These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein In Contra Costa

Two Contra Costa celebrations promise German beer, music, and surprises, but one starts the season weeks earlier.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Concord For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in Contra Costa County.

Concord Restaurants Roll Out Meals For Local Nonprofits: Report

Tortilla-wrapped appreciations to nonprofit staffs and volunteers who did the heavy lifting bringing food to the needy during Thanksgiving.

Giving Local Businesses A Bump: 'Shop Concord' E-Cards Are Back

Support Concord businesses by shopping local using e-cards available beginning Nov. 24.

The Best Places To Pick Apples Around The Bay Area: 2025 Guide

Fall is just around the corner, and Patch has put together a guide on exactly where to pick delicious apples all over the Bay Area.

Class Of 2025 Graduates Can Get A Free Steak Dinner

Order right off the menu, up to $30, for a well-done celebration.

Concord Police Make Holidays Sparkle For Several Families

Members of the Concord Police Department teamed up with the Sparkle Foundation to deliver gifts to families in the community.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Concord?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour o' lights.

5 Concord Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Concord area to consider supporting.

Concord Resident Feels Blessed By Family, Health, Freedom

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Public Invited To Concord's Annual Gift & Craft Fair

Over 70 vendor booths will offer a diverse selection of handcrafted goods.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Concord This Fall

Whether you're carving a jack-o'-lantern or adding flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin around Concord.

Fireworks Near Me: Concord July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Concord.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Concord

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Concord.

Concord Holidays: Christmas Events & Hanukkah Fests 2023

See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Concord & East Bay.

Concord To Shine Bright This Hanukkah With Jewish Pride, Rabbi Says

A Jewish spiritual awakening at a fraught time for Jews everywhere has spurred greater public Hanukkah displays and celebrations.

CSU East Bay Concord Center To Host Mt. Diablo Beacon Ceremony

The mountaintop lighthouse, which can be seen for 100 miles, will light up Thursday to honor the memory of the Pearl Harbor attacks.

Where To See Santa In Concord This Holiday Season

You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Central County area within the next few days.

De La Salle Lacrosse, St. Vincent De Paul Provide Thanksgiving For 100

It was the 13th Thanksgiving that coaches and players teamed up with volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul to feed the hungry in Concord.

When To Avoid The Roads In Concord For Thanksgiving Travel

Even if you are staying home, quick trips to pick up pies or last-minute groceries could take longer than expected. Avoid these peak hours.

Shop Concord Gift Card Program Relaunches In Time For Holidays

The popular e-gift card program supports the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally.

Free Thanksgiving Meal Offered At St. Vincent De Paul Contra Costa

St. Vincent de Paul, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, and the Knights of Columbus of St. Ignatius Church are hosting the celebration.

City Of Concord Hosting Annual Tree Lighting, Mayor's Sing-Along

This family-friendly event at Todos Santos Plaza includes a chance for families to get a photo with Santa Claus and feed the reindeer.

'Thankful For Our Grandchildren; They Bring Joy, Fun To Our Lives'

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Veterans Day Ceremony Planned At Todos Santos Plaza In Concord

The city of Concord is sponsoring the event to be hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1525.

Concord Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Concord and the East Bay.

Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Concord, East Bay

With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Concord

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Fireworks Near Me: Concord July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Concord and the East Bay.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 In Concord

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in Concord & around East Bay.

Concord Dad 'Always There' When Kids Need Him, Family Says

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to shine a light on awesome dads. Concord, meet Berto Morales.

Memorial Day Weekend 2023: 15 Things To Do In & Around Concord

Here are some ways you can honor the fallen and usher in summer in the East Bay.

Concord Mom Of 3 'Never Fails' To Make Others Happy, Kids Say

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Concord area. Meet Dani.

Concord Mom 'Is Such A Special Friend & A Truly Wonderful Mother'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Concord area. Meet Carol Collins!

Concord Mom 'Is An Awesome Person, Role Model, Caregiver & Friend'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Concord area. Meet Jacqueline Mason Gray!

Easter Events In Concord: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits & More 2023

Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Concord & throughout the East Bay.

New Year’s Eve 2023 In Concord: Ball Drops, Ice Skating, Casino Night

There are plenty of ways for Concord residents to ring in 2023. Here's a sampling of New Year's Eve events in the East Bay.

As Winter Solstice Arrives In Concord, You May See Ursid Meteors Too

With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.

Hanukkah Fests & Christmas Events 2022: Concord, East Bay

Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more in Concord and throughout the East Bay.

Post Office, FedEx, UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines In Concord

Did you finish your holiday shopping? Here are the deadlines to get your packages shipped for them to arrive on time.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.