Take Dad downtown Lafayette to the World of Wheels Car Show on Sunday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is FREE and presented by the Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise.

Antique & Craft Festival at Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum in Walnut Creek this Sunday, June 9, from 9am to 4pm!

California, obviously, is the state most associated with wine production, but many people seem to think that it stops outside the Napa Valley. There are great places to sample wine all over the state, and Walnut Creek’s Residual Sugar is one of them. They take an interesting and environmentally conscious approach to serving wine, using […]

Lafayette’s annual summer music series “Rock the Plaza” begins Friday, June 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm featuring Azure Moon. This Friday night summer series is FREE and held in the Plaza Park at the corner of Mt. Diablo and Moraga Rd. Arrive a little early to grab a good spot on the lawn. Food and beverages will […]

Lafayette’s Annual Jazz Café, a fundraiser for the Stanley Middle School Jazz dept, will be held Friday, May 31, 2013, at 6:00pm in the Stanley Middle School Auditorium. Lineup features: The Wednesday Morning Jam Session, The Dominant 7, The Gypsy Chix, The Crusaders, The Stanley Jazz Messengers and The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble.  General admission is […]

The Lafayette Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 19, from 9am until 1pm. Featuring local, organic farmers and vendors, the market is located in the south BART parking lot just steps away from Town Center. Take the walking trail along the creek from the leasing office towards BART and you will find the market at […]

The Redwood Valley Railway in Orinda is a remarkable little attraction for kids (and adults!) of all ages. Though they won’t take you through bustling towns and cities like the rail transport of old, the miniature live steam locomotives at Redwood Valley will take you on an old-fashioned ride through a beautiful park. The trains are about […]

California’s unique environment makes it perfectly suited for growing a wide variety of plant life. One type that thrives in the state’s heat is xerophytes, or dry-growing plants. Cactuses, succulents and other vegetables that thrive without requiring access to regular rainfall are the raison d’etre of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, a 2.5 acre preserve that […]

Beautiful, open spaces in Walnut Creek can be had for a pittance at Heather Farm Park. Stop in at the Clarke Swim Center for a couple laps, or take your loved ones to the tennis courts to practice your racquet swing. Six different athletic fields are also present, and a nice little dog park allows you […]

The Lafayette Reservoir is a fine place for active Bay Area residents to take a run around the lake, cast a line to pick up some fish, take a boat out on the lake, or even just come with their families for a picnic. Amenities at the reservoir include a playground for the little ones on the […]