The magic of the holidays returns as Black Diamond Ballet presents its 13th Annual Nutcracker, directed by Pittsburg native Sharon Sobel Idul. Experience breathtaking choreography, dazzling costumes, and the beloved Tchaikovsky score performed by professional dancers from across the Bay Area — joined by a student cast of more than 40 performers. Dec 5-14

Get ALL of your holiday gifts wrapped FREE! Save on your paper, bows, tags, boxes...and TIME! Donations accepted for KIWANIS. Inside Somersville Towne Center, (near Security Desk). Dec 7st-11th (noon-6pm); Dec 12th-24th, 11am-7pm; Sundays 11-6pm; Volunteers needed.

Open Year-round. Eating in Season is the best way to get the most flavor out of your farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables, fruits, cheeses, smoked fish, cheesecakes, bread and pastries, seafood, eggs, hummus, pasta, microgreens, tamales, honey, flowers, pork, lamb, and goat.

Enjoy fresh beer right from the brewery and live music, no cover.

Opens 9:00 AM on Sundays All-Year

Year-round every Tuesday in the park 10AM-2PM. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables from area farmers, also Olive Oil, Eggs, Baked Goods, Flowers, Cheeses, Honey, and more!

Cal State East Bay Rock Band performs classic rock, punk, covers, and originals at Up the Creek Records in Walnut Creek. Dec 10 at 7 pm. Sliding Scale cover $10 - $25.

Every Weds in Brentwood. This Family-Friendly community food truck event will feature music and 7+ yummy food trucks & a dessert truck each week. Bring your friends & family down to enjoy the food and the festivities.

Downtown Martinez restaurant with live entertainment on weekends.

Thursday's 5-8 PM gourmet food, dessert and beer trucks Antioch water park.

Have fun and improve your Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance moves. $10 cover includes lessons, DJ, and social dancing. Starts at 7pm.

Join us for an unforgettable winter evening of creativity, connection, and cosmic conversation! Bring your friends or come solo and make new ones as we paint in cozy company and explore powerful astrological shifts.

A longtime Bethel Island tradition, the Christmas Lighted Boat Parade returns for its 28th year, hosted by the San Joaquin Yacht Club. This community celebration brings together decorated boats, cheering spectators, and a night of festive lights circling the island.

Our 2025 Christmas light show with Toy Drive to collect toys for the foster kids. We ask you to bring new unwrapped toys for boys and  girl up to 12 years old to the event.