Piedmont Park will be the site of numerous community events starting this Friday, Sept. 25 and continuing through the weekend.
Here’s what’s happening in the city:
New Families Night
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Who: Everyone is welcome
How much: Free
New to town, or moved within the past year? Join this annual welcome gathering for new families. Meet neighbors, community leaders, and city and PUSD officials. Featuring get-to-know-you games, light refreshments, and a raffle with some sweet Piedmont prizes
Movie in the Park
7:15pm: Elio, sponsored by Piedmont Cub Scouts
When: Friday, September 25
Where: Piedmont Park main lawn
Who: Everyone is welcome
How much: Free
Bring a blanket or a low beach chair and enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars. Movies start when the sun goes down. Arrive early to snag your spot.
Crazy Empanadas food truck will be serving amazing dinner options starting at 6:00 pm, so grab a seat on the lawn and have a bite to eat at the park.
Coffee, Cars, and Cops
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30am-12pm
Where: Highland and Magnolia Avenues, near the Piedmont Exedra
Who: Everyone is welcome
How much: Free
28th Annual Harvest Festival
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 11am-3pm
Where: Piedmont Park, 711 Highland Avenue
Who: Everyone is welcome
How much: Free
Mark your calendar a day of autumn-themed fun at Piedmont’s 28th annual Harvest Festival!
Enjoy all the activities you know and love:
- Edibles Contest
- Jazz Festival
- Art Show
- Scarecrow Alley
- Farmer’s Market
- Food Trucks
Photos by Julie Reichle
Also happening — but now sold out: AI doc screening, community talk moderated by Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on Sept. 26. Sponsored by Piedmont Unified Schools, Piedmont Parents Network, and Piedmont Makers.