At the Fairgrounds
Sat-Sun
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the final Bay Area Goodguys event of 2022! It's the Goodguys 32nd Autumn Get-Together and it's all happening the weekend of November 12 & 13 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. It's your final shot of the year to explore over 2,500 American made or powered hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks of all years, makes and models and to shop the mega Swap Meet for those hard-to-find parts and memorabilia & Cars 4 Sale Corral for a last-minute winter project! Plus, don't miss the special Indoor Car Show and Custom Bicycle Exhibits, check out the latest products and trends at over 100 Vendor Exhibits, experience the Pinstriper's Brush Bash, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, and watch or compete in the adrenaline-pumping Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition! And, help us celebrate Veteran's Day Weekend with special promotions and festivities honoring those who serve and have served the USA all weekend long! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com. Goodguys... Cool Cars, Cool People, Good Times!
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Sat 8:00am to 5:00pm; Sun: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Adults: $20; Youth 7-12 $10; Under 7 Free. Parking $15.00 (Credit card or Pre-Purchase)
More info: Goodguys Rod & Custom Association or Fairgrounds web site
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Year Round
The Livermore Sunday Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.
Closed some holidays
Sponsor: Livermore Farmer's Market
Location: Second Street between J and L.
Times: 9:00am to 1:00pm
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More info: Contact: Livermore Downtown Association (925) 373-1795 or Livermore Farmer's Market
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The Pleasanton Farmers' Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine to provide you and your family with the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, all California-grown and sold to you by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
West Angela St. is closed off between Main and 1st Streets.
Location: Corner of Main and West Angela.
Times: 9AM to 1PM.
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More info: Pls Farmers Mkt
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Dates at the right
Experience the magic of our brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, as it winds through the darkness of Niles Canyon on a 75-minute round-trip ride from Niles to Sunol and back, and the later train from Sunol to Niles and back.
This annual fundraising event is presented by the Pacific Locomotive Association to benefit Niles Canyon Railway projects throughout the year. We are sincerely grateful for all of our supporters who help our non-profit, tax-exempt, living history museum continue to operate and grow.
Trains run both from Sunol to Niles and back, and from Niles to Sunol and back.
Location: Downtown Sunol
Times: Departures from 4:30pm from Niles, 7:30 from Sunol
Admission: Coach: $35 ages 3 and up. See the Niles Canyon Railroad.
First Class Dome: $65
First Class Parlor: $65
Private Caboose: $750
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More info: Niles Canyon Railroad. Info should be on the Niles Canyon site mid to late September. Ticket purchases around the 2nd week of October.
2022 Dates - From Sunol - Departs at 7:30.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Nov 18 | ||||||
| Nov 20 | Nov 26 | |||||
| Nov 27 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 3 | |||
| Dec 4 | Dec 6 | Dec 7 | Dec 9 | Dec 10 | ||
| Dec 11 | Dec 14 | Dec 16 | Dec 17 | |||
| Dec 18 | Dec 19 | Dec 21 | Dec 23 | |||
| Dec 26 | Dec 27 | Dec 28 |
2022 Dates - From Niles - Departs at 4:30
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Nov 18 | Nov 19 | |||||
| Nov 26 | ||||||
| Nov 27 | Nov 30 | Dec 2 | Dec 3 | |||
| Dec 4 | Dec 6 | Dec 7 | Dec 9 | Dec 10 | ||
| Dec 11 | Dec 13 | Dec 14 | Dec 16 | Dec 17 | ||
| Dec 18 | Dec 19 | Dec 21 | Dec 23 | |||
| Dec 26 | Dec 27 | Dec 28 |
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Closed on:
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day
Sunday before/after Christmas
Free Docent Tours are given of the Ravenswood Estate developed by Christopher Buckley, Sr in the 1880s.
Location: Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore
Times: 12:00 to 4:00pm
2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. See below for special events.
More info: LARPD
Photos & History
eLivermore.com has historical and recent photos of Ravenswood, as well as a
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| 2022 Dates | |
| January 9, 23 | July 10, 24 |
| February 13, 27 | Aug 14, 28 (14th is likely the ice cream social) |
| March 13, 37 | Sept 11, 25 |
| April 10, 24 | Oct 9, 23 |
| May 22 (Likely Closed May 8, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 13, 27 |
| June 12, 26 | Dec (11th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 25th) |
Special Events
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Date (preliminary) |
Event and Description. |
| August 14, 2021 | Ice Cream Social. Noon to 4:00pm -
Photos Ice Cream, cookies, and hot dogs are for sale. Demonstrations, Music, and more. Tours and Gift Shop are open. |
| December 11, 2021 | Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas at Ravenswood. Noon to 4:00pm In December we are decorated for Christmas. Lots of special events, crafts, and more. |
Livermore History Center Open
Duarte Garage Open
Hagemann Ranch Open
The Livermore History Center contains a variety is displays of Livermore's history as well as historical photos and other information.
Knowledgeable docents can answer your questions and provide you with information about Livermore's past.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Carnegie Building - 2155 Third Street, Livermore.
Times:
Thursday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am to 4:00pm
First two Sundays of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Built in 1915, along the newly dedicated Lincoln Highway, the garage served as a gas station, service station, and a car dealership (in the south portion, added in 1923).
The garage was restored by the Livermore Heritage Guild, and provides a number of historical displays.
The restored LHG fire trucks (as seen in the Rodeo Parade each year) are housed there.
A number of events are hosted there each year including the LHG Annual General Meeting.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 2010 Pine Street (Portola / North L / Pine).
Times: Third Sunday of each month: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Today’s Hagemann Ranch is the last 4.5 acres of continuously operated ranch land from the original rancho el Valle de San José, a Mexican land grant applied for in 1835 by the children of José Joaquin Bernal. The original Rancho consisted of 48,000 acres encompassing much of present day Sunol, Pleasanton and the northwest section of Livermore.
A variety of equipment and vehicles are on display in the historic buildings.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except July and December): 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
The Museum on Main contains a variety of displays of Pleasanton's past.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton
Times: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free. Donations Accepted.
More info: Museum on Main Street at (925) 462-2766
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