This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

What's Doing this Weekend in and around Walnut Creek

And take a hike! Check out cool plant sales. See a magic show.

Stacey Roth, Neighbor
|

Take a hike

  • Where/When: Mount Diablo State Park or Briones Regional Park, daily
  • Why Go: This time of year may do a number on your allergies, but it also brings small waterfalls and beautiful wildflowers. Mount Diablo claims that hikers can see more of the earth's surface from the top than from any other peak in the world with only one exception: Mt. Kilimanjaro. Briones offers 6,117 acres of open space that is home to many animals. You may see black-tailed deer, coyotes, squirrels, red-tailed hawks, turkey vultures, and, if you are lucky, other more reclusive creatures. And the wildflowers are not to be missed!
  • Price: Mount Diablo is $10 per vehicle, Briones is free

Spring Plant Sale

  • Where/When: The Gardens at Heather Farm; Saturday, 9 p.m.–noon
  • Why Go: The Gardens at Heather Farm's fundraising plant sale will be horticultural heaven! Featuring water wise plants suited to our area's climate - grown from seed and cuttings or divisions from plants established in the gardens themselves.
  • Price: Plant sales

Walk MS Walnut Creek

  • Where/When: ; Sunday, 9-10am
  • Why Go: Walk MS is a time and place for us to stand together to help raise funds that support cutting-edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward.  The Walk MS route is fully accessible and offers rest areas to have a drink or snack, and take a break.
  • Price: free

Succulent Spring Centerpieces

  • Where/When: The Ruth Bancroft Garden; Sunday, 12:30–3pm
  • Why Go: Create stunning succulent centerpieces for your spring decor this weekend at The Ruth Bancroft Garden! Learn design techniques from a pro, get beautiful garden materials to arrange and have long-lasting succulent plants after spring has ended.
  • Price: $65 RBG or Garden Conservancy Members, $75 General Admission

Dinner Theater Magic Show

  • Where/When: California Magic and Dinner Theater; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
  • Why Go: Enjoy a breathtaking show of illusion while dining at the California Magic Theater. Each weekend features different professional magicians.
  • Price: $54-64 includes meal
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Walnut Creek