All Blog Posts Tagged 'outdoor' (15)

Castro Valley, like many towns throughout the Bay Area, has a weekly farmer’s market.  Our farmer’s market happens on Saturdays between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the North Eastern corner of the BART parking lot from May 18^th to October 26^th.  What I like most about CV’s farmer’s market besides the freshness and supporting farmers directly are the prices.  I’ve found our market to be one of the better deals, and especially when you compare it to some of the better known…

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Attention foodies! I highly recommend you spend a Monday evening in Hayward - specifically the triangle that separates Mission and Foothill off of Jackson. Off the Grid is going to be occupying the space every Monday from 5:30 to 9:00 this Fall and apparently continuing into the Winter from 5:30 to 8:00. Here’s the link to their website, www.offthegridsf.com for further information and an opportunity to see who is…

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Opening weekend for all the East Bay Regional Parks District swim facilities Including Cull Canyon. Details on hours and lifeguard support in the CC Times here.

It's that time of year again...  the annual California Native Plant Sale is this Saturday in Tilden, just in time for Spring (isn't it amazing how they time that?).  Maps & details are at EBRPD's site here, but this is the scoop:

 

Saturday, April 16, 2011   10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Organized by the Volunteers of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is located at…

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So the sun may have (mostly) abandoned us again, but that means it will be more than bearable this weekend at Jack London Square for major foodie grazing at the Eat Real Festival! Starting today and running through Sunday, this is an opportunity to check out some of the best food trucks in the Bay all in one location. Some of my lunchtime favorites from work who will be there include Chairman Bao (a…

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Didn't get enough local rodeo action back in May? Rowell Ranch is back with the 48th Annual Junior Rodeo on August 7th & 8th, and better yet, attendance & parking are FREE! More information on some of the key events is on the website at www.rowellranchjrrodeo.net. Participants range in age from "Pee-Wees" (under 5!!) on Saturday morning, to "Seniors" (one of the few places this term refers to 14-18 yr…

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As you may have realized from the posters dotting shop windows down Castro Valley Boulevard, the annual Rowell Rodeo and its ancillary activities are around the corner!

A few of the events not to be missed:

* Chili Cookoff sponsored by the Rotary Club - Friday, May 7 @ 5:30pm

* Parade down CVB - Saturday, May 8 @ 10am

* Tri-Tip BBQ & Dance -…

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Although they normally are open sometime in May, our local swim facilities run by the EBPRD will be opening a little later this year. Cull Canyon is scheduled to open at Noon June 20, and Don Castro (which was closed for renovation last year) on July 6 also at Noon. Full details are here.

Love snapping shots of our local wildlife, flora & gorgeous scenery while tramping around our East Bay Parks? Enter your best photos in the East Bay Regional Parks District 2010 Photo Contest, running now through the end of May, for a chance to have your skills recognized and prizes. See the EBRPD website for details on requirements and how to enter - there's a youth category for nature… Continue

Weekend Sherpa, which highlights the wonderful outdoor resources available to us lucky Bay Area residents, recently posted about some favorite wildflower walks, including one at Las Trampas over the hill in San Ramon. For this and more East Bay outdoor activities and weekend adventure recommendations, see their archive.…

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East Bay Regional Parks District is once again organizing a Trails Challenge for 2010 sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, and free registration is now open for this 17th annual program. As was the case last year, EBPRD will provide a free t-shirt and downloadable trail maps booklet featuring 30 trails representing a range of difficulty levels from among our extensive & fabulous park system. Complete & log at least 5 trails to get your commemorative… Continue

Enjoy the Christmas Carousel at Tilden Park in the Berkeley hills, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm every evening through December 23. Santa will be visiting Monday and Tuesday, and rides are just $2 each. For more details or to call to confirm Santa and alleged reindeer appearances, contact Tilden: Tilden Park on EBParks.org

It's ok that we're not near Disneyland - you can enjoy magical sparkling wonderland of lights at the Oakland Zoo just up the road during their annual "Zoo Lights" evenings now through January 3. Although the real animals are generally all sleeping, over 100k lights in animal & holiday shapes, holiday music and activities including Santa's Village & the "Snowball Express" train ride make this a great treat for the whole family. Please note that there is a discounted entrance fee for Zoo… Continue

Harvest Festival | Ardenwood Historic Farm | 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun, October 10 & 11



It’s harvest time on the farm! Bring your family and join your friends for some down home country fun. Harvest the Indian corn and popcorn and help fill our corncribs. Take home a share of our colorful corn for your holiday table. Enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts. Visit the blacksmith, ride the train and tour the beautiful Patterson House. You can also visit… Continue

Come to a family-friendly, Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween evening October 30 & 31 at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward. Dark & creepy critters, Halloween crafts, storytelling, and specially scheduled night hikes along the back trail led by a naturalist are all on the agenda. You can purchase tickets for just $7 per person (children under 3 are free) here. Please note you will need to select a specific guided tour times through… Continue