Good morning, Alameda!

Looks like we’re finally getting some real fall weather.

Time to grab a warm drink, throw on a hoodie, and maybe bring an umbrella just in case.

But don’t let the rain stop you. This week might be the most event-packed weekend we’ve had all year.

This lineup’s too good to miss. Let’s dive in!

In this week’s email:

• Featured Events: Bay Area Science Fest & Halloween family fest

• Island Updates: New biz & Plans

• This Week’s Events: Halloween in Alameda, Festivals, & Brews

• Side Note: Finding the best pumpkin spice on the island

Featured Events

Bay Area Science Festival | Sat, Oct 25

Bay Area Science Festival (Discovery Day) | Sat Oct 25 | 11 AM–4 PM | Free | More info
📍Koret Quad, UCSF Mission Bay, SF –Northern California’s biggest science celebration is back with 100+ free exhibits, hands-on experiments, and family activities that make learning feel like play. Launch rockets, explore the robot zoo, and see a 30-foot whale skeleton while meeting real scientists and visiting interactive labs. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor exhibits across campus, with food trucks and rest areas for families.

South Shore Halloween Family Fest

Halloween Family Fest | Sat Oct 25 | 1 PM–4 PM | Free | More info
📍Alameda South Shore Center – Trick-or-treat around the outdoor mall with a kid-friendly haunted house, crafts, and treats for costumed kids. A festive afternoon of Halloween fun in a family-friendly setting. Candy and goodie bags available while supplies last!

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Together with Island Inferno

There is a new low-impact HIIT class in Alameda called Island Inferno, and they’re now hosting sessions around the island.

Their classes mix pilates, yoga, and strength training into fun, high-intensity workouts that are easy on your joints, but big on results.

Each session is designed to:
• Build muscle and boost metabolism
• Improve bone density and circulation
• Tone and firm your body
• Help you feel strong, confident, and less stressed

It’s a sustainable way to move, sweat, and feel amazing!

For their launch, Island Inferno is giving the Alameda Pulse readers their first class free! To claim your free class, you can sign up using the button below and find a class that fits your schedule.

Class Schedule:
Sundays @ 8:30 AM (Rhythmix, 2513 Blanding Ave)
Sundays @ 10:30 AM (Chi Institute, 1532 Webster St)
Mondays @ 6:30 PM (Chi Institute, 1532 Webster St)
Tuesdays @ 12 PM – 45 Min Express (Rhythmix, 2513 Blanding Ave)

Island Updates

The City of Alameda shared an update about the Harbor Bay Landing project to clear up confusion. Right now, it’s only an early idea from a developer, not an approved plan. The city says it doesn’t meet the rules yet because the spot needs to include both homes and stores, including a grocery store. City staff also talked with Safeway to help make sure a grocery store stays there. Read more

A new store called Neptune Market just opened where Bonfare Market used to be at 650 Central Ave. It’s run by Jagdeep Singh and his son Prabh, and they sell things like groceries, drinks, and snacks. They plan to add fresh fruits, veggies, and hot food soon, and are asking customers what they’d like to see in the store. Read more

This Week’s Events

Family, Festivals, & Festivities

20th Annual Teen Haunted House | Fri–Sun, Oct 24–26 | $5 youth, $7 adults | More info
📍South Shore Center (between Daiso & TJ Maxx) – Teens have turned part of the mall into a spooky haunted house with jump scares and eerie scenes. All ages are welcome (not recommended for kids under 5. Proceeds benefit Alameda Youth Committee.

Brawl-O-Ween 2025 | Fri Oct 24 | Doors 3 PM, show 7 PM | $12–$20 | More info
📍Alameda Brewing Co. – A Halloween wrestling extravaganza featuring Action Coast Wrestling pros! Expect high-flying matches, live music, tasty food, a costume contest, and, of course, craft beers. For all ages! More Info

Boo at the Zoo | Fri–Sun, Oct 24–26 | 10 AM–4 PM | Included in admission
📍Oakland Zoo – A wild Halloween celebration where even the animals join the fun! Kids can come in costume and join the noon costume parade. More Info

Fall Rock & Roll Flea Market | Sun Oct 26 | 10 AM–6 PM | $5 (kids <12 free)
📍Faction Brewing Co. – Shop vintage finds and rock out to live surf-rock bands at Alameda’s autumn flea market, featuring 75+ vendors, food trucks, and Faction brews by the bay. More info

Krampus Carnivale | Sat Oct 25 | 7 PM–10 PM | Free
📍Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave - Dress up for a Halloween masquerade and art party with live music, performances, and a local art auction—all to support the Alameda Food Bank. More info

Trunk or Treat | Sat Oct 25 | 5 PM–8 PM | $5 for kids, free for adults and infants
📍Coastline Christian Schools, 1801 North Loop Rd, Alameda – Trick-or-treating, giant inflatables, food trucks, and a festive train ride for families. More info

Monster’s Bash 2025 | Sat Oct 25 | 7 PM–1 AM | $33 | More info
📍USS Hornet Museum, Alameda – Annual Halloween party aboard the “most haunted ship in America.

Witches (and Wizards) on Water | Sat Oct 25 | 9 AM–11:30 AM | More info
📍Sea Trek Alameda & Sea Trek Sausalito – A spooktacular paddle event where witches, wizards, and magical creatures take to the Bay!More info

Alameda & Beyond

Sandcastle Classic | Sat Oct 25 | 11 AM–3:30 PM | Free
📍Ocean Beach, San Francisco – Watch architects, students, and artists transform Ocean Beach into a gallery of jaw-dropping sandcastles, complete with food trucks, music, and ocean views. More Info

Vintage Fashion Faire: Ghosts of Vintage Past | Sat Oct 25, 5–9 PM & Sun Oct 26, 11 AM–5 PM | $10–$20 | More info
📍Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton – Two-day vintage fashion event with live music, contests, and shopping across decades of styles.

Piedmont Avenue Halloween Celebration | Sat Oct 25 | 11 AM–1 PM | Free
📍Piedmont Ave, Oakland – 38th annual family event with a costume parade, trick-or-treating at local shops, haunted houses, live music, and pumpkin patches. The parade starts at Pet Food Express and marches to the cemetery. More Info

Food, Drinks, & Social Events

“Boos & Brews” Paint & Sip | Fri Oct 24 | 6:30 PM–9:30 PM | $42 | More info
📍Almanac Brewery – Unleash your creativity with a Halloween paint-and-sip party at Alameda’s craft brewery.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop | Sun Oct 26 | 3:30 PM–5 PM | $75
📍Alameda Brewing Co. - Learn modern calligraphy with Sip & Script at Alameda Brewing. Sip craft beer, master pointed-pen basics, and take home your own lettering starter kit. More Info

Ocean Hoptimism: Floating to Fiji (Talk) | Thu Oct 23 | 7 PM–8 PM | Free
📍Faction Brewing Co. - Raise a pint to science at Faction Brewing as Dr. Simon Scarpetta shares the wild story of desert iguanas rafting across the Pacific to colonize Fiji. More info

Bias Documentary Screening | Thu Oct 23 | 6 PM–8 PM | Free
📍Alameda City Hall (Council Chambers) - Join a free screening of Bias, the award-winning film uncovering how unconscious prejudice shapes our lives, followed by a community discussion for United Against Hate Week. More info

Live Music, Night Life, & Shows

The Wisdom of Eve (Play) | Fri–Sun, Oct 24–26 | Fri/Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM | $20–$35
📍Altarena Playhouse - Experience ambition, betrayal, and backstage drama in Applause, the play that inspired All About Eve, live at Alameda’s historic Altarena Playhouse. More info

Zane Lamprey: Another Round Tour | Thu Oct 23 | 8 PM–9:30 PM | $27–$42
📍Alameda Brewing Co. – Comedy meets craft beer as TV host and comedian Zane Lamprey brings his drinking-themed stand-up show to Alameda. More info

Stand Up Comedy at Dragon Rouge | Thursdays (weekly) | 7:30 PM | Tickets $15-$20
📍Dragon Rouge Bistro, Alameda | More info

Laughs on Tap | Fri, Oct 24 | 7:30 PM | $12 | More info
📍Faction Brewing. Alameda

She Shreds Music Festival | Sat Oct 25 | 2:30 PM–8:15 PM | Free | More info
📍Bay Area Makerfarm, 2700 Barbers Point Rd, Alameda – A full day of female-fronted Bay Area bands and solo acts amplifying women in music. All ages welcome.

Halloween Scream-O-Rama | Sat Oct 25 | 8 PM | More info
📍The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St, Alameda – Rock ’n’ roll Halloween party featuring The Phantom A.D., The Okmoniks, and Fast Execution. Costume contest with prizes.

Profs & Pints Alameda: Magic and Demons of Ancient Egypt | Wed Oct 29 | 6 PM–8:30 PM | $13.50–$17 | More info
📍Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda – Egyptologist Rita Lucarelli explores ancient Egyptian magic, demons, and funerary rituals in this Halloween-themed lecture.

Side Note

Looking for the best Pumpkin Spice Latte

I’m currently on my journey to find the best pumpkin spice latte on the island.

So far, my favorite has been Lazybird Coffee.

Their pumpkin cold foam…it’s unbelievable.

So if there is a pumpkin spice latte you’ve tried on the island and think it’s worth trying, reply to this email and let me know!

I’ll be posting the spots I check out on Instagram.

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