🎃 Halloween in Lamorinda: Family fun & R&B icons Color Me Badd

Hello Lamorinda friends,

As crisp autumn air settles in and the hills glow with fall light, plenty is happening around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. This week brings festive family fun at Moraga’s “Trick ’R Treat Town,” an author talk with Gerald Henig, and the debut of Orinda’s newest café, Shemroon. With Halloween tomorrow night, enjoy the celebrations, keep an eye out for little ones on the roads, and stay safe while having fun.

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Starting November 1, many families will lose access to SNAP (CalFresh) benefits. Here are local resources where neighbors can get support — and where you can help:

Cash donations go the furthest, since food banks can stretch dollars to buy fresh and healthy food. Volunteering or donating diapers/wipes are also big ways to support.

Shemroon Café has opened in Orinda’s Theatre Square, brought to life by the team behind Shabnam Pastry. After a grand opening welcomed by the community, the family-run café is now serving fresh pastries, coffee, and a friendly atmosphere each day. Stop by for a cappuccino and a treat, and discover a new spot already adding to Orinda’s local flavor.

Thursday, October 30
5:00 PM | Taste of the World Market (Orinda Community Center) — Weekly food truck market featuring Sabor a Mi Cocina, Loretta’s Kitchen, Curveball Sliders, Bubble Hive, and The Guzzler bar on wheels.

Friday, October 31
3:00 PM | Trick ’R Treat Town (Rheem & Moraga Centers) — Family-friendly Halloween stroll and treats.

Saturday, November 1
9:00 AM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda Community Center) — Fresh local produce and artisan goods.
10:00 AM | Friends of the Lafayette Library Half-Price Book Sale (Lafayette Library) — Stock up on great reads.
12:00 PM | Author Talk with Gerald Henig (Moraga Library) — Stories from America’s Presidents: What Your History Teacher Never Told You.

Sunday, November 2
9:00 AM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga Center) — Sunday morning market.
3:00 PM | Anxious Generation Book Discussion (Moraga) — Community conversation hosted by MAST (Moraga Advocates for Safe Tech).

Monday, November 3
4:00 PM | Food Truck Mondays: King Gyro & Kabob (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Mediterranean favorites at the weekly gathering.
6:30 PM | Monthly Film Series (Orinda Theatre) — Screening of You Can Count On Me from the “50 Movies You May Not Have Seen” list.

Tuesday, November 4
3:00 PM | Boards, Booze, Bites (Lafayette Public House) — Games, small bites and brews.
6:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Trivia with friends.
7:00 PM | Wajahat Ali in conversation with Gil Duran (Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library) — Author and speaker shares stories and insights on community and democracy.

Wednesday, November 5
6:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) — Mid-week trivia fun.

Thursday, October 30
6:30 PM | Larry Langs (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — Smooth rock grooves to kick off the weekend.
8:00 PM | Color Me Badd Halloween (Orinda Theatre) — ’90s R&B icons bring a nostalgic Halloween bash.

Friday, October 31
9:00 PM | Take 5 — Halloween Dance Party (Roundup Saloon, Lafayette) — Dance floor favorites from the ’80s to today.

Saturday, November 1
6:00 PM | The Les You Know (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Classic rock with local energy.
6:30 PM | Wayhighs (Fourth Bore, Orinda) — Upbeat local rock.

Sunday, November 2
12:00 PM | Live Acoustic Music (Barranco, Lafayette) — Easy brunch vibes.
1:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) — Local talent with craft beer.
2:00 PM | Brad Edelman (Canyon Club, Moraga) — Rock and Americana set.

Tuesday, November 4
5:30–7:30 PM | Christian Eck (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) — Indie-folk originals.

Friday, October 31
7:00 PM | Acalanes Boys Varsity Football vs. Clayton Valley (Acalanes High School) — Friday night lights.

Saturday, November 1
3:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Women’s Soccer vs. Pacific (Saint Mary’s Stadium, Moraga) — WCC home game.
5:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball Tip Off Dinner (UCU Pavilion Moraga) — Meet the team and Head Coach Randy Bennett.

Monday, November 3
7:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball vs. St. Thomas (UCU Pavilion, Moraga) — Home court opener.

This spacious 5 bed, 4 bath contemporary retreat sits on a quiet cul-de-sac with panoramic views of the Orinda hills. With over 3,600 square feet, an updated chef’s kitchen, a sparkling pool, and expansive decks for entertaining, it’s a true Lamorinda gem. Don’t miss the open house on Sunday, November 2.

Mild, mostly dry stretch with cool nights — great for outdoor events. Layer up after sunset.