with Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page and ask questions or discuss topics you’d like to know more about. Connect with fellow residents and share your thoughts about different issues. 9 a.m., Peet’s Coffee, 12148 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/46KesUz
Holy Family Festival 2026: Join the festival by the Holy Family Parish in San Jose and participate in the parade, performances, music and dancing during the multicultural celebration. There will be food, games, carnival rides, a silent auction and more. 5 p.m., Holy Family Parish, 4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4xbZhhK
San Jose Gambling with Ted Ramos: Discover the hidden past of San Jose with local historian Ted Ramos and learn about gambling halls, card houses and characters that made gambling a thriving part of the early 20th century in the city. Tickets cost $25 onwards. 5:30 p.m., The Ainsley House Carriage House, 300 Grant St., Campbell. bit.ly/4xbZCkw
Godzilla Fest: If you love everything Godzilla, then join this weekend-long convention celebrating the “King of the Monsters” with a game room, movies, panels with guests and “Godzilla experts,” dealer rooms with toy and figure sellers, cosplay and more. 10 a.m., Holiday Inn San Francisco, 1500 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. bit.ly/4dqocqG
Sept. 19
Let’s Hike Saratoga: Go on a scenic hike at Villa Montalvo Lookout Trail. This is a moderate, 2-mile trail with a 505-foot elevation gain. Enjoy the great views and company. 7:50 a.m., Meet at the Villa Montalvo Parking lot, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. bit.ly/4A2Ifp4
Bike to Health Ride with Latinas Contra Cancer: Join the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and Latinas Contra Cancer for a fun, community-focused ride! Free event, but registration required. 10 a.m., Serra Park, 730 The Dalles Ave, Sunnyvale. bit.ly/4r1emkE
Sept. 20
12th Annual Teal Run 5K: Participate in this annual run set along the scenic Los Gatos Creek Trail for participants of all ages to celebrate the resilience, love and support for women and families affected by ovarian cancer. Emmy Award-winning reporter Lauren Martinez from ABC-7 News will be the day’s host. Every participant will receive a finisher’s medal. 9:30 a.m., Campbell Park, Campbell and Gilman avenues in Campbell. bit.ly/4r3yxyv
Amor Sin Fronteras — Charity Fashion Show: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at this charity fashion show celebrating culture, creativity and community. The event benefits the International Rescue Committee and Al Otro Lado. 5:30 p.m., 1654 Burdette Drive, #170, San Jose. bit.ly/4hhDD6Z
Sept. 21
Social Stitching: Join fellow needlework and textile arts enthusiasts at the library. Bring your project, teach, chat, learn and make friends with fellow needlework enthusiasts. This group is entirely self-directed, and you are encouraged to bring your own tools and materials. 4:30 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos. bit.ly/4gUcplp
Dr. Francis Fukuyama with Dr. Michael McFaul: Fukuyama, a leading public intellectual known for bestselling works of political philosophy and history, will discuss his new memori, “In the Realm of the Last Man,” with McFaul, a U.S. ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration who is now a Stanford University political science professor. 7 p.m., Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4A9Jsen
Sept. 22
Oktoberfest: Enjoy the sound of German music, sight of traditional Bavarian attire, and the clink of raised steins at the downtown Redwood City Oktoberfest. The Courthouse Square will transform into a lively Bavarian village with more than 2,000 feet of “family-style” bench seating inviting guests to eat, drink and be merry. 5 p.m., Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. bit.ly/4cugZWs
Sept. 23
Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang: Quan, the Oscar-winning star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “The Goonies” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” will talk about his memoir, “Never Say Die.” 7 p.m., Elizabeth A. Hangs Theater, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Way, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4r9TsjG
Sept. 24
Author Talk with Ryka Aoki: Join in the conversation with award-winning author Ryka Aoki about her creative process, work and how science fiction and fantasy can explore identity, possibility and the world around us. Registration required. 6:30 p.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4yq65JA
East Bay
Sept. 18
Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Watch the 2025 live-action film “Lilo & Stitch” in this free family movie night starting at dusk. Bring comfortable chairs or blankets and dress warmly. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed. 6:30 p.m., 3871 Smith St., Union City. bit.ly/4qY03gQ
Bilingual Baby Bounce: Enjoy story time in Spanish and English for babies and toddlers. There will be singing, clapping, reading and moving to build early literacy and bilingual awareness. 10:30 a.m., Berkeley Public Library West Branch, 1125 University Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/3ULctg2
“Giants Rising” Film Screening in the Redwood Grove: Enjoy this outdoor film screening of an award-winning documentary film under towering redwood trees with researcher Dr. Todd Dawson. You can also enjoy the special pre-movie after-hours session in the UC Botanical Garden to explore the plant collections. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the movie. Redwood Grove Gate opens just before 6:30 p.m., 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4xj9fy3
Sept. 19
DMT in partnership with SPARC Theatre presents “The Glass Menagerie”: Watch Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece play, set in 1930s St. Louis. This play follows aspiring poet Tom Wingfield as he recalls his troubled family featuring a Southern belle mother, a painfully shy sister and the heartbreak that shapes their lives. Also take part in a pre-show talk to get insight into the playwright, the staging and the play. 7 p.m., The Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. bit.ly/4yrJ74L
2026 Rides and Readers Fifth Annual Car Show: Celebrate classic cars at the San Leandro Public Library’s fifth annual car show featuring vintage beauties. Admission is free. Register if you’d like to participate and display a vehicle from 1975 or earlier. 9 a.m., 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. bit.ly/4cyirHl
Sept. 20
Film Screening — “The Last Waltz”: Watch this documentary film by award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese about Canadian-American rock group The Band and their farewell concert at San Francisco’s former Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving 1976. 7 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3SwEFCQ
Sept. 21
Tamil Story Time: Enjoy stories and rhymes in Tamil and practice your Tamil language skills. Open to children ages 2 through 5. 6:15 p.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4ijMExw
Sept. 22
How to Pay For College: If you or your children are going to college, learn about the costs and ways to pay for it from an expert with the Bay Area Financial Education Foundation. The workshop is open to teens and families. 6 p.m., Main San Leandro Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. bit.ly/46Mdp6B
Sept. 23
Read and Learn English Book Club — Project Literacy: Read and improve your English. A teacher will read a short book and discuss it with you to improve your language proficiency. Suitable for adults who are starting to learn English. 6:30 p.m., 300 Estudillo Ave., Conference Room C, San Leandro. bit.ly/46fgNGZ
Sept. 24
Read to a Dog: Improve your child’s verbal fluency and spend time with a friendly dog. This event is open to children ages 5 to 12 and is meant to help build children’s confidence and self-esteem. They will read aloud to a gentle dog provided by the nonprofit organization Alliance of Therapy Dogs. 3:30 p.m., Berkeley Public Library North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. bit.ly/46depAC
Repulsive Reads: If you love fiction with all things grim, grotesque, unsettling and weird, then you’ll be right at home with this book club. September’s read is “Silver Nitrate” by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia. 5 p.m., Berkeley Public Library North Branch, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley. bit.ly/4xyVoUx
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