Local favorites from my 7 year old
Hi neighbors!
My youngest is celebrating his 7th birthday this week and to say that time flies would be an understatement. My once reserved child is now an adventure seeker who loves to try new things. He’s been a big inspiration for this newsletter!
T celebrated his birthday with a small group of friends last weekend at MVMNTM (Concord), where he also takes weekly parkour classes and does some school break camps. Everyone had a blast and it seems both kids and parents were excited to go back for classes. I highly recommend this gym!
We’re also having a small family dinner on the night of his birthday at Fuji Sushi Buffet (Concord), followed by froyo (we always go to Coco Swirl in downtown PH) — two of his favorite spots.
Our family is excited to share more local gems with you — and hear about some of your favorite things to do! Feel free to reply back with suggested topics, family favorites, or just to say hi.
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, June 4
Details: Live music and food trucks.
Time: 5—9pm
Location: Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Details: Admission to galleries is free all day.
Time: 11am—7pm
Location: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center Street, Berkeley
Details: Admission is free for all visitors on the first Thursday of every month.
Time: 12—5pm
Location: Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street, San Francisco
Friday, June 5
Pleasant Hill Night Market
Details: The market features vendors, kids’ activities, and live music.
Time: 5—9pm
Location: Chilpancingo Park, Pleasant Hill
Details: Free concert featuring Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits.
Time: 6—8pm
Location: 3530 Plaza Way, Lafayette
Details: The oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America.
Time: Free hour 9—10am
Location: Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Details: Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for free telescope viewing. Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets, and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.
Time: 7:30—10:30pm
Location: Chabot, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Saturday, June 6
Details: Kids Workshop designed for children ages 5-12.
Time: 9am
Location: Home Depot, 2090 Meridian Park Boulevard, Concord
Details: Fresh produce and other food items will be available. There may also be entertainment, demos, and more.
Time: 9am—1pm
Location: Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Details: Summer hours begin for free public swimming at Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park.
Time:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 1:30—4pm
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 1—5pm
Closed Tuesday
Location: Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Details: Build your own Lego creations. All ages and abilities welcome.
Time: 2—4pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Live music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and kids zone.
Time: 12—8pm
Location: Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Details: Learn about attracting pollinators, blooming native plants, growing food, large and small garden designs, building healthy soil, landscape rebates and more.
Time: 10am—1pm
Location: 9 Bay Area locations, including the Gardens at Heather Farm (Walnut Creek), Contra Costa Water District Conservation Garden (Concord), and Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center
Details: Entry to permanent collection galleries is free for all residents of the nine Bay Area counties. Reservation required.
Time: 9:30am—5:15pm
Location: de Young, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Details: Entry to permanent collection galleries is free for all residents of the nine Bay Area counties. Reservation required.
Time: 9:30am—5:15pm
Location: Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco
Details: Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for free telescope viewing. Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets, and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes.
Time: 7:30—10:30pm
Location: Chabot, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Sunday, June 7
Details: Free concert featuring AC and the Heatwave. This event features a Family Fun Zone with a bounce house, bubble station, and face painting. There is usually a food truck onsite and lots of nearby restaurants, or you can bring your own food.
Time: 6—8pm
Location: Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Details: Live music, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and kids zone.
Time: 12—6pm
Location: Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
Details: General admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
Time: 11am—5pm
Location: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Details: General admission is free on the first Sunday of each month. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance.
Time: 10am—5pm
Location: Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco
Monday, June 8
Details: The oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America.
Time: Free hour 9—10am
Location: Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Tuesday, June 9
Details: In this animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, young Ted sets out on a quest to discover what happened to all the Truffula Trees in Thneedville. Rated PG.
Time: 6—7:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Time: 7:30am—6pm
Location: Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Wednesday, June 10
Details: Enjoy storytime and a craft for toddlers and preschoolers provided by I Heart Art.
Time: 11am—12pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Have fun creating art during our studio time each Wednesday after school.
Time: 1:30—3:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: The oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America.
Time: Free hour 9—10am
Location: Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Details: Join a biking tour around the largest natural island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. The biking tour will go around Perimeter Road and stop briefly at viewing points and historic sites. The tour will be at a leisurely pace along a hilly paved road. Bikers can bring their own bike or rent at the Angel Island Cafe (with limited availability).
Time: 10:30am—1pm
Location: Angel Island State Park (only accessible by boat/ferry)
Thursday, June 11
Details: Stories, songs, and movement. Best suited for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.
Time: 11am—12pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Details: Music, dance, history, and storytelling at Angel Island State Park.
Time: 11am—4pm
Location: Angel Island State Park (only accessible by boat/ferry)
Details: A 1 mile round trip nature walk through the woodlands and outdoor watercolor painting in a location with ocean views. Art supplies will be provided.
Time: 1—4pm
Location: Parking is at the Pantoll Campground, 3801 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley. Meet beside the campground restrooms.
Details: Free movie in the park.
Time: Movie begins at dusk
Location: Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Have an event to add to future newsletters? Reply back and let me know!
Jen