Northgate Calendar

November

Sun., Nov. 15
Shadelands FallFest
@Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Dr.
Enjoy a day with family and friends at the Shadelands FallFest, held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall. This popular, all-community fall festival, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek, is free and family-friendly, and features a live DJ and nonstop music, food trucks, ice cream, craft beer, Shadelands exhibitors, giveaways, and free sports activities for all ages, including yoga, golf, soccer, dance, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, and batting cages. Click VisitShadelands.
com/fall-fest for more information.
Time:11am – 2pm
Cost: Free

Tues., Nov. 17
The Phoenix Boutique Annual
Fundraiser — SIP, SHOP & SMILE
@ Boundary Oak Golf Club
Join un in celebrating the Joy of the Season. Local artisans, raffle prizes, carolers, free massage, cash bar, good cheer and so much more. Benefiting the Child Life Program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
Time: 3-7pm
Cost: Free Admission

Fri., Nov. 20
Holiday Tree Lighting
@Civic Park
Join us for Walnut Creek’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and celebrate the start of the season with lights, music, and community cheer. Gather with family and friends for a festive evening featuring complimentary hot cocoa, holiday carolers,
and a special visit from Frosty the Snowman. As the sun sets, enjoy the moment the tree sparkles to life and kicks off the holiday season in downtown Walnut Creek.
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free

Nov. 20 – Jan. 18
Walnut Creek on Ice
@Civic Park
Celebrate 21 years of winter magic at Walnut Creek on Ice! Our beloved holiday tradition returns to Civic Park for another
season of skating, laughter, and frosty fun in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. Glide beneath the lights, cozy up by the firepits, and experience the joy of the Bay Area’s only outdoor ice rink and ice slide. Take a thrilling ride down
Frosty’s Summit Ice Slide or enjoy a classic spin around the rink surrounded by festive music and cheerful holiday spirit. For tickets and more experiences visit: https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/walnut-creek-on-ice

Sat., Nov. 21
Craft Fest
@Bedford Gallery
In 2008, the Bedford hosted its inaugural Craft Fest to bring the best Bay Area artists and craftspeople to Walnut Creek for a one-day pop-up shop in the gallery. Now in its 18th year, the cheerful, bustling marketplace continues to delight visitors with the finest handmade jewelry, ceramics, beauty + wellness, home goods, artisanal foods, clothing, and more. Treat yourself with a variety of unique goods and kickstart your holiday shopping.
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: Free

Sat., Nov. 21
Once Upon A Street: Evergreen & Elegance
@Broadway Plaza Street
A Celebration of the Holiday Season Step into a storybook afternoon on Broadway Plaza Street as Once Upon A Street returns with a festive celebration of the season. Experience the magic of the holidays with a charming blend of greenery, sparkle, and joyful moments for all ages. Holiday-Themed Activities Seasonal Experiences Family-Friendly Fun + More
Time: 11 AM–2 pm

Through Dec. 13
Exhibit: High Pile: Concepts in Tufting
@Bedford Gallery
High Pile: Concepts in Tufting explores tufting beyond its traditional associations with domestic and commercial craft, highlighting the medium’s role within contemporary fine art as a site of experimentation and conceptual inquiry.
This exhibition examines tufting as a practice where color is built through fiber density, form emerges through pile structure, and materiality plays a central role in how the work is experienced.
Time: Wed. – Sun., 12-5pm

Every Saturday
Farmers’ Market
@Shadelands Business Park
Farmers bring their best from the nearby farming areas, kid’s craft corner, live music. www.cafarmersmkts.com/
diablo-valley-farmers-market
Time: 9am-1pm

SAVE THE DATE:
Sat., Dec. 5 – Sun., Dec.6
Handcrafted Holiday Sale
@Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget Lane
Shop local artwork from over 60+ student artists and teaching artists. Our Holiday Sale features a vibrant selection of handcrafted ceramics, original paintings, fine art prints, unique jewelry, fiber arts, and festive glass and wood creations – perfect for thoughtful gifting! A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit Center for Community Arts, the Clay Arts Guild, and the Community Arts Foundation. Thanks to our wonderful partners at the Clay Arts Guild, this year’s Holiday Sale will feature a special Kids Shopping Area – designed just for young shoppers! Children can pick out handmade gifts for the adults in their lives, with or without a parent tagging along (surprises encouraged!).
Time: 10am – 4pm