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Join workshop to make walking, biking to Downtown schools safer

Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29.

A metal sculpture stands in front of a the blue sky above the Berkeley Marina, with sunlight streaming from the top corner. White text on the image reads, “Berkeley poets: apply to become next Poet Laureate.”

Apply now to be Berkeley’s next Poet Laureate

Berkeley poets, apply by October 31, 2025, to serve as Berkeley’s 2026-2027 literary ambassador, collaborate with other artists, and earn a $5,000 honorarium.

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Help shape safety, health for all in Berkeley

October 28-November 6: Come in person to an exhibit, share your thoughts on potential policies to shape Berkeley’s development and programs.

Two pugs in costumes sit on hay bales at a Berkeley Halloween event. One dog wears a striped shirt, wig, and holds a small guitar, while the other wears overalls, a red-and-white striped shirt, and an orange wig. A pumpkin and cornstalks decorate the background.

Halloween happenings in Berkeley for all

Dress up. Skate the ramps. Parade your pup. Halloween events for all ages from October 25-31, 2025.

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Featured Events

Person receiving vaccination
28Oct

Free Flu Vaccine Pop-up Clinic

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Sunset view over Berkeley with the UC Berkeley Campanile tower in the foreground, the Bay Bridge spanning across the water, and San Francisco’s skyline glowing under vibrant red and orange clouds.
28Oct

General Plan North Berkeley Senior Center Pop-Up Exhibit

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Sunset view over Berkeley with the UC Berkeley Campanile tower in the foreground, the Bay Bridge spanning across the water, and San Francisco’s skyline glowing under vibrant red and orange clouds.
29Oct

General Plan Central Library Pop-Up Exhibit #1

11:00AM - 1:00PM

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Senior Services

Visit our senior centers for classes, meals, and community

Resident Parking Permits

Apply for a Residential Preferential Parking permit

Picnic Areas & Facility Rentals

Rent a picnic area, park, community center, or other City facility