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October 21, 2025
Fall is a special time of year in North Shattuck! Seasonal menu items fill the tables, Halloween is here, shops are stocked up on winter wear and festive Fall gifts and decor, the tree lights line the avenue, and it's a beautiful time of year to walk the neighborhood!
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Thursday Morning Neighborhood Walk - October 23
When: Thursday, October 23, 9-10am
Where: Meet at Masse's Pastries - 1469 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Walk Shattuck Avenue and the neighborhood with merchants and neighbors!
There will be complimentary coffee and a sweet treat to get you moving - thanks to Marcia of Masse's Pastries and Sam of Saul's Deli.
These are the days where community connection matters most! Get out for the fresh fall air and get (re)acquainted with your neighborhood.
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Celebrate Halloween in North Shattuck!
Thursday, October 30 | 3pm-6pm
Shattuck Ave & Vine St
The North Shattuck district welcomes families for an afternoon of Halloween fun for all ages. This event is FREE and welcome to everyone! Wear your best Halloween costume, as there will be trick-or-treating at 30+ local businesses along the Shattuck corridor, where merchants will be passing out candy and other fun treats! They will also be offering other special treats and deals for all ages to enjoy. Don't forget to pick up a free, reusable, commemorative trick-or-treat bag, courtesy of Ecology Center, The Coder School, Better Homes, and Ridwell.
The Halloween fun will include an array of fun kids' activities like face painting, lawn games, polaroids, crafts, and more. Get ready to dance to live music, have fun with the whole family, and meet some new friends!
The North Berkeley Farmers' Market will also be open and participating in Halloween! Trick-or-treat at farmers' market booths, paint some mini pumpkins, enjoy the seasonal produce and artisan wares as local farmers embrace the theme and help get you in the Halloween spirit.
Shannon Kelli Pictures will be hosting a spooky photography booth with a Halloween-themed backdrop set up for polaroid capture, and a craft area for kids to decorate their photos. Visit The Local Butcher Shop for treats like candy, cookies, and a chicken wing special!
For more info, visit NorthShattuck.Org. We will post a list of all merchants participating in trick-or-treating closer to the event!
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Edible Excursions: North Berkeley Food Tours
If you are looking for new restaurants to try, want to revisit an old favorite neighborhood, or want to immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary history of the Bay Area, check out Edible Excursions! They are a women-owned and operated local business that has been hosting walking food tours around the Bay Area since 2004.
The North Berkeley food tour runs on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am-2pm, and visits several iconic spots in the long-standing Berkeley culinary scene. The guides, who are food writers, chefs, and restaurant workers, will take you to places like Saul's Deli, the Cheese Board Collective, and other noteworthy North Berkeley spots where you will learn about the farms and food sources, sustainability practices, and history of these establishments - and of course, EAT!
This is a great option if you have friends or family visiting from out of town, so you can show off the amazing Bay Area culinary scene with guidance from the experts! Check out the Oakland and San Francisco food tours too, as there are more neighborhoods to explore on the walking tours where the spots may be newer for you!
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ACCI Gallery Exhibition: October 11 - November 9, 2025
ACCI Gallery | 1652 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Looking for some inspiration? Immerse yourself in this gallery made by young local artists in ACCI's upcoming exhibition, Bridging the Bay: Expanding Connections. This exhibit is a Biennial Collaborative Exhibition of ACCI and The Metal Arts Guild. Click here to learn more about the show.
"As artists, our work is fundamentally about bridges and connections - Between our imagination and our skill. Between concept and finished piece. Between artist and viewer. As metal artists, we convert our creative ideas into visible form. In both inner and outer spheres, we must bridge between the wild abandon of inspiration and the careful conscious work within the constraints of the materials, time, and our craft. Often the result of this creative tension is a bridge to an unexpected, unique piece of art."
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Chef Kyle Itani, the master behind Itani Ramen and Itani Sushi, has opened a new chicken joint in North Berkeley! At Hopscotch Chicken, you can find "American classics with a Japanese twist," including fried chicken and rotisserie chicken you can get in a sandwich, salad, or plate combos with your choice from their delicious sides and sauces.
"Hopscotch Chicken’s commitment to quality and flavor has earned it a dedicated following, with patrons praising the crispy texture and rich taste of the fried chicken. Whether enjoyed as part of a meal or as a standalone treat, Hopscotch Chicken continues to delight guests with its culinary creations." - Epicurious Garden
For more info, go to their website or Instagram.
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NORTH BERKELEY OUTDOOR ART GALLERY
We need your help to install this exciting public art project in North Shattuck!
Secure your street banner location today by sponsoring an original art display on the street poles of Shattuck, creating a destination outdoor gallery.
The North Shattuck Association is excited to announce a project as unique as the North Shattuck district itself and you are invited to showcase your business, your family, or recognize a beloved aspect of the community as an artwork.
An inspired outdoor original art gallery of prominent street banners featuring curated local artists’ works will dot the length of Shattuck Avenue from Delaware to Rose streets. Your business/name can be featured as a presenter of one or more banners, featured in promotion of the gallery, on the tour brochure, and acknowledged on the North Shattuck website.
This is an amazing opportunity to support local artists, promote community culture and placemaking, and to elevate your brand/name with the historically innovative district of North Shattuck. Over ten thousand people traverse Shattuck Avenue each day and your business/name can be spotlighted on one or more of these high profile eight foot tall banners. )
As a destination feature for Berkeley, the North Shattuck outdoor gallery, will have a digital platform with a map of the banner locations, artists bios, descriptions of the art, and, of course, acknowledgement of you as a presenting sponsor of the installation(s). Various promotional partnerships include City of Berkeley, Visit Berkeley, Berkeley Hills Living magazine, ACCI Gallery, and others. The outdoor gallery will feature prominently in the North Shattuck Association’s social media and monthly newsletters with over 5,000 subscribers. Bay Area media outlets will also be informed of this unique public arts initiative.
The launch of the installations will culminate with a gala reception celebrating the artists and supporters like you, and with invitations to key Berkeley stakeholders and community members.
Your contacts at the North Shattuck Association assistance and sponsor questions:
Jacob Cohen - (510) 612-2347 or Daniel Swafford - (510) 452-7392
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Upcoming North Shattuck Association Board Meeting:
Thursday, January 15, 2026
11am-12pm
Via Zoom
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