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Hi, my name is Jasmina and I am a local travel agent specializing in Disney & Universal destinations. I provide personalized planning, expert tips,...

MARTINEZ, CA – <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-katie-martinez?ylist=lunch-in-downtown-martinez-martinez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cafe Katie</a> will be closing this month, according to operators. The popular salad and sandwich shop is located on Main Street, close to the courthouse, in downtown Martinez.The last day of operation will be Oct. 28.<figure><img data-image="22511888-1476807091" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg?width=726 726w" /></figure>--Images courtesy Patrick M. on Yelp, Malaika Fraley/Twitter.

MARTINEZ, CA – <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-katie-martinez?ylist=lunch-in-downtown-martinez-martinez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cafe Katie</a> will be closing this month, according to operators.

The popular salad and sandwich shop is located on Main Street, close to the courthouse, in downtown Martinez.The last day of operation will be Oct. 28.

<figure><img data-image="22511888-1476807091" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22511888/1476807091.jpg?width=726 726w" /></figure>--Images courtesy Patrick M. on Yelp, Malaika Fraley/Twitter.

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Martinez

The last day for the Main Street eatery will be Oct. 28.

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Hilton Concord

The ultimate local Mother’s Day shopping experience is the&nbsp;free Mom's Day Boutique TODAY&nbsp;in the elegant Hilton Concord Golden Gate Ballroom. Shoppers will be able to pamper themselves and buy gifts for everyone on their Mother's Day shopping list.
The Boutique is open from 11am to 3pm with free admission and free parking.
The free indoor fair allows shoppers to get special Mother's Day gifts for family and friends from dozens of arts and crafts vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors.
Mom's Day Boutique is in the Hilton Concord Hotel Golden Gate Ballroom, 1970 Diamond Blvd., just two blocks off Interstate 680 at Willow Pass Rd.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Mom-s-Day-Boutique-2026_7163" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for Exhibitor information and application.</a>
Clothing for women, teens and kids, makeup, jewelry, purses, books, candles, soaps, honey, jams and jellies, fashion accessories, home goods, bath and body, kitchenware and cooking products, baked goods and so much more will be available.
There's a Mom's Day Red Carpet for free photos and free Tarot Card Readings too.
The first 200 ladies through the door will receive a Mom’s Day Boutique Gift Bag.
Each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for numerous Valentine’s-themed prizes. Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated.
Visit <a href="https://www.kidfestconcord.com/holiday-boutiques" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.MomsDayBoutique.com</a> for more information and to register for a free $2 Mom Buck to be used at the Boutiques and a free raffle ticket.
<a href="https://www.kidfestconcord.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bay Area Festivals</a> is also presenting in 2026: free 5th annual free Bay Area SpringFest outdoors in Todos Santos Plaza (May 2 in Concord), 35th Bay Area KidFest on May 24 and 25 of Memorial Day Weekend at Toyota Pavilion and free 17th annual Super Holiday Boutique (Dec. 5 in Pleasant Hill and Dec. 7 in Concord).
Mom's Day Boutique is free to the public with ample free parking at Hilton Concord.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Mom-s-Day-Boutique-2026_7163" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Crafters, organizations and businesses wishing to exhibit at Mom's Day Boutique can visit our registration site</a> for information and application form.

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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free . . .&nbsp; .&nbsp; "Tapestry Ringers and Singers presents the first of three concerts celebrating 250 years of America.&nbsp; An eclectic program of uplifting music roams from folk music to spirituals to Gershwin to Leadbelly.&nbsp; The stirring poem at the base of the Statue of Liberty provides the basis for the concluding piece, "I Lift My Lamp."&nbsp; These free concerts will continue with a 7:30 p.m. performance on May 2 at Our Savior's Ltheran Church in Lafayette and conclude with a 4 p.m. show at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church on May 3.&nbsp; The Walnut Creek event adds the enticement of American pie after the show.&nbsp; Voluntary contributions to the non-profit Swords into Ploughshares.

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Todos Santos Plaza

5th annual free Bay Area SpringFest is Saturday, May 2, celebrating spring with plants, arts &amp; crafts, music and food in Downtown Concord at tree-lined Todos Santos Plaza in the largest city of upscale Contra Costa County. There will be music on the Todos Santos stage, a dozen eclectic food vendors, beer and wine garden, free activities for kids and myriad shopping opportunities.
SpringFest is open from 12 noon to 7pm with free admission and ample free neaSpringFest is open open Rain or Shine.rby parking in historic Downtown Concord. 
This free outdoor fair allows shoppers to see the unique goods and services from 100 vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors. Arts &amp; crafts, jewelry, apparel, plants, CBD products, home improvement, technology and much more will be available at SpringFest.
Attendees of all ages can bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit in the park and enjoy the spring day. Pets on a leash are welcome as well.
Our Beer &amp; Wine Garden features beer from popular Concord brewery <a href="https://www.sidegatebrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Side Gate</a><a href="https://www.drmwinery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>
Proceeds from the Beer &amp; Wine Garden benefit <a href="https://sustainablecoco.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sustainable Contra Costa</a>.
<a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Bay-Area-SpringFest-2026_7090" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here for Exhibitor information and application.</a>
Live music at SpringFest entertains attendees enjoying spring in downtown Concord:
12:30-2pm The Commanders Jazz Band celebrates America’s musical heritage performing the rich sounds of small group jazz. Part of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, The Commanders harness musical excellence, honoring our nation and those who have served. Their performance will conclude with a Musical Tribute to America’s 250th Birthday this year.
2:45-4:15pm Audio Mynde is a long-standing Bay Area band specializing in classic rock, blues and hits from the '60s through the 2Ks. Founded in 1990, the band has regularly played in the area for over 3 decades.
5-7pm Katie Knipp: The Concord native is a 4x Top 10 Billboard Blues Albums artist. Her music celebrates eclecticism and genre-fluid creativity. Her band features Pancho Tomaselli on bass (War, Tower of Power, Philm), Steve Utstein on the B3 (Cafe R&amp;B, Bo Diddley, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks), Chris Martinez on guitar (Sac Blues Hall of Fame, Guitar Mac, Arbess Williams) &amp; Neil Campisano on drums (4 top 10 Billboard albums).
Kid's activities include free balloon animals and hats.
The first 400 attendees will receive a SpringFest Goody Bag sponsored by Hamilton Tree Service and Ecomulch. Each registered attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for numerous SpringFest-themed prizes.
Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated.
Pre-register here and receive a free $2 Spring Buck
at check-in at the YELLOW Bay Area Festivals Tent and you are automatically entered in our free raffle with SpringFest-themed gifts.
Bay Area SpringFest is in Todos Santos Plaza in Downtown Concord at 2175 Willow Pass Rd. This outdoor festival is free to the public with two free parking garages on the block. SpringFest is held rain or shine.
Exhibitor booths are available. <a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Bay-Area-SpringFest-2026_7090" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click for information and application.</a>

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