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ON THE SCENE AT SHADELANDS

Have you been to the Shadelands SportsMall, site of the 2024 Made in the Shade fall festival? Check out this premier, multi-sport training facility for athletes of all ages and abilitiesa world-class sports venue in the heart of Shadelands, at 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek.

Made in the Shade

All-community Fall Festival


Sunday, November 3

11am-3pm

Free and Family-friendly!


Live Music • Food Trucks

Craft Beer Garden • Ice Cream

Exhibitor Booths • Sports Activities


Held on the campus of the

Shadelands SportsMall

2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek


Sign up now to be an exhibitor!


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YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS; WE'VE GOT ANSWERS

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October Food Trucks

BART Shuttle Service

Lease Space

Event Space

Diablo Valley Farmers' Market Recognized by City of Walnut Creek


Shadelands' popular Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market (DVFM) was recently recognized as the 2023 #1 Favorite Farmers’ Market in the State of California, as named by the American Farmland Trust. On Tuesday, September 3, the City of Walnut Creek recognized this achievement with a special Proclamation read by Mayor Loella Haskew and presented at the City Council meeting in Council chambers. Ranked in the top ten best farmers’ markets in the state for many years, this year marks the first time DVFM has been named #1 Best in the State of California out of more than 700 markets!

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EXPLORE SHADELANDS

Home to over 300 businesses, Shadelands offers more to you and your family and friends than you could imagine.


ARTS BUSINESSES FOOD & DRINK HEALTHCARE KID STUFF LIFESTYLEMARKET PET CARE SPORTS

Koin Coffee is Now Serving!


The highly anticipated Koin Coffee boutique coffee shop, the dream of co-owners Donna Allen and Tristyn Johnson, officially opened its doors at 325 N. Wiget Lane on Sunday, September 8, serving up hot craft coffees, cold blended drinks, and freshly baked pastries that make you think, "I shouldn't," but you do!

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Shadelands:

In the News and Streaming Online

Shadelands is enjoying some well-deserved recognition from the press and the City of Walnut Creek, and the teams responsible for Shadelands' rebirth, refresh, and rebrand are hearing positive feedback from property owners, businesses, employees, and visitors. A thriving business and lifestyle, mixed-use destination, celebrated for its vitality, diversity, and resiliency, Shadelands is seeing its day in the sun.

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Contra Costa Oncology Teams With Calicraft

Contra Costa Oncology is teaming up with Calicraft Brewing Co. to sponsor AbracadaBrew, a night of craft brews and magic to support community members fighting and recovering from cancer. This family-friendly event, Wednesday, October 9, 6–9pm, will feature brews, food trucks, music, and strolling top Bay Area magicians, who will amaze the crowds with sleight-of-hand tricks that will leave attendees mystified.

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Shelter to ServiceA New Leash on Life

On Saturday, September 14, in recognition of Service Dog Awareness Month, Joybound People & Pets held an open house at its Engelstad Hall, headquarters for its flagship Shelter to Service Program (formerly Pets and Vets). The public was invited to tour the purpose-built facility and learn about Joybound’s Shelter to Service Program, which trains shelter dogs to become psychiatric service animals, and then matches them with people in need. Through the power of the human-animal bond, these smart, loving dogs help people diagnosed with emotional and mental health conditions find a new leash on life.

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Teen Arts Night at Shadelands Art Center

Center for Community Arts and the Walnut Creek Youth Leadership Commission are co-hosting Teen Arts Night at Shadelands Art Center on Saturday, October 5, 5--7 pm. Open to high school students, including 2024 grads, this popular event is an evening of art, food, live music and socializing with fellow teens.

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CoCoSPA Halloween Carnival


October is here and that means it's time for pumpkins and costumes and trick or treating. And you'll find all that and more at the Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Halloween Carnival, Friday, October 25, 4–6 pm. Held outside on the school’s campus at 2730 Mitchell Drive in Shadelands, the annual fundraiser is free to attend and has something for the entire community—activities and attractions for little ones, teens, and adults.

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Walnut Creek Historical Society Holiday Teas

What better way to kick off the holiday season than to join family and friends at a traditional Holiday Tea at Shadelands, November 30–December 15, featuring a three-course luncheon highlighted with homemade scones and lemon curd, accompanied by the secret Shadelands Tea Blend, all served in the intimate setting of the historic 1903 Hiram Penniman Shadelands Ranch home.

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Let's Get Social!

Have you checked out Shadelands Walnut Creek online? Rebranding has opened a world of opportunities for connecting and staying in touch—for learning what’s happening up the street, down the block, and around the corner in Shadelands.


You’ll find the Shadelands story at VisitShadelands.com, our refreshed, redesigned website, with a new, robust Shadelands Directory. And now you can Find us / Follow us / Like us where we live on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram!

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EMBRACE VITALITY

Sports of all kind promote physical health, mental well-being, social development, and character building.


Shadelands is your place for youth and adult athletics for recreation, instruction, and tournament play. Check out the Shadelands Sports Directory for an eye-opening range of options to play, to compete, to workout, and to just have fun, while getting in exercise and social time with family and friends.


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