> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Eight Great Things to do in Richmond - URL: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/eight-great-things-to-do-in-richmond-19/ - Published: 2025-10-22T15:07:20.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-22T15:07:20.000Z - Author: Linda Hemmila - Tags: Events With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of eateries and art galleries, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, *Grandview* highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around the city. This week: Richmond residents can celebrate fall at Richmond's official Fall Festival, visit a wine fair, and stop in at the annual Cops and Goblins Open House. ## Cops & Goblins Open House @Richmond Police Department ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-10.11.53-AM.png) **Get ready for a spook-tacular evening at our annual Cops & Goblins Open House!** Join us at the Richmond Police Department on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for candy, games, hot dogs, and fun activities for children and families. Meet your local officers, explore the police department and the haunted house experience, and enjoy a safe and festive way to celebrate the Halloween season — RPD style! **Costumes are encouraged, and candy bags are encouraged. We can’t wait to see you there!** ## Oktubrefest De Los Muertois @ Catahoula & Metztli with The Factory Bar ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-11.02.40-AM.png) **FOOD - MUSIC - GAMES - BEER - LOCAL VENDORS** Inspired by Oktoberfest, Germany’s joyful tradition of community and festivity, and rooted in Día de los Muertos, Mexico’s timeless celebration of memory and love, this event is where both worlds meet, and we combine 3 small Richmond businesses in celebration [@metztli\_boutique\_](https://www.instagram.com/metztli%5Fboutique%5F/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) [@catahoulacoffee](https://www.instagram.com/catahoulacoffee/?ref=grandviewindependent.com)[@the\_factory\_bar](https://www.instagram.com/the%5Ffactory%5Fbar/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) **Catahoula Coffee** [**(map)**](http://maps.google.com/?q=12472%20San%20Pablo%20Avenue%20Richmond,%20CA,%2094805%20United%20States&ref=grandviewindependent.com) **12472 San Pablo Avenue Richmond** ## Fall Festival @Nicholl Park ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-10.28.50-AM.png) **Saturday, October 25, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.** Fall-themed games, displays, pumpkin hunt for prizes, farm hay ride, and an animal farm. **3230 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond** ## BreakFEST @Point San Pablo Harbor ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-10.32.44-AM.png) **Join us for the first-ever BreakFEST** overnight music festival—bringing a weekend of independent music, camping, and community to [Point San Pablo Harbor](https://www.pspharbor.com/?ref=grandviewindependent.com) in Richmond, California. Two stages, one harbor, and no corporate fluff—just real artists, real vibes, and real fun. ## Halloween Open House @Richmond Pacific Railroad ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-11.05.01-AM.png) **Halloween open house and train exhibit** Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. **Richmond Pacific Railroad 402 Wright Avenue, Richmond** ## Disco Fever @Hidden City Ballroom ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-11.06.17-AM.png) **Like Dancing with The Stars?** See a Ballroom Dance Show Live! Enjoy dinner and a performance Next Saturday, October 25th, at 7 p.m. $25 show/ $45 show with dinner. **304 Washington Avenue**, **Point Richmond** ## California Natural Wine Fair @ Purity Wine/The Study Wine Bar ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-19-at-11.16.31-AM.png) **Join us at The Study Wine Bar for an afternoon filled with natural wine, delicious food, and live music!** By The Way features 20+ natural wine producers, food by Fins & Feathers, Lunar, Milk Cloud Bakery, and Pops Creole, art by CMD Studios and Leslie Mueller and live funk from [The TQ Collective](https://www.instagram.com/jakeandco7/?ref=grandviewindependent.com). Tickets include tastes from Coturri, Donkey & Goat, East of Eden, Everwild, Feral Ecology, Flowers and Cheese, General Psychotic Activity, Good Thing Wine, Hovik, Kareen, Kleinlerer, Laughing Gems, Los Chuchaquis, Lula, Martin Pohl, Mischief, Old World Winery, Purity, Trash Wine, TyTy, Under The Table, Wild Rejoice, Yolia, and more. Each producer will have 2-4 wines/ciders, and there is something for everyone, including bubbles, whites, rosés, oranges, and reds. Bring your tote bags because you can support all these small producers and purchase bottles on the spot. Looking forward to having you join the party and can't wait to see you for an incredible day of community! **Saturday, October 25 · 1 - 5 p.m. Purity Wine/The Study Wine Bar** **1401 Marina Way South ##280 Richmond, CA 94804** ### [Kenoli Oleari remembrance banner art walk and reception](https://www.margisullivanart.com/events-one/kenoli-oleari-remembrance-banner-art-walk-and-reception?ref=grandviewindependent.com) @Point Richmond Gallery ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/c7/53c7637d-655b-417c-b207-9b692de9e67f/content/images/2025/10/Art-Flyer-New-version-Final-For-Printing.webp) **Sunday, October 26, 2025 2 p.m. 4 p.m.** In honor of Kenoli Oleari, we will stroll downtown, banner display, and then meet at Point Richmond Gallery for a remembrance reception. ***All are welcome to this free event.*** --- [**SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM - SUBSCRIBE TODAY!**](https://www.grandviewindependent.com/#/portal/signup/6387e9f831b2f10031d27adc/monthly) *Grandview Independent* needs your financial support to continue delivering the news that matters to our community. Quality journalism costs money, and we can't do it without readers like you. **SUBSCRIBE NOW and get:** • Unlimited access to all articles • Newsletters with exclusive content • The satisfaction of backing independent local news that serves your community [**CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE**](https://www.grandviewindependent.com/#/portal/signup/6387e9f831b2f10031d27adc/monthly) **\- Starting at just $10/month** **FOLLOW US FOR BREAKING NEWS:** • **Twitter:**[ ](https://twitter.com/grandviewindependent?ref=grandviewindependent.com)[@GrandviewIndy](https://x.com/GrandviewIndy?ref=grandviewindependent.com) • **Instagram:**[ @GrandviewIndependent](https://instagram.com/grandviewindependent?ref=grandviewindependent.com) • **Facebook:**[ ](https://facebook.com/grandviewindependent)[@Grandview Independent](https://www.facebook.com/people/Grandview-Independent/61574982556947/) --- *Copyright © 2025 Grandview Independent, all rights reserved.*