Weekend Happenings 10/4-10/6

Fall is in the air with the cool weather we had this week, but don’t let that fool you because this weekend is going to be in the mid 80’s! So, don’t put away the pool gear just yet! Happy Weekend!

Opening Weekend at the Haunted Theme Park, Pleasanton, 10/4, 10/5, 10/6
From 7:05PM-10PM, enjoy Northern California’s Premier Haunted Attraction! If you like the thrill and suspense, you won’t want to miss this! Located at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Purchase tickets and get coupons Here!

FREE Painted Pumpkin Craft at Pottery Barn, The LOT, San Ramon, 10/5
From 12:30PM-2:30PM, join them for fun day painting and decorating  pumpkins(supplies provided) and enjoy Halloween fun and treats!

Potion & Brews Escape Room at Stem Chef, Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk, 10/5
From 4PM-5PM, you have traveled back in time and find yourself in an Alchemist’s Lab. Now the only way you can come back home to 2019 is if you successfully make and drink a potion that brings you back. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased Here!

Dublin Dogs Photo Day, Dougherty Hills Dog Park, Dublin, 10/5
From 9AM-12PM come out to Dougherty Hills Dog Park for the Dublin Dogs Photo Day.  Your dog will be photographed, and a silhouette of your dog may be featured in an art piece installed at the park! Dougherty Hills Dog Park is located at 6510 Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin.

FREE Kids Workshop at Home Depot, San Ramon, 10/5
From 9AM-12PM, save the day during Fire & Safety Month and let your imagination soar as you build a fire plane. With a little help, you can learn to use a screwdriver to connect everything you’ll need to become airborne. You’ll be able to attach the wings, landing gear, adjust the tail fin, decorate the propellers with stickers and be ready to fly. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Register Here!

Livermore Wine Trolly’s T.G.I.F. Wine Tour, Livemore, 10/5
From 2PM-5:30PM, leave work early on Friday & enjoy a few “happy hours” of traveling thru the Livermore Valley Wine Country! Order the delectable Charcuterie Box – feeds 2-4 ($45). Sip wine, eat charcuterie and savor good times with friends! Hurry and purchase Tickets Here!

Oktoberfest, St. Bartholomew’s Church, Livermore, 10/5
From 3PM-7PM, head over to St. Bartholomew’s Church for FREE Admission! There will be a Beer Garden, and food for purchase! More info Here!

Oktoberfest at the San Ramon Historic Foundation, San Ramon, 10/5
From 11AM-4PM, head over to this fun Oktoberfest event, featuring four breweries, the Olympia Fields Brass Band, Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers, Dachshund Races and a delicious German themed lunch! Located at; 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. For advanced tickets, click Here!

FREE, 12th Annual Oktoberfest in the Diamond, Oakland, 10/5 & 10/6
From 10/5(11am-7pm) & 10/6 (10am-5pm), for a family friendly craft beer festival! Located in the Dimond District at the intersection of Fruitvale Ave. and MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. Beers are $6 or you can go for one of our drink package options-$25 for a commemorative stein and 4 full pours; $60 for unlimited 6oz tasting and lots more! They will have 4 stages jam packed with amazing artists like Andre Thiery, Midtown Social, and Bayonics and Soji and the AfroBeat Band to name a few. There is an entire street dedicated to kids and family attractions with a root beer garden where root beer floats abound. There will also be hundreds of vendors with clothes, crafts and of course plenty of great food options. Click to buy your drink packages Here!

FREE, Clayton Oktoberfest, Clayton, 10/5 & 10/6
From, 10/5(11AM-8PM), 10/6(11AM-6PM). Located in downtown Clayton. Enjoy beer, food, and live music in our authentic German Biergarten, Arts & Crafts Vendors, plus a large Carnival for kids of all ages! FREE Admission & FREE Parking! More info Here!

Walnut Knolls Oktoberfest at Walnut Knolls Park, Walnut Creek, 10/5
Join your Knolls neighbors and friends for our 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Walnut Knolls Park. The park will be home to authentic German beer, local wine and backyard BBQ. Don’t miss the ‘Knollsfest’ photo booth, games for all ages and live music from the Locus Street Band. Purchase Tickets Here!

Oktoberfest at Shadow Puppet Brewing Company, Livermore, 10/5
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Shadow Puppet Brewing on Oct 5th! Enjoy 22+ beers, German food, live music and a special commemorative stein! Purchase Tickets Here!

Memory & Imagination Exhibit at the Village Theatre Art Gallery, Danville, 10/5 
From 11AM-3PM, head over to Village Theatre, Art Gallery and enjoy Artwork from residents of the Reutlinger Community!

Danville Heart Walk at Danville Livery, Danville, 10/5
From 8AM-11:30AM, Join walkers from across our community as they step out to have fun, get inspired and support a meaningful cause. This is a great event for the whole family! Check out more info Here!

D.A.M.E. Danville Artisan Makers Expo, Danville, 10/5
From 10AM-4PM, enjoy a unique holiday boutique, D.A.M.E. captures the magic of the Autumnal season with an eclectic gathering of 35 plus multi-talented artisans who hand make original home goods, wearable-art, gifts and Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas keepsakes. $5 entry fee (a charity donation to SF/Bay Area chapter of Dress a Girl around the World) includes admittance all day, one raffle chance to win art, $5 off coupon to Cottage Jewel and up to 100 patrons will receive a Danville shopping tote while supplies last. Located at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Downtown Danville.

Yappy Hour at Blackhawk Plaza, Blackhawk, 10/6
From 11AM-12PM, enjoy dog themed music, refreshments for you and your dogs, swag bags, raffles, and a play area for the pooches! Make sure to bring your dogs in their best Halloween costumes! Will be located in the Rotunda!

Montair Elementary Fall Carnival, Danville, 10/6
From 12PM-4PM, All are invited to our carnival-It’s open to the ALL students, families of Montair, and the public. They will feature; gourmet food trucks, cake walk, a new giant slide, blow up entertainment for kiddos and more! More info Here!

FREE Admission to the Asian Art Museum for Family Fun Day, SF, 10/6
From 10:30AM-2PM, enjoy Family Fun Day! Discover and play as a family at the Asian Art Museum. On Family Fun Days, our tours and creative art projects make art appreciation a lively, family-friendly event. Themes and projects change regularly, so visit again and again. Street Parking is FREE this day! More Info Here!

ACC/Art Critque & Coffee at the Blackhawk Gallery, Blackhawk Plaza, 10/6
Bring a Cup of Coffee and attend an Art Critique to learn more about art As An Art Lover or As An Artist. As an Artist bring ONE piece of your work, to have that piece Critiqued by the group of artists attending. Receive “Food for Thought” and decide what you feel is worth trying to fix your piece, and bring it to the perfect conclusion.

Cyclocross Race, FREE Kids Bike Race at Las Positas College, Livermore, 10/6
There will be a FREE kids race at 12PM on a modified (flat and safe-for-kids) course-as well as a FREE balance bike area for young kids from 8AM-2:30PM. Registration starts at 7:30AM. More info Here!