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Fog escape: sunny plans in the East Bay

When the city is socked in, chase the sun to the Mission, the East Bay valleys, the South Bay and wine country.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 272 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 33 events in the East Bay, plus 10 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. The Art of Tranquility: Essential Oils, Tea, Music & Inner Peace — Sun, Oct 25, 25008 Viking St · Hayward
  2. A Nightmare on Mission Peak — Sun, Oct 25, Mission Peak - Ohlone Trail · Fremont
  3. Wine Tasting Reservation — Sun, Oct 25, Las Positas Vineyards · Livermore
  4. Pumpkin Decorating for Kids — Sun, Oct 25, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
  5. Make Your Own Spooky Terrarium — Sun, Oct 25, The Kreamery Shoppe · Concord
👶 Kid-Friendly 49🍸 Adult Nightlife 110🆓 Free 54☀️ Hot Day 152🌧️ Rainy Day 237💘 Date Night 172🚇 Near BART 215🎸 Live Music 69😂 Comedy 32🎭 Theater & Dance 58🎨 Art & Museums 29🎬 Film 6🍜 Food & Drink 59🛍️ Markets & Shopping 15🎉 Festivals & Fairs 98🌲 Outdoors & Nature 41🏟️ Sports & Games 11🧘 Fitness & Wellness 11📚 Talks & Classes 49💻 Tech & Startups 3🤝 Community & Causes 160🧸 Family & Kids 51
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 5 picks

Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

Planeta Pasado

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 PM Crybaby · Oakland
21+🚇 BART$10

Sunday, October 25 28 picks

Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

Learn the Skills That Matter Most

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 2363 Boulevard Circle Suite 18, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, California 94595 · Walnut Creek
☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

Learn the Skills That Matter Most

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1320 Willow Pass Road Suite 622, Concord, CA, United States, California 94520 · Concord
Early morning at the Banjo Stage -- HSB 2015
Sun25Oct

Marion Meadows

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Yoshi's Oakland · Oakland
Pumpkin Decorating for Kids
Sun25Oct

Pumpkin Decorating for Kids

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

HOTC Interest Meeting

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Brenden Theatres Concord 14 · Concord
🚇 BART
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat24Oct

Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 4266 Thompson Dr, Concord, CA · Concord
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat24Oct

Open house in Concord

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 115 Roslyn Dr, Concord, CA 94518-1254, United States · Concord
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Sat24Oct

Finding Nemo Kids

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 2954 Treat Blvd Suite #E, Concord, CA, United States, California 94518 · Concord
👶 Kid-friendly
Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California.
Sat24Oct

Pale Ale Palooza

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 940 Parker St · Berkeley
$31.37–$90.13
Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California.
Sat24Oct

Basement - NIGHT 2 ADDED

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704 · Berkeley
🚇 BART
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Tue27Oct

Bryson Tiller

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Toyota Pavilion At Concord · Concord
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Wed28Oct

3 DAY PARTY PACK #WFTC

Wed, Oct 28 – Fri, Oct 30 Downtown Hayward · Hayward
🚇 BART
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Wed28Oct

Wednesday Karaoke

Wed, Oct 28 · All day 2045 Mount Diablo St, Concord, CA · Concord
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, California.
Fri6Nov

Y&T Live at Cornerstone Berkeley

Fri, Nov 6 · All day 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704 · Berkeley
🚇 BART
Chase Center - East Side - San Francisco
Fri6Nov

Tattoos for Tails

Fri, Nov 6 · All day Buchanan Fields Golf Course · Concord
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the East Bay

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

This is the city of Oakland, Beautiful Lake Merrit. A Cityscape with it's own reflection.

Lake Merritt Loop

Daily Lake Merritt · Lake Merritt, Oakland
Free👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)

Children's Fairyland

Check seasonal hours Children's Fairyland · Lake Merritt, Oakland
👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BARTPaid admission
This pond had a series of stepping stones decorated as lilypads. They seemed to be made of rubber or plastic and moved a bit when stepping on them.

Oakland Zoo

Daily Oakland Zoo · Oakland
👶 Kid-friendlyPaid admission
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco

Redwood Regional Park

Daily Redwood Regional Park · Montclair, Oakland
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
California Coast Trail views in San francisco

Tilden Regional Park

Daily Tilden Regional Park · Berkeley
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025

Ardenwood Historic Farm

Tuesday–Sunday Ardenwood Historic Farm · Fremont
👶 Kid-friendlySmall admission …

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the East Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include The Art of Tranquility: Essential Oils, Tea, Music & Inner Peace (Sun, Oct 25), A Nightmare on Mission Peak (Sun, Oct 25), Wine Tasting Reservation (Sun, Oct 25), Pumpkin Decorating for Kids (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the East Bay?

Yes — 30 free events and activities are listed in the East Bay 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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