Things to do in Pleasanton, CA this weekend
9 events and deals in Pleasanton, CA on Oct 24 – 25, checked by a local editor.
Everything in Pleasanton →Saturday, October 24
Pirates of Emerson haunted house parkSelect nights from Oct 2, 7:05–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds · $48 GA, $73 Speed Pass, $108 VIPA Halloween haunted attraction, a set of walk-through scary houses where costumed actors jump out to frighten visitors, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds (enter at Gate 8 off Valley Ave). Not for young kids: anyone under 16 must come with someone 21 or older, and parking is $15.
Pumpkins After Dark: glowing jack-o'-lantern trailThu–Sun nights through Oct 31, 6:45–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds (parking Gate 8 off Valley Ave) · $28.80 adults, $22.80 youth (4–17), 3 and under freeA nighttime walk-through trail lit by more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns (pumpkins carved with faces and lit from inside) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Fine for all ages, with no jump scares; tickets are timed and sold online, and parking is $15 at Gate 8 off Valley Ave.
Pleasanton Saturday Farmers' Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · W. Angela St at Main St · FreeA Saturday morning farmers' market, where local farmers sell fresh produce and food at outdoor stalls, at W. Angela St and Main St in downtown Pleasanton. It runs year-round, rain or shine; run by PCFMA (Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association).
Blue Oaks Church trunk-or-treat12:00 – 1:30 PM · Blue Oaks Church · Price not listedGames, a bounce house, cookie decorating and candy. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Zom-Brew Crawl: Halloween beer walk in downtown Pleasanton5:00 – 8:00 PM · Museum on Main – check-in Museum on Main · Price not listedA Halloween-themed beer crawl for adults: you walk between downtown Pleasanton bars and restaurants and sample beer at each stop ("Zom-Brew" is a play on zombie). Check in at Museum on Main; 21+ and ticketed.
Creatures of Impulse: Face-Off improv comedy7:00 PM · Firehouse Arts Center · Price not listedAn improv comedy show, where performers make up funny scenes on the spot with no script, by the troupe Creatures of Impulse at Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center. Every child needs their own ticket.
Sunday, October 25
- Pirates of Emerson haunted house parkSelect nights from Oct 2, 7:05–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds · $48 GA, $73 Speed Pass, $108 VIPA Halloween haunted attraction, a set of walk-through scary houses where costumed actors jump out to frighten visitors, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds (enter at Gate 8 off Valley Ave). Not for young kids: anyone under 16 must come with someone 21 or older, and parking is $15.
- Pumpkins After Dark: glowing jack-o'-lantern trailThu–Sun nights through Oct 31, 6:45–10pm · Alameda County Fairgrounds (parking Gate 8 off Valley Ave) · $28.80 adults, $22.80 youth (4–17), 3 and under freeA nighttime walk-through trail lit by more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns (pumpkins carved with faces and lit from inside) at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Fine for all ages, with no jump scares; tickets are timed and sold online, and parking is $15 at Gate 8 off Valley Ave.
Halloween Spirit Run on Main Street8:30 AM · Main Street, downtown Pleasanton · $59.30 adults, $54 under 17, $27.50 kids' runPleasanton Rotary's 5K and 10K through downtown, plus a kids' run at 10am. Costumes welcome. Prices go up after Oct 24.
Hocus Pocus drag brunch at Tommy T's2:00 PM · Tommy T's Comedy Club · Price not listedA Hocus Pocus-themed drag show with brunch at Pleasanton's comedy club. For adults.
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Places to go
Firehouse Arts CenterOpen year-round · Firehouse Arts Center · Price not listedA theater and gallery in a converted fire station.
Alviso Adobe Community ParkOpen year-round · Alviso Adobe Community Park · Price not listedAn adobe house from 1854 that tells the story of California ranching and farming.- American Farm Tractor MuseumOpen year-round · American Farm Tractor Museum · Price not listedA museum of antique tractors inside the county fairgrounds.
SomiSomiOpen year-round · SomiSomi · Price not listedSoft-serve ice cream served in taiyaki (fish-shaped cones).- Pleasanton Farmers MarketSaturday mornings · Pleasanton Farmers Market · Price not listedA Saturday morning farmers market near Main St.
Candy Cane Lane (Walnut Drive)December · Walnut Drive · Price not listedAn entire street decorated with Christmas lights.
Tri-Valley Spring WildflowersFeb–Apr · Price not listedSee wildflowers at Mt. Diablo, Brushy Peak and Morgan Territory.- Widmer WorldDecember · Widmer World · Price not listedA well-known Christmas light show at a Pleasanton home.
- All Seasons Horse RidingOpen year-round · All Seasons Horse Riding · Price not listedHorse riding lessons and summer camps.
The Club at Ruby Hill (Private)Open year-round · The Club at Ruby Hill · Price not listedA private golf course designed by Nicklaus.- Castlewood Country Club (Private)Open year-round · Castlewood Country Club · Price not listedA private hilltop country club.
- Callippe Preserve Golf CourseOpen year-round · Callippe Preserve Golf Course · Price not listedA golf course set inside a nature preserve.
Tri-Valley Makers CatalogueOpen year-round · Price not listedA directory of local handmade brands.- Downtown Pleasanton (Main Street)Open year-round · Downtown Pleasanton · Price not listedA historic main street with restaurants, boutiques and events all year.
Rubino Estates Duck TourOpen year-round · Rubino Estates · Price not listedA tour of the vineyard in an amphibious vehicle.
Gerard'Z Honey Bees Intro to BeekeepingOpen year-round · Price not listedA 3-hour hands-on beekeeping workshop.- PrimmOpen year-round · Primm · Price not listedA bohemian-style women's clothing boutique.
- Black Tie Transportation Wine & Brew ToursOpen year-round · Price not listedLuxury vehicle tours of wineries and breweries.
- Stoneridge Shopping CenterOpen year-round · Stoneridge Shopping Center · Price not listedA large shopping mall in Pleasanton.
- Ruby Hill Mello Cielo BusOpen year-round · Ruby Hill · Price not listedA guided vineyard bus tour with wine tasting.
- Meadowlark DairyOpen year-round · Meadowlark Dairy · Price not listedA long-time local drive-thru for soft-serve ice cream.
- IciclesOpen year-round · Icicles · Price not listedRolled ice cream, made to order.
- Almare Gelato ItalianoOpen year-round · Almare Gelato Italiano · Price not listedItalian-style gelato.
- Museum on MainOpen year-round · Museum on Main · Price not listedPleasanton's history museum.
- Tommy T's Comedy ClubOpen year-round · Tommy T's Comedy Club · Price not listedA well-known Bay Area stand-up comedy club.
- Pans on FireOpen year-round · Pans on Fire · Price not listedA kitchenware store with cooking classes in Pleasanton.
- Créatif PleasantonOpen year-round · Créatif Pleasanton · Price not listedPottery painting, clay and craft classes in Pleasanton.
Color Me Mine PleasantonOpen year-round · Color Me Mine Pleasanton · Price not listedA self-serve pottery painting studio in Pleasanton.- Hawaii Fluid ArtOpen year-round · Hawaii Fluid Art · Price not listedA hands-on fluid art painting experience in Pleasanton.
- Tri-Valley Fall ColorsOct–Nov · Price not listedAutumn colors in the vineyards and valley.
- Winter Glow Drive-Through Light ShowNov–Dec · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA drive-through light show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
- Cellar DoorOpen year-round · Cellar Door · Price not listedA wine bar in Pleasanton.
- Rubino Estates WineryOpen year-round · Rubino Estates Winery · Price not listedAn Italian-style estate winery with a restaurant and amphibious "duck boat" tours.
- McKay's Taphouse & Beer GardenOpen year-round · McKay's Taphouse & Beer Garden · Price not listedAn outdoor beer garden.
- The Hop Yard American AlehouseOpen year-round · The Hop Yard American Alehouse · Price not listedA longtime beer restaurant and bar.
- Beer Baron Bar & KitchenOpen year-round · Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen · Price not listedWhiskey and craft beer, with live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Ruby Hill WineryOpen year-round · Ruby Hill Winery · Price not listedA historic winery that offers Mello Cielo bus vineyard tours.
- Alameda County FairgroundsOpen year-round · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedPleasanton's fairgrounds host expos, car shows, markets and the county fair all year.
- Pivot Craft Kitchen & Sports BarOpen year-round · Pivot Craft Kitchen & Sports Bar · Price not listedA sports bar that opened in 2026, with Topgolf-style games.
- AMP MODEOpen year-round · AMP MODE · Price not listedPrivate video game rooms for parties.
- Clockwise Escape RoomOpen year-round · Clockwise Escape Room · Price not listedAn escape room.
- iSmash PleasantonOpen year-round · iSmash Pleasanton · Price not listedA rage room, splatter paint art and axe throwing, opened in 2026.
- Jumpity BumpityOpen year-round · Jumpity Bumpity · Price not listedAn indoor inflatable play space for toddlers.
Cubby's Dog ParkOpen year-round · Cubby's Dog Park · Price not listedA dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs.- Pleasanton Sports & Recreation ParkOpen year-round · Pleasanton Sports & Recreation Park · Price not listedA large complex of sports fields.
- Muirwood Community ParkOpen year-round · Muirwood Community Park · Price not listedA running track, basketball and tennis courts.
- Pleasanton BMX ParkOpen year-round · Pleasanton BMX Park · FreeA dirt BMX track.
- Fairlands ParkOpen year-round · Fairlands Park · Price not listedA community park with play areas.
- Pleasanton Tennis and Community ParkOpen year-round · Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park · Price not listedTwelve lighted tennis courts plus pickleball.
- Amador Valley Community ParkOpen year-round · Amador Valley Community Park · Price not listedSports fields, horseshoe pits and a play area.
- Orloff ParkOpen year-round · Orloff Park · Price not listedA small neighborhood park.
- Ken Mercer Sports ParkOpen year-round · Ken Mercer Sports Park · Price not listedA sports park for soccer and baseball.
Val Vista Community ParkOpen year-round · Val Vista Community Park · Price not listedA skate park, playground and big lawn.- Bernal Community ParkOpen year-round · Bernal Community Park · Price not listedSeveral play structures, trails and large sports fields.
- Creekside Community ParkOpen year-round · Creekside Community Park · Price not listedShaded picnic areas and two playgrounds.
- Pump It Up PleasantonOpen year-round · Pump It Up Pleasanton · Price not listedAn inflatable bounce-castle venue for birthday parties.
- Under Par Golf ClubOpen year-round · Under Par Golf Club · Price not listedAn indoor golf simulator with Trackman, opened in 2026.
- Zscape GamesOpen year-round · Zscape Games · Price not listedAn escape room.
- Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation AreaOpen year-round · Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area · Price not listedA lake park built from an old quarry, with swimming, fishing and boating.
- Dolores Bengtson Aquatic CenterOpen year-round · Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center · Price not listedPleasanton's public swimming center.
Pleasanton Ridge Regional ParkOpen year-round · Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park · Price not listedRidge trails with views over the whole Tri-Valley, through olive groves and oaks.- Downtown Pleasanton LoopYear-round · Downtown Pleasanton Loop · Price not listedA flat, easy bike loop through downtown Pleasanton.
Shadow Cliffs Swim BeachSummer season · Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area · Price not listedLakeside beach swimming with lifeguards in summer, plus fishing.
Augustin Bernal ParkOpen year-round · Augustin Bernal Park · Price not listedCity open-space trails on the eastern slope of Pleasanton Ridge.- Museum on Main: Pleasanton history museumTue–Sat 10am–4pm · Museum on Main · FreePleasanton's small local museum on Main Street, free to visit Tuesday through Saturday. Donations are welcome.