Things to do in Pleasanton, CA
119 events, deals and places in Pleasanton, CA, checked by a local editor and updated every day.
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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.
High Intermediate ESL Book Club - The Midnight LibraryTuesdays 7pm–8pm (Oct 20 – Nov 3) · Pleasanton Library · FreeCarla's high intermediate ESL Book Club will read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This book club is best for high intermediate English learners.
Paws to Read: kids read to therapy dogs (Halloween)Tue Oct 13, 20 & 27, 7pm & 7:30pm · Pleasanton Library · FreeKids in 1st to 5th grade read aloud one-on-one to a calm therapy dog from Valley Humane Society at Pleasanton Library, in 25-minute sessions; reading to a patient dog helps kids build confidence. Free, but sessions are full; join the waitlist online.
News and Views with DonnaWednesdays 1:15pm–2:30pm (Oct 21 – Nov 18) · Pleasanton Library · FreeDonna DuBose leads News and Views, a current events ESL conversation group to help practice English. This is a great opportunity to engage in natural, everyday conversation, expand your vocabulary, and connect with other English learners in our community.
Toddler and family storytimes at Pleasanton LibraryWed 7pm (family), Thu 11am (toddler) · Pleasanton Library · FreeFree weekly storytimes where a librarian reads picture books and leads songs: Thursday mornings for ages 2–5, and Wednesday evenings for the whole family with guitar sing-alongs. Just drop in, no sign-up; the Wednesday room changes week to week, so check when you arrive.
High Intermediate ESL Book Club - The Rosie ProjectThursdays 10am–11am (Oct 22 – Nov 19) · Pleasanton Library · FreeOur intermediate ESL Book Club will read The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. This book club is best for intermediate English learners. Students will read at home each week.
High-Intermediate / Advanced ESL Book Club - Girl in TranslationThursdays 10:30am–12pm (Oct 15 – Nov 19) · Pleasanton Library · FreeESL Book Club will read Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. This book club is best for high-intermediate / advanced English learners. Students will read at home each week.
Creatures of Impulse: Face-Off improv comedyThu–Sat, Oct 22–24, 7pm · 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.
Halloween party at Ruby Hill WineryFri Oct 23; time not posted · Ruby Hill Winery · Price not listedA Halloween party at Ruby Hill Winery, listed by Visit Tri-Valley. Not confirmed by the organizer yet; check before you go.
Low - Intermediate ESL Book Club - More Perfect Than the MoonFridays 10am–11am (Oct 16 – Oct 30) · Pleasanton Library · FreeOur low-intermediate ESL Book Club will read More Perfect Than the Moon by Patricia MacLachlan. This book club is best for low-intermediate English learners.
Baby Storytime at Pleasanton LibraryFri Oct 16 & 23, 11–11:30am · Pleasanton Library – Library Meeting Room · FreeA gentle library session of books, songs and lap bounces (rhymes while bouncing baby on your knee) for babies who aren't walking yet, with stay-and-play time afterward. Register online; sign-up opens a week before each session and every person counts, so 2 adults and 1 baby is 3 attendees.
Intermediate ESL Book Club - Project Hail MaryFridays 11:30am–12:30pm (Oct 16 – Nov 20) · Pleasanton Library · FreeRianne Hastie Adams will lead an intermediate ESL Book Club for Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This book club is best for intermediate English learners.
Pleasanton Saturday Farmers' MarketSaturdays 9am–1pm · 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-treatSat Oct 24, noon–1:30pm · 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 PleasantonSat Oct 24, 5–8pm · 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.
Halloween Spirit Run on Main StreetSun Oct 25: 5K/10K 8:30am, kids' run 10am · 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'sSun Oct 25, 2pm · Tommy T's Comedy Club · Price not listedA Hocus Pocus-themed drag show with brunch at Pleasanton's comedy club. For adults.
High Intermediate / Advanced ESL Book Club - The Joy Luck ClubMondays 10:15am–11:45am (Oct 19 – Nov 16) · Pleasanton Library · FreeOur high intermediate / advanced ESL Book Club will read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. This book club is best for high intermediate / advanced English learners.
Step-by-Step ESL Conversation and Grammar with Renu SwaroopMondays 10:30am–11:30am (Oct 19 – Nov 23) · Pleasanton Library · FreePractice intermediate-level English grammar and conversation with other adult learners in a relaxed group setting. This will be a great opportunity to engage in natural, everyday conversation, improve your grammar, and connect with other English learners in our community.
Spooktacular Hysterical: Halloween comedy at Tommy T'sFri–Sat Oct 30–31, 7:30pm · Tommy T's Comedy Club · Price not listedTwo nights of Halloween stand-up at Pleasanton's comedy club. For adults.
Valley Community Church trunk-or-treatSat Oct 31, 3–5pm · Valley Community Church · FreeBounce houses, food trucks and decorated cars on Halloween afternoon. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Día de los Muertos celebrationSat Nov 7, 1–3pm · Pleasanton Senior Center · FreeFirehouse Arts hosts a free Day of the Dead afternoon with an ofrenda (altar) display, bilingual stories, folk dance, crafts and face painting.
American Life & Vocabulary with Gary RichterNov 10 – Nov 24, 5 dates · Pleasanton Library · FreeThis Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 pm at the library's conversation table.
Sensory StorytimeSat Nov 14, 10am–10:30am · Pleasanton Library · FreeJoin us for an inclusive storytime that focuses on providing a relaxed environment for kids with sensory needs. After storytime, you are welcome to come into the library to check out books and materials.
Firehouse PYTC: Shrek the Musical KIDSJan 16–24, 2027 · Firehouse Arts Center · Price not listedA youth theater production of Shrek the Musical KIDS.
GoodTimes 37th Manufacturers' RV Show & SaleJan 24 – Feb 1, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA large RV show at the county fairgrounds.
Ultra Dance CompetitionFeb 6–8, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA dance competition in Pleasanton.
Major League Table TennisFeb 13–15, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA Major League Table Tennis pro event.- The Fly Fishing ShowFeb 26–28, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA large fly fishing show.
- Showstopper Dance CompetitionMar 6–8, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA dance competition in Pleasanton.
NorCal Reptile ExpoMar 14–15, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA reptile and exotic pet expo.
Goodguys 43rd All American Get-TogetherMar 20–21, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedGoodguys' spring show of custom and classic cars.
Tri-Valley Innovation FairSaturday, Apr 17, 2027, 10am–5pm · Tri-Valley Innovation Fair · FreeA free tech and innovation expo for families, hosted by Quest.- Alameda County Home Show (40th Spring)Apr 23–25, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedThe spring home and garden show.
Tri Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST)Apr 24–25 (Danville/San Ramon); May 1–2 (Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermore), 2027 · Price not listedA tour of artists' open studios. Danville and San Ramon first, then Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.- Alameda County FairJun 18 – Jul 11, 2027 (Wednesday to Sunday) · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedThe county fair with rides, horse racing, concerts and fair food.
- Goodguys 40th West Coast NationalsAug 27–29, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedOne of the biggest hot rod and custom car shows on the West Coast.
161st Scottish Highland Gathering & GamesSep 4–5, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedScottish Highland games with caber tossing and bagpipes.- Goodguys 37th Autumn Get-TogetherNov 13–14, 2027 · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedGoodguys' fall car show.
Pleasanton Concerts in the ParkFridays, June – August; 2027 dates TBA · Lions Wayside Park · FreeFree Friday concerts at Lions Wayside Park.- The Great Junk HuntNovember; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA vintage and antiques market.
Pleasanton Oktoberfest at SideTrackMid-October; 2027 dates TBA · SideTrack · Price not listedA downtown Oktoberfest beer festival.- Diwali DhamakaOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA Diwali celebration at the fairgrounds.
- Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft ShowLate October; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA large handmade arts and crafts fair.
- Thrift FestSeptember; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA secondhand and vintage clothing market.
- 626 Night MarketAround May; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedAn Asian-flavored night market.
Pirates of Emerson Haunted ThemeparkOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA haunted theme park at the fairgrounds.- Alameda Vintage Fashion FaireIrregular; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA vintage fashion market.
Downtown Pleasanton Events (Wine Stroll, Hot Rod Row, Porsches on Main and more)Year-round; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Pleasanton · Price not listedStreet events through the year from the downtown association, such as Wine Stroll, Hot Rod Row and Porsches on Main.- Pumpkins After DarkOctober; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedAn evening walk among carved pumpkin displays.
- FuelFest Bay AreaAround May; 2027 dates TBA · Alameda County Fairgrounds · Price not listedA tuner car and music festival.
- Pleasanton Hometown Holiday CelebrationEarly December; 2027 dates TBA · Main Street · Price not listedA holiday parade and tree lighting on Main Street.
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- 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.