City of Piedmont

PRD Special Events

Community building is at the heart of what we do at PRD. Join us at one of our upcoming Special Events! You can easily register online through PRD's CommunityPass website, for Piedmont Community Pool events, please register through the Rec Technologies website. 
 
We highly recommend registering in advance for PRD Special Events. Please note that a CommunityPass account is often required.

Save time and avoid delays by registering ahead of time! Registering at the door can take longer and may slow your entry. Don't forget to remind your friends and family to register early too!

801nce/Month Events 

Designed for you to unwind, gather with friends, and make new connections in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Each evening is a fusion of adult socializing and entertainment.

All events are held at 801 Magnolia Avenue, Main Room. Advanced Registration is required and available via CommunityPass.

Featured Event & Fee	Event Date & Time	Event Highlights
Nerd Night: Mothophiia $12; $18 after September 8th Adults	Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 pm	Learn to love moths! Moths are some of the most compelling and misunderstood insects on Earth. With more than 160,000 known species worldwide, moths come in a bewildering array of colors, shapes, and sizes! Bay Area ecologist Allen Fish is back for another fascinating Nerd Night focusing on the remarkable adaptations, behaviors, and mysteries that make moths truly extraordinary!
Paint Nite $39; $46 after September 23rd Adults	Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 pm	Let's paint and party! Come together through a paint nite that allows us to connect with one another and explore our creative sides. Your session will be hosted by a fun and engaging artist from Paint the Town, with step-by-step painting guidance provided. You will socialize, laugh, and finish with a fine piece of personal expression!
Drag Queen Bingo $15; $22 after October 28th Adults	Friday, November 13, 2026 from 6:30–8:30 pm	Get ready for the most glamorous adults only night of bingo you've ever experienced! Join us for the inaugural Drag Queen Bingo hosted by the sensational Ms. Sweet Nothing. Whether you're looking to win fabulous prizes or just want to soak in the sass, this is your chance to sparkle and SLAY the night away! Come for the prizes, stay for the show, and leave feeling like being a YASSSS QUEEN!

Food Truck Fridays

Got dinner plans? NOW YOU DO! Food Truck Friday, or as we like to call it "No Cook Friday" is back this Fall! Piedmont Recreation Department has added an extra check (i.e. shorter lines) and extended the hours! grab a blanket, invite your neighbors, and come hungry!

All events are BYOB.

Date & Time: Fridays, September 18 & October 16, 2026 from 5:00–8:30 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: FREE

Try (it) Out Tuesdays

Try (it) out Tuesday is a great way for girls+ from around the Bay Area to develop their leadership skills, boost their self esteem, and learn a new sport. No matter their skill level, girls+ will have the opportunity to try various hands-on activities, meet the coaches, ask questions, and learn about local opportunities.

Try out three different sports at each event:

September 15: Badminton, Larosse, Ultimate Frisbee
October 6: Archery, Fencing, Flag Football
October 27: Disc Golf, CAL Rugby, TBD

For more information contact Jonae Gonzales. 

Date & Time: Tuesdays, September 15, October 6 & 27, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 pm
Ages: 4–16 years
Location: Linda Beach Playfield, 333 Linda Avenue
Event Fee: FREE! Advanced registration is preferred. 
Event Note: Food Truck Mafia will be providing a food truck at each event, so come hungry!

To ensure that our community is an inclusive and equitable, we are intentionally using a "+ "in girls to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender nonconforming, genderqueer and any female identified individuals.

Piedmont Cup Cardbord Races

Put your creativity in engineering skills to the test at the Piedmont Cup Cardboard Boat Races! Design and build a boat using cardboard, then launch it into the pool to see if it can make it across the water. Whether you're racing to win or just joining in for the fun, this unique event is sure to make a splash! 

Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 2:00–6:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Pool, 777 Magnolia Avenue
Event Fee: $22 per participant, advanced registration is required.
Register via Rec Technologies

28th Annual Harvest Festival 

This year's Harvest Festival (11:00 am–3:00 pm) will feature the fun stations you've come to expect as well as several new activities we have added this year. The Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) Carnival will be in full swing, the mainstage will be jumping with the Jazz Festival, food trucks will be fired up alongside the new and improved Farmers' Market, and returning as the heart of the event will be the Piedmont Edibles contest!

For more information, please visit the City of Piedmont's Harvest Festival webpage.

Date & Time: Sunday, August 27, 2026 from 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: FREE!

Halloween Tricks & Treats

Creep on over to Piedmont this Halloween night—October 31st. Bring your little monsters, witches, and ghouls for a frightfully fun spectacular trick or tasty treat. This pit stop is sure to be a ghostly good time!

Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 6:00–8:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Avenue
Event Fee: FREE!

 

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Make a splash this fall with our Floating Pumpkin Patch! Dive into the pool to pick your very own floating pumpkin, then enjoy decorating your pumpkin and celebrating with seasonal treats.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Session 1: 1:00–2:00 pm; Session 2: 2:30–3:30 pm; Session 3: 4:00–5:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Recreation Department, 358 Hillside Avenue
Event Fee: $12 per participant (children only, parents do not need to register) 
Register via Rec Technologies

Donuts & Dreidels

This festive family event features live music, holiday-themed scavenger hunt, craft, dreidel, menorah making, and fun for the whole family. Take a picture with Doctor Dreidel! Coffee, juice and Hanukkah sufganiyots (jelly donuts) will be served to those who register in advance. Open to all.

Date & Time: Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10 per participant. Children under 2 are free and registration is not required.

Surf's Up Santa!

Santa's trading snow for sand this season and he's making a special stop at the Piedmont Community Hall! Join us for a tropical twist on holiday fun with festive crafts, cheerful holiday drinks, and of course a sunny photo op with Santa himself (Hawaiian shirt and all)!
Perfect for families looking to add a splash of fun to their holiday season. Don't forget your flip flops at holiday spirit! open to all, children under 2 are free and do not need to register online.

Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10 per participant. Children under 2 are free and registration is not required.

Noon Year's Eve

Get ready to celebrate NOON Year's Eve with PRD! We're bringing all the excitement of New Year's Eve to the middle of the day—perfect for little ones and their families. Dance, celebrate and play as DJ Kev keeps the party going with festive music and plenty of fun. Then get ready for the moment everyone will be waiting for: our infamous balloon drop! It's the perfect way to welcome 2027, grab your party crew and join us for a Noon Year's Eve celebration you won't want to miss!

Date & Time: Thursday, December 31, 2026 from 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10 per participant. Children under 2 are free and registration is not required.

PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program).