Happy Tuesday, Walnut Creek!

💡 Did you know: The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a 3.5-acre botanical gem that was the first to be acquired by the Garden Conservancy.

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— Sean Casey

Still looking for a Mother’s Day gift that is thoughtful and unique? The Steeped Letter Co. delivers a beautifully written travel-inspired letter paired with premium tea each month, turning the mailbox into something worth checking again. Each delivery is designed as a small ritual: brew a cup, read the story, and take a quiet moment in a new destination you may never have heard of. It’s personal, elegant, and keeps arriving long after flowers are gone. A lovely gift for moms who appreciate meaningful experiences over more stuff. Use our special code WCD20 for 20% off.

A fresh spring shopping event with a strong local-business angle lands at Broadway Plaza this week. Girls Crushing It brings together women-owned brands, makers, and small businesses for a pop-up centered around style, creativity, and community. Expect a mix of apparel, accessories, wellness finds, gifts, and discovering brands you’ll want to follow long after the event ends.

Add coffee, sunshine, and open-air Broadway Plaza energy, and it checks a lot of boxes for a spring weekend plan.

📍 Where: Broadway Plaza. 1275 Broadway Plaza
📅 When: Saturday, May 2nd | 11am – 3pm
💲 Price: Free

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Live music and dinner plans line up nicely when Adam Spry takes over Main Street Kitchen. His set brings a laid-back, crowd-friendly vibe that pairs well with cocktails, shared plates, and an evening downtown. This is the best option to keep plans simple. Show up hungry and let the music handle the rest. Great for date night, catching up with friends, or upgrading an otherwise ordinary Sunday.

📍 Where: Main Street Kitchen & Bar. 1343 Main St
📅 When: Sunday, May 3rd | 5:30pm - 8pm
💲 Price: Free entry | Menu pricing

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A smart pick for parents looking for something creative and hands-on. This kids workshop at Ruth Bancroft Garden lets children paint their own planter and build a succulent arrangement to take home. It blends art, gardening, and a little messy fun in one of the most beautiful settings around. A great option for families who want to eliminate another screen-filled afternoon.

📍 Where: Ruth Bancroft Garden. 1552 Bancroft Rd
📅 When: Sunday, May 3nd | 10am - 2pm
💲 Price: $18

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A wonderful afternoon of live music arrives at the Lesher with the Spring Piano Recital, featuring student and emerging pianists performing a range of classical and contemporary pieces. It’s always special to listen to local talent that is developing right here in the East Bay. Easy to attend, and easy to appreciate both Saturday and Sunday.

📍 Where: Lesher Center for the Arts. 1601 Civic Dr
📅 When: Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd
💲 Price: $23

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Garden season officially gets serious with the Great Tomato Plant Sale, where shoppers can browse dozens of tomato varieties grown for local conditions. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just optimistic every spring, this is one of the better places to pick up healthy starter plants and expert advice. Even people who swear they’re “just looking” often leave carrying a tray of tomatoes.

📍 Where: UC Master Gardener, 195 N Wiget Ln
📅 When: Wednesday, April 29th | 9:30am - 1:30pm
💲 Price: Free entry | Plants priced individually

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Teens with creative energy and a love of storytelling have a good outlet this week at the library’s Comic Book Workshop. Participants can learn how to develop characters, build scenes, and turn ideas into illustrated stories with guidance along the way. It’s a fun mix of art and imagination, plus a solid reminder that the library calendar often has more range than people expect.

📍 Where: Walnut Creek Library. 1644 N Broadway
📅 When: Thursday, April 30th | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
💲 Price: Free

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🥧 Weekly Walnut recipe: Grandma’s Banana Walnut Bread – I’ve tasted a lot of banana bread in my lifetime, and I can confidently say this is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever had. 

🎵 Who we are listening to: Fade Out Lines - The Avener. “I was outside a bar in Lithuania when I first heard this song. The sun was shining, me and my friend were drinking a beer, this song came on and I had this crystal clear moment of everything just being absolutely amazing. Funny how a song sticks to a memory like that.”

🙏 Positive News: Grandmother Gets Help From Her Dog While Gardening: She Points and He Digs Read Article

✨ Peace often shows up when expectations ease.

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— Sean Casey | Publisher | Walnut Creek Digest