 Concord Taquerias and Restaurants, Concord, CA

Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15
Explore Concord’s local taquerias and restaurants! Pick up a free Taco Trail card at a participating location or the Concord Visitor Center, 2151 Salvio St., Suite T, and collect stickers as you dine. Turn in your card to Visit Concord by October 15 for a chance to be crowned Taco Trail Champion. You can also vote for Fan Favorite Taqueria and Best Salsa! Visit VisitConcordCA.com for details and voting information.
Here are the 2026 participating locations:
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<li>Ranchero Taqueria</li>
<li>Tortilleria El Molino</li>
<li>Los Portales Taqueria</li>
<li>Lisa V’s</li>
<li>Salsa Verde Mexican Cuisine</li>
<li>Los Tacos De Pancho</li>
<li>Las Montanas Supermarket — Willow Pass Road &amp; Monument Blvd locations</li>
<li>Puesto!</li>
<li>Mercado Del Sol</li>
<li>Papi Clary’s Kitchen</li>
<li>Taqueria Los Gallos</li>
<li>Guadalajara Grill</li>
<li>El Faro Mexican Food</li>
<li>Taqueria El Escamol</li>
<li>Taqueria Los Gallos Express</li>
<li>Salsa Mexican Grill</li>
<li>Los Pinos</li>
<li>Vero’s Taqueria</li>
<li>Alpine Pastry and Cakes</li>
<li>Los Morenita Market</li>
<li>Pancho Villa</li>
<li>Carillo’s Tacos Mexican Food</li>
<li>Herencia Hidalguense</li>
</ol>
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Visit Concord | Concord Taco Trail

Concord Taco Trail Challenge | Through October 15
Explore Concord’s local taquerias and restaurants! Pick up a free Taco Trail...

Scout Hall

5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween &amp; Oddities Market
Join us Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM–4 PM at the Crockett Scout Hall for a spooky day of shopping and family fun! Explore 30+ local Bay Area makers, unique Halloween and oddities finds, trick-or-treating, face painting, music, and more.
FREE Admission &amp; Parking 
Pet Friendly 
Boo Bags for the first 50 kids!
Come shop small, support local makers, and celebrate spooky season with us in Crockett!

Local Event: 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market

Martinez

5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities...

5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market
Join us Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM–4 PM at the Crockett Scout Hall for...

5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Free admission! Meet friendly artists, see some wonderful art, get a jump on holiday shopping and enjoy refreshments. The East Bay Artists Guild welcomes all on Saturday October 10th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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Pleasant Hill

Art Show

Free admission! Meet friendly artists, see some wonderful art, get a jump on holiday shopping and enjoy refreshments. The East...

Downtown Pleasant Hill

From the team that brings you the Pleasant Hill Art Wine &amp;&nbsp;Music Festival we are happy to present our first annual Harvest Festival on October 10th 2026!&nbsp;
Join us on Crescent Drive for a full day of live music, delicious local food, beer &amp; wine, artisan vendors, family activities, and old-fashioned harvest fun—all celebrating Pleasant Hill’s agricultural heritage and our amazing community.
Bring the whole family for a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, kids’ activities, local businesses, live performances, and more!
The day kicks off with the Pleasant Hill Stampede Food Drive, bringing our community together to help those in need.
🍂 Celebrate our heritage. Support local. Share the harvest.
A good harvest is measured not only by what we receive, but by what we share.

Back Forty Stage Band Lineup:&nbsp;
DVC Viking Prep Band 1:45-2:45 PM
Spinout 3:30-5:00 PM
Fire Peach 5:30-7:00 PM
Zebop! 7:30-9:00 PMInterested in Volunteering?&nbsp;Sign up here to volunteer at the Harvest Festival <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AD2DA2FFC25-64886688-harvest#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AD2DA2FFC25-64886688-harvest#/ </a>

Local Event: Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

From the team that brings you the Pleasant Hill Art Wine & Music Festival we are happy to present our first annual Harvest...

Experience a festive Halloween edition of this premier vintage market featuring experienced vendors, talented live musicians, and a wide array of antiques, collectibles, and mid-century modern finds. This family-friendly event offers free admission and parking, plus a nearby beer garden and family game room to enjoy while you shop for unique clothing, jewelry, and home decor.

Local Event: Contra Costa Vintage Market: Halloween Edition

Lafayette

Contra Costa Vintage Market: Halloween Edition

Experience a festive Halloween edition of this premier vintage market featuring experienced vendors, talented live musicians,...

Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center

Join us at the Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cultural heritage of Hetch Hetchy, the artistry of Yosemite’s master weavers, and the ongoing vision for restoration. Hosted at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center; this is an immersive celebration. Tickets at <a href="https://hetchhetchy.org/dinner-registration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hetchhetchy.org/dinner-registration/</a>We are honored to welcome renowned basket weavers Dr. Julia Parker (Coast Miwok/Kashaya Pomo) and Lucy Parker (Coast Miwok/Kashaya Pomo/Yosemite Miwok/Mono Lake Paiute) as our Guests of Honor.
These women are acclaimed artists, educators, and cultural stewards whose work has helped preserve and share Indigenous traditions across generations. Dr. Julia Parker, a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, has spent decades teaching and demonstrating the artistry of traditional basketry—vessels that carry the knowledge, stories, and values of ancestors while inspiring future generations. Her daughter, Lucy Parker, is an accomplished weaver and advocate who works closely with national parks, public agencies, and land management organizations to promote the protection of traditional homelands, cultural resources, and Indigenous stewardship practices. Their extraordinary baskets are featured in museums and private collections throughout the world.We invite you and your guests to join us for this memorable evening, beginning with a cocktail reception and silent auction featuring a curated collection of fine basketry, handmade flutes, books, photography, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Guests will then enjoy a dinner showcasing organic, seasonal, and thoughtfully crafted cuisine.&nbsp;&nbsp;The evening’s program will also feature music by Grammy-nominated artist Aaron White (Northern Ute, Diné), culminating in a special presentation by our Guests of Honor, Dr. Julia Parker and Lucy Parker.
Through their stories, artistry, and deep connection to the land, they will share insights into Yosemite’s living cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of the Hetch Hetchy Valley. We hope you will join us for this inspiring celebration of culture, history, artistry, and stewardship.&nbsp;

Local Event: Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner - Celebrating the Legacy Weavers of Yosemite

Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner -...

Join us at the Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening...

Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner - Celebrating the Legacy Weavers of Yosemite

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present violin duo Heeguen Song and Minsun Choi in a spectacular live, acoustic performance. Both esteemed musicians currently perform regularly with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and they've joined forces to create a phenomenal program for St. Paul’s. Join us as they present works by classical composers Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, Bartók, Leclair, and Wieniawski, plus a modern-day piece by Bay Area composer Jean Ahn. This is a must-see performance, presented by some of Bay Area's Best violin virtuosos. Join us at 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek. No tickets necessary. Donations accepted.
Located in downtown Walnut Creek, the St. Paul’s Concert Series offers monthly world-class performances to the local community for an affordable, donation-based cost (avg $30/$10 students. All are welcome regardless of donation). Located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, we offer free parking, or we're an easy walk three blocks from Walnut Creek BART.
Full concert videos of St. Paul's Concert Series performances can be viewed at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church youtube channel at <a href="https://youtube.com/@stpaulswc/playlists." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@stpaulswc/playlists.</a> For more information, visit us at<a href="https://stpaulswc.org/concert-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> http://stpaulswc.org/concert-series.</a> .

Local Event: Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in...

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present violin duo Heeguen Song and Minsun Choi in a spectacular live, acoustic...

Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

CinemaWest Rheem Theatre & Giant Screen

Don't miss a ONE DAY only screening of Loving Karma at the Rheem Theater in Moraga on October 18 at 3 pm. This documentary has won several film festival awards and is the follow up to an Emmy-award winning short film. In the Himalayan foothills, a former monk has built a community for children who have endured abandonment and neglect and the film focuses on the fundamental question of what happens when suffering meets compassion. It's a powerful story of resilience, healing, and the impact of compassion in action. It's truly not to be missed and is a lesson for us all. Includes Q&amp;A with producers (in person) and community founder (via zoom). Tickets found here: https://jhamtse.org/loving-karma/.&nbsp;

Local Event: Loving Karma (one day only documentary screening) 

Loving Karma (one day only documentary screening) 

Don't miss a ONE DAY only screening of Loving Karma at the Rheem Theater in Moraga on October 18 at 3 pm. This documentary has...

City of Martinez Senior Center

CLARINET FUSION, the Bay Area’s premiere Clarinet Choir, brings their resonating sound to an upcoming concert titled ‘This is Halloween’ at 7PM on Friday, October 23 at the Martinez Community Senior Center. Join us for a ghoulish mix of tunes that includes popular, fun!, classical, and some rock &amp; roll!
Clarinet Fusion, a recipient of the Contra Costa County Arts Recognition Award, is based in Pleasant Hill and is in its 18th year entertaining audiences around the Bay Area and beyond. With its wonderful blend of 9 musicians playing 5 different kinds of clarinets – from the smallest high-pitched Eb clarinet at 19 inches to the largest Contrabass clarinet at 9 feet, Fusion brings its varied musical programing for the enjoyment of all. Come learn about clarinets, hear some great music, and the emcee will share some fun facts about the songs along the way. The musicians will be available to talk with you and answer questions after the concert.
The concert is open to the public – all ages welcome! Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door.
Questions? Call the Senior Center at (925) 372-3557.
More about Clarinet Fusion can be found at <a href="https://www.clarinetfusion.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ClarinetFusion.org</a>, on the Clarinet Fusion Facebook page, or on their YouTube channel.

We hope to see you there!

Local Event: CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez

CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026:...

CLARINET FUSION, the Bay Area’s premiere Clarinet Choir, brings their resonating sound to an upcoming concert titled ‘This is...

CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, the program includes Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 and Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with award-winning pianist Leyla Kabuli (also a PhD candidate in electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley). In contrast, Carlos Simon’s meditative piece “Breathe” (written, in the composer's words, to encourage listeners “to simply reflect and breathe”) opens the concert. 
It's not too late to save with a five-concert subscription! Find season details and a link to the Lesher Center’s subscription page by visiting the DSO’s website at www.diablosymphony.org. Or go to the DSO's Northern Spirits page for concert and single ticket information.

Local Event: Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius...

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the...

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

Contra Costa Co. Genealogical Soc. via ZOOM

When looking for marriage records, you’ll assume the marriage took place in your ancestor’s place of residence, or the hometown of the bride.&nbsp; But what happens when you’ve exhausted your search and still can’t find any records?&nbsp; Where did your ancestors go to get married, and why?&nbsp; The answer might have something to do with “Gretna Greens”, the term for a well-known place for out-of-town wedding destinations.

Local Event: Gretna Greens  with Madeline Yanov

Gretna Greens  with Madeline Yanov

When looking for marriage records, you’ll assume the marriage took place in your ancestor’s place of residence, or the hometown...

Pleasant Hill Senior Center

If you've ever cared for an aging parent, a spouse, or a loved one with a disability, you know how much love (and exhaustion) goes into it. Caregiver OneCall is a local nonprofit that runs a 24/7 helpline connecting California family caregivers to support and resources, and we're hosting our 2nd annual gala to celebrate them.
❤️ All Our Love for Caregivers Gala 
📅 Saturday, February 6, 2027, 5:00–9:00 PM 
📍 Chateau Hall, Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane
The evening is hosted by Dave Clark of KTVU-TV and includes dinner, a live auction, a keynote from family caregiver and advocate Joanna Glum, and our Voice of Dignity award honoring Lucinda Bazile, CEO of Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area.
Early bird tickets are $150, or $1,000 for a table of 8. It's a great way to spend the weekend before Valentine's with your partner, friends, or coworkers, and every ticket helps keep the helpline free for caregivers who need it.
🎟️ Tickets and details:&nbsp;<a href="https://paybee.io/in-person-event/caregiverone/1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">paybee.io/in-person-event/caregiverone/1</a>
Local businesses: sponsorships start at $1,000 and include recognition at the event. Feel free to message me if you'd like to learn more.
If you're a caregiver yourself, please know you're seen. And if you know one, consider sharing this with them. 💛

Local Event: All Our Love for Caregviers

All Our Love for Caregviers

If you've ever cared for an aging parent, a spouse, or a loved one with a disability, you know how much love (and exhaustion)...

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