Events & Seasonal Programs
The Walnut Creek Downtown Association and the Community Partnership for Walnut Creek Downtown host a variety of events and seasonal programs throughout the year. To stay informed about upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter. For more information about events and programs, please contact our team.
Summer Arts Walnut Creek, in its 4th year, is a summer celebration of the performing, visual and culinary arts in downtown Walnut Creek. Events and activities are planned throughout the months of June-August including experiences for both families and adults like Summer Concerts at Broadway Plaza, Locust Street Festival, Downtown Stages, Festival Cultural, Family Day at the Lesher Center, Pop-up Opera performances and many more activities!
Kickoff our annual Painted Pianos program, where vibrant, community-designed pianos are placed throughout Walnut Creek Downtown for all to play and enjoy. This celebration of art, music, and community invites everyone to paint a piano and stop by, play a tune, and experience creativity in an unexpected way!
Experience Walnut Creek Downtown's most popular street festival, held monthly from May-August. This event is free admission and family-friendly for all to experience. Join us and enjoy delicious food, beer and wine, live music, and shopping from artisan vendors.
This vibrant, open-air shopping experience is brought to Walnut Creek in partnership with HEAD WEST and Walnut Creek Downtown, bringing together a curated mix of local makers, artisans, and small businesses. Taking place in the heart of Walnut Creek on North Main Street, this dynamic event offers a unique opportunity to explore handcrafted goods, vintage finds, art, home décor, fashion, and more.
Kick off summer with Walnut Creek Uncorked, a lively evening of sipping, strolling, and socializing in the heart of downtown! Sample a variety of wines, beers and food as you explore local shops, and enjoy live music.
Raise a stein and celebrate fall at Walnut Creek’s biggest beer and bratwurst bash! Oktoberfest brings the Bavarian spirit to downtown with two days of live music, dancing, delicious food, and flowing beer and wine. Whether you're here for the polka, the pretzels, or the family-friendly fun, there's something for everyone at this festive fall tradition.
Celebrate the return of Walnut Creek's Holiday Tree Lighting in Civic Park. Join us as we celebrate the magic of the season and add to this year's holiday decorations in the downtown. Enjoy family fun with hot cocoa, festive carolers, and more!
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Civic Park with Walnut Creek on Ice. This festive ice-skating rink offers fun for the whole family, attracting thousands of skaters and spectators annually. Enjoy ice skating, ice tubing downtown Frosty's Summit, ice hockey and more under twinkling lights.