Good morning everyone! Another Weekend Full of Fun in the Tri-Valley

• Ask the Expert with Katie Moe!

• Fire It Up Friday! 🔥

• 4 Haunted House Attractions in Pleasanton!

• Bikes, Beer & Fun for a Great Cause!

• Saturday Shenanigans 🎸

• 2-Day Fall Festival This Weekend!

• Shopping Deals Around the Tri-Valley!  🛒

• Diwali Festival in Pleasanton!

• 50+ Halloween Events in the Tri-Valley 🎃

• Sunday Funday

Ask the Expert with Katie Moe from Connect California Homes!

We are SUPER excited to collaborate with Katie Moe, founding partner of Connect California Homes, for a monthly Q&A on all things real estate in the Tri-Valley!

QUESTION: What advice do you have for homeowners who want to sell their current home and buy another without feeling completely overwhelmed?

ANSWER from Katie Moe: This is one of the biggest stress points I see in the Tri-Valley. The key is strategy and timing — not luck. Start by understanding local market conditions and your home’s true market value so you can confidently plan your next move. In partnership with your Realtor, you can see what options you have to possibly buy before you sell or  write a contingent offer, the current market conditions combined with what ‘kind’ of move you are making inform your approach. You can also explore tools like bridge loans. They come at a cost but offer peace of mind, it all depends on your comfort level. I always create a step-by-step timeline for my clients that balances logistics and emotions — because this is about more than real estate; it’s about your life in transition.

Connect California Homes is redefining real estate in the East Bay with authenticity, advocacy, and a true commitment to community. Founded by Katie Moe and her partners, this team of expert agents brings creative strategies and tailored support that go far beyond buying and selling. They’re here to build lasting relationships and make every client feel at home from the very first connection.

Have questions or want to connect with Katie? Click here to email her directly. 

October 10th- Fire It Up Friday! 🔥

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Fun Friday Live Music | Wood Family Vineyards | 5pm

• Monkey LIzard Band | Las Positas Winery | Livermore, 6pm

• Bryce Aberg | Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen | Pleasanton, 6pm

• Emma Holzmann | The Draft Sports Pub & Grill | Pleasanton, 6–9pm

• Randy & Jenny | The Club at Ruby Hill | Pleasanton, 6–9pm

• Evan Thomas | Del Valle Winery | 6pm

• The Party Mix | McKay’s Taphouse | Pleasanton, 7–10pm

• Alastair Greene | Almost Famous Wine Lounge | Livermore, 7:30pm

• Colin Hay from Men at Work | Bankhead Theater | Livermore, 8pm

• Vintage Spirits | Norm’s Place| Danville, 8pm

• GEMS | Meenar Music Club | Danville, 9:30pm–12am

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭

• Ricco Da Great | Tommy T’s | Pleasanton, 7:30pm, 9:45pm

Pirates of Emerson is BACK!

🎃 The Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park is back and ready to scare! Recognized as one of the top haunted house experiences in the country, this chilling event features four spine-tingling attractions running all October long. Don’t wait—grab your tickets now and get ready for a fright-filled night you won’t forget!

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Bikes & Brews This Weekend!

🚴‍♀️🍻 Bikes & Brews is Back!

Another one of Livermore traditions is coming back this weekend — the 7th Annual Bikes & Brews! This one-day celebration kicks off with a 12-mile, 21+ group bike ride through some awesome local breweries, and ends with a huge Post-Ride Party at Carnegie Park that’s open to everyone — riders and non-riders alike.

The day is packed with local food trucks, beers and wines, live music, raffles, auctions, and so much community fun. Best of all, every ticket helps support Kids Bike Lane, giving local children in need their very first bike, helmet, and lock. Over the years, this event has provided 376 bikes — and those delivery-day smiles are priceless.

Click here for ticket information and more details!

✨ Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and let’s make this year’s Bikes & Brews the best one yet!

October 11th - SATURDAY SHENANIGANS!

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Loren O | Retzlaff Vineyards | Livermore, 12pm

• Jeff Tamelier & Matt Owens | Rosa Fierro Cellars | Livermore, 4pm

• Idlewild | Almost Famous Wine Company | Livermore, 7:30pm

• Blue Valley Band | Las Positas Vineyards | Livermore, 6–8:30pm

• Maddy Hudson | Neighborhood Sports Bar & Kitchen | Pleasanton, 6pm

• The Filharmonic | Bankhead Theater | Livermore, 8pm.

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭

• Ricco Da Great | Tommy T’s | Pleasanton, 7pm, 9:45pm

• San Ramon Farmers Market at City Center Bishop Ranch. San Ramon, 9am.

• Pleasanton Farmers Market in downtown Pleasanton. 9am - 1pm.

• Dublin Harvest Festival | Dublin Heritage Park | 10am - 2pm

• Yoga, Bubbles, and Breakfast Burrito at | Omega Road Winery | 10:30am

Grocery Store Weekly Offers and Deals!

🛒 Fresh deals, just for you! Take a peek at this week’s grocery store specials around the Tri-Valley. Happy shopping and happy saving!

• Safeway

• Raley’s and Nob Hill

• Lucky’s

• Whole Foods

• Grocery Outlet

• Gene’s Fine Foods

• Trader Joe’s Seasonal Releases and you can also sign up for Fearless Flyer

• Smart & Final

• Draeger’s

• Lunardi’s

• 99 Ranch Market

Diwali Event at the Fairgrounds!

AIA Dussera Diwali Dhamaka celebrates Diwali (Festival of Lights) with a vibrant evening featuring a spectacular fireworks display and an exciting Ravan Dahan celebration. Check out vendor booths offering arts, crafts and traditional clothing from India. Enjoy delicious cuisine from across India at various food booths and experience a lively cultural program with Bollywood dances and Disco Dandiya. 

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2-Day Fall Festival at Alden Lane This Weekend!

🍂 Celebrate fall at Alden Lane this weekend with a family-friendly festival running 10am–4pm each day! Highlights include a scarecrow building contest, free kids’ crafts, live music by Blind Dog (1–3pm), beekeeper demos, Nana Jean’s free book giveaway, and plenty of farm-fresh treats like apple, berry, and pumpkin pies, Mr. Softee ice cream, and bins of local apples. Saturday brings classic cars, live raptors, a children’s author signing, and The Kindness Flower Project, while Sunday features 4-H farm animals and garden tips from Our Water Our World. Throughout the weekend, enjoy fall photo ops, a quilt display, and the Mt. Diablo Rose Society’s Fall Rose Show, plus a chance to win a $25 Alden Lane gift card. And of course, the nursery will be brimming with pumpkins of every shape and size—the perfect backdrop for a festive autumn outing! Click here for more details.

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Your Ultimate Halloween Event Listing for the Tri-Valley!

👻 Looking for Halloween fun? I’ve hunted down over 30 local events to keep your October spooky and spirited! I’ll keep adding as more get announced—so if you know of an event I should feature, just send me an email. 👉👉 Click HERE to check out the list!

October 12th - SUNDAY FUNDAY

🎸🎶 Live Music 🎶 🎸

• Jazz Festival | Wente Vineyards | Livermore, 11am-6pm

• Sunday Jam | Pine Street Bar | Livermore, 2–6pm

🎭 🎤 Comedy, Theater, & Other Events 🎤🎭

• TK Kirkland | Tommy T’s | Pleasanton, 7pm

• Livermore Farmers Market in Downtown Livermore. 9am-1pm.

• Bourbon Barrel Aged Wine Release Party | Wood Family Vineyard | Livermore, 12pm

• Ballet Folklorico | Bankhead Theater | Livermore, 3pm