Fall in the East Bay is nearly here—crisp air, turning leaves, and a calendar filling quickly. From lively parades and neighborhood strolls to art, music, and glowing garden nights, these events capture the season’s best. Grab a sweater and get ready to explore.
Castro Valley Fall Festival
Sept 6, 10am–6pm & Sept 7, 10am–5pm, Castro Valley Blvd between Redwood Rd & Santa Maria
Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and classic cars, along with opportunities to learn about local businesses and community service organizations.
Oakland Pride Parade & Festival
Sept 7, 11am–6pm, Downtown Oakland (Broadway & 20th St.)
Celebrate Oakland’s LGBTQ community, featuring live music, vibrant performances, and a celebration of equality in the heart of Downtown.
Montclair Movie Night
Sept 13, 7pm, 6450 Moraga Avenue Featuring The Wild Robot at dusk.
Okdroberfest
Sept 13, 12pm–6pm, 100 W Juana Ave, San Leandro
Live music, games, and beer at San Leandro’s second annual OkDROberfest celebration.
Solano Avenue Stroll
Sept 14, 10am–5pm, Albany/Berkeley Border
The East Bay’s largest street festival, with a mile of music, entertainment, food, artisans, and family fun celebrating Albany and Berkeley.
Piedmont Harvest Festival
Sept 21, 11am–3pm, Piedmont Park, 711 Highland Avenue
All your favorites: the Edibles Contest, Jazz Festival, Art Show, Scarecrow Alley, Farmers Market, and food trucks.
El Sobrante Stroll
Sept 21, 11am–4pm, San Pablo Dam Rd between El Portal Dr and Appian Way
A community street fair with a car show, live music, food vendors, and local crafts.
Oakland Style Festival
Oct 8–12, Multiple venues, Oakland
A cultural celebration of culinary treats, live music, art, fashion, vintage shopping, and more, spread throughout The Town.
Autumn Lights Festival
Oct 16–18, The Gardens at Lake Merritt, Oakland
The Autumn Lights Festival is an annual, multi-night fundraiser for the Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The event features artistic light installations created by local artists throughout the Gardens at Lake Merritt, a free, seven-acre collection of themed gardens.
Berkeley Harvest Festival
Oct 18, 11am–4pm, Cedar Rose Park, Berkeley
A full day of free family fun with live music, kids’ activities, food contests, a seed swap, and booths from City departments.
El Cerrito Free Folk Festival
Oct 19, 12–8pm, El Cerrito Community Center
Two stages of live music, workshops, Morris dance, spontaneous jams, and a two-hour children’s program.
Kensington Community Center Fall Picnic
Oct 19, 12–3pm, Kensington Community Center
A Fall Parade led by the CAL Straw Hat Band, followed by music from the Korematsu Jazz Band, local favorite The Great Space Coaster, and Sterling Johnson the Bubblesmith.
Oakland Museum Fall Fridays
Sept–Oct, every Friday, Oakland Museum of California
With so many ways to experience the East Bay this fall, why not make it a season to remember? Enjoy the festivities, discover hidden gems, and share your favorite neighborhood spots or event photos with friends and neighbors. Have a favorite local event or go-to spot? We’d love to hear from you.
