October 15

6 to 9 p.m. Firebaugh Police Department National Night Out at Maldonado Park, 1920 Clyde Fannon Rd, Firebaugh. Community safety, live music and raffles.  Free hot dogs and drinks. Halloween costumes encouraged.

October 16

5 to 8 p.m. Los Banos Downtown Association Octoberfest Beer Walk in downtown Los Banos. Suggested donation $10. Check in at 907 Sixth St.

October 17

5 p.m. Fellowship of Christian Athletes presents Night of Champions at the Chuck Norred Football Stadium at Firebaugh High School.

6 p.m. Los Banos Power Volleyball Club Paint Night at 510 I St., Los Banos. $40. Must RSVP 209-733-0043.

October 19

4 to 7 p.m. Los Banos Ag Boosters Chicken Rigatoni drive thru dinner at Los Banos DES Hall. Tickets $30 includes one whole rotisserie chicken, rigatoni, two rolls and two cookies. Call 209-489-9115.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Chicken Fried Steak Drive Thur at Los Banos Elks Lodge No. 2510, 565 E St., Los Banos. Mashed potatoes, country gravy, vegetables and a sweet treat. Tickets $25 209-826-2282.

6:30 p.m.Octoberfest at Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos.

October 20

6 p.m. Dos Palos City Council meeting, City-County Building, 1554 Golden Gate Ave., Dos Palos

October 21

6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos

October 22

Noon Lomitas Parlor of Native Daughters presenting a star-spangled salad luncheon at the Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E St., Los Banos. Ticket $25. Call 209-617-5230.

October 25

5 p.m. Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat event in downtown Los Banos.  Free admission. More info call 209-826-2495

October 28

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 13th Annual Multicultural Night at Pacheco High School, 200 Ward Rd., Los Banos. Free food samples, performances, prizes, vendors and activities.

October 31

3 to 6 p.m. Breaking Barriers Trunk or Treat at 455 I St., Los Banos. For more info call 209-710-6046.

October 31

4 to 8:30 p.m. Los Banos Parks and Recreation Halloween Fest 2026 at the Ag Sports Complex, 700 N. Mercey Springs Rd., Los Banos. Pumpkin painting, games, bounce houses, vendors and arts and crafts.

November 1

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Saints Festival at St. Joseph’s Church, 1621 Center Ave., Los Banos.

5:30 p.m. Los Banos Downtown Association Presents Hispanic Festival 2026 in downtown Los Banos at Sixth and I streets. Vendors and live music. Free event. Table of 4 is $250. Table of 8 is $500. Call 209-587-0201.

November 3

5 to 7:30 p.m. 14th Los Banos Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Ted Falasco Arts Center, 1105 Fifth St., Los Banos. Tickets $20. Enjoy soup and bread from local restaurants. Proceeds to benefit programs in Los Banos that feed the hungry. Call 209-704-3831.

November 4

6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos

November 5

Noon Salvation Army of Los Banos 10th Annual Kettle kickoff lunch. Tickets $18. 650-576-1072.

November 7

1 p.m. Los Banos Tiger Trap Team Community Day. Come learn and have fun. No experience or equipment needed. Fourth through college (23 years old) welcome. $10 cash. Pre-registration requested by emailing: losbanosttt@gmail.com

5 to 9 p.m. 251st Birthday of the United State Marines celebration at M&M’s Restaurant, 400 W. Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos. Tickets $60. www.TheAmericanHeroInitiative.org

5:30 p.m. Merced County Superintendent of Schools Steve Tietjen retirement dinner at the MCOE Downtown Center, 1715 Canal St., Merced. Tickets $75 call 209-381-6602. Proceeds to support arts and outdoor education with the Merced County Education Foundation.

November 11

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans Luncheon at Los Banos Elks Lodge, 565 E St., Los Banos. Complimentary meal for veterans and first responders. Additional guests $15 per meal. Menu include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, roll and a sweet treat. 209-826-2282.

November 12

7 p.m. Los Banos Unified School District meeting at Los Banos City Hall, 520 J St., Los Banos

November 17

6 p.m. Dos Palos City Council meeting, City-County Building, 1554 Golden Gate Ave., Dos Palos

November 18 6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos

November 19 5:30 p.m. Firebaugh City Council meeting,Andrew Firebaugh Community Center, 1655 13th St., Firebaugh.

November 21

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall Festival and Craft Fair at Los Banos United Methodist Church, 1031 Iowa St., Los Banos. Dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets $20 adults; $8 children under 12. For tickets call Gregg at 209-761-2737.

6 p.m. Los Banos City Council meeting, 520 J St., Los Banos

December 5

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jingle and Mingle with us at our 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique, Lopes Barn 17409 Cotton Rd., Los Banos. Email: soysniffs@gmail.com

10 a.m. Registration; Competition begins at 11 Los Banos Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest at Pacheco High School Brett Lee Gym, 200 Ward Rd., Los Banos. Questions 209-675-3705.

11 a.m. Los Banos Elks Lodge No. 2510 Santa Run & Walk at Pacheco High track, 200 Ward Rd., Los Banos. $20 adult; $10 teen; $5 children under 13. 209-602-2012.

6 p.m. Los Banos Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Parade theme: Lights, Camara, Christmas! Decorate your float in your favorite holiday movie. To enter call 209-826-2495.

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