Walnut Creek

Bg Craft Fest:

Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
10:00am – 4:00pm | Free

A celebration of unique and handmade gifts, bringing together over 30 local artists and crafters. From jewelry to home goods, you will discover pieces with exceptional artisan quality and detailing.

The Bg Craft Fest offers you an opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping! With textiles, ceramics, jewelry, edibles, prints, and more, our vendors are sure to have a gift to suit everyone on your list.

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Walnut Creek Turkey Trot Race:

Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
8:00am | $33

This Thanksgiving, before the big meal, games, and pumpkin pie why not get a little exercise with a few thousand of your neighbors. The Forma Gym Turkey Trot is an event the entire family can enjoy. There are several races to choose from including Kids Fun Runs, 10K and 5K runs, and festival areas with costume contest.

By running the Turkey Trot you will also be giving back to your local community through our beneficiaries like the Food Bank, WCEF, PEAK, and The Wellness City Challenge.

The event takes place in beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek and goes through a flat terrain of neighborhoods, businesses, and part of the Iron Horse Trail.

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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 | $8.50

As 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.

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