Summer Learning in Walnut Creek: Library Programs, Camps, and Resources for 2026
School is out, and for Walnut Creek families, that means one thing: the annual scramble to keep young minds engaged through the long summer months. Fortunately, the…
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Things to Do in Walnut Creek: The 2026 Local’s Guide
Last updated: July 2026 — From Mount Diablo hiking to downtown dining, here is what to do in Walnut Creek, whether you are visiting for a day…
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From Rancho to Retail: The 175-Year Evolution of Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK, CA — William Slusher built a cabin on the bank of the creek in 1849. Milo Hough put up the hotel that turned the crossing…
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America250 in Contra Costa Classrooms: Teaching the Declaration When Democracy Feels Fragile
The Declaration of Independence turns 250 this July, and for students in Contra Costa County classrooms, the anniversary isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a live…
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Summer Nights in Walnut Creek Just Got an Upgrade. It Only Took 15 Years.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — There is a particular kind of heat that settles into Civic Park around 5:30 on a July Thursday. The kind where the lawn…
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Contra Costa Opens Cooling Centers as July Heat Wave Bears Down on Walnut Creek
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Contra Costa County has activated its network of cooling centers and extended public pool hours as the first major heat wave of summer…
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Walnut Creek Library Hours Expand as City Boosts Funding Ahead of Ygnacio Valley Closure
More Library, More Days: What the New Hours Mean Starting July 1, the Walnut Creek Library will stay open later and serve more residents — a quiet…
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Walnut Creek Summer 2026: Pools, Outdoor Movies, and Free Family Fun
MWC Da Mayor Staff Writer · June 5, 2026 · ~7 min read Walnut Creek in summer doesn’t need a sales pitch. The days stretch long, the…
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Walnut Creek Summer Arts Guide: Lesher Center, Galleries, and Free Outdoor Events in 2026
Walk through downtown Walnut Creek on a summer evening and you’ll hear it before you see it: the hum of conversation spilling from restaurant patios, the distant…
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Downtown Walnut Creek Parking: Where to Park & When It’s Free
WALNUT CREEK, CA — If there’s one thing Walnut Creek residents and visitors agree on, it’s that downtown parking is a puzzle. Five city garages, Broadway Plaza’s…