History
Shrouded Tales presented by the Hayward Area Historical Society
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Usher Street and College Street, San Lorenzo, CA, United StatesJoin the Undertaker throughout the month of October for fascinating tours of suspense, tragedy and death at three of our historic locations - San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery, Meek Mansion, and McConaghy House.
The Girl Genius Europan Oktoberfest Ball
Alameda Elks Lodge 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA, United StatesEat, drink, dance, and celebrate the triumph of SCIENCE! at this splendid Oktoberfest party at Mamma Gkika's notorious famous tavern. You don't need to be a genius, a spark, or even a mad scientist to enjoy the Girl Genius Ball. Join us for an evening of adventure and dancing in Europa, home of Agatha Heterodyne, Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, and the irrepressible Jagermonsters. This is a Victorian Steampunk-themed event. Imagine the Victorians with high technology: flight (often in Zeppelins), highly programmed ‘intelligent’ robots, and computer-like machines. Costumes can range from historically accurate Victorian costume (1840-1900) to Victorian attire with technological updates (leather corset bodices, crinolines that can be converted to step ladders, utili-kilts, etc.), to traditional Oktoberfest costume or perky 19th century peasant garb in synch with the vaguely Germanic, vaguely Eastern European setting of the Girl Genius graphic novels. In short, you have a lot of choices!
Shrouded Tales presented by the Hayward Area Historical Society
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Usher Street and College Street, San Lorenzo, CA, United StatesJoin the Undertaker throughout the month of October for fascinating tours of suspense, tragedy and death at three of our historic locations - San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery, Meek Mansion, and McConaghy House.
History San Jose Hosts Yard Sale in the Park
San Jose History Park 635 Phelan Avenue,, San Jose, CA, United StatesEverybody loves a good bargain. And where else would one find a good book but at a museum? History San Jose hosts a park-wide yard sale.
Foods of the Americas Family Day
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA, United StatesCrafts, Food, Talks, Docent Tours, Corn Husk Dolls and Food tastings and Demos.
Casa de Fruta Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruta 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister , CA, United StatesOur little village of Willingtown comes to life as our annual Market Faire welcomes talented and exotic performers from throughout the globe to our streets and stages.
Lambtown Festival
Dixon Fairgrounds 655 South 1st Street, Dixon, CA, United StatesFor your enjoyment, you will find craft and fiber booths, carnival rides for kids, competitions, and as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region.
Harvest Faire and Steam Festival
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesStep into the incredible world of steam power at the Harvest Faire and Steam Festival presented by Kinetic Steam Works and Roaring Camp Railroads.
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Celebration
Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a special afternoon performance celebrating the 78th reunion of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, the nearly 3,000 American volunteers who fought against fascism during the Spanish Civil War.
Northbound: The Story of Cabrillo and his venture into the unknown of Alta California
Aboard the Balclutha Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn 1542, Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo set sail from Baja California northbound to Alta California. He went further north than anyone before him, and though he would not return from this voyage, most of his men would. The discoveries they made were not only of new lands and people, but also of the extreme and threatening conditions that would challenge mariners sailing the west coast for hundreds of years to come.