(PLEASANTON, Calif.) – Pleasanton will hold a wide range of events throughout the month of October. Events include family-oriented gatherings, celebrations of culture, and evening attractions. From children’s scavenger hunts to adults-only bar crawls, there are many opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in the community.
The Pleasanton Downtown Association is hosting Pumpkins on Main, a scavenger hunt where children of all ages can collect stamps by locating pumpkins throughout downtown. While the scavenger hunt started on October 1, it goes through October 17. Free maps are available at the Museum on Main located at 603 Main Street, or Towne Center Books at 555 Main Street.
Photo Credit: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Pumpkins After Dark, which began October 2, will run at the Alameda County Fairgrounds through October 31. The event features a glowing outdoor trail with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, large displays and live pumpkin carving. The annual Pirates of Emerson haunted house will also take place at the Fairgrounds through the month of October.
While October 17 marks the end of the scavenger hunt, it also marks the beginning of two other events. One of these events is Pleasanton’s first-ever Boo Bash. This free event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., kicks off at the Museum on Main, where “adults will receive a list of clues and locations to lead them to candies and goodies throughout downtown at over a dozen participating businesses.”
Photo Credit: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Also on October 17, the Pleasanton Senior Center will host the opening event of the city’s 2026-2027 Cultural Celebration Series. The series will celebrate various cultures over the next several months, beginning with a free Diwali celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. The event, which celebrates the Festival of Lights, will feature live music and dance, storytelling, arts and crafts, light refreshments and other activities. The schedule includes a welcome and story time from Pleasanton Library staff at 1 p.m., followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances from Srilaya School of Dance at 1:30 p.m. and Sthalam School of Dance at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the Library and Recreation Department and will take place at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard.
The Alameda County Fairgrounds will host the Harvest Festival from October 23 to October 25. The festival will feature several promotions for the opening day, including free entry for the first 100 people in line and a free tote bag for the first 25 in line. Entertainment includes live music, a KidZone with arts and crafts, and free face painting. There will also be contests with cash prizes.
Photo Credit: Allevents
The Halloween Brew Crawl is scheduled for Downtown Pleasanton on October 24. This will be an adults-only event. Attendees can wear costumes while moving between participating businesses. The event will include craft beer tastings, food at select locations, and live music.
October 2026 Event Summary:
October 1-17: Pumpkins on Main Scavenger Hunt
October 2-31: Pumpkins After Dark
October 17: Boo Bash
October 17: Diwali Celebration
October 23-25: Pleasanton Harvest Festival
October 24: Halloween Brew Crawl
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