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Things to do in Alameda this weekend

Events, festivals, live music, family outings and nightlife in Alameda, Alameda County — updated every day.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 60 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 9 events in Alameda, plus 2 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. COME THIS WEEKEND: Sip in Spirit, Scents & Sips, Global Tea Tasting — Fri, Oct 23, 2215 South Shore Center, Suite B, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501 · Alameda
  2. Monster's Bash 2026 — Sat, Oct 24, USS Hornet Museum · Alameda
  3. Sunday Volunteer Workday @ REAP! — Sun, Oct 25, REAP Climate Center · Alameda
  4. Seasonal Circle: Samhain & the Season of Mystery — Sun, Oct 25, Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden · Alameda
  5. Midnight Mansion: Halloween Paint & Sip — Sun, Oct 25, Faction Brewing · Alameda
👶 Kid-Friendly 12🍸 Adult Nightlife 10🆓 Free 2☀️ Hot Day 14🌧️ Rainy Day 18🌫️ Fog Escape 1💘 Date Night 8🎸 Live Music 5😂 Comedy 2🎨 Art & Museums 5🍜 Food & Drink 4🛍️ Markets & Shopping 1🎉 Festivals & Fairs 10🌲 Outdoors & Nature 12🏟️ Sports & Games 1🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 10🤝 Community & Causes 19🧸 Family & Kids 12
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 3 picks

Monster's Bash 2026
Sat24Oct

Monster's Bash 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · All day USS Hornet Museum · Alameda
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$12.52–$54.52
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat24Oct

The Soiled Dove

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 2151 Ferry Point , Alameda, CA, United States, California 94612 · Alameda
☀️ Hot-day

Sunday, October 25 6 picks

Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

Learn the Skills That Matter Most

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 2059 Clinton Avenue Suite 2F, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501 · Alameda
The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sun25Oct

Honey Harvest Festival

Sun, Oct 25 · All day REAP Center · Alameda
☔ Rainy-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat24Oct

The Soiled Dove at Radium Runway

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 2151 Ferry Point , Alameda, CA, United States, California 94612 · Alameda
☀️ Hot-day
The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

Trunk or Treat Family Fest

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Coastline Christian Schools · Alameda
👶 Kid-friendly
Sunset Kayaking Tour
Sat24Oct

Sunset Kayaking Tour

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Grand St. Marina · Alameda
☀️ Hot-day$79.57–$146.97
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Sat24Oct

TYR Haunted House!

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 1515 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-2433, United States · Alameda
👶 Kid-friendly
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Tue27Oct

Deep Flow

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Breathing Room · Alameda
$23.18
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Fri30Oct

BATDANCE 8

Fri, Oct 30 · All day The Fireside Lounge · Alameda
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
Balmy Alley
Fri30Oct

Pacific Pinball Museum Monster Bash!

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 1510 Webster St, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501 · Alameda
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat31Oct

Human Living Rosary

Sat, Oct 31 · All day 1427 6th St, Alameda, CA, United States, California 94501 · Alameda
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

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Sat7Nov

LE BAL DES VAMPIRES

Sat, Nov 7 · All day Alameda Elks Lodge #1015 at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA · Alameda
👶 Kid-friendly
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat7Nov

Alameda Holiday Boutique

Sat, Nov 7 · All day O' Club At Alameda Point · Alameda
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun8Nov

Fall on Alameda

Sun, Nov 8 · All day 1435 Webster St · Alameda
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Fri13Nov

Fermenting Hope

Fri, Nov 13 · All day Faction Brewing · Alameda
Women's Building - Front
Sat14Nov

Techs on Decks 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · All day USS Hornet Museum · Alameda
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Alameda this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include COME THIS WEEKEND: Sip in Spirit, Scents & Sips, Global Tea Tasting (Fri, Oct 23), Monster's Bash 2026 (Sat, Oct 24), Sunday Volunteer Workday @ REAP! (Sun, Oct 25), Seasonal Circle: Samhain & the Season of Mystery (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Alameda?

Yes — 2 free events and activities are listed in Alameda right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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