FEATURED EVENTS
Below are a few upcoming events taking place around town. Find even more events on the City of Berkeley’s Calendar and Berkeley Public Library’s Calendar.
Berkeley Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Berkeley High School | 1980 Allston Way (Entrance at Allston and Milvia)
This free family friendly event includes:
Community Resources
Whole Person Healing
Hair Braiding & Haircuts
Altar & Art Exhibition
Performance
Acupuncture
Lowrider Car Show
Mariachi
Raffles
Children’s Activities
Food
Artisanal Crafts
Halloween Howl Dog Parade & Costume Contest
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
James Kenney Community Center | 1720 Eighth Street
The City of Berkeley is looking forward to seeing your leashed furry friends in costume as we parade around James Kenney Park and then show them off in a costume contest! Categories include: scariest, cutest, most creative, and best dog/owner duo.
Fee: $5 per dog
Pre-registration is required.
Please bring proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination and be sure to keep your dog on leash throughout the duration of the event. Any dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be required to leave.
Halloween Hootenanny
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Civic Center Park | 2151 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Ghosts, ghouls, and good old-fashioned fun are creeping back into Downtown Berkeley! The 6th Annual Halloween Hootenanny takes over MLK Jr. Civic Center Park, right alongside the Berkeley Farmers’ Market.
This year’s Hootenanny promises a spellbinding afternoon where hay bales line the walkways, music fills the autumn air, and families gather for a day of spooky celebration and community spirit.
Live Music: The hauntingly good rock stylings of local legends Portable Madness.
Eerie Entertainment: Fortune telling, balloons, dancing, and hay bales galore.
Family Fun: Face painting and crafts for kids of all ages.
Tasty Treats: Local food vendors plus the bounty of the Farmers’ Market.
Dress to Thrill: Costumes encouraged—whether you’re a creepy crawler, a midnight cowboy, or a pumpkin-headed trickster!