| Livermore History Center | Highway Garage Open |
| Museum on Main St | |
| Livermore Farmer's Market | Pleasanton Farmer's Market |
| Niles Canyon Railway | Ravenswood Docent Tours |
| Livermore Amateur Radio Klub Meeting |
Fri-Sun
Whether you own your home or rent, you'll find everything you need to enjoy your home in one great location. This show gives homeowners the perfect opportunity to get their home improvement projects completed before the winter months. Bring warmth indoors with natural lighting from skylights, ceramic tile, and the latest in kitchen and bath renovations. Continue to enjoy your outdoor environment with winter color in your landscape, rich wood decking, sunroom enclosures, and heated spas.
Sponsor: Capital Showcase
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 12-7 (Fri); 10-7 (Sat); 10-6 (Sun)
Admission: $5 adults, children 12 & under free; $8 parking.
More info: www.capitalshowcase.com or Fairgrounds web site
Saturday
Arts and Crafts, Pet Parade, Children's Activities, Silent Auction, Raffle
Children's games, Horse Back Rides, Train Rides.
Bands: Nightmare on Bourbon Street (R&B), Donner Mountain Bluegrass Band
Sponsor: Sunol Business Guild
Location: Main Street, Sunol
Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free Admission, Free Parking
More info: Sunol.net or (925) 862-2263
Sunday
The Firehouse Family Festival, benefiting the historic downtown firehouse conversion into the Firehouse Art Center will be held on Sunday, October 2 in downtown Pleasanton. There is no admission charge. All proceeds benefit the firehouse project.
The day will feature a 5K Fun Run/Walk, Kid’s Dash, family carnival with games, bouncies, pony rides and children’s petting zoo, a rib barbecue and live music.
Proceeds from this premier event will benefit the firehouse conversion project through the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation (PCAF).
The conversion of the historic 1929 firehouse into a downtown arts center is estimated to cost approximately $8.5 million. The City of Pleasanton has committed $5.2 million toward this goal, with the balance to be raised from the community by the PCAF. The facility will include a 240-seat theater, galleries and classrooms.
Firehouse Family Festival will be filled with events for the family.
8 a.m. --The Pump House 5K Fun Run/Walk on a course through part of downtown, through the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and finishing on Division Street in the historic downtown. The event will begin at Neal Street. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The pre-registration entry fee is $20 per person for all age groups. The registration day entry fee is $25 per person for all age groups. A pre-registration family entry fee is available for $10 per person for a family of four or more. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, goody bags and after-race refreshments. Medals will be awarded to the first three winners in each age group. For entry forms or race information, call Joanie Fields at (925) 462-4312 or visit www.onyourmarkevents.com. Race results will be posted at: www.pleasantonarts.org
10 a.m. -- Kid's Dash – The Kid’s Dash will be held on Railroad Avenue in front of the Old Firehouse. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $15 per child. Children will be grouped according to ages, 2-3 year-olds, 4-5 year olds and 6-7 year olds. All children will receive t-shirts and participation wrist bands for Festival carnival games in Delucchi Park on First Street.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- Family Carnival – Delucchi Park, First Street. Young children can play carnival games where everyone wins prizes. Wristbands will be $10 for unlimited carnival game playing, not including bouncies or other activities listed below.
The carnival will include the rat race maze, slides, bouncie houses for all ages, the Meadowlark Dairy Ice Cream Frosty Walk, pony rides, a children's petting zoo and face painting. The Pleasanton Fire Safety House will be on display for people to learn more about home fire safety. There will be tours of the old firehouse, and works by local artists will be on display.
11:30 a.m. -- Lions Wayside Park, First Street. The Firehouse Family Festival Barbecue will feature Pleasanton’s own Tony Macchiano's award- winning ribs and side dishes for sale with proceeds benefiting the Firehouse Project. Tickets are $15 per person for adults and $8 per person for children and seniors over 65.
Just Before Noon – Ceremonies for the Kick-Off Firehouse fundraising program begin at the Chan Henderson Band Stand in Wayside Park, First Street.
Noon – The Pleasanton Community Concert Band and the Cool Tones will provide an afternoon of great music. People are encouraged to bring blankets or small chairs.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8:00am through 4:00, depending on event (see above)
Admission: Free
More info: Joanie Fields (925) 462-4312 or Roz Wright (925) 484-0614
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SF Photo Tour
Thurs-Mon
The Navy comes to SF Bay, including Aircraft Carriers and the Blue Angles.
Sponsor: US Navy
Location: SF Bay
Times: See Fleet Week Site
Admission:
More info: Fleet Week Site, SF Photo Tour
Fri-Sun
Lifestyle car event, featuring top show cars, top DJs and entertainment, models, musicians, and special exhibitions. Other features include drift exhibition, stunt bikes, music, model competitions, food, and car displays.
Sponsor: Action Media
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 12pm to 7pm
Admission: $19 general; Children under 6 free; $8 parking. $2 discount with flyer
More info: www.hotimportdaze.com or Fairgrounds web site
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Oct 15-16,
Oct 22-23,
Sat & Sun
Celebration of autumn. Pony rides, apple tasting, antique farm equipment, music, and much more.
Scarecrow building contest
Pumpkins for Sale, Pony rides, Petting Zoo for Kids of all ages, Antique Walnut Huller and Broom Maker, Farmer's Market, Candy Cart Apple Tasting: (Over 9 varieties of farm fresh apples), Play Games and learn new Crafts with the Scouts, The Van Arkle Family Antique Farm Equipment, Russell Bearrows Antique Blacksmithing
Sponsor: Alden Lane Nursery
Location: 981 Alden Lane, Livermore
Times: 11am to 4pm
Admission: Free
More info: Alden Lane Nursery
Saturday
One of the West Coast's largest Antique Faires takes place on Main Street. No beanie babies, just the real deal. Main Street becomes Antique Heaven! Browse and shop the vast array of quality antiques and collectibles from more than 425 dealers.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Location: Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Fri-Sun
The largest fall consumer golf show in California, with terrific year-end sales on golf equipment. More than 75 exhibitors will feature the latest in golf equipment and apparel, resorts, public and private golf courses, and other related businesses. Special features include a Golf Mart clearance center, free lessons from pros, door prizes and giveaways, putting greens, an indoor par 3 hole, interactive areas, and a manufacturer demo area.
Sponsor: Varsity Communications, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 11am to 8pm (Friday; 9am to 6pm (Sat); 0am to 4pm (Sun)
Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; $8 students (13-16), $5 juniors (10-12); children under 10 free; $8 parking. $2 discount available on the norcalgolfshow web site.
More info: www.norcalgolfshow.com or Fairgrounds web site
Friday-Saturday
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Art Barnes conducting, and featuring
- The Livermore-Amador Symphony playing colorful orchestral pops music
- Ron Graham, piano, playing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue
- Several sing-alongs led by Bob Stansbury
Costumes optional but appreciated! - Prizes for the best costumes related
to the theme "Pops in Color"
Bring your dinner! No alcoholic beverages may be brought into The Barn. Soft
drinks, cider, tea, coffee wine and "Sam Adams" beer for sale.
Buy tickets for a drawing to conduct the orchestra! Buy tickets for a
drawing for a gift baskets donated by the Bank of Walnut Creek, one for each
night!
Location: The Barn, Pacific Ave., Livermore
Times: Doors open at 7:00. Music Starts at 8:00.
Admission: All seats are $18.00
More info:
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Friday
Winemaking Seminar with Guest Speaker
Sponsor: Friends of the Vineyards
Location: TBD
Times: TBD
Admission: Generally about $5.00
More info: Friends of the Vineyards
Saturday
We’re Bringing World-Class Theater to the Livermore Valley!
Please Join Us to Celebrate Groundbreaking of the 500-seat Community Theater
Performances by the Livermore Opera, Triple Threat Performing Arts, Valley Shakespeare
Sponsor: Hosted by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center in conjunction with Artwalk*, the City of Livermore, the Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Livermore Downtown Inc.
Location: 2400 First Street. Access on Railroad Avenue, across from the new parking garage Look for the Tent!
Times: 10:00 to Noon
Admission: Free
More info: www.livermoreperformingarts.org
Saturday
Some of this info from 2004
Pairs artists with local businesses to sell directly to the public.
More than 50 businesses will host 80 individual artists from the Tri-Valley and beyond.
Art and film students from Livermore and Granada High Schools will have their work on display at Groth Bros Chevrolet on L St.
Las Positas College will gather at Way Up Art & Frame to display their work.
Preview at Forrester's Hall, 2nd & J, opens at 10a.m.
Maps will also be available at Forrester's hall and most participating Businesses, or at the Tri-Valley Art Guild site (link below).
Sponsor: ArtWorks Studios
Location: Downtown Livermore, 1st, 2nd Streets from M to Livermore
Times: 11:00am to 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
More info: Tri Valley Art Guild or Livermore Events.
Saturday
At this nighttime adventure, walkers will receive guided tours of legendary ghostly haunting sites. Who knows what they will meet.
Walks begin at the museum located near the Main Street Arch. Reservations are required. Book your tour early as this promises to be a very popular event.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society)
Location: Museum on Main Street. 603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times: Every half hour starting from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Admission: $10 adults; $5 children; $8/$4 for members
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766 Museum on Main Street
Saturday
The Museum will be transformed into a beautiful tea house with lovely tea tables and favors for all. General Pleasonton (cq) and his sister, Laura, will come out of retirement to regale guests with stories of Pleasanton’s past. Laura will be discussing the clothes that a lady of the 1860’s wore. Guests are invited to dress in period clothing. There will be a drawing with prizes.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society)
Location: Museum on Main Street. 603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times: 11:30am or 2:30pm
Admission: $25 per person ($20 for members). Call early for reservations.
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766 Museum on Main Street
Sat-Sun
aka the Great Pumpkin Walk
Visit downtown shops as they hold specials.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association.
Sat-Sun
Pumpkins that dwarf Volkswagens, enchanting events and contests for the whole family, the amazing "Picasso of pumpkin carvers," harvest-inspired crafts, the tastiest pumpkin pie on the planet, three stages of blockbuster entertainment, the ultimate home-spun parade, and the never-ending search for the Great Pumpkin highlight the "Royal Granddaddy"
Sponsor: Miramar Events
Location: Half Moon Bay Main Street
Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
More info: Event Site
The Light Bulb with its own Cam
Wednesday
Tom Bramell reviews and updates the history of the 100 year continuously lit light bulb.
Sponsor: The Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Livermore main library, community room.
Times: 7-9pm
Admission: Suggested donation: $2.00.
More info: LHG web site
Thursday
Terri Carlson, owner of Milfleur in the Old Kottinger Barn, 200 Ray Street, will talk about “Ghosts of Pleasanton” at the Museum On Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton.
Are there spirits living in the Barn? Find out as Carlson regales her audience with stories of her old and new interactions with the ghosts.
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society)
Location: Museum on Main Street. 603 Main St, Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $10 donation ($5 for ALVHS members). Reservations Recommended.
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766 Museum on Main Street
Sat-Mon
Sponsored by Royal Canine Dog Foods, this show features individual breed specialties on Saturday, agility trials Saturday and Sunday, and all-breed dog shows and obedience trials Sunday and Monday.
Sponsor: Dell Valle Dog Club
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 12pm to 7pm (Fri); 10am to 7pm (Sat); 10am to 5pm (Sun).
Admission: $6 adults; $3 seniors; $3 youth (6-18); children under 6 free; $8 parking
More info: www.dvdc.org or Fairgrounds web site
Saturday
A piano concert to benefit the Valley Concert Chorale
Glover’s program will feature the works of Russian composers as well as music of Liszt. The evening will include Rachmaninoff’s “Corelli Variations” and Tchaikovsky’s “Dumka, Russian Village Scene.” The concert will feature Liszt’s rarely-heard transcriptions of two Russian melodies, and Balakirev’s dazzling “Islamey, Oriental Fantasy” from Glover’s 2005 CD release, Romantic Russian Encores.
Sponsor: Valley Concert Choral
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets, Livermore
Times: 7:30p
Admission: $25.
Tickets sold at:
Oasis Books - Livermore
Bay Books - Pleasanton & San Ramon
Camerata Music (at Music Exchange) - Dublin
Town Center Books - Pleasanton
More info: Valley Concert Chorale
Saturday
Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs
Sponsor: KKIQ Radio
Location: Starts and ends at Robertson Park
Times:
Admission:
More info: Pelican Races
Thurs-Sun
Film festival held at the Vine Theater and area wineries, including Rios-Lovell, Cedar Mountain, Tamas Estates & Steven Kent, Wente.
25th anniversary Screening of Motel Hell, with Q&A with co-star Paul Linke
25th anniversary Screening of Airplane!, with Q&A with Robert Hays
Screening of West Side Story, with Q&A with Rita Moreno.
Celebrity Golf Tournament.
Sponsors: Livermore Winegrowers Association, and others
Location: Livermore Wineries
Times: See web site
Admission: Varies. See web site
More info: California Independent Film Festival
See eLivermore.com Photos
Thursday
Hundreds of businesses handing out candy
Costume contests for all ages
Scream contest
Halloween Photo Opportunities
Spooky Stories
Look for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory setup.
"Motel Hell" cult horror film showing at the Vine Cinema, 9:00pm, $10, Rated "R"
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795
Location: Downtown Livermore, on First Street from Livermore Ave to the Vine Theater.
(First street is scheduled to be completed enough for this event).
Times: 5:00 to 8:00pm
Admission: Free (except movie)
More info: Livermore Downtown Association - Livermore Events - Wheels page - NBC11 page
Fri-Sun
Fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, rocks, minerals, and much more, at the lowest prices. Jewelry repair while you wait. Exhibitors from all over the world will be onsite. Plus, a chance to win hourly door prizes all weekend.
Sponsor: Gem Faire Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 12pm to 7pm (Fri); 10am to 7pm (Sat); 10am to 5pm (Sun).
Admission: $5 general admission; free for children under 11; $8 parking. $1 discount available, 2 for 1 discount available gem faire web site.
More info: www.gemfaire.com or Fairgrounds web site
Sat
Show features national and local vendors and businesses offering a wide range of products and services, including telephony and communication products, educational books, videos, online services, travel services, crafts, and more.
Sponsor: DeafNation, Inc
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 9am to 6pm
Admission: Free; $8 parking.
More info: www.deafnation.com or Fairgrounds web site
Friday
Sponsor: City of Pleasanton Parks and Community Services
Location: Amador Recreation Center
Times: 5:30p - 9:00pm
More info: Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce or call 931-5354
Saturday
"A unified voice that truly breaks new ground...authentic and passionate...a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today." Yo-Yo Ma
"A standard beyond the reach of its few contemporaries... In the multifarious idiom they have all but invented, Turtle Island remains the ne plus ultra." Los Angeles Times
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets
Times: 8:00p
Admission: General: $15; Over 62 or full time student: $13; Children and students through high school: Free
More info: Del Valle Fine Arts or Turtle Island String Quartet
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