Events

Trunk or Treat

Civic Park Community Center

Oct 23rd @ 3:00 PM

Trunk or Treat

Civic Park Community Center

Oct 23rd @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Trunk or Treat is one week away! 🎃 Join @walnutcreekartsrec at Civic Park next Friday, October 23 for an afternoon of costumes, candy and community fun. • 3-4 p.m. Low-Sensory Hour • 4-6 p.m. General Event Programming 👻 Learn more at WalnutCreekArtsRec.org/Halloween

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🤸 Family Friendly❤️ Good Cause😎 Just for fun🍃 Nature

Diwali Celebration Street Fair

Lesher Center for the Arts

Oct 24th @ 12:00 PM

Diwali Celebration Street Fair

Lesher Center for the Arts

Oct 24th @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This free event is a program of the Lesher Center's Diwali Celebration! The Diwali Celebration Street Fair will include an artisan market, food vendors, mandala making workshops in the Bedford, and live performances in front of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Click to see the full entertainment…

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🎒 Market🎭 Performing Arts🤸 Family Friendly❤️ Good Cause

Paint your Pumpkin & Spooky Hot Chocolate - Kids event

The Original Hick'ry Pit

Oct 24th @ 5:00 PM

Paint your Pumpkin & Spooky Hot Chocolate - Kids event

The Original Hick'ry Pit

Oct 24th @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Going fast Paint your own spooky candle! Wed, October 28 • 6:00 PM Bmore Romantic • Baltimore, MD Starts at $33.85

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🤸 Family Friendly👩‍🎨 Crafty👐 Hands-on🍨 Dessert

Performing Arts Studio’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr.

Lesher Center for the Arts

Nov 7th – Nov 11th

Performing Arts Studio’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr.

Lesher Center for the Arts

Nov 7th – Nov 11th

Performing Arts Studio's Pre-Teen Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr

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🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed🤸 Family Friendly👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Date Night

Shadelands FallFest

Walnut Creek Spotlight

Nov 15th

Shadelands FallFest

Walnut Creek Spotlight

Nov 15th

Free and family-friendly, the popular, all-community Shadelands FallFest features nonstop music, food trucks, ice cream, craft beer, exhibitors, giveaways, demonstrations, and free sports activities for young and old including golf, dance, soccer, gymnastics, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, and…

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🤸 Family Friendly☀️ Outdoor🎲 Games👥 Local Groups

Walnut Creek on Ice

Civic Park Community Center

Nov 20th – Jan 18th @ 3:06 PM

Walnut Creek on Ice

Civic Park Community Center

Nov 20th – Jan 18th @ 3:06 PM

Walnut Creek on Ice is at Civic Park starting Friday, November 20, 2026, and runs daily through January 18, 2027.

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🍁 Seasonal☀️ Outdoor😎 Just for fun🤸 Family Friendly

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Civic Park Community Center

Nov 20th @ 5:30 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Civic Park Community Center

Nov 20th @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Join us for Walnut Creek’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and celebrate the start of the season with lights, music, and community cheer. Gather with family and friends for a festive evening featuring complimentary hot cocoa, holiday carolers, and a special visit from Frosty the Snowman. As…

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🍁 Seasonal🤸 Family Friendly☀️ Outdoor😎 Just for fun

Gather with Santa - A Santa Photo Experience and Holiday Makers Market

Walnut Creek Spotlight

Nov 22nd @ 1:00 PM

Gather with Santa - A Santa Photo Experience and Holiday Makers Market

Walnut Creek Spotlight

Nov 22nd @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Strike a pose with the big guy himself in a professional portrait with Santa, then swing by to say hello to Frosty. Wander through artisan booths filled with one-of-akind gifts (yes, you can finally check people off your list early!), warm up with free hot cocoa, and let the kids dive into festive…

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🎒 Market🎨 Local Artisans🍁 Seasonal🤸 Family Friendly

Performing Arts Studio’s Pippin

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 4th – Dec 6th

Performing Arts Studio’s Pippin

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 4th – Dec 6th

Filled with dazzling choreography, memorable music, and a timeless story of self-discovery

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🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Date Night🤸 Family Friendly

Handcrafted Holiday Sale 2026

Shadelands Art Center

Dec 5th – Dec 6th @ 10:00 AM

Handcrafted Holiday Sale 2026

Shadelands Art Center

Dec 5th – Dec 6th @ 10:00 AM

Join us for our annual Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Shadelands Art Center! Shop local artwork from over 60+ student artists and teaching artists. Our Holiday Sale features a vibrant selection of handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, fine art prints, unique jewelry, fiber arts, and festive glass…

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🎒 Market🛍️ Shopping🎨 Local Artisans🍁 Seasonal

"Snow Day!" Holiday Concert

Downtown

Dec 6th @ 5:00 PM

"Snow Day!" Holiday Concert

Downtown

Dec 6th @ 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM

An evening of dazzling music that will delight the whole family

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🤸 Family Friendly🍁 Seasonal🎸 Live Music🎭 Performing Arts

The Ballet School Performing Arts Winter Piano Recital

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 12th

The Ballet School Performing Arts Winter Piano Recital

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 12th

The Ballet School Performing Arts Winter Piano Recital will take place at Lesher Center on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

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🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed🤸 Family Friendly🚀 Personal Growth

Visit to the North Pole

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 16th – Dec 23rd

Visit to the North Pole

Lesher Center for the Arts

Dec 16th – Dec 23rd

An immersive, live theatre experience with holiday magic.

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🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed🤸 Family Friendly🍁 Seasonal

Disney's Frozen Movie Sing-Along

Downtown

Jan 10th @ 3:00 PM

Disney's Frozen Movie Sing-Along

Downtown

Jan 10th @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Disney's Frozen Movie Sing-Along takes place on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 3:00 PM and runs until 5:00 PM.

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🤸 Family Friendly🍁 Seasonal😎 Just for fun🎭 Performing Arts

The Crimson Pirate

Lesher Center for the Arts

Mar 13th

The Crimson Pirate

Lesher Center for the Arts

Mar 13th

The Crimson Pirate will take place at Lesher Center on Saturday, March 13, 2027.

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🎭 Performing Arts🎟️ Ticketed🤸 Family Friendly👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Date Night

The Crimson Pirate (ASL Interpreted)

Downtown

Mar 13th @ 2:00 PM

The Crimson Pirate (ASL Interpreted)

Downtown

Mar 13th @ 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Dec 19 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM 12/19/2026 2:00 PM12/19/2026 2:50 PM The Biggest Gift (ASL Interpreted) Did you send your letter to Santa? - Mar 13 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM 03/13/2027 2:00 PM03/13/2027 2:50 PM The Crimson Pirate (ASL Interpreted) - Apr 24 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM 04/24/2027 2:00 PM04/24/2027 2:50 PM…