Locust Street

Downtown&nbsp;Walnut Creek is turning up the volume! <a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/locust-street-festival?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=LSF_July" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Locust Street Festival</a>&nbsp;brings the streets to life this summer, on Wednesday, July 8th and August 5th from 5:00-8:30 PM. Stroll through the heart of downtown as Locust Street transforms into a lively block party filled with:
<ul><li>🎶 Live music &amp; entertainment</li><li>🍴 Delicious local food</li><li>🍻 Craft beer, wine &amp; cocktails</li><li>🛍️ Artisan vendors &amp; shopping</li><li>🎈 Family-friendly activities</li><li>🐾 Dog-friendly fun</li></ul>
Whether you're grabbing dinner with friends, enjoying live music, discovering local makers, or simply soaking up the summer atmosphere, there's something for everyone.Admission is FREE!&nbsp;Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of Downtown Walnut Creek.📍 Downtown Walnut Creek (Locust, Cypress &amp; Bonanza Streets) 🗓️ Wednesday, July 8 &amp; August 5 ⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM 🎟️ <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locust-street-festival-tickets-1987656923364?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP Today »</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locust-street-festival-tickets-1987656923364?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Come eat, shop, sip, dance, and celebrate summer in Downtown Walnut Creek!&nbsp;

Local Event: Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local Flavor. Summer Fun. 🎉

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Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local...

Downtown Walnut Creek is turning up the volume! Locust Street Festival brings the streets to life this summer, on Wednesday,...

Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local Flavor. Summer Fun. 🎉

Orinda Theater Sq.

Looking for a fun, different way to spend your Friday night? Come get LIT at our adults-only BYOB Improv Jam! This relaxed, just-for-fun event is all about sharing laughs and enjoying a playful night out—no experience required.&nbsp; We’ll play easy, low pressure, high energy improv games.&nbsp; Whether you prefer to take the stage or simply enjoy the show, just bring your favorite drink and unwind, have fun, and connect with others.

Local Event: Lit & Laughing Improv Jam

Lamorinda

Lit & Laughing Improv Jam

Looking for a fun, different way to spend your Friday night? Come get LIT at our adults-only BYOB Improv Jam! This relaxed,...

Dinner with neighbors you just haven’t met yet.
Lamorinda Dinner Club brings together small groups of six for dinner at local restaurants across Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. It’s a relaxed, intimate setting designed for real conversation and genuine connection.
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, it’s a chance to enjoy a great meal and meet interesting people nearby.
The restaurant is revealed the morning of the event. After dinner, we’ll head to a nearby spot for anyone who wants to keep the conversation going.
Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Local Event: Lamorinda Dinner Club – Orinda

Lamorinda Dinner Club – Orinda

Dinner with neighbors you just haven’t met yet.
Lamorinda Dinner Club brings together small groups of six for dinner at local...

El Talpense Mexican Restaurant

Join Greet Moraga and Greet Lafayette for a casual networking lunch to connect with like-minded professionals!
Need a midweek reset and a reason to step away from the desk? Join&nbsp;<a href="https://greetlafayette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greet Lafayette</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://greetmag.com/locations/moraga-ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Greet Moraga</a>&nbsp;for our July Networking Lunch—where great conversations, local connections, and delicious food come together.
This month, we’re heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eltalpenselafayette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">El Talpense</a>&nbsp;in Lafayette, a local favorite known for its welcoming atmosphere and flavorful Mexican cuisine. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new professionals in the community, this lunch is designed to make networking feel natural, engaging, and worthwhile.
📍<a href="https://www.eltalpenselafayette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">El Talpense</a>&nbsp;| 3576 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 📅 Wednesday, July 22&nbsp;| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
No presentations. No pressure. Just a relaxed and inviting space to connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships that support both business and community.
Bring a colleague, your business cards, and your appetite for good food and even better conversation.
RSVP to save your spot&nbsp;or email greetlamorindamktg@n2co.com to learn more.

Local Event: July Greet Networking Lunch

July Greet Networking Lunch

Join Greet Moraga and Greet Lafayette for a casual networking lunch to connect with like-minded professionals!
Need a midweek...

Lafayette Library and Learning Center

Give your student a head start with this immersive 4-hour hands-on simulation designed for grades 10-12 to build confidence, teamwork, and real-world business skills. Led by Andre van der Bergh, students will solve strategic challenges and compete in an executive-style environment for a registration fee of $99.

Local Event: Summer Business & Leadership Experience

Summer Business & Leadership Experience

Give your student a head start with this immersive 4-hour hands-on simulation designed for grades 10-12 to build confidence,...

Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Join historian Emily Sneff for a presentation on the story behind the Declaration of Independence and how its message was shared in 1776.
Drawing on her latest research, Dr Sneff will explore how news of independence spread across the colonies and beyond, offering fresh insights into this pivotal moment in American history. This in-person event provides a wonderful opportunity to hear from the author and deepen your understanding of the nation’s founding.
This is a free event. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news-by-emily-sneff-tickets-1988023389474?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan for seating. Thank you.</a>
You do not need to read the book in advance to enjoy the program. We encourage you to reserve a copy ahead of time. <a href="https://orindabooks.com/book/9780197816691" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to order your copy</a> of When the Declaration of Independence was News from Orinda Books.
Copies will also be available for purchase at the event, and the author will be signing books. Doors open for seating and book sales at 6 PM.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In 1776 people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and could read it in the pages of their local newspapers. Stories of the Declaration typically recount the work that took place inside the Continental Congress, focusing on the men tasked with drafting the text. Although Congress declared independence, the work of spreading the news involved printers, post riders, ship captains, civic leaders, soldiers, clerks, orators, preachers, diplomats, and translators.&nbsp;Published for the 250th anniversary of American independence, When the Declaration of Independence Was News returns to a time before the legacy of these words and the outcome of the war against Great Britain were known to reconsider what the founding of the United States meant to the people who were living through it.
This fresh perspective reveals how people first experienced the news of independence—and how uncertain and complex that moment truly was.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William &amp; Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the <a href="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Museum of the American Revolution</a> and <a href="https://historictrappe.org/special-exhibitions-currently-on-view-in-historic-trappe/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Historic Trappe</a>. 
This event is presented by the Acalanes Chapter, NSDAR, with the valued partnership of the Lafayette Historical Society, Moraga Historical Society, Orinda Historical Society, and the Commonwealth Club.

Local Event: Author Event: When the Declaration of Independence was News by Emily Sneff

Author Event: When the Declaration of...

Join historian Emily Sneff for a presentation on the story behind the Declaration of Independence and how its message was...

Author Event: When the Declaration of Independence was News by Emily Sneff

Dinner with neighbors you just haven’t met yet.
Lamorinda Dinner Club brings together small groups of six for dinner at local restaurants across Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. It’s a relaxed, intimate setting designed for real conversation and genuine connection.
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, it’s a chance to enjoy a great meal and meet interesting people nearby.
The restaurant is revealed the morning of the event. After dinner, we’ll head to a nearby spot for anyone who wants to keep the conversation going.
Space is limited and advance registration is required.<a href="https://lamorindalife.dnnr.io" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Lamorinda Dinner Club - Moraga

Lamorinda Dinner Club - Moraga

A night of live music, great food, and community in support of those impacted by cancer.The evening features the band LUCE, plus gourmet comfort food, craft beer, curated wines, and signature cocktails, all together in a beautiful Orinda backyard setting.Every ticket, sponsorship, and bit of support helps Notes4Hope continue providing comfort, encouragement, and prevention education to families navigating cancer.Ticketing link and additional details at www.notes4hope.org We hope you'll join us for a meaningful and fun evening of music, connection, and purpose.With gratitude,
Notes4Hope

Local Event: Notes4Hope House Concert

Notes4Hope House Concert

A night of live music, great food, and community in support of those impacted by cancer.The evening features the band LUCE,...

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Oak Springs Pool and Clubhouse

Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in downtown Orinda, Oak Springs Pool is now offering Summer 2026 memberships. You can bring your floaties, lounge under the umbrellas or have a BBQ under the trees. The pool also offers a fully furnished Clubhouse available year-round for your parties and events, a separate shallow area for tots, lap swimming, diving board and a learn-to-swim program by our experienced swim instructors. For more information go to www.oakspringpool.com or email orindapool@gmail.com.

Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in...

Toddler and Preschool Enrollment Available 

Tudorka Tots Inc 

We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm, nurturing environment with a focus on stem-play based curriculum, creativity and learning. Our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning every day. Now enrolling Toddlers and Preschoolers! Contact us at 510-717-8494 Moraga.tudorka@gmail.com Join us for a one-week free trial as we continue to grow Tudorka Tots.

 We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm,...

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Locust Street Festival | Live Music. Local Flavor. Summer Fun. 🎉

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