Discover This Week’s Best Events & Experiences
Pull out your favorite sweater, grab a hot latte, and get ready for the ultimate fall weekend! Whether you’re hunting for full-sized candy bars, listening to live music by the water, or browsing local art markets, we’ve gathered the best local spots across the Bay to fill Friday to Sunday with zero effort. 🍂✨🍎🥧🎃
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🏰VOTE on our First Street Scarecrow Display for “Best Story Book”🌪️
Follow the Yellow Brick Road down to see Twin Oaks’ very own scarecrow display on Benicia’s First Street and cast your vote to bring us a win!🌈👠🦁
⭐Spotlight Event of the Week:
🍬Benicia Halloween Stroll
📍First Street | Downtown Benicia, CA
📅 Sat. Oct. 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ FREE
Bring the kiddos, show off your wildest costumes, and trick-or-treat down First Street! Be sure to stop by and say hi right in front of Twin Oaks Real Estate—we’ll be hanging out handing out tons of candy and extra yummy treats for everyone. 🍫✨
💡Insider Tip: Parking along First Street fills up fast by 9:45 AM, so aim to park near B Street or the waterfront park to avoid the traffic gridlock.
More Events This Weekend:
👻Walnut Creek Trunk or Treat
📍Civic Park | Walnut Creek, CA
📅 Friday, Oct. 23| 3 PM – 6 PM
🎟️FREE
Get ready for a trunk-load of fun in downtown Walnut Creek! Local organizations and businesses decorate their vehicle trunks to the nines, offering a safe, action-packed trick-or-treating route for families. Expect incredible costume contests, live music, craft booths, and endless candy stops along the way.
💡 Insider Tip: Avoid the nightmare traffic in the main Broadway Plaza garages by parking at the Locust Street Parking Garage (1350 Locust St)—it’s only a short walk and makes exiting after the event ten times faster.
🎃Rodeo Waterfront Halloween Game Night
📍The Waterfront Rodeo | Rodeo, CA
📅Friday, Oct. 23 | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
🎟️FREE
Trade the traditional trick-or-treat route for high-energy waterfront fun right along the bay in Rodeo! This action-packed evening combines oversized games with the Marina Candy Crawl—where costumed kiddos wander through interactive candy stations along the marina. Expect live music, costume parades, spooky photo ops, food trucks, and plenty of treats by the water!
💡Insider Tip: Bay breeze off the Rodeo waterfront gets chilly fast after dusk (~6:15 PM), so make sure to layer cozy jackets under those costumes.
👻Mare Island Halloween Block Party
📍1015 Walnut Ave. | Vallejo, CA
📅 Sat. Oct. 24 | 4 PM – 8 PM
🎟️FREE (RSVP in advance for your children’s goodie bags!)
Step back in time for a spooky street festival along the creepy-cool historic naval grounds of Officers Row!
This ultra-fun block party brings together eerie historic vibes, live DJ beats, food trucks galore, zombie photo ops, pumpkin decorating, and endless goodie bags for the kids.
Plus, grown-up ghouls can sip local craft brews while taking in the stunning waterfront sunset!
💡Insider Tip: Admission is free, but you must RSVP online in advance to guarantee a goodie bag for your kids! Arrive right at 4:00 PM before the main food truck lines form along Walnut Ave.
🕷️Fall Fun Festival
📍1661 E Monte Vista Ave | Vacaville, CA
📅 Sat. Oct. 24 | 12 PM – 3 PM
🎟️ FREE Admission & FREE Parking on-site
Head over to Nut Tree Plaza for an afternoon packed with free fall family fun! Kids can bounce through inflatable houses, get their faces painted, create fall arts and crafts, enjoy live magic shows, and catch balloon twisters in action.
Put on your favorite costumes, snag raffle prizes, and snap pictures with giant costumed characters! 🎃🚂✨
💡Insider Tip: Pre-register on Eventbrite ahead of time to skip the main entry check-in line!
🛍️Walnut Creek Local Artist Fall Street Fair
📍Broadway Plaza | Walnut Creek, CA
📅Sat. Oct. 24 | 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟️FREE
Soak up the cozy fall charm at Broadway Plaza! Browse handcrafted treasures from over 40 top local artisans, jewelers, potters, ceramicists, and designers set up between Nordstrom and Macy’s.
Expect live acoustic sets from Bay Area musicians, festive autumn treats, and an open-air shopping vibe that is both kid- and pet-friendly!
💡 Insider Tip: Arrive right around 11:00 AM when the makers finish setting up—you’ll get first pick of limited, one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces before the afternoon shopping rush rolls in!
🍎Martinez Farmer’s Market
📍Main St (Between Ferry & Castro) | Martinez, CA
📅 Sun. Oct. 25 | 9 AM – 1 PM
🎟️FREE
This Sunday market is a true celebration of local flavors and community connection. Beyond vibrant seasonal fruits and veggies, you’ll discover the region’s culinary craftsmanship at every stall—from rich local honeys and farm-fresh eggs to artisanal cheeses and handcrafted specialty goods. Make it a cherished part of your Sunday routine!
💡 Insider Tip: Park near the Martinez Amtrak station garage for free covered parking that’s just a short two-block walk to the market, avoiding street parking search along Castro St.
Local Bite in Walnut Creek:
🍔Gotts Roadside🍟
📍1275 S Main St. | Walnut Creek, CA
🗓️ Open Daily 11 AM – 9 PM
Looking for a quick, high-end bite while hopping between the Fall Street Fair and Trunk-or-Treat? Gott’s serves up modern California roadside classics with covered outdoor patio seating right in downtown Walnut Creek.
Grab a seasonal Wood-Smoked Bacon Blue Ring Burger paired with their legendary Garlic Fries and a pumpkin spice milkshake or local craft beer.
💡Insider Tip: Skip the order line that wraps out the door during peak lunch hours (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM) by placing a mobile order on your phone 15 minutes before walking over—your food will be fresh and waiting at the pick-up window!
🎲CELEBRATING OUR VERY OWN🎲
Deal yourself in for an unforgettable night at the waterfront!
Twin Oaks Real Estate is proud to support our very own and Solano Association of Realtors (SAOR) President—Pre’jon Bynum for Poker for a Purpose. 🏆♣️
Whether you’re playing to win or just coming for the spectator fun, drinks, and high-stakes atmosphere, it’s all for a fantastic local cause benefiting the Willie B. Adkins Project.
Tickets: $85 Buy-In | $45 Spectator (Call SAOR at 707-644-5525 for tickets & sponsorships)
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We hope your weekend is spooktacular! Don’t forget to cast your vote for our First Street scarecrow! We’ll see you back in your inbox next week with fresh local plans. 🍂☕
Ryan DeAmaral
Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider
