1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Noah’s Bagels is now officially open in downtown Walnut Creek where Blockbuster Video used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. For more options check out this summer’s Friday Question of the Day on favorite bagel spots.
1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Noah’s Bagels is now officially open in downtown Walnut Creek where Blockbuster Video used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. For more options check out this summer’s Friday Question of the Day on favorite bagel spots.
From an email:
Walnut Creek Downtown (WCD) and the City of Walnut Creek are giving residents and visitors an early holiday gift: free garage parking and free valet service, and extended hours for the free downtown trolley.
Free Garage Parking
Beginning Wednesday, November 5 through Wednesday, December 31, 2014, parking will be free in the City’s 24 hour garages after 5 p.m. at the following locations:
- 1625 Locust Street (Next to the Lesher Center)
- 1350 Locust Street (Above Lark Creek Restaurant)
- 1390 N. Broadway (North of Il Fornaio)
Free Valet Service
“Three for Free” offers free valet service for three hours of parking, Thursday to Saturday, 5PM to 10PM in front of the Kitchen Table store, at 1373 Locust Street. Cars parked for more than three hours will be charged a $5 flat rate.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the women’s sports clothing store Athleta would be opening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened between Starbucks and the Tesla showroom. Considering that half of Broadway Plaza is closed for redevelopment it’s good to see a new store opening up.
Photo from Lindsay Wildlife
Not-So-Scary Animals for Halloween:
Linday Wildlife Museum
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday, October 30th & Friday, October 31, 2014
12:00 – 4:00pm | $8.50As part of the ten-day Bay Area Science Festival Lindsay Wildlife Museum presents ‘Not-So-Scary Animals for Halloween,’ four days of fall fun featuring some of the world’s most frightening creatures – bats, owls, spiders, snakes, vultures and more – in a not-so-scary way. Each family friendly presentation includes meeting live animal ambassadors, learning about their special adaptations, and talking with their keepers.
Yet another year has gone by as this blog has turned three! Thanks to everyone for sending in tips, suggestions and participating over the past year; it’s been a fun and informative year and I look forward to what’s in store the next year. Please keep the tips coming and if you have any questions or problems about living here please send them in, thank you!
1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
It’s been less than a year since it was first announced and now the Japanese clothing store Unqilo has finally opened in downtown Walnut Creek across from Broadway Plaza. As you can see from the photo above it looks great and with two floors it’s more spacious than other locations. That being said, I miss their great t-shirt collections available in New York and Tokyo.
From Tokyo to Walnut Creek:
Taiko performances over the weekend:
Thanks to a reader for sending an artistic fencing wrap in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Century movie theater. Check out the Utility Box of the Day post for more downtown artwork.
Trick or Treat in Downtown Walnut Creek:
Downtown Walnut Creek
Friday, October 24th, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm | FreeCalling all goblins, superheroes, princesses & witches!
You’re invited to creep through downtown collecting Halloween treats from participating businesses! WCD encourages participants to be eco-friendly…
Participants- please bring your own favorite candy bag!
*Starting location will be at…*
Lesher Center for the Arts
(1601 Civic Drive.)
Begin your afternoon of fun at the Lesher Center for the Arts to pick up a map of participating businesses between 2pm-4:30pm. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Convenient parking available at the following city parking garages:
1625 Locust St. (next door to the Lesher Center)
1350 Locust St. (between Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Cypress St.)
Metered Parking throughout Downtown Walnut CreekWe look forward to welcoming you to this whimsical & ghoulish event!
Speed Dating at Walnut Creek Library (Horror Edition):
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
6:30pm | FreeJust in time for Halloween–share the horror of dating while optimistically searching for your next date. Singles in their 20’s-40’s are invited to the Walnut Creek Library on Thursday, October 23rd for another round of Literary Speed Dating.
The event is free and aimed at adults in their 20’s through 40’s. Participants are asked to come ready to tell a condensed version of their favorite horror story– could be a book or a movie that gives you the willies OR a tale of your worst date ever. Each participant will be given a number as their identification upon sign-in on the evening of the event. Each date will last approximately 5 minutes before participants rotate to the next person. Who knows? Your next BEST date could be waiting for you!
1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The sign outside the soon-to-be-open Noah’s Bagels in downtown Walnut Creek where Blockbuster Video used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. says “open in 3 days” so it looks like it will be officially opening this Wednesday, October 22nd. Inside looks like a typical Noah’s Bagels with plenty of seating available.
