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Talks & Classes in the East Bay this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 49 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 5 events in the East Bay, plus 5 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. The World Fantasy Convention Book Fair — Sun, Oct 25, Oakland Convention Center · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  2. Indoor Workshop & Event Space for Rent — Fremont (Pickleball City) — Sun, Oct 25, Pickleball City · Fremont
  3. Salsa Class | Bachata Class | 3 Levels Latin Bootcamp walnut creek — Sun, Oct 25, Mystique Ballroom Company · Walnut Creek
  4. Watercolor Florals Gift Tag Workshop — Sun, Oct 25, Saltwater Gifts & Books · Pleasanton
  5. Dream Workshop Series — Sun, Oct 25, 1512 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, California 94597 · Walnut Creek
👶 Kid-Friendly 49🍸 Adult Nightlife 110🆓 Free 54☀️ Hot Day 152🌧️ Rainy Day 237🌫️ Fog Escape 272💘 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💻 Tech & Startups 3🤝 Community & Causes 160🧸 Family & Kids 51
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 5 picks

Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sun25Oct

Dream Workshop Series

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1512 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, California 94597 · Walnut Creek
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Balmy Alley
Sat24Oct

Begginer Watercolor Class

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Fremont Art Association · Fremont
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$28.52
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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

Beginning ASL Class

Tue, Oct 27 · All day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · Fremont
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Wed28Oct

PALS Certification Class – Get Certified!

Wed, Oct 28 · All day 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd Suite 3111, Pleasanton, CA, United States, California 94588 · Pleasanton
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.
Fri30Oct

Hat Burning Workshop

Fri, Oct 30 · All day Mitchell Katz Winery · Livermore
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$113.89
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Thu5Nov

Yoga Sculpt Class

Thu, Nov 5 · All day Gym Spin Room · Pleasanton
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$9
Chase Center - East Side - San Francisco
Fri6Nov

Tattoos for Tails

Fri, Nov 6 · All day Buchanan Fields Golf Course · Concord
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat7Nov

Deaf Bible Workshop

Sat, Nov 7 · All day 205 I Street, Fremont, CA, United States, California 94536 · Fremont
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat7Nov

Membership Class

Sat, Nov 7 · All day 1574 Mendocino Dr, Concord, CA 94521-1746, United States · Concord
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat7Nov

Holiday Gift Tag Class

Sat, Nov 7 · All day 4063 Cristobal Way, Pleasanton, CA, United States, California 94566 · Pleasanton
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Gondola on Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA, USA
Sat14Nov

Sea Glass Tree DIY Workshop

Sat, Nov 14 · All day Saltwater Gifts and Books · Pleasanton
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the East Bay

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

An outdoor concert on a Friday evening in a courtyard at Oakland Museum of California in Oakland, California, United States. Background information here: [1]

Oakland Museum of California

Wednesday–Sunday Oakland Museum of California · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
Lawrence hall of science Berkeley

Lawrence Hall of Science

Check site Lawrence Hall of Science · Berkeley
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ 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 World Fantasy Convention Book Fair (Sun, Oct 25), Indoor Workshop & Event Space for Rent — Fremont (Pickleball City) (Sun, Oct 25), Salsa Class | Bachata Class | 3 Levels Latin Bootcamp walnut creek (Sun, Oct 25), Watercolor Florals Gift Tag Workshop (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the East Bay?

Yes — 1 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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