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263Events this week
40Free things to do
82New spots
77New stories

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This week in Hayward

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 263 events, day by day →

IAP 2026: Annual Iranian-American Pioneers Summit

Friday 7am · Plug and Play Tech Center

Richmond Certified Year-Round Farmer's Market

Friday 7am · Civic Center · Free

2x1 Fresh Flowers Pottery Handbuilding Class

Friday 10am · Colibri Pottery Studio

Qigong— Mindful Movement

Friday 11am · Buddhist Temple

Cat and Kitten Adoptions

Friday 1pm · Contra Costa Humane Society

New in Hayward

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Rejuvenate You Wellness Spa

Health & Wellness

Hydration meets relaxation: Rejuvenate You Wellness Spa just moved to Downtown Hayward, and it’s the kind of neighborhood spot you keep on speed dial when your skin needs a reset.

rejuvenateyou.skincaretherapy.net ↗

Historic BAL Theatre

Arts & Culture

Classic vibes, new shows: Historic BAL Theatre is the East Bay’s historic stage with a lively calendar of tribute concerts, community events, and the occasional comedy taping.

baltheatre.com ↗

The Pink Shop By Ccosmetics

Beauty

Freshen up your glam: From dramatic lashes and reliable lash glues to Flawless Stay foundations, lip glosses, brow definers, plus extras like beauty blenders, mini fans, and Jabones Mexicanos, The Pink Shop By Ccosmetics keeps your makeup bag stocked.

ccosmetics.shop ↗

Hayward’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hayward’s best →

Most read in Hayward

The five stories Hayward readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. A Beastie Boys member will headline a free Bay Area car show with hundreds of vehicles.

    Hagerty (HGTY) will host RADwood NorCal in Alameda, California on October 24, 2026, with a free evening event headlined by Mix Master Mike.

    Full story at stocktitan.net ↗

  2. This California Dominican Restaurant Brings Bold Caribbean Flavors With Pernil, Mofongo, And More

    Chef Nelson German, who competed on Bravo's Top Chef, has brought his Dominican heritage to California's alaMar Dominican Kitchen, a restaurant where he shares the food of his family.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  3. Zoox Leases Two More Hayward Warehouses for Robotaxis

    Amazon's self-driving car division, Zoox, has leased two more industrial buildings in Hayward, East Bay, expanding its footprint in the city by more than 350,000 square feet as it ramps up production of its steering-wheel-free robotaxis.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  4. Diablo Improv Festival 2026 Returns to Walnut Creek

    The Diablo Improv Festival 2026 is set to take place at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek from Oct.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. KR Farms Pumpkin Patch - Dublin, CA Patch

    KR Farms Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned and operated destination in Dublin, California, has been serving the Tri-Valley community since 1982 and offers a convenient fall experience.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

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