What's Happening in Benicia
There is always something happening in Benicia. Our events calendar connects you with the heartbeat of the city. Join us for annual traditions like the Peddler's Fair and the Torchlight Parade, or discover weekly gatherings like the Farmers Market and Trivia Nights. Don't miss out on the concerts, art openings, and workshops that make Benicia such a lively place to live and visit.
Events: Oct 5th - Oct 11th
2-Week Tuesday Night Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Halloween House!
2-Week Tuesday Night Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Halloween House! Oct 6th & 13th at 6pm ------------ We’re so excited - we LOVE Halloween! Create your own fun and funky pottery Halloween House in this special two-week class! Let’s get creative and have some spooky fun! No experience required, Ages 12+ Week 1 (Tuesday, October 6th): Create your house with clay, 6-9pm Week 2 (Tuesday, October 13th): Glaze your house, 6-8pm After your project is complete, it will need to go in for its final firing. This is about a 2 week process, and we'll reach out to via email when your project is ready for pick up. Price is $68 (all inclusive, clay, tools, instruction, glazing firing, etc.)
Stronger Together - National Night Out
Benicia Main Street and local emergency services host community members for connection, family activities, and community building at The Depot.
Benicia City Council Regular Meeting
Regular public meeting of the Benicia City Council to discuss municipal issues, civic planning, and hear public comment.
2-Week Tuesday Night Pottery Project (Ages 12+): Halloween House! (Week 1)
Create your own fun and funky pottery Halloween House in this special two-week class. Week 1: Create your house.
Benicia First Tuesday Poetry Group
Monthly community gathering of poets and listeners for spoken word readings and discussions.
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Wednesdays - Week 5
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Wednesday afternoon.
Golden Hour with Carquinez Village
A happy hour gathering for members and friends of Carquinez Village.
Show & Tell: Irene Nelson & Nancy Selvin Exhibition
An exhibition featuring abstract paintings by Irene Nelson and ceramic vessel explorations by Nancy Selvin.
Benicia Certified Farmer's Market - New Fall Hours
Arrive Early!! New Fall Hours 4-7 pm! Join us at the largest Independent Certified Farmers Market in Solano County! Active since 1993, come explore the produce, specialty & artisan goods, music & more along Benicia’s Historic Waterfront.
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Thursdays - Week 5
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Thursday night.
5-Week Hand-Building Clay Table (Adults), Fridays - Week 5
If you enjoy working with clay OFF the wheel, add some fun and relaxation into your week by joining us every Friday afternoon.
Benicia Theatre Group Paint N’ Sip Fundraiser
Join Benicia Theatre Group for a fun and creative evening of painting, wine, and community! No painting experience is needed—just come ready to sip, paint, and have a great time while supporting local theatre. Friday, Oct. 9 | 7–9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine.
Paint n Sip
Fundraiser for the Benicia Theatre Group
Museum Open Hours
Explore the stories that shaped Benicia—from military roots to artistic revolutions—at the Arsenal Gallery. Admission is free.
Machado Burgers Car Show
Weekly car show featuring classic cars, hot rods, and great food.
Friday Jazz in The Gazebo
Join us every Friday for live jazz music in the Gazebo at The Cafe! Dinner also available on Fridays only.
Live Music at Lucca Beer Garden
Enjoy complimentary live musical performances in the outdoor beer garden alongside Italian cuisine and craft cocktails.
Spooky Boo's Ghost Walk
Step into the shadows of Benicia's haunted past on this spine-tingling walking tour through historic downtown Benicia.
Friends of the Library Second Saturday Book Sale
Monthly book sale held in the library's lower level featuring over 50,000 items including books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles.
Annual Downtown Benicia Scarecrow Contest & Stroll
Stroll down First Street to admire unique, handcrafted scarecrows created by downtown businesses and vote for your favorite.
Saturday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Trays!
Oct 10th, 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Trays! ---------- Our Saturday Night Social Pottery Projects are for Adults only so bring a beverage of your choice, and we walk you through it, no experience is required! You can get as creative as you desire--or just keep it simple--it's entirely up to you. So many uses for these delightful Trays! Join us as we walk you through the steps in creating a tray true to your own design style, using a variety of techniques and texture tools. At the end of class, you'll choose a glaze option which we will apply for you. After your project is complete, it will need to be dried, fired, glazed, and then fired again. This is about a 3-4 week process, and we'll reach out to via email when your project is ready for pick up. Price is $62 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc.) and no experience is required! This class is for Adults, so feel free to bring a beverage of your choice!
Benicia Theatre Group Paint N’ Sip Fundraiser
Description: Join Benicia Theatre Group for a fun and creative evening of painting, wine, and community! No painting experience is needed—just come ready to sip, paint, and have a great time while supporting local theatre. Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7–9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine.
Museum Open Hours
Explore the stories that shaped Benicia—from military roots to artistic revolutions—at the Arsenal Gallery. Admission is free.
Blooming Horizons Artist Reception
Artist reception for the Blooming Horizons exhibition.
Artists' Reception: Irene Nelson & Nancy Selvin
Opening reception for the Irene Nelson & Nancy Selvin exhibition at NY2CA Gallery.
Italian Heritage Dinner & Dance
Annual community dinner and dance celebration honoring Italian cultural heritage with authentic cuisine and music.
Humane Society of the North Bay Don't Stop Believin' Fundraising Gala
Enjoy a buffet, dancing, cocktails, and live auction to support the Humane Society of the North Bay.
Saturday Night Social Pottery Project (Adults): Trays!
Adult social pottery project creating ceramic trays.
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Ghosts!
Oct 11th, 11am-1:30pm, Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Ghosts! -------------------------- Let’s get into the spirit of Halloween with a spooky-fun Sunday afternoon Pottery Project! We walk you through it, so no experience is required! You can get as creative as you desire or just keep it simple, it's entirely up to you. In this class, you'll get to tap into your Halloween vibes and create one of these adorable (or spooky? You decide!) ghosts. We'll have loads of colorful glaze options on hand for you to give your ghost it's own, unique flare. We'll take it from there, drying and firing your project, and will reach out to you via email when it's ready for pick up, approximately 2-3 weeks after class. Price is $58 (all inclusive: clay, tools, instruction, glazing, firing, etc) and no experience is required!
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Monster Pots!
Oct 11th, 3-6pm, Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Monster Pots! ------------------- Our Sunday Afternoon Pottery Projects focus on one particular project, and we walk you through it, so no experience is required! Get creative or keep it simple--it's up to you! Ages 9-99. Join us for this AWESOME class, creating a hilarious monster pot to give your plants some fantastic personality and make you smile every time you see it. You’ll be able to choose from two different sizes, and we’ll teach you how to shape your pot. You’ll then give it all the personality that you want and glaze the teeth & eyeballs so that they stand out when we glaze your pot. A super fun & functional class! After your project is complete, it will need to be dried, fired, glazed, and then fired again. This is about a 3-4 week process, and we'll reach out to via email when your project is ready for pick up. Price is $62 (all inclusive, clay, tools, instruction, glazing firing, etc.) and no experience is required!
Bewitching Tea
Bewitching Tea event benefiting SafeQuest Solano.
Sunday Afternoon Pottery Project (Ages 9-99): Monster Pots!
Sunday pottery project crafting monster pots for ages 9 to 99.
