5 things to do in Newark, CA — Friday, September 4, 2026

1. Games & Pizza

   At the library at Fremont Public Library, starting 1:30 p.m.

   Grades 6-12. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza! Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.

   Details from the organizer

2. Video Game Zone

   Community at Seven Trees, starting 3:30 p.m.

   Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens. No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation R…

   Details from the organizer

3. Friday Night at OMCA: PHER

   Live music at OMCA Garden Stage, starting 11 a.m.

   This Friday Night at OMCA, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul with heartfelt storytelling,…

   Details from the organizer

4. Storytime in the Park

   At the library at Kracklauer Park, starting 7 a.m.

   Age 5 & under. Join us for a special storytime and stay to play in the accessible playground. Check the library’s website in case of inclement weather. Drop in.

   Details from the organizer

5. Glow with Joy: Create Your Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern

   Community at Santa Teresa, starting 4:30 p.m.

   Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop. Participants will learn about holiday traditions, write characters such as “中秋” (Mid-Autumn) and “喜樂” (Joy) with a brush, draw cute moon ra…

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city