East Bay Local Events – October 2025
As autumn deepens and the leaves begin to swirl through East Bay, the very end of October brings a special kind of seasonal magic. From spinning cumbia beats to rooftop paint parties and silent discos under the moon, this stretch of days has plenty to keep you engaged. Here’s your curated roundup of standout happenings between October 27–31, 2025.
Community & Creative Gatherings
East Bay Jewish Writing Circle
Monday, October 27
A generative writing experience bringing together community members for open-theme prompts and facilitators who bring ideas, inspiration and creative flow. Great for anyone wanting to slow down, connect with words and others.
Bike East Bay Volunteer Night
Tuesday, October 28A volunteer-evening hosted by Bike East Bay—join fellow cycling advocates as they work on projects, planning, outreach and community biking excellence.
Family-Friendly & Free Events
Free Trick or Treat Night: North Shattuck – North Berkeley
Thursday, October 30
Thursday, October 30
A family-friendly Halloween event: trick-or-treating, crafts, face-painting, lawn games and fall fun in the local shopping district.
Silent Disco on the Plaza – Downtown Oakland
Thursday, October 30
Free outdoor silent disco — bring your dancing shoes and enjoy two audio channels of music under the open sky.
Music, Culture & Nightlife
Halloween Friday Night at the Oakland Museum of California
Friday, October 31
A festive Halloween edition of the museum’s evening event: live psychedelic cumbia music, art-making, trick-or-treating, costume contest, DJ sets and more.
Fiebre de Cumbia – Oakland
Friday, October 31
Big cumbia party in the East Bay, with a class, live band + DJ, and late-night dancing—perfect for Dia de los Muertos energy.
Halloween Friday Night at the Oakland Museum of California
Friday, October 31
A festive Halloween edition of the museum’s evening event: live psychedelic cumbia music, art-making, trick-or-treating, costume contest, DJ sets and more.
Rooftop Halloween Sip & Paint – Oakland
Friday, October 31
Costume-friendly sip & paint party — rooftop views, painting supplies, drinks, and Halloween fun.
From Thursday’s family-friendly trick-or-treat in North Berkeley and a vibrant silent disco in Oakland, to Friday night’s energetic cumbia bash and rooftop paint party—these last days of October offer a rich mix of community, culture and celebration across the East Bay. Whether you’re with kids, friends, or flying solo, there are moments to join in, connect, and enjoy the season. Mark your calendar, pick your vibe, and dive in.
– Alex
