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Feared by Nazis and loved by U.S. bomber crews in WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen were an all African American squadron of fighter pilots. Led by Commander Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the 99th squadron and 332nd Fighter group dominated the skies with their red tails. James Armstead will portray this four-star general.
Sponsor: Museum on Main (Amador-Livermore Vally Historical Society - ALVHS)
Location: Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton
Times: In person: 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: In person: $25 General; $20 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $15 Members
Virtual Viewing (per screen): $25 General; $20 Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID); $15 Members
More info: www.firehousearts.org
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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: (2021 pricing - needs updating for 2024) Coach: $30 ages 3 and up. See the Niles Canyon Railroad.
First Class Dome: $60
First Class Parlor: $60
Private Caboose: $650
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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.
2024 Dates - From Sunol
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
2022 Dates - From Niles
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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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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| 2024 Dates | |
| January 14, 28 | July 14, 28 |
| February 11, 25 | Aug 11, 25 (11th is the ice cream social) |
| March 10, 24 | Sept 8, 22 |
| April 14, 28 | Oct 8, 22 |
| May (Victorian Tea only), 26 (Likely Closed May 12, which is Mother's Day) | Nov 10, 24 |
| June 9, 23 | Dec (8th is Victorian Yuletide. Not open on 22th) |
Special Events
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Date |
Event and Description. |
| May 5, 2024 | Victorian Tea |
| August 11, 2024 | 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 8, 2024 | 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
Friday: 1:30am 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 (Not open in December)
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.
2024 Events:
January 28- Walking Tours
February 25 - Hello Spring
March 24 - Children's Day
April 28 - Charlotte's Web
May 26 - Musical May: Muisc, Drama, & Dance
June 30 - Cars & Engines
July 28 - Walking Tours
August 25 - Walking Tours
September 29 - Prairie School
October 27 - Halloween
November 24 - Holiday Celebration
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: 455 Olivina Ave, Livermore (next to Hagemann Park
Times: Last Sunday of each month (except December): Nov-Feb: 1:00pm to 4:00pm; Mar- 2:00pm to 5:00pm (some exceptions)
Admission: Free
More info: Livermore Heritage Guild
Museum on Main Open
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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