Good morning, Alameda!

The weekend’s shaping up to be sweet!

From donut runs to sunset yoga by the bay, we have all of this week’s top events, updates, and everything worth leaving the house for.

Let’s squeeze in!

In this week’s email:

• Featured Events: Donut Run & Free Sunset Yoga

• Island Updates: Mobile Parking Meters & Feel Good Bakery Closing

• This Week’s Events: Food Market, Halloween events, & a ton of tunes and brews

• Houses on the Market

Featured Events

Donut Fun Run & Finish Line Festival 2025

Donut Fun Run & Festival | Sat Oct 18 | 9 AM–1 PM | $50 (Kids <10 Free)
📍 Seaplane Lagoon Promenade, Alameda Point.
Runners will take on a scenic 5K route along the waterfront and past the USS Hornet before ending at a lively festival packed with food vendors, live music, and the famous Donut Eating Contest. It’s one of Alameda’s sweetest fall traditions for families, runners, and donut lovers alike. More Info

Unwind By The Bay - Free Sunset Yoga Fridays

Need to shake off the week? Join 19 others in Unwind by the Bay, a free sunset yoga class right next to the Harbor Bay Ferry Landing.

Each session is a relaxing outdoor flow with music, fun prizes, and golden-hour views of the Bay. You’ll move, breathe, and hang out with locals who love ending the week by slowing down. It’s an easy way to unwind before dinner or whatever plans you’ve got next.

There are only 20 spots each week! All levels welcome. Bring your mat and RSVP early to grab your spot.

Time: Fridays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: 📍 Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal

Advertise with us by emailing: alamedapulse@gmail.com

Island Updates

Feel Good Bakery Closing

Feel Good Bakery, a longtime favorite at Alameda’s Marketplace and on Encinal Ave, will close for good on October 31, 2025. After more than two decades of serving pastries, breads, and coffee to locals, the owners said it was a hard decision, but rising costs made it difficult to stay open. Regular customers are stopping by this month for one last croissant or loaf before the ovens turn off for good. Read more →

Mobile Parking Meters Implemented

Starting October 20, the City of Alameda is rolling out a new way to pay for parking, making it easier for drivers to handle payments from their phones. Residents and visitors can use the ParkSmarter app or text-to-pay at downtown meters and pay-by-plate stations, including new credit-card-friendly pay stations on Park Street. Paid parking is also being added at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal on Tuesdays through Thursdays at $3 per day, with revenue funding added to security at the terminal. Read more →

This Week’s Events

Foods, Drinks & Social Events

Hana Hou Ho‘ike | Sun Oct 19 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Free (RSVP)
📍 Mastick Senior Center, 1155 Santa Clara Ave
Celebrate Polynesian culture with a day of music, dance, and hands-on workshops in hula, ukulele, drumming, and lei making, capped off with an afternoon showcase performance. Pre-register

Palestinian Community Gathering | Sun Oct 19 | 3 PM–5 PM | Free (RSVP)
📍 Hosted by the Wadi Foquin Sister City Committee
Meet your Palestinian neighbors and celebrate community with tatreez embroidery, olive oil from the West Bank, and delicious treats at this free cultural gathering.

Sazón Latin Food Market | Sat Oct 18 | 11 AM–6 PM | Free (RSVP) | More Info
📍 Faction Brewing, Monarch St — Celebrate Latin culture with a full day of food, music, and drinks. Featuring vendors from across the Caribbean, Central, and South America serving up authentic flavors and sweet treats.

Legends Battle at the USS Hornet | Sat Oct 18 | 10 AM–11 PM | $70+ | More Info
📍 USS Hornet Museum
An all-day Muay Thai showdown with live music, food, and nonstop action aboard Alameda’s historic aircraft carrier.

Live Music with Jerry and the Jerks | Sat, Oct 18 | 4 - 7 PM | More Info
📍 Park Station, 1200 Park St

Trivia Night @ Almanac | Tues, Oct 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Free
📍Almanac, Alameda

49ers vs. Falcons Watch Party | Sun Oct 19 | 5:20 PM Kickoff | Free | More Info
📍 Alameda Brewing Co., 1716 Park St.

Health & Wellness

Morning Pilates & Yoga Classes | Thu–Fri Oct 16–17 | Times Vary | $5–$20 | More Info
📍 Svastha Yoga & Wellness Hub, 647 Pacific Ave.

Alameda & Beyond

Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025 | Fri Oct 17 | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | $100 | More Info
📍 Hilton San Francisco Union Square — Watch top startups from around the world compete for a $1 million investment prize alongside industry leaders from Cloudflare, Adobe, AMD, and more.

Amnesty International Western Regional Activism Conference 2025 | Sat–Sun Oct 18–19 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | $25–$35 | More Info
📍 CoWorking With Wisdom, Berkeley — Join fellow activists for a weekend of workshops, discussions, and training focused on building skills and strategies to defend human rights at home and around the world.

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid | Fri Oct 17 | 5–9 PM | Free for members, $5–$10 general | More info
📍 Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St (Lake Merritt) – A weekly community night with Off the Grid food trucks, live music, hands-on activities, and after-hours gallery access. Perfect for a casual night out with friends or family.

Live Music & Night Life

Ballads and Blues Concert | Sat Oct 18 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | $32+ | More Info
📍 Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave

Profs & Pints: The Rise of Vampires | Wed, Oct 22 | 6:30 PM | $14 | More Info
📍 Faction Brewing — Sip a beer while Professor Sara Hackenberg digs into the eerie history of vampires, from ancient folklore to the seductive Gothic tales that inspired Dracula.

Resilient Rover Doggy Photos | Fri, Oct 17 | 3 - 8 PM | $30+ | More info
📍Faction Brewing — Book a professional photo session for your pup. From quick 5-minute shoots to deluxe 30-minute packages with multiple portraits, 8x10 prints, and digital files sized for web and print.

Pete Escovedo Farewell Concert | Sat Oct 18 | Doors 5:30 PM (Show 7:00 PM) | $100 | More Info
📍 USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave.

House Music Night | Sat Oct 18 | 9 PM– | Free (21+) | More Info
📍 The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St.

Open-Mic Night | Wed Oct 22 | 7:30 PM onward | Free | More Info
📍 The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St.

Community & Family Events

Haunted Closet Clothing Swap | Sat, Oct 18 | 12 - 6 PM
📍 The Rake, Alameda, CA

Used Book Sale (Friends of the Library) | Wed–Sat Oct 15–18 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | Free Entry | More Info
📍 Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St.

East Bay Chihuahua & Small Dogs Howl-o-ween Meetup | Sat Oct 18 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Free | More Info | Dogs 15 pounds and under are welcome
📍 Alameda Small Dog Park, 1300 8th St.

Author Talk: Aya de Leon | Wed Oct 22 | 6:30 PM–7:30 PM | Free | More Info
📍 Books Inc. Alameda, 1344 Park St.

Alameda Farmers’ Market | Sat Oct 18 & Tue Oct 21 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Free Entry | More Info
📍 Haight Ave & Webster St. (Alameda Point)

Connection & Dating

Singles Halloween Mixer (Over 170 RSVP’s already) | Fri, Oct 17 | 7 PM - 12 AM | $35 cover charge (pay for drinks as you go)
📍Almanac Alameda

Singles Mingle – Bay Area | Ongoing Monthly Events | Free–$10 | More Info
📍 Various Bay Area Locations (Including Alameda)

Social Mixer for Road Trippers & Highway Explorers | Thu Oct 16 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM | Free (RSVP) | More Info
📍 Southern Pacific Brewing, 620 Treat Ave, San Francisco
Meet fellow adventure lovers and road trip enthusiasts for a laid-back night of one-on-one chats, open mingling, and travel stories from across Northern California.

Events Coming Up Quick

Monster’s Bash 2025 (Haunted Hornet Dance Party) | Sat Oct 25 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM | $40
📍 USS Hornet Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave.

20th Annual Teen Haunted House | Fri–Sun Oct 24–26 | Fri 5–9 PM; Sat 2:30–9 PM; Sun 3–7 PM | $5–$7 at door
📍 South Shore Center (between Daiso & TJ Maxx)

Halloween Family Fest – Trick-or-Treat & Haunted House | Sat Oct 25 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Free
📍 Alameda South Shore Center (Park St. & Otis Dr.)

Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Alameda | Fri Oct 31 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free
📍 Park Street Business District (Downtown)

Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market | Sun Oct 26 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Free
📍 Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St.

45th Alameda Annual Holiday Boutique | Nov 1 - 2 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free
📍 641 West Redline  Ave. Alameda,

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