Kid-Friendly Summer Activities
We know how challenging it can be with the little ones at home during the summer so we created a list of fun activities to keep them busy and out-of-your hair!
Author: Heather Ruiz
Mother’s Day Brunch and Gift Ideas
This is going to be a different Mother’s Day than in years past, so make sure you plan ahead this year and figure out how to make your wife, mom, aunt, or grandmother feel special and show them how much you love them.
Cinco de Mayo
This year’s celebrations are a bit different from the shelter-in-place order, but don’t let that stop you from celebrating today!
Kids Eat Free Guide!
We know how hard it is to search for places around the area where the little ones eat for free!
Take A Tour With Rodney Worth!
Come follow along with us as we tour Rodney’s new spot for The Peasant & The Pear!
April Events
Spring is here and more places have been opening up! Check out our list of spots that are already opened or will be opening this month! Stay tuned for our Easter Brunch List! Make sure to follow us on social media and stay updated @danvillesocial
Easter Events:
Check out where to go for Easter Brunch, here!
Eggstravaganza, On 4/3, from 10-2 pm. The Danville Community Center is proud to host an updated Eggstravaganza Celebration. This includes the essentials for hosting an egg hunt wrapped up in a take-home “Bunny Basket”. Each basket will contain treasure-filled eggs, egg-themed crafts, and other festive delights. Sign up for your time slot of choice from 10 am to 2 pm. Located at: 420 Front Street, Danville.
Danville Chocolates, Coloring Contest! Voting will be on 4/3. You must pick it up in-store until 4/2. One entry per child, all entries featured all-around the shop!
Sweet Street, They are offering custom Easter Baskets! Each basket is full of unique treats! Order by 4/1 to have it ready by Easter!
4/17, 12-3 pm, Cotton Candy Girl will be there making her famous burritos!
Night Market, On 4/16 from 5 pm-8 pm, join for Spring Night Market Series at Livermore Butcher Shop Lot. Some of the vendors that will be there are; Backwoods BBQ, Brie Grazing Boards, Livermore Valley Wine Club, Mary Jean Clothing, and more!
Lazarus Wellness, On 4/17 at 10 am, head over to Beyond Active for a Beyond Backyard Flow State Workshop. There will be yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and manifesting session. $20/per person. Sign up on the website.
Island Vibes Market, On 4/26, from 4 pm-8 pm, there will be live music, poke, malasadas, Hawaiian bbq truck, boba truck, cookies, crafts, and more! Located at Ehrenberg Cellars.
Mod and Whimsy, They are taking all of the work for you and making Easter Baskets! Check out their website to purchase yours!
CPC, 4/3 & 4/4, they are having Easter Services. CPC Kids-Every child goes home with an Easter goodie bag! Students 5th grade and above will enjoy services along with their families at either venue.
Easter Bunny’s Carrot Farm, This event will be going on through 4/10 by reservation only. It is $25 for 2 guests, $10 for each additional. The reservation will include; petting zoo, take your own Easter Bunny photos, & egg hunt. Additional activities start at 3 & up; pony rides, animal feeds, train rides, glitter tattoos, photo sessions, vendors & concessions. Text for booking link: 707-653-0265. [email protected]
Six Flags, As of 4/1, the park will open! Tickets will be as low as $29.99.
Danville Library, they are currently open for front door service. The bookstore will remain closed at this time.
Balestrieri Family Farm, 4/17, 11 am-5 pm. Head over to this beautiful location and enjoy The Makers Movement with wine, live music, food, 30+ local makers & brands. Help support The Planet Bee Foundation. They are dedicated to educating and inspiring youth about the importance of bees and their connection to the environment. The address is 6140 Alhambra Valley Rd., Briones. We will also be there, doing a live video on Instagram!
Retro Junkie
Make sure to make a reservation for a table! They can only have limited capacity. Don’t miss out on live music and a Dj spinning beats.
The Broadway Club
The Broadway Club features a talented collection of musicians, touring DJs, bands, comedians, thought leaders & more. The venue is an inspiring, versatile, and inviting space with an electric vibe. The contemporary roll-up garage doors, high ceilings, and open floor plan give a relaxed yet upscale feel. They offer karaoke on Wednesdays!
Tommy T’s
Now open and ready for you to laugh! Check out their website for the lineup of comedy shows!
Danville Bowl
Stay tuned…..outdoor cornhole will be a thing at Danville Bowl! We will let you know as soon as we find out when it starts! They are currently open for bowling! Hours are: Mon-Thurs, 3-11 pm, Friday, 3 pm-1 am, Saturday, 11 am-1 pm, Sunday, 11 am-9 pm.
Beeps Burgers
Located in the Blackhawk Plaza, in front of the play structure. Try their milkshake of the month-The Banana Shake!
March Events
Here’s another monthly lineup of things going on around Danville! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @danvillesocial for our monthly giveaways! This month, we have teamed up with Facial Fixerupper for a FREE Hydrafacial AND beauty kit and will be teaming up with Auburn Lounge and Spree Boutique for a fun giveaway!
Danville Livery– 3/27, from 12-2 pm, hop on over to Danville Livery for Easter Fun and pick up a FREE egg-cellent and safe Easter Basket for your little one. The first 80 kids get a Pinot, Danville paint kit! While you are there, don’t forget to pick up your Danville Livery VIP Card and grab a FREE Cold Stone Creamery kid-sized cup of ice cream. You can pick up Easter Baskets and Danville Livery VIP Card at the customer service booth in Misto Lino courtyard.
Easter Bunny Cruise– 3/28, from 3:30-6:30 pm, the Easter Bunny will be cruising by your neighborhood! At 3:30, the Easter Bunny will begin cruising down Danville South and will continue throughout Greenbrook, Danville Station, Shadow Hills, & Sycamore. They welcome you to join from your lawns, driveway, or windows to wave at the Easter Bunny as he makes his way through the community! Thanks to Jamie Roberts and Juliann Haas for putting this together!
Boomers– All Month, enjoy tasty food, watch basketball games on the flat-screen TVs in the Boomer’s Backyard & enjoy their fun attractions! Hours are: Friday 12-10 pm, Saturday 10-10 pm, Sunday 10-8 am.
Auburn Lounge– Every Sunday, they are having live music on the patio!
The Vine & Spirits– Live music every Friday & Saturday evenings from 5 pm-9 pm.
Museum of the San Ramon Valley- Now Open! Check out their model trains! Learn about history in the Women Win the Vote in California and the Country exhibit, now through 4/11.
2021 Family Train Passes are available for purchase for $15. The pass entitles families to visit the museum every day this year when trains are displayed.
Essential Aesthetics– All Month Specials! Buy 6 sessions of any area laser hair removal, get 1 free. Buy a package of any 4 vitamin injections, get 1 free. Receive 20% off any chemical peel.
Mountain Mikes Pizza- 3/28, celebrate Holi with a color war, music, Indian pizza, and beer! 11 am-4 pm.
Winchester Mystery House– 3/29, now open and ready for you! It is only a 45-minute drive from Danville.
Retro Junkie– 3/26- Salvage Title will be playing from 5-7 pm, so grab your tickets!
3/27-March Madness! Head over for a drink and food while you watch the games.
3/28- Dinner & Movie Night. Blade Runner is at 5 pm and Total Recall is showing at 8 pm. There will also be a food truck.
The Broadway Club– 3/26-Make sure to show up early, as they are capped at 25% capacity. DJ’s will be playing at 7 pm-close.
3/27- Don’t miss UNCHAINED-Van Halen Tribute-live and indoors. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Hurry and buy your ticket, as they are limited!
3/28- Acoustic on the patio with Rudy Colombini(The Unauthorized Rolling Stones) from 11 am-2 pm. This is a FREE concert and will hit max capacity, so get there early to grab a table! Doors open at 10:30 am. The Hangry Cook will be there for all your food needs.
The Broadway Club features a talented collection of musicians, touring DJ’s, bands, comedians, thought leaders & more. The venue is an inspiring, versatile, and inviting space with an electric vibe. The contemporary roll-up garage doors, high ceilings, and open floor plan give a relaxed yet upscale feel. The Broadway Club is also available for private events from birthday celebrations, cocktail-style parties, and wedding receptions to corporate retreats and beyond. With a capacity of up to 400 people, a VIP lounge area, virtual event live-stream capabilities, and a state-of-the-art Void Acoustics sound system, The Broadway Club is the perfect destination for any large event in the Bay Area.
St. Patrick’s Celebrations Around Danville
Danville Chocolates– Stop in for some delicious St. Paddy’s treats!
El Nido– 3/17, Order a Spicy Leprechaun Margarita ALL DAY!
Auburn Lounge– 3/17- Head over at 12 pm, $5 shot of Jameson or Tullamore Dew, $10 corned beef sliders, sides, & Shepard’s Pie, wash it all down with green beer!
3/20- Let the celebrations continue! There will be no charge to join in on the shenanigans.
11:30 am-Gin Fizz w/Gramps Collopy
12 pm-Close- Hazy BBQ
1 pm- Rohan Murphy Irish Dancers
2-5 pm- EZ Motion Band
5 -8 pm- Karaoke w/DJ Jessica.
Primo’s – 3/17, celebrate with 100 ounces of green beer towers, Skrewball Whiskey(reps will be there 4-8 pm pouring tasters) & Guinness.
3/18, Pint night highlighting Corona Extra, Corona Premier, Modelo, Negro Modelo, & Pacifico. Beer reps will be there sampling beer, 5-8 pm.
3/19, TGIF! Ring in the weekend and when you purchase a Stella, custom engrave a chalice!
Hazy Barbecue– 3/17, Smoked Corned Beef Brisket, Drink Specials ALL WEEK: $5 Guinness, Irish Whiskey Shot, & Irish Cream Shot, & $9 Carbomb Shot!
The Peasant & The Pear- 3/17, Open 4 pm-9 pm. Corned Beef & Cabbage and wash it down with a $5 Shot of Irish Whiskey!
The Growler– 3/17, Grub on some corned beef, roasted root veggies, house sauerkraut, and creamed horseradish. Pair this with a pint of Guinness or a shot of Jameson for $5.
Danville Brewing Co.– They will have special menu items for the day! Ruben & house cut fries, corned beef, and braised cabbage, double chocolate cake, and wash it down with one of these; The Irish Goodbye or the Dublin Sour.
Kick’ N Mule– Join them for food and drink specials ALL DAY! Corned Beef Hash Plate, Sandwich, or salad!
E.J. Phair Brewing– 3/17, Opens at 12 pm. They will be serving Corned Beef & Cabbage all day!
Retro Junkie– 3/17, Make sure to reserve your spot for the outdoor movie: Leprechaun, at 9 pm. There will also be a Dj inside the club: DJ Billy Vidal, at 9 pm. He will be spinning throwback 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s. Irish drink specials and Chef’s Touch food truck serving Reuben Corned Beef & Cabbage!
Tell Us Coffee– 3/17, Get your green on! Luck of the Irish Smoothie- Spinach, honeydew, avocado, mint, cucumber, pear, coconut water, zero sugar added, all made fresh in house and only for $7.
Order it with a Magically Delicious Croissant- butter croissant swirled with bright green, filled with cereal milk cream, and topped with magically delicious marshmallows for $4.50
Shop Beyond Active– They are having 17% off THE ENTIRE STORE today only!!
February Happenings
Valentine’s
Sweet Street has lots of different sugar options! Go online to order a Candy Gram for that special person!
Danville Chocolates will have a variety of goodies to choose from. Try their chocolate-covered rice krispies or oreos dipped in freshly made caramel and milk/dark chocolate.
2/12-2/14, Rodney will be offering a delicious dinner for 2! Dine outside on the patio or pre-order to go!
Retzlaff Vineyards
2/13, Celebrate the weekend, in the garden with live music with Jeff Bordes and the band, featuring wine tastings, delicious catering, and their Annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Gift Bag Drawing. Reservations required!
2/20-2/21, 11 AM-5 PM, enjoy a weekend in the vineyards as they host an incredible maker’s driven event full of creators, designers, wine-lovers & more! There will be food, music, and wine! Must reserve your tasting and picnicking.
Piatti
2/14, If you can’t go out, go all out with a 3-course takeaway menu for two or a family-style meal sure to impress and help you celebrate love all weekend long.
Wish
2/13, Valentine’s pop up with some local faves: @lorislegendary, @raritybycasey, & @youreventbyerin. Vendors will be outside(covered if it rains), go down and check out so many new things!
El Nido
2/14, Make sure to pre-order your Valentine’s Taco Box by 2/12!!
Forli
2/12-2/14, Take-out orders from Forli this weekend will benefit The Fallen Heros, a fantastic local organization.
Liz Grant
2/13, Do something unforgettable for your Valentine….give your sweetheart a shout out during Liz’s comedy show on zoom!
Hazy Barbecue
2/14, enjoy their Valentine’s Day Specials: Beef Mine for 2 or Hooked on You for 2! Order by 2/12 at 5 PM!
Mountain Mike’s
Now-2/14, enjoy 20% OFF heart pizza!
Primos
2/13, Grab your gals and head down to Primo’s on Saturday for their Galentine’s Day Special! 50% OFF bottles of wine! Valid for patio dining only.
Garre Winery
2/14, they are offering a delicious dinner menu for two. Make sure to place your order by 2/12.
Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week, 2/19-2/28
The first-ever Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week is coming up! This 10-day culinary celebration will feature exclusive takeout specials from your favorite restaurants and the chance to win gift cards to local eateries! For more information, go to @visittrivalley or @danvilleharvest on IG.
Feel Good News
Record-Breaking Women’s Skydiving Team Help Fellow “Sky Sister” Rock Her Cancer Battle With A Virtual Performance By Former Guitarist And Vocalist For The Multi-Platinum Band BOSTON
Record-Breaking Bay Area Skydiver Jill Scheidel Teamed Up With David Victor, Founder Of The Hospital Music Charity Harmony & Healing And Former Guitarist And Vocalist For The Multi-Platinum Band BOSTON, To Bring A Virtual Performance To Help Friend And Teammate On Her Journey To Healing
San Francisco Bay Area, CA (January 21, 2021) – The “Sky Sisters,” a group of four world-record skydiving women, recently surprised one of their own with a musical tribute to help her heal.
The online musical visit was organized by San Francisco Bay Area resident and “Sky Sister” Jill Scheidel. Scheidel’s long-time friend and fellow skydive teammate, Janet Lundquist is battling a second round of cancer and the disease and treatments have been, in Lundquist’s words “Brutal.”
With the help of David Victor, founder of the hospital music charity Harmony & Healing and former guitarist and vocalist for the multi-platinum band BOSTON, the two organized a virtual performance to help her friend on her journey to healing.
Victor founded Harmony & Healing in 2019. The mission is to deliver professional-caliber musical performances for patients and their loved ones in hospitals, children’s wards, and cancer centers.
With COVID-19 derailing the plans of in-person musical visits, Harmony & Healing now offers the services of the charity anywhere in the world via the “Virtual Visits” program.
Family members or friends of patients have the opportunity to organize the online visits and everyone can enjoy the music together via Zoom, Facetime, Google Meet, or the patient’s preferred platform. Harmony & Healing will often take musical requests and Victor will pair the virtual visit recipient with the perfect musician. Following the visit, Harmony & Healing provides a video of the Virtual Visit to the recipient and loved ones to enjoy.
Scheidel and her “Sky Sisters” have organized and participated in several world-record skydives for large formations, including many through Jump for the Cause (JFTC). JFTC is a non-profit all-female team that has set world records to raise money for breast cancer research. The group was co-organized by Mallory Lewis, the daughter of Shari Lewis, the puppeteer of Lamb Chop.
Everyone on the “Sky Sisters” virtual visit has battled or is currently battling cancer, and Scheidel saw this as a unique and welcome opportunity to support her life-long friend.
To learn more or to donate, visit the Harmony & Healing website.