Celebrate Dias de los Muertos at Oakland Museum of California's annual exhibit. Plus, the Clayton Oktoberfest, Jazz at the San Ramon Library, glass pumpkins, and more.

The Focal Point Opticians offers the finest eyewear boutique experience in the Bay Area. Focal Point is hosting the most unique and innovative eyewear and sunglasses event from Anne et Valentin.

Learn how our planet is home to more than 7,000 species of amphibians and how their numbers are declining at an alarming rate at the Academy's newest aquarium display. Discover what Academy scientists are researching and what you can do at home to help protect these animals. Click here to learn more and buy tickets. 

The Benicia Fashion Runway Weekend will feature special guest, presenting Emmy Winner and Oscar Nominee Patricia Field, stylist and costume designer of Sex and the City and Devil Wears Prada. The event will also feature David Dalyrymple whose clientele include Britney Spears, Beyonce, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, and Richard Hallmarq and Emily Payne of Project Runway. Enjoy exclusive collections from Be Chic Boutique and Christina S Fashion Destination. Click here to purchase tickets online or call (707) 745-1148 for more information.

Mark your calendar to visit the Lafayette Juniors Annual Rummage Sale. Early birds will receive a special entrance fee of $3 per adult between 

7 a.m.-8 a.m. Shoppers will find pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, and gear, furniture, household goods, and much more to benefit local non-profits that serve children, families, and seniors in need. The rummage sale is located at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church at 49 Knox Drive in Lafayette. Click here for more information.

Stop by the Art, Jazz & Wine Festival on Saturday October 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,

enjoy a free Saturday evening concert from 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m., and more festival fun on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This family-friendly event offers free live music, craft beer in the new beer garden, and wineries from Livermore to Napa offering you a 'tasting room experience' in our Premium Wine Pavilion. Don't miss the Arts and Crafts booths along Crescent Drive and the newly expanded Kidzone on Trelany Drive. Click here for more information. 

Join family, friends and neighbors at The Gardens at Heather Farm for the 17^th Annual Wine & Roses Fundraiser. The evening starts with a champagne stroll in the Rose Garden followed by wine and beer tasting, food sampling, live music and more. Proceeds help maintain the six-acre garden and its community-focused programs. Click here to purchase tickets.

Whether you're planning a company holiday party or an intimate festive event between friends and family, you can expect impeccable service and impressive attention to detail when Bridges Restaurant and Bar is part of the special celebration. Bridges offers elegant dining areas that can hold up to 150, and a contemporary bar and lounge. Let celebrity Chef Kevin Gin exceed culinary expectations with his seasonal and organic selections. Now accepting holiday reservations. Visit Bridges at 44 Church Street in Danville. Click here for more information.

Come join us on Thursday, October 9, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Diablo Country Club and learn about the latest remodeling design trends, such as incorporating less formal and more functional designs, using white as a primary color for modern kitchens, installing fewer wall cabinets, understanding the increased popularity of furniture-quality cabinets, choosing larger kitchen sinks, selecting quartz instead of 

granite countertops, utilizing induction cooktops, and much more. Click here for more details. 

Come see the scary masterpiece Rosemary's Baby on Thursday October 9 as part of our free Classic Film Series. For more information, click here.

Diablo Regional Arts Association will present its annual gala to benefit artistic programming and educational outreach at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The evening features an elegant sit-down dinner, lively auctions, a performance by Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young, best known for his work as Frankie Valli in The Jersey Boys, and dancing to live bands.

Click here for more information.

Youth Homes presents the sixth annual "Hearts for Hope" gala benefitting foster youth. Join us Saturday, October 11 at the beautiful Diablo Country Club. Your evening includes a champagne reception, gourmet dinner and wine, live and silent auctions, raffles, live music and dancing by "Flashback", free photo booth, and more!. Tickets are $175 per person. Click here to purchase tickets, and be sure to check out these fabulous auction and raffle prizes.

Fall is upon us and the golden Kohala Coast on Hawaii, the Big Island is calling! Relax and enjoy the beauty of Kauna'oa Bay with every fourth night free, a daily breakfast buffet, and up to $1,000 resort credit at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Experience renewed luxury accommodations, exquisite dining, championship golf, seaside tennis and much more! Offer valid through December 19, 2014. Click here for more information.

Broadway Plaza's makeover to renew and refresh your shopping experience is well underway, with the new parking garage on South Broadway scheduled to open before Thanksgiving this November! Additionally, both the Main Street and Macy's parking garages will be open, plus complimentary valet service continues. Hello, hassle-free shopping! Click here for more information.

Delicious openings; new restaurant chefs; fancy fall menus and more!

Come eat, drink, and party at the event of the year! Presented by Diablo magazine and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, this delicious event features offerings from dozens of restaurants, wineries, and breweries, as well as dancing. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. This event will sell out, so purchase your tickets today.