Community Partnership for Walnut Creek Downtown

The Community Partnership for Walnut Creek Downtown, a 501(C)(3) corporation, develops, supports and promotes artistic, cultural and public events that benefit businesses, individuals and stakeholders within the service area of Downtown Walnut Creek.”

Invest in the place you love.

Downtown is the business, social, and cultural center of Walnut Creek. Strolling through our streets, you'll see it in a thousand ways, whether that's: 

Our beloved Painted Pianos spread throughout the community for people to play and enjoy.

The Locust Street Festival, which happens several times a year – where Locust Street is closed to music, food, vendors, and entertainers.

Our annual sip and stroll Uncorked event in June - attendees stroll through downtown eating, drinking, and enjoying several entertainers.

The two-day Oktoberfest held at Civic Park where over 20,000 attendees enjoys live entertainment, music, dancing, gourmet foods, and dozens of artisan vendors, arts & crafts, and international music.

Our Ice Rink season goes from November to January - where people can participate in ice skating lessons, private parties, hockey, cabana rentals, and fire pits.

The annual Tree Lighting where hot chocolate is available, frosty the snowman makes an appearances, and we sing carols.

Summer Arts is a three-month summer art program celebrating performing, visual, and culinary arts.

Our organization is committed to events and services that keep our downtown a welcoming place for all visitors and locals. Whether you live, do business, play, or shop downtown, we want to ensure it is a welcoming space. We need your help with the resources to help bring these visions to life. Consider making a tax-deductible donation, sponsoring an event, volunteering, and attending to support the events. Make our downtown the best it can be!