FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rachel Brickell
Museum on Main
Tel: 925.462.2766
rachel@museumonmain.org
MUSEUM ON MAIN ANNOUNCES ITS
2026 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Pleasanton, CA – The Museum on Main is excited to announce its summer programming for visitors of all ages! Beginning in June, the museum will offer FREE Family Days and FREE Walking Tours through September.
2026 Family Days.
On select Saturdays, June through September, from 10am-2pm, children, parents, and grandparents are encouraged to join the Museum on Main for FREE, hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and activities that relate to each month's theme. “Family Days are our favorite way to teach about Pleasanton’s history while providing fun for the whole community,” says Education Director Elizabeth Parker. The first Family Day will be June 6th, with the theme of “Rollin' through the Years” corresponding with the Hot Rod Row happening through PDA’s First Weekends on Main.
Upcoming 2026 Family Days:
June 6: Rollin' through the Years
Step back into the 1950s on Main Street! “Race” hot rods in the grass, visit the Main Street Diner, and “detail” your own classic car. Poodle skirts and bobby socks are welcome!
July 25: Horsing Around Pleasanton
Are you interested in Pleasanton’s horse history? Come “race” horses on the lawn, practice leather stamping, and toss some horseshoes. Gus, Pleasanton’s favorite Main Street horse, will be out to greet everyone.
September 12: It’s Fall Coming Back
Stop by and learn about Pleasanton’s long agricultural history! Make your own fall leaves, play crop ring toss, and pick a bushel or two.
2026 Charles Huff Free Walking Tour Series
Join the Museum on Main staff and learn about Pleasanton's long and varied history. The free walking tours are named in remembrance of local architect Charles Huff. He was dedicated to Pleasanton History, the museum, and the preservation of historical resources. He was our longtime supporter, serving on MoM’s board for several years. He documented and shared Pleasanton's colorful history through walking tours, articles, and his collection of historical resources. A portion of his memorial fund is dedicated to keeping the historical walking tours free for the whole community.
On the tour, attendees will explore Pleasanton’s various historical neighborhoods and learn about the architecture and backstories of some of the town’s most notable buildings. Tours begin at 9:00 am at the Museum on Main and last about 2 hours. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and a hat. You are required to sign up for a tour in advance on MoM’s website at www.museumonmain.org/charles-huff-free-historical-walking-tours.
A Storied Past: Exploring the Buildings in Downtown Pleasanton
Join us on Tuesday, June 16, and Saturday, June 20, at 9:00 am.
If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Downtown's Historic St. Mary Neighborhood
Join us on Thursday, July 9, and Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 am.
If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Downtown's Historic Second Street Neighborhood
Join us on Wednesday, August 19, and Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 am.
A Storied Past: Exploring the Buildings in Downtown Pleasanton
Join us on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 26, at 9:00 am.
The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main Street in historic downtown Pleasanton. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about current exhibits and programs, visit the Museum’s website at www.museumonmain.org or phone 925.462.2766.
