Art Exhibition Opening | Pleasant Hill Family Events September 24–October 1

Hi neighbor!

I got a sneak peek at Andaan Gallery’s new art exhibition a couple weeks ago and I’ve been looking forward to the opening reception ever since. Ray Colosky’s solo exhibition, “Take Only As Directed,” will make its debut this Saturday from 4–7pm and I’m excited to see all of the pieces displayed together.

If you haven’t stopped into Andaan yet, it’s one of the newest additions to Pleasant Hill. An opening reception is a fun way to sneak out of the house solo for a few hours.

What’s on your list this weekend?

See you around town,

Jen

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please verify details with the event website to ensure accuracy.

An after school craft session for ages 5–12. Walnut Creek Library.

Free live music, plus food trucks for a fee. Trelany Rd, Pleasant Hill.

The Farmer’s Market opens at 4pm, with items for sale, and free live music begins at 6:30pm with a Pink Floyd tribute. Todos Santos Plaza, Concord.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens before the paid hours start. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Wander the koi ponds, pagoda, and drum bridge for free during the first hour. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Cheer on Cal as they host Louisville. Underhill Field, Berkeley.

Help naturalists feed the animals and close the farm for the night. Meet at the pig pen at Tilden Park Little Farm, Berkeley.

Free entry and live music at a Bavarian style festival. Food, drinks, and a kinder karneval available for a fee. RSVP suggested. Civic Park, Walnut Creek.

Peek through Chabot’s historic telescopes on the observatory deck, weather permitting. Oakland.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens before the paid hours start. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Free admission, entertainment, and 9am yoga, plus fresh produce and local food vendors for a fee. Trelany Rd, Pleasant Hill.

Free Saturday admission for Bay Area residents; reserve your tickets in advance. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Free Saturday admission for Bay Area residents; reserve your tickets in advance. Lincoln Park, San Francisco.

Stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 0–5, followed by stay and play.

Free entry, live music, and cultural dance performances, as well as international food and an artisan marketplace for a fee. Pleasant Hill Park.

Alcatraz City Cruises is hosting the community for face painting, a DJ, tote bag decorating, and a Bay Discovery Cruise (free registration required for the cruise). Pier 33, San Francisco.

Meet one of the nature area’s animal ambassadors up close. Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center, Berkeley.

Free entry. The festival features live music, jump houses, face painting, chalk art, crafts, and a petting zoo. Moraga Commons Park.

Free entry and live music at a Bavarian style festival. Food, drinks, and a kinder karneval available for a fee. RSVP suggested. Civic Park, Walnut Creek.

A traditional Mexican folk dance performance with a look at the history behind each dance. Walnut Creek Library.

Drop in and build your own Lego creations. Pleasant Hill Library.

Crafts, coloring, creatures, and games that explore nature. Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center, Berkeley.

A guided walk through California native plants. Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Park, Berkeley.

Bring a blanket for free outdoor theater. Sue Bierman Park, San Francisco.

Help naturalists feed the animals and close the farm for the night. Meet at the pig pen at Tilden Park Little Farm, Berkeley.

Celebrate the opening of “Take Only As Directed,” a solo exhibition by Ray Colosky, at Pleasant Hill’s newest art gallery. 2261 Morello Avenue, Pleasant Hill.

A docent-led sesquicentennial hike a strenuous dirt trail; bring a flashlight for the walk down. Register in advance. Martinez.

Peek through Chabot’s historic telescopes on the observatory deck, weather permitting. Oakland.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens before the paid hours start. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

A leisurely fall migration bird walk for all ages, with coffee, cocoa, and loaner binoculars; bring your own mug. Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley.

Concord’s first-ever bike festival, with a bike rodeo, skills courses, bike trade-ins, smoothie bikes, spin art, crafts, and live music. John F. Baldwin Park, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord.

A nature-themed read-aloud for kids. Tilden Nature Area Environmental Education Center, Berkeley.

An easy wander to find spiders and learn about their webs. Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley.

Closing performance of this year’s free outdoor show. Sue Bierman Park, San Francisco.

Help naturalists feed the animals and close the farm for the night. Meet at the pig pen at Tilden Park Little Farm, Berkeley.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

A flat, beginner-friendly bird walk looking for “little dinosaurs.” Point Molate Beach Park, Richmond.

Wander the koi ponds, pagoda, and drum bridge for free during the first hour. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Pop-up crafts, movies, and more for teens in the Maker Space. Pleasant Hill Library.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens, plus digging, watering, building, and exploring stations in the Children’s Garden from 10am–2pm. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Hands-on digging, watering, building, and exploring stations for kids in the Children’s Garden; included with garden admission. San Francisco Botanical Garden.

Songs, fingerplays, and lap bounces for babies up to age 1, followed by playtime. Walnut Creek Library.

Connect with our local government and enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration with face painting and crafts. Pleasant Hill Library.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens before the paid hours start. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Wander the koi ponds, pagoda, and drum bridge for free during the first hour. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Lively songs and stories followed by playtime. Walnut Creek Library.

Songs, fingerplays, and movement that build early literacy skills. Lafayette Library.

Storytime paired with a craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Pleasant Hill Library.

Open creative studio time for elementary and middle schoolers. Pleasant Hill Library.

Kids practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs; registration required. Lafayette Library.

Single-session quests for teens ages 13–18; registration required. Lafayette Library.

Stroll 55 acres of gardens before the paid hours start. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Songs, stories, and movement for ages 0–3, followed by playtime. Walnut Creek Library.

Interactive reading, singing, and play for babies and toddlers. Lafayette Library.

Stories, songs, and movement for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.

Free gallery admission on the first Thursday of the month. Berkeley.

Free admission to see the new “OBJECTS: USA” exhibition. Dogpatch, San Francisco.

Food trucks and live music. Trelany Rd, Pleasant Hill.

The season finale, with food trucks from 5–8pm and a free concert by The Freestone Peaches from 6–8pm. Orinda Community Center Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda.

Have an event to add to future newsletters? Reply back and let me know!

Jen