Pleasanton Events
Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration
Pleasanton Hometown Holidays Celebration
Saturday, December 5th 4:00 – 8:00pm
Show up on Saturday for the Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration and see the Pleasanton Holiday Parade at 5:30pm
Following the parade will be the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Along with the events, there will be an appearance by Santa and a community sing along. For questions call 925.931.5352
Good Guys Car Show Pleasanton
Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton, CA
It is time again for the Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fair Grounds.
The 20th Autumn Get-Together will be held Nov. 14th & 15th
At the Good Guys Car Show
- Huge Outdoor Show ‘n Shine & Indoor Car Show
- Vendor Exhibits
- Swap Meet and Cars for Sale Corral
- Model Car Show
- Kid’s Area
Street Challenge AutoCross will be held – Sat. 9:00am to noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm & Sun. 9:00am to 2:00pm
Event Hours:
Saturday the 14th 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday the 15th 8:00am to 4:00pm
General: $15
Kids (7-12): $6
6 and under: Free
Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton – ‘Burnin Up the Floor’
Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton – ‘Burnin Up the Floor’
Saturday, November 7th the ‘Burnin Up the Floor’ will benefit the Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center.
Come out to the Veteran’s Memorial Building at 7:00pm to show your support of the Firehouse Arts Center
For more information call 925.846.1007 you can also visit http://pleasantonartsfoundation.org/events.html
Scheduled to open in early 2010, the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton is soon to be the latest Downtown Pleasanton destination. The Firehouse Arts Center is located in Fire Station One which was constructed in 1929. The historic fire station has been renovated into a state of the art studio theater, art gallery, two classrooms, offices and lobby.
Pleasanton First Wednesday Street Party – ENDING
Pleasanton First Wednesday Street Party – Celebrate Pleasanton
The final First Wednesday Street Party in Downtown Pleasanton is this Wednesday Sept. 2nd. Summer is coming to an end in Downtown Pleasanton and this party has a these of Celebrating Pleasanton.
Location is Downtown Pleasanton Main St. from 6:00 to 9:00pm
What happens at the Pleasanton Street Party?
- Stroll Downtown Pleasanton
- Beer & Wine Garden with live music by D-LUCCA
- Visit booths set up down Main St. from local businesses
- Run into old friends strolling down the street
- Eat great food by local businesses
What to do after the street party ends?
I Love Pleasanton Schools – Support Through Donation
I was recently sent an email about a new fundraiser for Pleasanton Schools. ILovePleasantonSchools.com
The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education and Pleasanton Schools Education Enrichment foundations joined forces with the PUSD to raise money in hopes of closing the $2.8 million gap. This fundraiser runs through August 15, 2009 and as of June 26th, $166,999 has been raised.
Measure G in Pleasanton nearly reached the 2/3 Yes vote needed to placed a 4 year parcel tax of $233. This fundraiser is aimed to place money where Measure G would have.
Click here for Events list
For more information on getting involved, email mail@ppie.org, denisewatkins@comcast.net, or publicinfo@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or call 925-426-4304
Downtown Pleasanton Events 2009
For many years, Pleasanton Concerts in the Park and First Wednesday Street Party have drawn huge crowds. If you have not been out, you need to go!
Here is a complete list of Downtown Pleasanton events you can print out and hang on your fridge.
Downtown Pleasanton Events 2009 (click and print)
One of the things that makes Pleasanton so great is the Pleasanton Downtown Association that organizes events like these below which attract people from all over the East Bay.
First Wednesday Street Parties
The street parties run from 6 pm to 9 pm on Main St.
June 3rd ~ Jump into Summer
July 1st ~ Red, White, & Blues
August 5th ~ Dog Days of Summer
Sept 2nd ~ Celebration Pleasanton
Friday Concerts In the Park
Concert in the Park runs from 7 pm to 8:30 pm with live music featuring blues, R&B, rock & roll, country
June 5th to September 4th
Antique Fairs
The antique fairs run from 8 am to 4 pm on Main St.
Sunday, May 24th
Sunday, October 11th
Good Guy’s Car Show
May 30th – May 31st – 16th Summer Get Together – Fairgrounds
Aug. 21st – 23rd – 23rd West Coast Nationals – Fairgrounds
Nov. 14th – 15th – 20th Autumn Get Together – Fairgrounds
Wine Stroll
Thursday, July 16th 6:00 – 9:00
Sample wines at various merchant locations. Call 484-2199 to purchase tickets
Alameda County Fair
July 1st – July 19th (Closed Mondays)
Tues. – Thur. 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fri. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
July 4th 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Farmer’s Market
9:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on every Saturday, Year Round
Magical Holiday Evening
Friday, November 20th 6:00 – 9:00
Hometown Holiday Celebration
Dec. 5th Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting ~ 5:30pm to 8:30pm
See you in Downtown Pleasanton!
Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center
Scheduled to open in early 2010, the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton is soon to be the latest Downtown Pleasanton destination. The Firehouse Arts Center is located in Fire Station One which was constructed in 1929. The historic fire station has been renovated into a state of the art studio theater, art gallery, two classrooms, offices and lobby.
How can you get involved?
On May 16th from 6:00 to 10:00 “That’s Entertainment” Gala will showcase talent you will see in the future Firehouse Arts Center. Dinner is served along with live entertainment, an art sale and live auction.
Level 1
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Downtown Pleasanton First Wednesday Street Party
Pleasanton First Wednesday Street Party – Cinco De Mayo
Summer has arrived in Downtown Pleasanton! One of the great things the Pleasanton Downtown Association does is to organize the First Wednesday Street Party. May 6th marks the start to Pleasanton’s First Wednesday Street Party and with a theme of Cinco De Mayo, you know it’s going to be good. Street party kicks off at 6:00 and Main St. is closed until 10:00.
So what happens at the Street Party?
- Sroll down the street…
- Beer & Wine Garden with live music by La Ventana
- Visit booth set up down Main St. from local businesses
- Run into old friends strolling down the street
- Eat great food by local businesses
What to do after the street party ends?
- Redcoats British Pub (it’s where I will be)
- Oasis Wine Lounge
E-Waste Collection in Pleasanton
E-Waste Recycling in Pleasanton, CA
I’m looking at my dinosaur of a laptop I bought 4 years ago and thinking it’s time for an upgrade. If I’m thinking about throwing this thing away, then the VCR, printer, camera or anything else you have from the turn of the century is better off at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on April 17th – 19th.
The City of Pleasanton is organizing a FREE E-Waste collection this month at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Friday from noon till 5:00 and Saturday & Sunday 9:00 to 3:00.
Every type of electronic equipment can be dropped off for free and no limit on the amount. Printers, DVD’s, cables, toner cartridges, monitors, keyboards…
For more information open this flyer
GoodGuys Car Show in Pleasanton
Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton, CA
This weekend in Pleasanton marks the 27th All American Get-Together. The Goodguys car show is at the Alameda County Fair Grounds and has been a guest here 83 times!
What’s At the Show
- Classic Cars and Custom Cars
- Vendor Exhibits
- Automotive Swap Meet
- Cars For Sale
- Model Car Show
- Live Entertainment
Event Hours:
Sat 3/28 – 8am to 5pm
Sun 3/29 – 8am to 4pm
Admission: $15 adults, kids 7-12 $6
Fairgrounds Parking: $8
For more information on the Good Guys Car Show in Pleasanton visit Good-Guys.com
