South Bay and Peninsula
Oct. 23
LEGO Fridays: Let your children bring their creativity and imagination and build something fun with LEGOS at the library. It is also a great way to introduce engineering and the art concepts of STEAM. 4 p.m., College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/4zzpU1S
Past Curfew Presents Playlist 2026 — Everything’s Better with Horns: Enjoy this concert that will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. The set list will be based on a specific theme that spans the ages. It will be a celebration of dance music grounded in the vibrance of a full horn section. Tickets start at $69. 6:30 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. bit.ly/4jlAnZP
Eataly’s Fall Festa: Celebrate the fall season with seasonal bites, live music and entertainment. Ticket includes unlimited access to seasonal bites, more than 15 wines and live music and entertainment. Ticket start at $70.88. 6 p.m., Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/3WpBnT6
Oct. 24
Kanan Gill — “Not This Again”: Prominent Indian stand-up comedian Kanan Gill is back with comedy that blends everyday insights with a global sensibility. 7 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4s4bpAn
Symphonic Spooktacular — Symphony San Jose: Celebrate the symphony’s 25th anniversary with this spooktacular performance featuring Peter Jaffe and Symphony San Jose as they summon music’s most legendary champions. 7:30 p.m., California Theatre, 345 South First St., San Jose. bit.ly/4ztudeV
Oct. 25
Photography Meetup: If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level photographer, then join this meetup hosted by Matthew TW Huang to discuss techniques and tips to improve your craft and other aspects of photography. 10 a.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4ey6XEv
Halloween Costume Party: Dress up in your favorite costume and join this party. Enjoy trick-or-treat bag making, music and a dance party open to all ages and abilities. 10 a.m., Palo Alto Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4s19cFQ
Barks and Boos: Join this pet-friendly event and have a spooktacular time with activities and plenty of treats for your furry friends. Shop from local vendor markets, enjoy delicious treats and enter your furry friend in the fan-favorite dog costume contest for a chance to win. There will also be an adoption drive with Pets in Need on-site. Reservations are required. 11 a.m., The Ameswell Hotel, 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View. bit.ly/4hKqfsr
Oct. 26
Ron Alexander Memorial Lectures in Musicology — Joy H. Calico: Join Joy Calico, a professor of musicology and chair of the Department of Musicology at UCLA as she discusses the theory of operatic scene type. Registration is encouraged. 4:30 p.m., Braun Music Center, Room 103, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. bit.ly/4jWbFzn
Revolutionizing Privacy and AI with Meredith Whittaker: Join Signal President Meredith Whittaker and Professor Lowry Pressly for a conversation about collective action and resistance in the age of AI. For more than 20 years, Whittaker has advocated for privacy and digital rights. Registration needed. 5 p.m., Simonyi Conference Center, CoDa, 389 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford. bit.ly/4jOK7vS
Oct. 27
W.A.S.P.: If you’re a heavy metal fan, you will know the legendary band W.A.S.P., who are on tour with KK’s Priest as a special guest. W.A.S.P. returns to the stage for their “1984 to Headless” fall 2026 North American tour. 8 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4dAtgZT
San Jose Speed Dating: If you’re single and between ages 27 and 42, join this event at The Old Spaghetti Factory and meet people or make new friends. Ticket start at $39. 6:30 p.m., The Old Spaghetti Factory, 51 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/4yIYypX
Oct. 28
Be Like Blippi Tour: Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage in the Be Like Blippi Tour, an interactive musical adventure with fan-favorite songs, movement and surprises. 6 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4im4dvl
Oct. 29
Creating Meaning and Purpose in Retirement: Learn how to make the most of your retirement in this panel discussion with Pedro Hernandez Ramos, Emeritus, Education; Nancy Unger, Emeritus, History; and Cynthia Mertens, Emeritus, Law. Registration needed. 3:30 p.m., The Aloysius Varsi Hall, Room 222, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4dEUGxP
The Music of Ennio Morricone — A Candlelit Piano & Strings Experience: With masterpieces for piano and string quartet from the late legendary composer Ennio Morricone, experience an unforgettable evening. Tickets start at $43. 7:30 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., San Jose. bit.ly/4i1vnHC
East Bay and Beyond
Oct. 23
Family Storytime: Bring your kids and enjoy storytime as a whole family. There will be stories and activities for everyone to enjoy. 10:30 a.m., Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo. bit.ly/3TAE3g1
Walk-tober — A 5K Walk for Your Health: Join a fun 5K walk at Osage Park, enjoy a barbecue lunch and get a Walk-tober T-shirt and goodie bag. Registration is required. 10:30 a.m., Osage Park, 816 Brookside Drive, Danville. bit.ly/4zu2T0a
Art Fun with Ms. Debbie — Haunting Howl-o-ween: Enjoy a frightful, fun, art class that will bring out the spooky creativity in you. Explore Halloween themes and draw, paint and create spectacular masterpieces inspired by ghosts, ghouls and the spirit of Halloween. Registration needed. 3:45 p.m., The Cottage, 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville. bit.ly/4B4ycQP
Vallejo Hike Club — Morning Hike: Get a head start to your weekend with this 1.5-mile moderate hike at Mare Island Heritage Preserve. You can also bring your furry friend along. Meet at the parking lot. 7 a.m., Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, 167 O’Hara Court, Vallejo. bit.ly/4yj6lK9
Oct. 24
Paramount Theatre Public Tour: Visit this historic Oakland theater and get a glimpse of its history in this 90-minute guided tour. Free for kids ages 7 and younger. Tickets start at $5. 10 a.m., box office entrance on 21st Street, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. bit.ly/4jkenhZ
Dia De Los Muertos: Join this community event and trick-or-treating in Oakland’s Laurel district. There will be themed craft tables, live music, face painting, Mexican foilk art display and more. 12 p.m., Golondrina’s Mexican Grill parking lot, 4171 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. bit.ly/4zxnfFW
WitchFest — A Gathering of Witches: This gathering celebrates modern witchcraft, ritual artistry and sacred community. Hosted by Feathered Outlaw, this annual gathering transforms Alameda’s West End into a living ritual where magick is practiced, beauty is revered and connection is intentional. Tickets are $15. Feathered Outlaw, 1506 Webster St., Alameda. bit.ly/4s7SnJK
Leaf Peeping and Pumpkin Picking: Marvel at the fall foliage in Rockville Hills Regional Park and the beautiful surrounding views in this 2.5-mile walk. On-leash dogs are welcome to join. After the hike, head to Larry’s Produce to pick pumpkins. Rockville Hills has a $5 entrance fee. 8:30 a.m., 2149 Rockville Road, Fairfield. bit.ly/4hZqOgY
Oct. 25
34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade: Trick-or-Treat, costume contest and other Halloween-themed activities for everyone to enjoy. There wil also be spooky sales, treats and family fun. 11 a.m., Rockridge Library parking lot, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. bit.ly/3VxOUrE
The 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration: Join this annual celebration honoring the people, traditions and stories that connect you. There will also be a procession that has music, movement and a collective act of remembrance. Tickets cost $10. 11 a.m., 1000 Oak St., Oakland. bit.ly/4hTLE15
Lake Elizabeth Bird Walk: Take a stroll around Lake Elizabeth and check out birds with friends and family. The loop is roughly 2.5 miles and we will be taking a leisurely pace to stop and observe everything around.10 a.m., 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/4yNJGqp
Oct. 26
SMART (Sing, Move And Read Together): This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4. Join in the fun with singing, storytelling and rhyming fun. 10 a.m., 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. bit.ly/4B3IL6K
Fantastic Fourth Grade Book Club: Join this book club for fourth graders. Registration required. Bring your Alameda County Library card to attend your first meeting to check out a book. 5 p.m., 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. bit.ly/4i3p8TM
Oct. 27
Becoming Leaderful — “Building the Communities We Want”: Join this discussion among local activists and leaders and unlock your capabilities. Panelists will share their stories on refuting the model minority myth and learned helplessness. The panelists are Claudia Leung of New Breath, Tash Nguyen of Restore Oakland, and Krishna Desai, Esq., of Desai Tran, with moderator Kim Tran. 6:30 p.m., 388 Ninth St., Suite 290. Oakland. bit.ly/4e9Xtz7
Halloween Mixer: Meet business and community leaders in this networking event with light bites and the Halloween spirit. Arrive in costume or business attire to make business connections or strengthen existing ones. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 4 p.m., Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4s3NH7p
Oct. 28
Crawl-O-Ween: Enjoy a “spirited” stroll in downtown Danville with tricks, treats and festive fun to enjoy. Participating businesses will serve up wickedly tasty wine, beer and other spirits as well as treats. Come dressed and join in the crawl. Tickets start at $55. 5:30 p.m., downtown Danville, Prospect Park Plaza on the corner of Hartz and Prospect avenues. bit.ly/3Wm6ezX
Oct. 29
Celluloid Frontiers — “A Missing Can of Film” and “Stop Genocide”: Watch these films that track the lost politics within Zahir Raihan’s “Stop Genocide,” a film from the Bangladesh Liberation War. 7 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4ye50nX
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