Happy Tuesday, Walnut Creek!
💡 Did you know: Larkey Park is home to the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, which features one of the largest permanent HO-scale model railroads in the U.S.
In today’s edition:
Downtown transforms into a wine trail
Wine, music, and golden-hour golf course views
A night of bingo, beer, and brewery fun
Baseball meets creativity at Broadway Plaza
A fresh take on Father's Day
Magic, romance, and world-class opera
Making connections with Pitch-A-Friend
Let’s get to it.
— Sean Casey
🍷 Walnut Creek Uncorked
If you enjoy discovering new wines without driving all over wine country, Walnut Creek Uncorked might be the easiest tasting tour you'll take all year. This popular downtown event transforms Walnut Creek into a walkable wine trail, with participating businesses pouring wines from local and regional wineries while guests stroll between stops. Along the way, you'll have the chance to explore downtown shops, meet winemakers, and enjoy the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes Walnut Creek shine.
Part wine tasting, part downtown adventure, Uncorked is one of those events that encourages you to slow down, wander a little farther than usual, and perhaps discover a new favorite bottle, or a new favorite local business. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a fun afternoon with friends, this is one of the signature events of the season.
📍 Where: Downtown Walnut Creek (various participating businesses)
📅 When: Thursday, June 18th | 5pm – 8:30pm
💲 Price: Ticketed
🌅 Sunset Sips at Boundary Oak
Long summer evenings and a golf course patio make a pretty good combination. Sunset Sips returns to Boundary Oak with a 9-hole shotgun round, a DJ set overlooking the course, local beverages, food pop-ups, games, and prizes throughout the evening. It's an easy way to unwind after the workweek, enjoy the sunset, and spend time outside with friends. Grab a drink, take in the views, and settle in for a relaxed evening at the course.
📍 Where: Boundary Oak Golf Course
📅 When: Thursday, June 18 | 3pm – 8pm (Shotgun Start: 5:30 PM)
💲 Price: $65.75 per person
🍺 Bingo & Beers at Rotator Taproom
Looking for a low-key Thursday night plan? Rotator Taproom is teaming up with Ghost Town Brewing for a night of bingo, craft beer, and good company. Pacific Drip Kitchen will also be serving food on-site, making this an easy excuse to grab a drink, meet up with friends, and kick off the weekend a little early.
📍 Where: Rotator Taproom, Walnut Creek
📅 When: Thursday, June 18 | 6pm – 9pm
💲 Price: Free to attend (food & drinks available for purchase)
🎨 Once Upon a Street: Pitch & Paint
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a playful afternoon at Broadway Plaza as Once Upon A Street: Pitch & Paint transforms the shopping district into a baseball-themed family celebration. Kids can decorate their own custom baseballs, play mini golf, enjoy face painting, and take part in hands-on activities throughout the plaza.
The event also includes live DJ entertainment, balloon artists, aerial performances by Beloved Little Circus, and local vendor booths. It’s a fun, easy way to spend time with Dad and enjoy a few hours outdoors together.
📍 Where: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
📅 When: Saturday, June 20 | 11am - 2pm
💲 Price: Free
🌽 Celebrate Dad with Flavors Fresh from the Farm!
Skip the standard Father's Day gift and treat Dad to a meal out at Main Street Kitchen & Bar. Their Father's Day special features an Adult Happy Meal with locally sourced, seasonal cuisine, plus the option to add a local draft beer and a shot of whiskey or tequila to any burger or steak for $15.
It's a relaxed way to celebrate with good food, drinks, and quality time around the table.
📍 Where: Main Street Kitchen & Bar, 1358 N Main St
📅 When: Sunday, June 21 | 9am – 10pm
💲 Price: Adult Happy Meal + beer & shot add-on available for $15
🎭 Festival Opera: Alcina by G.F. Handel
Magic, romance, and deception take center stage as Festival Opera presents Handel's beloved masterpiece Alcina. Widely regarded as one of the composer's greatest operas, the production combines stunning vocals, dramatic storytelling, and a sweeping orchestral score. Whether you're a longtime opera fan or curious to experience one for the first time, this production offers a chance to enjoy world-class performing arts right here in Walnut Creek.
📍 Where: Hofmann Theatre at the Lesher Center for the Arts
📅 When: Friday, June 19 | 7:30pm & Sunday, June 21 | 2:00pm
💲 Price: Ticketed | Prices vary
🎤 Pitch A Friend at Headlands Brewing
Think Shark Tank, but instead of startups, your friends are pitching you. Pitch A Friend brings a hilarious social twist to Headlands Brewing, where participants present slides about their single friends in front of a live audience. Whether you’re looking for love, cheering on a friend, or just coming for the entertainment, expect plenty of laughs, drinks, and unexpected connections.
📍 Where: Headlands Brewing, Walnut Creek
📅 When: Saturday, June 20 | 8:00pm
💲 Price: Free to attend (21+)
Other fun notes…
🍫 Weekly Walnut recipe: Walnut-Crusted Dark Chocolate Bars — Rich chocolate bars with walnut crust, topped with fresh summer berries.
🎵 Who we are listening to: The Avener, Phoebe Killdeer - Fade Out Lines. “I was at 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 around the globe: Father and son break three World Records in 18,000 mile cycle around the world. Read Article
✨ Some of the best progress happens when you stop forcing it.
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