Happy Tuesday, Walnut Creek!

💡 Did you know: Before it was renamed Walnut Creek in 1862, the town was known as "The Corners" because it was the intersection of two major roads connecting to Martinez, San Jose, and Oakland.

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Let’s get to it.

— Sean Casey

Spring shows up in full force this weekend as Broadway Plaza Street transforms into a vibrant, open-air celebration. Once Upon a Street: Seeds & Sunshine brings together everything you want in an easy, wander-around afternoon. Live music, hands-on activities, and plenty of fun.

Expect a mix of family-friendly experiences and low-key browsing, from a seed bar where you can build your own take-home garden to face painting, pet adoptions, and a live DJ setting the tone. It’s the kind of event where you can drop in for 20 minutes or stay a few hours, depending on your mood.

If you’ve been looking for something social but still relaxed, this is one of the better options this weekend.

📍 Where: Broadway Plaza Street
📅 When: Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM – 2 PM
💲 Price: Free

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If you're ready to wander through something a little more unique, the Spring Contra Costa Crystal Fair brings together over 30 vendors offering crystals, jewelry, and handmade goods. It’s part marketplace, part experience — with readers, healers, and artisans all under one roof.

There’s also a lineup of workshops and presentations throughout the weekend, making it easy to spend more time here than you planned.

📍 Where: Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr
📅 When: Saturday & Sunday, April 18–19 | Sat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
💲 Price: $14 (kids under 12 free)

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Local student artists take center stage at this community art showcase, featuring a gallery-style display of work from across Walnut Creek. It’s a great chance to see what young creatives are working on while supporting local arts programs.

📍 Where: Center for Community Arts Auditorium, 111 N Wiget Ln
📅 When: Wednesday, April 15 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
💲 Price: Free

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Downtown Walnut Creek’s Painted Pianos program returns bringing artist-designed pianos into public spaces for anyone to play. The mix of art, music, and spontaneity makes it a great choice to explore.

📍 Where: Downtown Walnut Creek (various locations)
📅 When: Launching Saturday, April 18 | Ongoing
💲 Price: Free

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If you’ve been meaning to do something local and hands-on, this is an easy way to jump in. Community Service Day offers a range of volunteer projects across Walnut Creek — structured enough to feel organized, but flexible enough to fit your schedule.

📍 Where: Multiple locations across Walnut Creek
📅 When: Saturday, April 18 | 9 AM – 11 AM
💲 Price: Free

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A neighborhood favorite is turning two, and they’re celebrating the best way they know how. Good food, drinks, and a laid-back community vibe. The Market on Larkey, a plant-based café and local hangout, is hosting a 2-year anniversary party with music, specials, and plenty of reasons to stop by.

📍 Where: 2800 Larkey Ln
📅 When: Friday, April 17 | 5 PM – 8 PM
💲 Price: Free

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A more meaningful way to spend your Sunday morning, Walk MS brings the community together at Heather Farm Park to support research and those affected by multiple sclerosis. Whether you walk or just show up to support, it’s a positive, community-driven event.

📍 Where: Heather Farm Park
📅 When: Sunday, April 19 | Starts 9:15 AM (site opens 8 AM)
💲 Price: Free (registration required)

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🥧 Weekly Walnut recipe: Walnut Crusted Chicken Breast - This walnut crusted chicken checks all the boxes for a heart-healthy keto recipe. It’s tender and flavorful, and so easy to make.

🎵 Who we are listening to: Jungle - Tash Sultana. “I cant imagine the feeling walking down the stairs and hear something this beautiful be played in your house, your livingroom by your own daughter.”

🙏 Positive News: 12-yo Girl Named a Hero for Running into Burning Home to Save Brothers. Read Article

✨ You don’t need to rush through life to prove you’re moving forward.

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— Sean Casey | Publisher | Walnut Creek Digest