South Bay and Peninsula

Oct. 24

Claremont Colleges Law School Fair: Thinking of a career in law? Then take this opportunity to meet with the Santa Clara Law School admissions representatives during this fair and learn more about how to apply to law school and programs suitable for you. 12 p.m., Smith Campus Center, Edmunds Ballroom, 170 E Sixth St., Claremont. bit.ly/493aPLL 

2025 Stanford Food Summit: Attend this day-long conference that features researchers and experts who are passionate about food, health, and sustainability. The conference will have panels and breakout sessions discussing how universities, hospitals, and other institutions’ procurement practices aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 8 a.m., Arrillaga Alumni Center, 326 Galvez St., Stanford. stanford.io/3KNDJWs

Slash and Sip — Adult Pumpkin Carving at San Pedro Square Market: Enjoy this night out with friends, carving and decorating pumpkins. Admission includes a large pumpkin and carving tools. Tickets for this adult-only event are $30. 7 p.m., San Pedro Square Market, 87 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/47tpq0X 

Oct. 25

Spooky Solar Critters Workshop: Summon the creepy crawlies and haunted bugs at the Tech Interactive. Join this outdoor experience where science meets the supernatural. Design and build your own solar-powered spooky critter. Suitable for mad scientists of all ages. $7 for members and $10 for non-members. 3 p.m., The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. ​​bit.ly/3KLAoHm 

Bay Area Home Show: Thinking of remodeling or renovating your home? Attend this home show to get ideas and information from exhibitors who can help you with your dream home project. Registration required, $10 admission pass. 10 a.m., Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. bit.ly/46ZmCJX

Introduction to Family History and Genealogy Research: Take this opportunity to learn about your family history and genealogy in this research using information sources, documenting and organizing your research, and more. 10 a.m., Neutra House, 181 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. bit.ly/4h6jDCB

History Park Children’s Halloween Haunt: Enjoy crafts, trick-or-treating and other activities in this family-friendly Halloween event. There will be a light show at the end of the event, at 6 p.m.. There will be a “Sugar Skull” workshop by Elizabeth McCarthy for an additional fee. Tickets for the event start at $6. 2 p.m., History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. http://bit.ly/4mYUECz

Oct. 26

Some Like It Hot: Don’t miss this award-winning show about two musicians forced to leave their city after witnessing a mob hit. Join this duo as they catch a cross-country train, fleeing from gangsters and enduring a life-changing trip. 1 p.m., San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 245 S Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/48yDyrT

Halloween Crafts: Make spiderwebs and yarn-wrapped mummies this spooky season with this activity organized by the New Museum Los Gatos. Materials for the activity will be available. 10 a.m.,  New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/477GdGy

The Music of Disney: Be mesmerized by a medley of orchestral music performed by Harmony Ensemble, a Bay Area musical youth group featuring Disney tunes such as “A Whole New World,” “I See The Light,” and more. Tickets are $28 (members), $35 (nonmembers). Children $20 (members), $25 (nonmembers). Free for kids younger than 4. 10 a.m., 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. bit.ly/46QbxuD

Oct. 27

Maintaining Brain Health: Take part in this webinar on how you can improve your brain health and prevent Alzheimer’s. The class is conducted by Irina Anna Skylar-Scott, MD, a board-certified clinical assistant professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University. 12 p.m., webinar. stanford.io/4nQpajq 

The Bernal Scream Haunted House: Scream your hearts out at this annual event at the Santa Clara fairgrounds. 7:15 p.m., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds “Gate C,” 200 Old Tully Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4octEk4 

Oct. 28

The Fear of Trying: If you have a constant fear of trying something new, then join this workshop to learn how you can overcome this challenge and step out of your comfort zone.  2 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Digital Humanities Center, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. bit.ly/4nL7Dcd 

Trick-or-Treat The Row Halloween Family Festival: Celebrate Halloween with live music, pumpkin decorating and of course, trick or treating at The Row. 10 a.m., 377 Santana Row, San Jose. bit.ly/4h5ORtE 

Oct. 29

Guardians Beyond Government — the Role of Nongovernmental Institutions in Preserving the Rule of Law: Join this series and learn about the role of non-governmental organizations such as the media, law firms, faith-based groups and more in serving as watchdogs to ensure governments exercise their power within the lawful boundaries. 12 p.m., Charney Hall, Room 101, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. bit.ly/3WFIQu8

Oct. 30

Avian Art Exhibit: Don’t forget to catch the last day of this exhibition by Peggy Maurer featuring bird collages using natural materials. 10 a.m.,  Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. bit.ly/3KPcPgD 

Fall Play – Pick Your Poison: Watch this murder mystery play set in 1930s, England, that keeps you guessing every step of the way. 7 p.m., City Lights Theater Company of San Jose, 529 S. Second St, San Jose. bit.ly/48LHq95

East Bay

Oct. 24

Diablo Improv Festival: Be entertained and inspired at the first annual Diablo Improv Festival, a celebration of improvisational theatre. Enjoy performances by world-famous improv artists with a headliner performance by LA-based comedy powerhouse The Groundlings at this two-day festival. There will also be improv workshops designed for all ages if you want to try out something new. 9 a.m., The Lesher Center for the Arts, George and Sonja Vukasin Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/47nLwCU 

The Radical Movement of the Sixties — What it Accomplished, Why it Collapsed, with Barbara Epstein: Learn about the bold vision of a movement in the 1960s that brought in many changes and how it all fell apart. Join this discussion with Barbara Epstein, professor emerita in the History of Consciousness Department at UC Santa Cruz about this transformative time and its decline. 10:30 a.m., virtual event. bit.ly/4mZa3CP

Berkeley Female Founders and Funders Summit: Be empowered with expert advice and meaningful conversations filled with real-world experiences by women who are aspiring entrepreneurs and in the startup ecosystem. 9 a.m., Haas School of Business 2220 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley. bit.ly/3J6Gmlw 

Oct. 25

If These Walls Could Talk — a Family Affair: Watch this show, returning for the second time, featuring Bay Area comedian J-Red for a night of fun and laughter. Tickets are $40. 7 p.m., El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St, Antioch. bit.ly/4h6qgF0 

Hometown Halloween — Wizards, Wands, and Wonders: Enjoy a night of trick-or-treating at this event. Bring your wizard, wands and have a spooktacular time with family and friends! 4 p.m., downtown Brentwood, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. bit.ly/47ouq80 

Oct. 26

Animal Day at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley: Join this annual celebration featuring all things fauna with live animals to see and touch, educational displays, live music and more for a fun-filled day! Free with garden admission. Friendly animal costumes encouraged! 10 a.m., UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4n54cMC 

Harvest Festival: Welcome the fall with this harvest festival, held for the first time at The Streets of Brentwood. Enjoy an afternoon of fun activities such as face painting, small animal petting zoo, music, magician and balloon artists. Wear a costume and show off your fall spirit! 2 p.m., The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood. bit.ly/4olf2yV 

Attendees browse arts and crafts vendors in Brentwood during a previous Harvest Festival, which will return Oct. 26 this year. (Anda Chu — staff archives) 

Oct. 27

Homework Help Center: A free after-school location for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to get their homework done with the help of an adult coordinator and high school students. 3:45 p.m. Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/476W8oo 

Practice Your English: Come practice your English with other learners and improve your language skills with the help of tutors. 4 p.m., Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont. bit.ly/3KGobDQ 

Día de los Muertos Altar Walk: Join this event to honor and celebrate the cultural traditions of this Mexican holiday. The event will feature students and community-created altars displayed across the campus. 12 p.m., Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. bit.ly/4oaJsE2 

Oct. 28

“Poet in a New World”: Join Robert Hass, Karol Berger and Peter Dale Scott dicuss and read newly translated poems by Czesław Miłosz. 5:30 p.m., Wheeler Hall, Room 315, Maude Fife Room, UC Berkeley. 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/476YeEM 

Oct. 29

Protecting What Matters Most — Businesses, Families and Individuals: Join this webinar organized by the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce and learn more about protecting yourself, your business and loved ones. The webinar teaches you how to safeguard your identity, legal rights, and financial well-being from data breaches, identity theft, and fraud. 12:30 p.m., virtual. bit.ly/3IJbs2F 

Tom Killion Exhibition: Admire the work of Tom Killion at the “California Treescapes” exhibition by UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. The exhibition will feature woodcut prints by this Bay Area artist which is influenced by the traditional Japanese style of master woodblock print artists Hokusai and Hiroshige. Free with regular garden admission. 10 a.m.,UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. bit.ly/4hc7vAj 

Oct. 30

Silent Disco on The Plaza: Get moving and bring your best moves in this event happening in the heart of downtown Oakland. Slip on a pair of wireless headphones and choose from two live DJ channels and groove to the music. 5 p.m., 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. bit.ly/4qnIoi6

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