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Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

May We Celebrate?

Yes, and we will! Spring rains can’t dampen what this month has in store. From mariachi to mothers—and Memorial Day’s reverence—let May’s longer days be full of appreciation, joy, and celebration. So, fire up that grill, crank the stereo, and enjoy the season with those around you.

Local Events

Alameda County Events

Alameda

Mother's Day Cruise on San Francisco Bay
May 10, 2026
12:15–4:00 p.m.
2394 Mariner Square Dr.

Memorial Day Commemoration
May 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum

Albany

Movie in the Park: The Greatest Showman
May 9, 2026
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Memorial Park

Berkeley

Earth Day Clean Up
May 16, 2026
9 – 11 a.m.
160 University Ave.

Castro Valley

Hike for Hope 2026
May 9, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Del Valle Regional Park

Dublin

Open Mic Poetry at the Pub
May 13, 2026
6:30 p.m.
515 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Fremont

Aging Well Seminar
May 21, 2026
9 a.m. – noon
Age Well Centers at Lake Elizabeth

Hayward

The Secrets to Successful Succulent Landscaping
May 9, 2026
11 a.m.
Downtown Hayward Library

Livermore

Downtown Street Fest
May 16 & 17, 2026
Times vary
Downtown Livermore

Montclair (Oakland Hills)

Oakland Greek Festival
May 15 – 17, 2026
Times vary
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension

Oakland

Creative Sundays in Uptown Oakland
May 10, 2026
2 – 4:30 p.m.
Gold Palm

Pleasanton

Spring Tradeshow Mixer
May 13, 2026
5 – 7 p.m.
4501 Pleasanton Ave.

Contra Costa County Events

Brentwood

Bags and Brews 2026
May 24, 2026
10:30 a.m. – noon
Downtown Brentwood

Danville

Art in the Park
May 16, 2026
1 – 3 p.m.
Picnic Tables 1–7 at Oak Hill Park

Lafayette

Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
May 19, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
At participating restaurants

Orinda

Concert Series: David Marino
May 10, 2026
5 p.m.
Orinda Theatre

Richmond

Mother's Day Breakfast Aboard SS Red Oak Victory
May 10, 2026
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1325 Canal Blvd.

San Ramon

Art and Wind Festival
May 24 & 25, 2026
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Central Park

Walnut Creek

70s & 80s Dance Hits Live
May 7, 2026
6 p.m.
Retro Junkie

Sunday 

Dougherty Station Farmers Market
May – October
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd.

Livermore Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Livermore | 206 South J Street, Livermore, CA 94550

Walnut Creek Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Locust Street   

West Oakland Farmers Market
Year-round
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1809 Peralta St.

Monday 

Kaiser Berkeley Farmers Market
Year-round
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2621 Tenth St.

Tuesday 

Alameda Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
710 Haight Ave.

Kaiser Permanente Dublin Farmers Market
May – November
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3100 Dublin Blvd.

Wednesday 

Downtown San Leandro Farmers Market
April – October
3 – 7 p.m.
300 Estudillo Ave.

Thursday 

Dublin Farmers Market
April – September
4 – 8 p.m.
Emerald Glen Park

Thursday Night Livermore Market
April – October
4 – 8 p.m.
Carnegie Park

Kaiser Fremont Farmers Market
Year-round
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

Saturday 

Alameda Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
710 Haight Ave.

Brentwood Farmers Market
Year-round
8 a.m. – noon
655 First St.

Castro Valley Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Corner of Redwood and Norbridge

Danville Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
205 Railroad Ave.

Diablo Valley Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shadelands Business Park

Hayward Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
777 B St.

Orinda Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Orinda Way

Pleasanton Farmers’ Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
46 West Angela St.

San Ramon Farmers Market
Year-round
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
City Center Bishop Ranch

MLB

Athletics
vs. Cleveland Guardians (May 1)
vs. Cleveland Guardians (May 2)
vs. Cleveland Guardians (May 3)
vs. St. Louis Cardinals (May 12)
vs. St. Louis Cardinals (May 13)
vs. St. Louis Cardinals (May 14)
vs. San Francisco Giants (May 15)
vs. San Francisco Giants (May 16)
vs. San Francisco Giants (May 17)
vs. Seattle Mariners (May 25)
vs. Seattle Mariners (May 26)
vs. Seattle Mariners (May 27)
vs. New York Yankees (May 29)
vs. New York Yankees (May 30)
vs. New York Yankees (May 31)

MLB

San Francisco Giants
vs. San Diego Padres (May 4)
vs. San Diego Padres (May 5)
vs. San Diego Padres (May 6)
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (May 8)
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (May 9)
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (May 10)
vs. Chicago White Sox (May 22)
vs. Chicago White Sox (May 23)
vs. Chicago White Sox (May 24)
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (May 25)
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (May 26)
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (May 27)

MLS

San Jose Earthquakes
vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (May 9)
vs. FC Dallas (May 16)

NWSL

Bay FC
vs. Utah Royals FC (May 10)
vs. Boston Legacy FC (May 15)
vs. Chicago Stars FC (May 24)

WNBA

Golden State Valkyries
vs. Phoenix Mercury (May 10)
vs. Chicago Sky (May 13)
vs. Connecticut Sun (May 25)
vs. Indiana Fever (May 28)
vs. Las Vegas Aces (May 31)

“Animal Farm”
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Synopsis: Farm animals revolt against their human masters to create an equal society, only to find tyranny wears many masks in this adaptation of a classic satire.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2”
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Synopsis: Within a declining market, Miranda Priestly fights to keep revenue rolling against her assistant-turned-rival executive.

“Mortal Kombat II”
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Synopsis: Johnny Cage joins Earthrealm’s champions in a brutal new tournament to save their world from destruction.

“The Sheep Detectives”
Genre: Comedy/Mystery
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Synopsis: When a shepherd is murdered, his flock of sheep use their knowledge of detective novels to solve the crime themselves.

“In the Grey”
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Synopsis: A covert team must reclaim a stolen fortune from a ruthless despot.

“Is God Is”
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Synopsis: Twin sisters travel across the U.S. in a quest for revenge against their father.

“Obsession”
Genre: Horror
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Synopsis: After a mystical toy grants his wish for love, a man discovers that his dreams come at a sinister price.

“I Love Boosters”
Genre: Comedy/Crime
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Synopsis: An expert group of shoplifters plan an elaborate heist to take down a legendary fashion mogul.

“Passenger”
Genre: Horror
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Synopsis: After witnessing a tragedy, a young couple is chased by a demonic stalker that they cannot outrun.

“The Mandalorian & Grogu”
Genre: Sci-Fi/Action
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Synopsis: A bounty hunter and his force-sensitive apprentice fight to topple warlords in a fractured, dangerous galaxy.

“Backrooms”
Genre: Horror
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Synopsis: With no clear escape, unsuspecting victims find themselves trapped in an endless maze.

“The Breadwinner”
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Synopsis: An ill-prepared father must navigate the chaos of being a stay-at-home dad after his wife lands a major deal.

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