A shoreline walk at Miller/Knox
Choose a short walk or picnic and use the park map to plan around the facilities you need.
Go somewhere. Try something. Meet the Bay Area.
Useful for families, couples, new residents and longtime locals alike. Event listings here will be verified before publication — never outdated events shown as upcoming.
Weekend Ideas
Start with a place, leave room to explore.
These are outing ideas, not scheduled events. Check current access, hours and any booking requirements using the links below.
A waterfront history stop
Begin at the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center, then choose nearby historic sites to explore.
Find a library event near your day out
Browse the San Francisco Public Library calendar by date and location for an activity that fits your visit.
Upcoming Events
Planned ahead, not last-minute.
Events are published before they happen, not just covered the day of.
Video Game Club
Tue, Nov 3 · 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM · 5100 Hartnett Avenue — Richmond
Join us every Tuesday for a gaming afternoon with Rocket League, Lego, Star Wars, and more videogames! All ages welcome. Call the Bayview Branch Library at (510) 620-6566 for more information.
Location: 5100 Hartnett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
View official listingCity Council Meeting
Tue, Nov 3 · 06:00 PM – 11:59 PM — San Pablo
No further description provided by San Pablo.
View official listingMah Jongg Mayhem
Wed, Nov 4 · 01:30 PM – 03:30 PM · 139 Washington Ave. — Richmond
Mah Jongg Madness continues through November! Learn to play American style Mah Jongg or advance your skills! National Mah Jongg League Rules. Beginners welcome! For questions, call (510) 620-6567.
Location: 139 Washington Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
View official listingRead to a Dog
Wed, Nov 4 · 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM · 135 Washington Avenue — Richmond
Young readers improve in reading confidence when they read with a gentle, appreciative furry friend. The program is designed for children ages 6-12 but younger ones are welcome to stop by for a little interaction with our sweet therapy trained pet. Please call (510) 620-6567 for more information.
Location: 135 Washington Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
View official listingEviction Defense Lawyer
Wed, Nov 4 · 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM · 403 Civic Center Plaza — Richmond
Are you a tenant facing eviction? Get a free 20 minute consultation at the Auditorium Branch Library from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Para cita en español, llame al Centro en Oakland (510) 452-4541, www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org For more information, call (510) 620-6561.
Location: 403 Civic Center Plaza, Nevin Side Rooms (Bermuda – Emerald), Richmond, CA 94804
View official listingRecycling + Environmental Resource Center Public Tour
Wed, Nov 4 · 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM · 7501 Schmidt Lane — El Cerrito
Free Public Tour of the City of El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center for individuals and small groups. Group tours can be scheduled at other times for a fee. RSVP by email or phone is required.
Location: 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
View official listingEl Cerrito Swim Center EGWIII Lap Pool Hours
Wed, Nov 4 · 07:00 PM – 08:30 PM · 7007 Moeser Lane — El Cerrito
Beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2026, High School Water Polo practice will be over and the Swim Center will go back to it's regular hours: Mon-Fri 6am-4:30pm Mon-Thu 7pm-8:30pm Sat 8:30am-7pm Sun 7am-6pm
Location: 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
View official listingThursday Book Club
Thu, Nov 5 · 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM · 139 Washington Ave. — Richmond
Thursday book club at the West Side. First Thursdays (usually) except for holiday weeks. We take turns choosing and leading! This month's book is So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan. For questions, call the branch at (510) 602-6567. Or, just come and join us!
Location: 139 Washington Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
View official listingCode Club with ANova
Fri, Nov 6 · 04:00 PM – 04:50 PM · 440 Civic Center Plaza — Richmond
Want to learn how to code your own games? Looking for a fun, free way to learn a new skill? Join Code Club! We meet every Friday of the Fall Semester from 4pm-4:50pm in LEAP Room 2, located at 440 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond. Our Club is run by the experts of UC Berkeley's ANova. Join us each week to learn Scratch, Python and more. We hope to see you there!
Location: 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
View official listingChoose Your Day
Local ideas you can use.
Art in Richmond
Explore exhibitions, classes and upcoming gatherings at Richmond Art Center. Check each listing for admission and registration details.
Three weekly farmers’ markets
Shop for seasonal produce, flowers, bread, cheese and prepared food from California growers and local vendors.
Tuesday: 2–6:30 PM, Adeline & 63rd Street.
Thursday: 3–7 PM, Shattuck Avenue & Vine Street.
Saturday: 10 AM–2:30 PM, Center Street & Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Food purchases are priced by vendors. CalFresh EBT, WIC farmers’ market checks and Market Match are available through the markets.
Schedule checked September 30, 2026. See the organizer for holiday changes.
Official schedules and vendor details →El Cerrito Library
A local stop for reading, borrowing books and finding community programs. The branch provides assistive technology and a device charging station.
Address: 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10 AM–8 PM; Friday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Parking: Shared lot and Stockton Avenue street parking; accessible spaces are listed at both. Lot availability is better outside school hours.
Checked September 30, 2026. Individual programs have their own ages, times and registration requirements.
Programs, holiday closures and accessibility →Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Walk through eucalyptus groves and open meadows, watch birds along the shoreline, or picnic beside views of San Pablo Bay.
Entrances: 5551 Giant Highway or 3000 Atlas Road, Richmond, CA 94806.
October hours: 8 AM–6 PM.
Parking: $5 per car when the kiosk is staffed, April–October.
Access update: The Bay Trail east of the Atlas Bridge entrance is closed because of a sinkhole; no reopening date is listed. Use the official map and closure notices to plan your route.
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms and a paved trail are available.
Checked September 30, 2026.
Park map, seasonal hours and closure updates →Get to know a growing space
Learn about North Richmond Farm and ask Urban Tilth about current ways to participate.
Visit the Main Library
Make the Civic Center library a stop on a San Francisco day out. Browse its collections and check the event calendar for a program that fits your visit.
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Hours: Monday 9 AM–6 PM; Tuesday–Thursday 9 AM–8 PM; Friday noon–6 PM; Saturday 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday noon–6 PM.
Questions: 415-557-4400. Event times and registration vary by program.
Hours checked September 30, 2026; holiday closures may differ.
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