AYSO Kickoff Weekend
Hi neighbor!
Prepare for a sea of shin guards and orange slices: AYSO games are kicking off in Pleasant Hill this weekend! I hope the cleats fit, your snack parent overdelivers, and that all our little soccer stars have a great first game.
One of our family’s sports season traditions is taking our ravenous kids out for a post-game meal. Maybe we’ll try to save a little money with the weekend kids eat free deals at the Kebab Shop and Legends Diablo Creek.
What's on your calendar this week? Reply back and let me know.
See you around town,
Jen
Here’s what happening in and around Pleasant Hill this week
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please verify details with the event website to ensure accuracy.
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Thursday, August 20
Storytime | 11am–12pm
Stories, songs, and movement at the Pleasant Hill Library.
Off the Grid Pleasant Hill | 5–9pm
Food trucks and live music at Pleasant Hill City Hall.
Live music in the Plaza near Jacks Restaurant and Bar, Pleasant Hill.
More happening Thursday:
Ballet Trial Class (ages 3–4) | 9:30–10:15am; Tutu School, Walnut Creek.
After School Movie: Meet the Robinsons (rated G); 4–5pm; Moraga Library
Music & Market: The 3 Queens of Motown (Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Aretha Franklin tribute); 4–8pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Concert: Summer Night City (Abba tribute); 5:30–8:30pm; 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Concert: Fleetwood Mask (Fleetwood Mac cover); 6:30–8:30pm; Moraga Commons Bandshell
Movie: Despicable Me; Begins at dusk; Orinda Community Center Park
Friday, August 21
Pleasant Hill Night Market | 5–9pm
Food, live music, corn hole, face painting, and local vendors. Chilpancingo Park, Pleasant Hill.
More happening Friday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Native Plant Parley; 1–1:30pm; A guided walk through the orchards and gardens to talk native California plants. John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez.
Good Night Farm; 3:30–4pm; Meet the farm animals before they turn in for the night. Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley.
Saturday, August 22
Pleasant Hill Farmers Market | 9am–1pm
Fresh produce and local vendors, plus entertainment and demos, along Trelany Road. Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill.
Michaels Kids Club: Watercolor Chameleon | 10am–12pm
Craft class for kids aged 4 and up. Michaels, Pleasant Hill.
Lego Builders Club | 2–4pm
Drop-in Lego building for kids at the Pleasant Hill Library.
Free Public Swimming | 1–5pm
Free admission to the pool and spray ground. Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park.
More happening Saturday:
Tilden Park: Birdwatching walk (8:30–10am), Creature Feature animal encounter (10:30–11am), nature walk (11am–12pm), Wild Explorations (2–2:30pm); Goodnight Farm (3:30–4pm)
de Young Museum admission; 9:30am–5:15pm; Reserve tickets in advice online; de Young Museum, San Francisco.
Legion of Honor admission; 9:30am–5:15pm; Reserve tickets in advice online; Legion of Honor, San Francisco.
Martinez Library Storytime; 10–10:30am
Ballet Trial Class at Tutu School (ages 4–5); 2:15–3pm; A free trial ballet class for preschoolers. Registration required. Tutu School, Walnut Creek.
Clayton Concerts in the Grove: Pride & Joy (pop/soul party band); 6–8:30pm; The Grove, Clayton.
Sunday, August 23
Free Public Swimming | 1–5pm
Free admission to the pool and spray ground. Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park.
More happening Sunday:
Tilden Park: Bird walk (9–11am), Storytime (10:30–11am), and Goodnight Farm (3:30–4pm)
Tilden Botanic Garden Sensory Tour; 2–3pm; Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden, Berkeley.
Ballet Trial Class at Tutu School; Ages 3–4 from 3–3:45pm and ages 1.5–3 years from 4–4:15pm; Reservation required; Tutu School, Walnut Creek.
Monday, August 24
Japanese Tea Garden | 9–10am
Free entry between 9–10am; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Art Therapy | 1–2pm
Destress and get creative with art therapy at the Concord Library.
Movie Night: Now and Then (PG-13) | 5:30–7:30pm
BYO chair to the Concord Library for a movie night.
Tuesday, August 25
In Harmony Music | 6:30–7:30pm
Singing, movement, imaginative play, and creative exploration. Pleasant Hill Library.
More happening Tuesday:
National Parks Free Entrance Day (timed-entry or reservation fees may still apply)
Peek-A-Book Storytime; 10:15-11:25am; Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek
Baby Songs and Play; 12–12:30pm; Walnut Creek Library
Solo Cup Architecture (STEAM activity); 12–8pm; Clayton Library
Read to a Dog; 3–4pm; Registarion required; Lafayette Library
Kiddo Crafternoons; 4:30–6pm; Concord Library
Children’s Jazz Program; 4:30–5:30pm; Walnut Creek
Wednesday, August 26
I Heart Toddler Art | 11am–12pm
Hands-on art for the toddler set. Pleasant Hill Library.
I Heart After School Art | 1:30–3:30pm
Drop-in art projects for school-age kids. Pleasant Hill Library.
More happening Wednesday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Sing me a Storytime; 10:30–11am; Lafayette Library
Tween Game Night; 2–4pm; Ygnacio Library
Insect Discovery Lab; 2–2:45pm, Clayton Library
Thursday, August 27
Storytime | 11am–12pm
Stories, songs, and movement. Pleasant Hill Library.
Off the Grid Pleasant Hill | 5–9pm
Food trucks and live music at Pleasant Hill City Hall.
More happening Thursday:
San Francisco Botanical Garden; Free entry between 7:30–9am
Tween Lounge; 2:45–4pm; Ygnacio Valley Library
Crafternoons with I Heart Art; 4:30–5:30; Walnut Creek Library
Live Music and food trucks: Sixteen Scandals; 6–8pm; Orinda Community Center Park
Concord Music & Market: Aja Vu (Steely Dan & Chicago Tribute); 6:30–8pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Have an event to add to future newsletters? Reply back and let me know!
Jen
