SIP, SHOP & STROLL
Saturday, December 3rd
3:00-6:00PM
Sip, Shop, and Stroll through downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the holiday season! Experience the best restaurants, shops, fashion, jewelry, and artisan vendors while enjoying a variety of holiday beverage tastings at every stop. Participating businesses will offer tastings, special discounts, giveaways, and activities that are exclusive to event attendees.
Wine, Beer, & Cocktail Tastings
Exclusive Discounts
Ugly Sweater Contest
Choir & Dance Performances
360 Photo Booth
Caroling Karaoke
Ornament Workshop
Letters To Santa
EVENT DETAILS
STARTING LOCATION:
Our exact starting location will be announced closer to the event date and will be located in downtown Walnut Creek. Attendees will check-in at this location to get a wristband, pickup a map, and begin their holiday stroll!
MAP:
We will have vendors and tastings at our starting location and spread throughout the downtown. A map of participating businesses is available online (click here) and given in-person at check-in.
TICKETS:
Presale tickets can be purchased in-advance (click here) and are offered at a discounted rate. Tickets can also be purchased day-of, at the starting location. All attendees are required to have a ticket to participate. Attendees must be 21+ to purchase tickets and consume alcoholic beverages. All attendees will be required to show a valid form of identification upon checking in to the event.
Are you the designated driver or under 21 years old and still want to participate? Purchase our "designated driver" ticket (click here) to enjoy all of the festivities while enjoying our non-alcoholic holiday beverages.
KIDS:
Celebrate the season is full of fun activities for kids to enjoy including ornament crafting, caroling karaoke, letters to santa, and even a visit from Frosty the Snowman! Kids tickets are FREE and must be accompanied by an adult with an event ticket.
See the "Frequently Asked Questions" section below for additional information.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
STARTING LOCATION:
WC Downtown Association
Walnut Creek on Ice
Beloved Little Circus
Crumbl Cookies
PetWants
Play For A Stay
Rooted Coffee Co.
Underdog Animal Rescue
Yoga Flow SF
YogaSix
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT:
360 Photo Booth
Caroline Karaoke
Face Painting
Letters to Santa
Ornament Workshop
Ugly Sweater Contest
ARTS MARKET VENDORS:
Byron Ranch Soap
B Denise Ajaebo
Clayton Farmhouse
Flair
Giorgi Art Class
Heart From My Heart
Lola's Sweet Treats
Nadias Desserts
POURING PARTNERS:
Calicraft Brewing Co
Finestra Winery
Humboldt Distillery
Monticello Vineyards
Rosenblum Cellars
The Terraces Winery
EXCLUSIVE CELEBRATE THE SEASON DISCOUNTS & OFFERS:
American Cancer Society Discover Shop - 10% Off
Bottom Bunk Sneaker House - $25 Off
Buon Vino - 2 for 1 Tasting
CorePower Yoga - 20% Off Full Priced Retail Merch + Raffle
CY Louie - 20% Off
Deliciouz - 15% Off All Sweaters
Kendra Scott - 15% Off
Limon Salon - Complimentary Treatment with Service ($45 Value)
Lulusimonstudio - 20% Off Regular Priced Items
Milk & Lily Portrait Co. - 20% Off Storewide
PetWants - Discount on Special Holiday Dog Treat Bags
Quay - 30% Off Single Pair + Raffle
Rooted Coffee Co - 15% Off
Shoes on Solano - 10% Off + Gift with $100 Purchase
The Clip Joynte Barber Shop - $10 Gift Card with $50+ Purchase
Wine Hardware - 20% Off Wine Accessories
Woodhouse Spa - 20% Off
Yoga Flow SF - 5 Classes & 5 Childcare Sessions for $99
Yoga Six - 35% Off for Unlimited Monthly Access
1515 Restaurant - Offering a Happy Hour Menu
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 COMMUNITY SPONSORS!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TO BUY A TICKET TO ATTEND THE SIP, SHOP & STROLL?
Yes! We encourage attendees to pre-purchase tickets online (click here). Tickets will also be available on-site at the event. Tickets are needed to have access to all tastings, exclusive sales at participating stores, and all activities.
DO I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE IF I AM A DESIGNATED DRIVER OR DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL?
Nope! We have discounted tickets available called the "designated driver" ticket so you can still join in on the fun but at a lower price.
DO I NEED TO BE 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND THIS EVENT?
You need to be 21+ to buy and redeem your ticket for the Sip, Shop & Stroll. All attendees must show an ID at check-in to be eligible for the tastings. If you are not 21, you can still participate and buy our "designated driver" ticket, to enjoy all of the fun, without the alcohol.
CAN I BRING MY KIDS TO THIS EVENT?
Yes, we would love to have your kids come join the holiday festivities! Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. We will have holiday crafts including letters to santa, ornament decorating, and even tastings for kids!
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE?
We encourage you to dress up for the occasion with your favorite ugly sweater and festive holiday wear! One of our locations will be holding an ugly sweater contest and you won't want to miss out on the fun. Make sure to check the weather before arrival and come dressed warm to stroll the streets!
DO WE NEED TO VISIT ALL OF THE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES ON THE SIP, SHOP & STROLL MAP?
You can visit any of the participating businesses, in any order, that you choose! We encourage you to visit all of our "mandatory stops" to get the most of your experience. However, you will want to visit all of our participants, especially our sponsors, to be entered into a raffle to win $500 in gift cards!
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT IS RAINING?
This event is rain or shine! Please dress warm and bring an umbrella in case of rain. Participating businesses will be serving inside their store and the starting location will be tented. Refunds will not be given due to weather.
Please contact a member of the WCD team with any additional questions or concerns.
Donna Labriola (donna@walnutcreekdowntown.com)
Kelsey Wendt (kelsey@walnutcreekdowntown.com)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For additional information, please contact:
Donna Labriola donna@walnutcreekdowntown.com
Kelsey Wendt kelsey@walnutcreekdowntown.com
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
Located at Waterlight Plaza:
3:00-4:30pm - Destiny
4:30-5:00pm - Christmas Carols Choir
5:00-6:00pm - Caroling Karaoke
Located at The King's Jewelers:
3:30-5:50pm - Saxophone Quartet
Located at Mancini's Sleepworld:
3:30-5:30pm - Jazz Quartet
The More The Merrier!
Share the event with friends on Facebook to help spread the holiday cheer.