Hi everyone — Halloween weekend is here! 🎃 

We’re seeing spooky houses, pumpkin pie, and Halloween events all over the island.

There’s a ton of stuff to do this weekend, so buckle up as we dive in!

Let’s get into this week!

In this week’s email:

• Featured Events: Trick-or-Treating in Alameda

• Island Spotlight: Dim Sum Best of Taste

• This Week’s Events: Haunted Mansions, Board Game Night, & Mixers

• Island Updates

Community Poll

Featured Events

Downtown Alameda Trick-or-Treat!

Trick-or-Treating in Downtown Alameda | Fri Oct 31 | 1–5 PM | Free 📍Park St, Alameda – Downtown Alameda Business District

Downtown Alameda’s biggest Halloween tradition is back! Hundreds of families will fill the streets for a safe and fun afternoon of trick-or-treating, games, and music. Costumed kids can visit local shops, enjoy live entertainment, and soak in the festive fall vibes all across Park Street. More info

What to expect:

• Participating businesses will display “We Have Candy” posters

• New this year: games and live entertainment on Alameda Ave

• Organized by the Downtown Alameda Business Association

• Free and open to all families

Advertise with us by emailing: alamedapulse@gmail.com

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 Spotlight: Dim Sum Best of Taste

This small dim sum café on Webster has quickly become a local favorite for takeout or a quick meal. People say the food comes out hot and fast, with standouts like shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, soup dumplings, and the signature roll. Many also enjoy the boba drinks and egg tarts, which are described as flavorful and fresh.

People told me:

• The owners are super friendly, and the place is nice and clean

• The food is fresh, tasty, and not too pricey

• It’s mainly for takeout or quick meals, with only a few tables inside

• Parking can be tricky, since it is on Webster, and there’s no public restroom

• The chive dumplings, lotus leaf chicken, and pork buns are great

This Week’s Events

Community & Family Events

Grand Opening: School of Rock Alameda | Sat, Nov 1 | 1 - 5 PM | Free | 📍 2414 Central Ave, Alameda. More info

Fake Cake Photo Frames with GoGo Craft | Wed Oct 29 | 3:30–5 PM | Free 📍Alameda Free Library, 1550 Oak St – Teens in grades 7–12 can decorate photo frames with faux cake, sprinkles, and slime charms. RSVP

Bolloween Ball Cruise Costume Party | Fri Oct 31 | 8:30 PM–12 AM | $65 | 📍2394 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda. More info

Día de los Muertos Open Sanctuary Ofrenda | Thu Oct 30 & Sat Nov 1 | Free 📍 First Congregational Church of Alameda. More info

Alameda Holiday Boutique | Sat & Sun Nov 1–2 | 10 AM–4 PM 📍O’Club, 641 W Red Line Ave, Alameda - 100+ local makers selling handmade gifts, art, and treats. Free to attend.

Alameda Beach Cleanup | Thu Oct 30 | 11 AM–12 PM | Free 📍Crown Memorial Beach. More info

Women in a Golden State Anthology Reading | Thu Oct 30 | 6:30 PM | Free 📍1344 Park St, Alameda – Books Inc. More info

Foods, Drinks & Social Events

Beginner Bonsai Workshop | Wed Nov 5 | 6–8 PM | 📍Faction Brewing, Alameda More info

Board Games & Chill - Gen Z & Millenial Meetup | Sat Nov 1 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Free
📍Almanac Beer Co., 651 W Tower Ave – Bring friends, drinks, and board games for a casual evening of fun at the brewery. More info

Trivia Night @ Almanac Beer Co. | Tue Nov 4 | 6:30–8:30 PM | 📍651B W Tower Ave

Zepparella | Fri Oct 31 | 8:00–10:00 PM | $25 📍Alameda Theatre (2317 Central Ave) – An all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band plays live on Halloween. More info

Trivia Night @ Almanac | Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Free
📍Almanac, Alameda

Fitness, Health, & Wellness

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

Free Outdoor Yoga - Unwind By The Bay | Fridays, 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Free
📍 Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Alameda, California. RSVP

Pickleball Beginner Social | Thu Oct 30 | 6–7 PM | 📍2525 Monarch St, Alameda – The Hub Sports Club. More info

Pickleball 101 Intro Class | Sun Nov 2 | 2–3 PM | 📍2525 Monarch St, Alameda – The Hub Sports Club. More info

Alameda & Beyond

Halloween Jam | Fri Oct 31 | 12:00–7:00 PM | $25 📍Fairyland, Oakland – Kids’ Halloween festival with park-wide trick-or-treating, science-themed activities, and live music. More info

Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival | Sun Nov 2 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Free 📍Fruitvale Village (International Blvd), Oakland – Free outdoor Day of the Dead celebration with live music, artisan vendors, altars, and family-friendly activities honoring ancestors. More info

Trick-or-Treat at the Ferry Building | Thu Oct 30 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Free 📍San Francisco Ferry Building. More info

Free Trick-or-Treat Night | Thu Oct 30 | 3:00–6:00 PM | Free 📍Shattuck Ave & Vine St, Berkeley – Berkeley’s North Shattuck district welcomes families for Halloween fun. Enjoy face painting, lawn games, crafts, and more. More info

Oakland Silent Disco | Thu Oct 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Free 📍Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland – Outdoor Halloween silent-disco party. More info

Vintage Fall Carnival | Wed Nov 5 | 12:00–3:00 PM | Free 📍MLK Game Zone (UC Berkeley) – Campus fall carnival with games, a Ferris-bounce house, petting zoo, sweets, and live music. More info

Day of the Dead Celebration (UC Berkeley) | Mon Nov 3 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Free 📍MLK Game Zone (UC Berkeley) – Student-hosted Día de los Muertos event with sugar-skull decorating, crafts, and free treat bags. More info

Festival of Fright | Oct 30–Nov 1 | Times vary |$25-$45 📍Winchester Mystery House, San Jose – A haunting Halloween experience inside one of the Bay Area’s most iconic mansions. Explore the house after dark, with themed scares and immersive horror tours. More Info

Live Music, Night Life, & Shows

Runway Stories: The Side Show | Thu Oct 30 | 7:30 PM | Sold Out (tickets at the door available) 📍Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda – A night of spooky, spontaneous storytelling under the Big Top tent with Glynn Washington, Don Reed, and more. More info

Jazz Jam hosted by Caesar’s Empire | Wed Oct 29 | 6–8:30 PM | 📍Park Station Beer, Park St. More info

Live Music with Kimmi Bitter | Wed Nov 5 | 5–8 PM 📍Park Station Beer. Park St. More info

Stand Up Comedy at Dragon Rouge Bistro | Thu Oct 30 | 7:30–9:30 PM | $15–$20 📍2337 Blanding Ave, Alameda. More info

Spooky Speed Dating & Mixer | Fri Oct 31 | 7:00–10:00 PM | $5 📍Beta Lounge, 2129 Durant Ave, Berkeley – Halloween-themed speed dating for singles ages 25–45. Meet new people in a relaxed, costume-friendly setting. More info

Island Updates

City of Alameda Selected as Official FIFA World Cup 26 Team Base Camp (Oct 28, 2025)
The City of Alameda was chosen as an official base camp for teams competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Teams will be able to train and prepare at local facilities before their matches in the Bay Area. City officials say the selection could bring visitors and economic activity to Alameda. Read More

Media Reports of Federal Agents Dispatched to the Bay Area (Oct 22, 2025)
The City of Alameda stated reports of over 100 federal agents being deployed to the Bay Area. City officials said they were not contacted in advance about the operation. They advised residents to stay calm and use reliable news sources for updates. Read More

City Applies for Shoreline Adaptation Grant (Oct 26, 2025)
Alameda has applied for a $1.6 million state grant to design new shoreline protection features. The proposal focuses on reducing flooding and preparing for sea level rise along the city’s southern edge. The city is waiting to find out if the grant will be approved. Read More