Back to school scaries
Hi neighbor,
I can’t believe we’re in the final week of summer (for those of us in MDUSD)! My kids will be home with me for the first few days next week, and we’re planning on swimming, bowling (affiliate link; kids bowl free all summer), and a few nearby events.
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, July 30
Details: Food trucks and live music make for a fun and easy Thursday night dinner.
Time: 5–9pm
Location: City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Friday, July 31
Details: BYO blankets, lawn chairs, and movie snacks for crafts, lawn games, trivia, and an outdoor movie (rated PG).
Time: 6:30–10pm
Location: 420 Front Street, Danville
More happening Friday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Good Night Farm at Tilden Park; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Park, 1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley
Telescope Viewings at Chabot; 7:30–10:30pm; Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Saturday, August 1
Details: Your local stop for fresh produce, flowers, and prepared foods from local vendors.
Time: 9am–1pm
Location: Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Details: Build your own Lego creations
Time: 2–4pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
More happening Saturday:
de Young; 9:30am–5:15pm; 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco; reserve tickets in advance online
Legion of Honor; 9:30am–5:15pm; 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco; reserve tickets in advance online
Goose Caboose; 10–10:30am; Tilden Park Little Farm Poultry Yard, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Creature Feature in Tilden Park; 10:30–11am; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
A Real Nature Walk; 11am–12pm; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Garden Helpers; 1–2pm; Tilden Park Little Farm across from the geese, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Wild Explorations in Tilden Park; 2–2:30pm; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Good Night Farm in Tilden Park; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Little Farm, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Telescope Viewings; 7:30–10:30pm; Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Sunday, August 2
Details: An outdoor concert on the lawn by the lake, with a Family Fun Zone for the kids!
Time: 6–8pm
Location: City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
More happening Sunday:
Martinez Farmers' Market; 9am–1pm; 700 Main Street, Martinez
Asian Art Museum — Free First Sunday; 10am–5pm; Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco
Sunday Storytime; 10:30–11am; Tilden Visitor Center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
OMCA Free First Sunday; 11am–5pm; Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Bugs for Lunch!; 12–1pm; Tilden Visitor Center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Good Night Farm; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Visitor Center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Monday, August 3
Details: Swim in the pool or play in the splashpad; admission is free all season.
Time: 1:30–4pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
More happening Monday:
Japanese Tea Garden; free entry between 9–10am; Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Meditation Mondays; Teens and adults; 1–3pm; Concord Library, 2900 Salvio Street, Concord
LEGO® Club; 3–5pm; Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, August 4
Details: A family movie night at the library.
Time: 6–7:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: The Pleasant Hill Police Department is hosting National Night Out, with a BBQ, police drone demonstration, bouncy house, face painting, police car tours, and more.
Time: 6–8pm
Location: Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
More happening Tuesday:
Concord Farmers' Market; 9am–2pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
de Young & Legion of Honor (free first Tuesday); 9:30am–5:15pm; San Francisco
Conservatory of Flowers (free first Tuesday); 10am–4:30pm; Golden Gate Park, 100 John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco
Peek-A-Book Storytime; 10:15–11:15am; Ygnacio Valley Library; 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Read to a Dog; 2:15–3:15pm; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette; Registration required
Pen & Ink Society; Teens and adults; 4–5pm; Concord Library, 2900 Salvio Street, Concord
Wednesday, August 5
Details: Drop-in art activities for toddlers.
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Drop-in art activities for school-age kids.
Time: 1:30–3:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
More happening Wednesday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
All-Ages Storytime; 10:15–10:45am; Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek
Sing Me a Storytime; 10:30–11am; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Read to a Dog; 4:30–5:30pm; Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek
Meditation; Teens and adults; 6–7pm; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Thursday, August 6
Details: Stories, songs, and movement for little ones, followed by Stay & Play. Best suited for ages 0–5.
Time: 11am–12pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Food trucks and live music make for a fun and easy Thursday night dinner.
Time: 5–9pm
Location: City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
More happening Thursday:
Malinky Music; 10:30–11:30; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive — Free First Thursday; 11am–7pm; 2155 Center Street, Berkeley
Museum of Craft and Design — Free First Thursdays; 12–5; 2569 Third Street, San Francisco
3D Printing Studio; 3:30–4:30pm; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette
Music & Market: Twist on Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute); Farmers Market 4–8pm, music 6:30–8pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Summer Concert: Big Blue Soul Revue (60s and 70s soul, funk, and jazz); 6:30–8:30pm; Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary's Road, Moraga
Summer Concert Series Featuring Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute); 7–8:30pm; Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Have an event to add to future newsletters? Reply back and let me know!
Jen