Family events in Benicia, CA

Trainers of every skill level gather for a Pokémon Club focused on battling, trading, and playful activities in a friendly setting. Expect casual games, chances to swap cards or strategies, and time to connect with fellow fans. The club meets in the Doña Benicia Room as part of the After-School Zone on the first Wednesday of each month.

A weekly playgroup for three-year-olds meets at Cuesta Park in Mountain View so children can play together.

At American Canyon Library, young readers can build confidence by reading aloud to Barney, a certified listening dog who provides a comfortable and encouraging setting to practice reading. If it is raining, the dogs will stay home, so please call on the day to confirm.

Off the Grid Pleasant Hill is a weekly outdoor gathering in Pleasant Hill featuring a rotating lineup of food creators serving options like sliders, empanadas, and desserts, with live music providing a lively backdrop. Local partners and pop-up vendors often take part, creating a relaxed setting for friends and families. All ages are welcome, pets are allowed, admission is free, no reservations are needed, and parking is easy to find nearby.

Designed for tweens and teens, the Doña Benicia room transforms into a screen-free arcade with plenty of table games. Play foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and pool, or choose classic board games and puzzles. Snacks will be available. Support for this event comes from the Friends of the Benicia Library.

One Man Gone, a Grateful Dead tribute band, performs in Mountain View as part of the Concerts on the Plaza series. This is a free show.

A casual board game meetup offering a variety of tabletop choices. Multiple games may run simultaneously, so participants can pick what to play. Bring a favorite game to share or try from the selection provided. This gathering typically occurs on the first and second Friday of each month. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Community Cat Advocates brings adoptable cats and kittens to the Vallejo PetSmart through its foster-based rescue. All animals adopted through the organization are spayed or neutered, tested, microchipped, and vaccinated according to age and time in care, and they are also dewormed and treated for fleas. The group is 100% volunteer run, with volunteers giving their time to help place cats and kittens in homes. Adoption appointments at the Vallejo PetSmart are available for approved applications and specific cats. For questions or to request an adoption application, email CCA.AdoptionTeam@gmail.com.

Celebrate a long-running Northern California tradition with a Packard and classic car fall swap meet at the USA World Classics Event Center. Enthusiasts can browse and trade cars, parts, engines, emblems, books, and ephemera connected to marques such as Horseless Carriage, Packard, Lincoln, Marmon, Stutz, Mercer, Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Franklin, Hudson, Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg, with an emphasis on vehicles from the 1910s through the 1940s. Classic vehicles are welcome on site, and a designated display area is reserved for those driven to the event. Admission is free for attendees. Swap spaces measuring 10 by 20 feet are available for $25, and vehicles offered for sale are $10. Payment is collected at the entrance, and same-day registration is accepted. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts will be provided. For more information, contact Christopher Slater at gladstone.cottage@gmail.com or 408-599-9103.