Good morning, Alameda!

With September wrapping up and October just around the corner, Alameda is buzzing.

From rum tastings and bike rides to haunted ship tours and outdoor movies, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the island this week.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, live music, or the first taste of spooky season, we’ve got the highlights lined up for you.

Let’s dive in!

In this week’s email:

• Underrated Sushi restaurant in Alameda

• Events this Week - Rum stroll, Starlight movies, live music

• Alameda & Beyond - Corgi Con, Oktoberfest, Coffee & Pastry Fest

• Community Updates - Backyard fires, training, & homes

Giveaway winner: 
Congrats! missjonesie@gmail.com on winning the 1-month free co-working at PHOENIX.

Featured Events

Speer Family Farms Pumpkin Patch Open | Sep 26 - Nov 1

📍 Speer Family Farms, 2171 Monarch St
Hours:
Mon - Thurs: 2-9 PM
Fri: 12- 9 PM
Sat - Sun: 9-9 PM
Tickets: $22 Kids / $12 Adults

Alameda Rum Stroll  | Fri, Sept 26 

Description: Taste your way through Alameda’s historic downtown with over ten premium rum stops, savory bites, and live music filling the streets. From rare pours to neighborhood favorites, this stroll is your chance to sip, mingle, and discover why Alameda is quickly becoming the Bay Area’s rum capital.
Where: 📍 Park Street District
Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
($71 General / $81 VIP) Code: RUM10 for $10 off

Featured Restaurant

Broadway Sushi Bar & Sake

There’s this new spot in Alameda called Broadway Sushi & Sake Bar, and I kept hearing people say it’s underrated. 

So, I had to check it out. From the outside, you’d probably just walk past it, but once you step in, it’s super nice inside — cozy, welcoming, and beautiful decor.

The menu’s got a little bit of everything. If you’re picky, they’ve got bento boxes and simple à la carte stuff. If you’re on a budget but want good sushi, the lunch combos are solid. And if you’re like me and love sushi, the specialty rolls and nigiri are where it’s at.

The Bay Roll and the Double Sake Roll are both worth trying.

The staff was awesome, too. I never had to ask for a refill, and at the end, they brought out free banana tempura that my family crushed before I could get a picture lol.

The waitress even gave my little sister a Hello Kitty keychain, which was such a nice touch.

Broadway Sushi & Sake Bar feels like one of those gems you kinda don’t want everyone to know about, because once word gets out, it’s gonna be packed.

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Sep 25 - Oct 1

This Week’s Events

Community Fun/Activities

History Mystery After-Hours Tour | Fri, Sept 26 | $40 Tix
Step aboard Alameda’s haunted aircraft carrier for a flashlight tour through off-limits spaces like the brig and Combat Information Center. Guides share eerie stories and history for a one-of-a-kind night on the Bay.
Where: 📍 USS Hornet Museum
Time: 7–10 PM

Meet & Chill: Gen Z and Millennials Meetup Group | Fri, Sep 26 | Free
Come meet, chill, and make new friends. Bring warm clothes. Bring food and drinks for yourself or to share!
Where: 📍Crown Memorial Beach
Time: 4:30 PM

Lacz’s Clothing Swap & Art Hang | Sunday, Sept 28th
Where: 📍 Crab Cove Picnic Areas, 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA
Time: 12 - 5 PM
RSVP (Pay what you can)

Sea Level Rise Planning Fair | Sept 27, 2025 | Free | More info
Where: 📍 REAP Climate Center
Time: 11 - 2 PM

Pickleball Beginner Social | Thu, Sep 25 • 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Hub Sports Club Alameda (outdoor courts)
$10 for fitness members (includes day pass). Loaner paddles and balls available. A fun night of beginner games with a coach to facilitate and answer questions. Great way to meet new players. Rain may cancel. More info

Beginner (2.5) Guided Ladder | Thu, Sep 25 • 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Hub Sports Club Alameda (outdoor courts)
Coach-guided ladder play with live feedback. Switch partners after every game and climb your way to the top of the ladder. Fast-paced, friendly competition. Rescheduled if it rains. More info

Alameda & Beyond

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest 📍Civic Park East – Fri–Sat, Sept 26–27 | Free

North Beach Coffee & Pastry Festival 📍 SF– Sat, Sept 27 | 9 am–3 pm | Free

Sunset After Dark Night Market 📍 Irving Street, SF – Fri, Sept 26 | 5–9 pm | Free

Fatherhood Summit 📍Oakland Marriott City Center – Sat, Sept 27 | 9 am–4 pm | Free

Corgi Con 📍 Alameda County Fairgrounds– Sat, Sept 27 | 10 am–5 pm | $12/$9

Chuseok Festival 📍 The Presidio – Sat, Sept 27 | 11 am–4 pm | Free

SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival📍 SF Sat–Sun, Sept 27–28 | 11 am–5 pm | Free

Movement Immigrant Orchestra📍Yerba Buena Gardens – Sat, Sept 27 | 2–4 pm | Free

Laufey: A Matter of Time Tour 📍 Oakland Arena – Mon, Sept 29 | 7:30 pm | Tickets required

Live & Local

Thursday @ The Avenue | Thu, Sept 25, 2025 | Free
Live music, outdoor games, and vendor pop-ups turn Alameda Avenue into a weekly street party. Grab dinner nearby and enjoy a family-friendly night out in the new parklet.
Where: Alameda Avenue (near Park Street)
Time: 5–8 PM

Larrie Noble & The Phreethinkers | Fri, Sep 26 | 7:30 -10:15 PM
Where: 📍 Alameda Theatre Bistro & Bar

Live Music with The Rod Stinson Band | Sat, Sep 27 | 3 - 6 PM
Enjoy live music in the beer garden. No tickets needed, just come hungry and thirsty.
Where: 📍 Park Station

Larrie Noble & The Phreethinkers | Sat, Sep 27 | 7:30 -10:15 PM
Where: 📍 Alameda Theatre Bistro & Bar

Alameda Oktoberfest Brewery Crawl | Thu, Oct 2nd | $52.50
Where: The Rake at Admiral Maltings

Jazz Jam at Park Station | Wed, Oct 1st | 6 - 8:30 PM
Enjoy some jazz. No tickets needed, just come hungry and thirsty.
Where: 📍 Park Station

For the Family

Starlight Movies in the Park: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Fri, Sept 26 | Free
Bring blankets for pre-show crafts and games at 6:30 pm, then settle in under the stars for a free screening of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. A perfect night out for families with kids of all ages.
Where: 📍 Leydecker Field
Time: 6:30–10 PM (Movie at 8:15 PM)

Family Fun Ride Around Alameda | Sat, Sept 27 | ($20 Adults / $10 Kids)
Hop on your bike for a community ride around the island to raise funds for local parks. It’s a family-friendly morning with prizes, snacks, and a festive group roll.
Where: 📍 Starts at Leydecker Park
Time: Check-in 9 AM; Ride at 10 AM

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie Family Screening Party | Sunday, Sept. 28th | ($10 Tix)
Location: Cinemark Bayfair Theatre in San Leandro
Time: 1 PM

Around the Block

Community News

Backyard Fire on Otis Drive
A backyard fire broke out Monday morning on the 3200 block of Otis Drive, damaging a house and three outbuildings before firefighters contained it. Out of caution, AUSD briefly issued a shelter-in-place for Otis Elementary and Lincoln Middle, which was lifted just after noon. No injuries were reported, and all students and staff were safe.

AFD and Coast Guard Train on the Water
Alameda Fire crews teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard last week for joint training on the Estuary. The exercises included helicopter basket hoists, fireboat drills, and water rescues. All aimed at strengthening coordination for future emergencies.

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