Event Calendar
Get involved in our vibrant community! There’s always something going on– check back often for more upcoming events. Planning your own event? Contact the City for any necessary permits and click here to review our Guide.
2026
October
Pumpkin Splash
Friday, October 16 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Boys & Girls Club Pool
2200 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro
Cost: $12 per participant
Looking for a fun twist on the traditional pumpkin patch? Join us for a unique experience! Participants have 2 hours to splash around in the pool, pick their perfect pumpkin, and take it home to decorate. Registration is required for all attendees. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Outdoor Movie Night
Saturday, October 17 • 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Floresta Park
3750 Monterey Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577
In partnership with Floresta Baseball League, enjoy a classic baseball movie night featuring The Sandlot under the stars! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a fun-filled evening of community, entertainment, and baseball nostalgia. Click here for more info.
Halloween Costume Swap
Tuesday, October 20 (costume drop-off by Oct 19) • 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Main Library, Karp Room – 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
Swap for a new-to-you costume at our annual Halloween Costume Swap! Drop off clean, gently used costumes at the Main Library Children’s Desk starting Sept. 17 through Oct. 19 to receive a ticket for the swap. Click here for the info page.
Family Fun Night: Dia de los Muertos Music and Dance
Wednesday, October 21 • 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Main Library – Estudillo/Karp rooms
300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
Our friends from Cascada de Flores present Ofrenda Musical para nuestros Muertitos – Let’s build a Musical Altar! This all-ages program explores the meaning of Day of the Dead with song, dance, tradition, personal stories, and a large variety of musical instruments.
All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:20 pm. Click here for info.
Booktoberfest
Thursday, October 22 • 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Fieldwork Brewery
100A W Juana Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
Show your stuff with trivia master Adam Rabinovitz. Bring your own team or make some new friends! Click here for more info.
Ongoing Events
San Leandro Butterfly Garden Monthly Work Day
Every First Saturday of the Month • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Located below the Monarch Butterfly Migration Mural in downtown San Leandro.
San Leandro Blvd. at Estudillo Avenue. Across from the San Leandro BART Station. FYI – Rain cancels: If it rains at 9:30 am, it is canceled.
For more information visit here.
San Leandro Police Explorers
The Police Explorer Program is an opportunity for young adults between the ages of 14 and 19 to become exposed to the basics of law enforcement through volunteering. Explorers are taught by Police Officers and Police Department employees. It is a leadership program designed to prepare students to be active in the community, learn more about a law enforcement career, obtain valuable work experience, and take on more responsibility as a young adult.
Minimum Qualifications required by applicants. Click here for the qualifications list, application, and more info.
Household Hazardous Waste
Fast, free drop-off at four locations in Alameda County. Click here for more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Electronic Waste Collection Events
In California, it is illegal to put electronic equipment in the trash. Please click here for more information about proper E-waste disposal.
Year-Round Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Every Saturday • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bayfair Center, King Log – by movie theater & Macy’s in San Leandro. Click here for more information about the Farmers’ Market at Bayfair Center
Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, California
The market is brought to you in partnership with the City of San Leandro. Enjoy FREE PARKING after 3:00 pm at the City of San Leandro Downtown Garage, 122 Estudillo Avenue. Click here for more information about the Downtown San Leandro Farmers’ Market.