The City of Oakley host's the annual "Heart of Oakley Festival". This event includes free admission…read moreand takes place along Main Street in front of City Hall (3231 Main Street) and in Civic Plaza. There will be live entertainment throughout the day including various cultural performances, vendor booths, food booths, an art exhibit and cultural booths. It's a good family event. They have several bouncy houses and arts and crafts for the kids to stay occupied. Try to come early because parking is limited. You can bring your own lawn chairs so you can enjoy the entertainment and hang out. There's lots of local businesses that give away free stuff.

Great event! They sold out the first year they held this event, so I pre-ordered our $30 tickets…read moreabout a month in advance. They ended up having a few extra available the day of ($40) - but I wouldn't count on that every year. Designated drivers are $5. We had someone pick us up and drop us off, so I'm not sure what they offered for DD's. The event is mostly inside the community center, with air conditioning. They also had some high top tables outside and a few more beer samplings. There was a great band, playing hits that everyone loves. The festival featured 20+ breweries, all sampling 2 beers or more. There was also a home brew contest. You sampled each one and then marked your favorite on a slip of paper and submitted it. They were all really strong entries! I'm not big into IPA's, I'm more of an oatmeal stout or light Oktoberfest kinda girl. I really enjoyed Heretic Brewing Company's chocolate porter and Deschute's stout. The blood orange and pear hard coders were also fun. El Gallito was on site, serving up what seemed to be most of their menu, along with options of fries and burgers. There was a bit of a line but they handled it really well. We had a burrito and 2 tamales, for $8! They also had a caricature artist and free water. We really had a great time and plan to be back in the future!

I went by myself and walked through it was an amazing seeing all the different decorations and all…read morethe time it must have taken to complete all the amazing things to see I would recommend everyone to go see the beautiful displays.

Such amazing spirit and joy that go into the Christmas decorations every year in honor helping…read morefamilies that are dealing with cancer. It's open all month of December every year. You can drive it or walk it.

Coming all the way from Wine country, I find it hard to find farmers markets that beat the ones I…read morego to at home or in San Rafael. A friend invited us to visit her family in Discovery Bay, and we were luckily coming on a farmers day weekend. I assumed it would be a typical small one since we were in what I considered the middle of nowhere but I was sorely mistaken. The first indication that I presumed incorrectly about this farmers market was that parking was difficult with only an hour or so left of the market. The second was the actual sight of the market itself. This market spanned about two blocks and was filled with more than just produce which was a welcome surprise to me. All of the vendors were so friendly and one guy even trash talked another peach stand that my friend had supported and got her to buy from his stand. Vibes were immaculate here and loved the variety! Would definitely return and look forward to when I do.

Let me give the run down from my experience. I was in the area hoping to attend a brand activation…read morefrom Goop. Sadly, I went to the Brentwood Market. But, I am so glad I stumbled upon this gem. The Brentwood Farmer's Market is a nice little area, filled with vendors. My favorite: 1. The Best Chicken Salad (iykyk) I inhaled that container $16. 2. The Ribs from Adam's Get Down Gumbo $18 3. This amazing Steph's Fresh Vegan Verde Cashew Spread $10 4. If you are here for produce, there is produce galore. You do have a selection of fresh produce and all the Brentwood mommies hauling carts and children strollers. I did not try the food trucks at the end caps, but if I am ever in the area, I'll take a gander. Street parking is parking at your own risk. Overall, the neighborhood is nice and there is a row of apartments adjacent to the park?

This family friendly event was so much fun last year, I cant wait to return this year! It's like…read morewalking into an old western town complete with a general store and gem mining, there are so many activities for everyone in the family, there is a rock wall, petting zoo, pedal go karts, bounce houses, rubber duck races. The food booth offers something for everybody, cotton candy, pop corn, hot dogs, tri tip sandwiches, and of course hot chocolate and a smores kit to take over to the fire pit for roasting! You will also find great Christmas trees and ice skating (synthetic ice--great for the little ones, they don't get cold and wet! It is also FREE parking and FREE admission!

"Red/White" Tasting Menu was really good. Pros…read moreNice measurement of wine Excellent for pay options to accompany food. Excellent service, friendly staff and wait person. Phenomenal view of Mt Diablo Cons NONE Overall a place I would return for a quiet & peaceful getaway. Oh, the DJ was pretty great also.

Service 5 stars the Ambiance is amazing every time I go I forget where I am at. The owners always…read moresay hi. Food is delicious and the DJ is awesome too.

Love this pumpkin patch. It was so cool that it is $16 admission but you get leave with a pumpkin…read more This was greta for families with little kids so you know what you're paying for up front. Great areas for kids. Free herbs. Fun exhibits. Food trucks! Music! Such a fun place to go with families. I can't wait to come for christmas! ******CASH ONLY!!!!! heads up!!!

So this was our first time here for the pumpkin patch we normally come for our Christmas tree…read more If you have not been here's a few tips before you go. It's $16 dollars for entry paid with cash, check or Venmo. This includes the games for the kiddos and family, petting some of the animals, food trucks, booths and one pumpkin per ticket. You do need to go through the corn maze to get to the pumpkin patch. They do have them cut and ready to grab. If you are looking to get more you can pick them up at the fruit stand at the entrance to the farm. The staff will guide you on entry to hold onto your ticket which you will need to present once you leave with your pumpkin. I do wish you could get more than just the one pumpkin.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.