Walnut Creek Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend

Walnut Creek CA

07 October, 2021

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WALNUT CREEK, CA — Happy weekend, Walnut Creek! Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Walnut Creek area. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a talent show, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Walnut Creek: Featured Event: How to Plan for Early Retirement - Webinar When: Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. What: Why are some people able to retire long before they turn 65, while others struggle to put enough money away? Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't all come down to income. Early retirement is a mindset, too. Begin the planning process now, with a clear vision of your life onc... Learn More Featured Event: How to Plan for Early Retirement - Webinar (Daniel Kodam) Featured Event: Artist Reception: The Trees of San Ramon Valley and Beyond When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: San Ramon City Hall What: Save the date! A new exhibition at San Ramon's City Hall Gallery "The Trees of the San Ramon Valley and Beyond, " kicks off on October 7 from 5-8 PM. Meet the artist, Mark Stephenson, sip wine, and and discuss his art making process in person. The exhibition runs October 4 th... Learn More Featured Event: Artist Reception: The Trees of San Ramon Valley and Beyond (Judy Bracken) School Site Council Meeting - Las Lomas High School When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Las Lomas High School What: Event listing from Las Lomas High School: Thursday and October 7 from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PMLL Library Learn More Northgate vs. Acalanes (Girls Tennis) When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Thursday, October 7 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PMJV @ AcalanesVarsity @ Northgate Learn More Girls Water Polo vs. Encinal HS - Northgate High When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMJV @ 4pmVaristy @ 5pm Learn More Northgate vs. Campolindo (Girls Volleyball) When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMDig Pink Rally Night!Frosh - 4pmJV - 5pmVarsity - 6:30pm Learn More Virtual Financial Aid Info Night - Northgate High When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThis event is geared towards current seniors. See College and Career Website for Zoom link. Learn More Featured Event: Webster Street 2nd Friday Art Stroll When: Friday, October 8th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 1435 Webster St What: Take a stroll down Webster Street in Alameda's vibrant West End Arts District for an evening filled with fine art, photography, food, and beverages the 2nd Friday of the month from 5-9pm. This week you'll find featured artist meet & greets at the Fireside Lounge and Feathe... Learn More Featured Event: Webster Street 2nd Friday Art Stroll (Connstance Garcia) Featured Event: Live Performance Local Brazilian Band When: Friday, October 8th at 9:30 p.m. Where: 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd What: Tomahawk Steak, Chops & Seafood will host our first Gaucho Party, featuring the @ndlband @niloayele in October 8,9, 15 & 16th. @gaucho_steakhouseandlounge is another location that is #openingsoon in the same plaza. NDL will be entertaining there in our rotation of ente... Learn More Featured Event: Live Performance Local Brazilian Band (Bikramjit singh) End Q1/Short Day WCI - Walnut Creek Elementary When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Walnut Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Walnut Creek Elementary: Friday, October 8 (all day) Learn More Homecoming Game - Northgate High When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Friday, October 8 (all day) Learn More End of 1st Quarter - Northgate High When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Friday, October 8 (all day) Learn More Northgate vs. Berean Christian (Football) When: Friday, October 8th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Friday, October 8 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PMJV - 4:30pmVarsity - 7pm Learn More Featured Event: Organ Donor Registration Drive in Honor of Tyrell Wilson's Gift of Life When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Danville Congregational Church What: Conscious Contra Costa and Donor Network West would like to invite people from all walks of life to come and celebrate Tyrell Wilson's gift of life. We will be registering new donors as well as hearing from family  members and organ recipients, so existing donors are also enco... Learn More Featured Event: Organ Donor Registration Drive in Honor of Tyrell Wilson's Gift of Life (Veronica Benjamin) Featured Event: Taking control of your Health and your Wealth When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Pacheco Lodge #117 What:       Do you need more energy?                   Do you want to feel better? You are invited to a Product/Business Overview, to hear about our 4 amazing products, that help Promote Longevity! * Powerful Antioxidant  * Anti-Inflammatory  * Supports Brain Function               ... Learn More Featured Event: Taking control of your Health and your Wealth (Deborah Faulds) Featured Event: 40th Evening of Promise Gala When: Saturday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE GALA What: For the last 40 years, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County has helped thousands of abused and neglected children in foster care to find permanent homes, meet their educational goals, and to thrive as they grow into adulthood.  Join CASA's annual gal... Learn More Featured Event: 40th Evening of Promise Gala (CASA of Contra Costa County) Featured Event: Live Music on the Tarmac Featuring Marshall Law Band When: Saturday, October 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Elevation LVK What: Time to dance on the tarmac! Come out and enjoy yourself as Marshall Law Band plays your favorite hits.  Enjoy our unique drinks and amazing entrees.  Learn More Featured Event: Live Music on the Tarmac Featuring Marshall Law Band (ElevationLVK) Featured Event: TICKET LAUNCH: Holiday Train Of Lights 2021: Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol & Fremont When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. What: TICKETS GO ON SALE: Holiday Train of Lights 2021 Tickets sales begin online: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 - 10 a.m. Holiday season: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 28, 2021 (except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day).Trains depart Niles at 4:30 p.m. &... Learn More Featured Event: TICKET LAUNCH: Holiday Train Of Lights 2021: Niles Canyon Railway, Sunol & Fremont (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Pirates Of Emerson' Halloween Haunt 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:05 p.m. What: Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park  Select dates: Thursday, Sept. 30 - Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Times vary by day: 7:05 p.m. - 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA From Pirates of Emerson: "For 2021, we are allowed to again pr... Learn More Featured Event: 'Pirates Of Emerson' Halloween Haunt 2021: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Halloween Movies On The Roof 2021: Lesher Center, Walnut Creek When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:15 p.m. What: Movies On The Roof Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 - 7:15 p.m.: Disney's "Coco" (PG) Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 - 7:15 p.m.: Disney's "Hocus Pocus" (PG)Lesher Center for the Arts Parking Garage, Walnut Creek, CA From Lesher Center for the Arts, City of Walnut Creek, & Arts + Rec:"Jo... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween Movies On The Roof 2021: Lesher Center, Walnut Creek (Susan C. Schena) Homecoming Dance - Northgate High When: Saturday, October 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Saturday, October 9 (all day) Learn More Fall Contra Costa Crystal Fair When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Civic Park Community Center What: The first Crystal Fair of 2021 is taking place on October 9-10 at the Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Our 29 year history was cut short by covid, but we're back, full steam ahead With over 30 vendors, we have Crystals, Gems, Rocks & Minerals, ... Learn More Coaching Education: 7v7/9v9 Blended Course When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 2640 Shadelands Drive What: COPA Soccer Training Center is proud to be partnering with United Soccer Coaches to host a coaching education courses for soccer coaches or those who would like to become soccer coaches in our area. Coaches will be able to earn a United Soccer Coaches diploma taught by a membe... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween 'Boo At The Zoo' 2021: Oakland When: Sunday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. What: Boo At The Zoo Fridays-Sundays, Oct.  8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA From Oakland Zoo: "Calling all ghosts, goblins, and witches - join us for Boo at the Zoo! Due to its popularity, we are extending Boo at the ... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween 'Boo At The Zoo' 2021: Oakland (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Pumpkin Splash 2021: Aquatic Park, Pleasant Hill When: Sunday, October 10th at 1:00 p.m. What: Pumpkin Splash Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA From Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District: "Jump into our floating pumpkin patch and pick your favorite pumpkin for Halloween. Give it a silly face at... Learn More Featured Event: Pumpkin Splash 2021: Aquatic Park, Pleasant Hill (Susan C. Schena) Walnut Creek Garden Club 70th Birthday Celebration When: Monday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 1540 Marchbanks Dr What: The Walnut Creek Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 11th at the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, in Walnut Creek. Mayor Kevin Wilk will be present to help recognize the many achievements of the WCGC in celebration of our 70th Birthday ... Learn More Governing Board Meeting - Walnut Creek Elementary When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Walnut Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Walnut Creek Elementary: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Make-Up Pictures - Northgate High When: Tuesday, October 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Tuesday, October 12 (all day) Learn More Northgate vs. Las Lomas (Girls Tennis) When: Tuesday, October 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Tuesday, October 12 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMJV @ NorthgateVarsity @ Las Lomas Learn More Northgate @ Acalanes (Girls Volleyball) When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northgate High What: Event listing from Northgate High: Tuesday, October 12 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMFrosh - 4pmJV - 5pmVarsity - 6:30pm Learn More School Day SAT - Seniors Only - Las Lomas High School When: Wednesday, October 13th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Las Lomas High School What: Event listing from Las Lomas High School: Wednesday, October 13 from 7:45 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More Creativity Corner – Mandala - The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery When: Wednesday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery What: Event listing from The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery: Wednesday, October 13 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMMandalas are often circular patterns. In this drop-in workshop, kids can explore the process of making mandalas with natural materials with an integrated lesson in pattern... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Walnut Creek Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.