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.
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.