1 | Fall Festival at Nicholl Park features petting zoo, Oct. 24
A community celebration will turn Nicholl Park into an autumn wonderland. The Fall Festival is sponsored by the city and will feature a petting zoo, a hay ride, games, a pumpkin hunt and other family friendly activities. There will also be information available on programs for youths, adults and seniors.
Fall Festival, Sat., Oct. 24, noon to 2 p.m., Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave. Free
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2 | Enjoy bouncy house, face painting while supporting elders, Oct. 24
The Center for Elder Independence is hosting its Fall Festival, a community gathering with food trucks, a petting zoo, bouncy house, face painting, balloon artists and lawn games. Visitors can also tour the CEI Foundation offices. The event is an opportunity to support seniors while building community.
CEI Foundation Fall Festival, Sat., Oct. 24, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., CEI PACE West County offices, 3645 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante. Tickets are $15 for adults, It’s free for people 65 years and up and children under 12.
3 | Bird watching hike in Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve, Oct. 24
Bring your binoculars and catch a glimpse of birds such as the downy woodpecker, golden-crowned sparrow and red-tailed hawk at an upcoming hike in the Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve. The bird watching walk has been organized by Spawners, a local nonprofit organization. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by birding expert Judy Bendix. Participants are advised to wear appropriate footwear and bring water. No pets are allowed.
Spawners bird watching hike, Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve, end of Heavenly Ridge Lane. Free
4 | Roller derby teams host 2026 season finale, Oct. 24
A Halloween-themed contest in Richmond will end the 2026 roller derby season for two Bay Area teams. The Outland Outlaws will take on the San Francisco Rolling Dead in the Halloween Roller Derby Game. Food, drinks, arts and crafts will be sold. The Outlaws and Rolling Dead are part of Bay Area Derby, a league established in 2004 for full-contact, gender-inclusive flat track roller derby teams.
Halloween Roller Derby Game, Sat., Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza. General admission is $35 plus fees; $12 for children 5 to 13 years plus fees; free for 5 and younger.
5 | Arab experimental rock featured in music corridor concert, Oct. 25
Lebanese Palestinian composer Camellia Boutros will bring her 12-string electric guitar and brand of Arab experimental rock to the latest Live Music on the Corridor concert. The event is presented by the Richmond Renaissance organization as a way to celebrate the creative spirit of Richmond while connecting neighbors through the universal language of music. Food and activities will also be available.
Live Music on the Corridor, Sun., Oct. 25, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Richmond Rising HUB, 1600 Nevin Plaza. Free
Also check out our list of music and entertainment venues and our roundup of ongoing things to do (many of which are free). And add your events to our free community calendar.
