It’s almost quitting time and that means weekend planning is in full swing! The Tri-Valley Area has many fun and exciting events and activities planned for every age and interest!
Whether you are a foodie, an athlete, culturist, adventurist, or just plain open for anything, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore have events that will keep you fed, in shape, cultured, and entertained!
Dublin’s Chocolate Lover’s Event 🍫❤️
The Gamache Team loves our chocolate! Dark, light, mixed, or melt in your mouth friendly, we aren’t ones to easily pass up delectable delights.
If you enjoy learning about chocolate from Chefs and indulging in the finer pleasures of cocoa, you might want to attend this Chocolate Fan Event at the Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton 6680 Regional Street Dublin, CA 94568 on Saturday, January 25, 2020 starting at 1 pm. Hurry to register by emailing here!
From the Dublin Patch: “This is a rare and amazing opportunity to meet the chefs and find out more about The Cocoa Exchange. This will be the chefs only stop on the West Coast. The Cocoa Exchange is a division of Wrigley Confectionery and their exclusive premium products are available only through independent curators. Yes, all products whether sweet or savory have either chocolate or cocoa as an ingredient. Join us this Saturday for a special treat – Taste newly launched Spring catalog products, learn new recipes from the chefs and see a chef demo. Guests are welcome to invite guests as well, provided we have a total RSVP count. Limited seating to 50 people. You must email RSVP ChocolateExperiences@gmail.com to attend.”
Livermore Celebrates Lunar New Year at the Bankhead Theater 🎊
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with dancing, food, crafts and demonstrations beginning at 11 am. This FREE family event will take place at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.
Highlights of the celebration include a dramatic lion dance and martial arts display by KungFu Dragon USA as well as an opera performance and fashion show.
“Margaret Zhao of the Life Renewing Center will speak on “Chinese Health and Healing: The Art of Qigong. Browse the fascinating displays on Chinese calligraphy and Bay Area Asian history. Check out the storytelling corner for children and the art activity station where you can create a Lunar New Year craft to take home.”-Your Town Monthly
For more information, click here.
Pack the Family and Head to the Alameda Fairgrounds for the LumiNight Lantern Festival 🏮💫
This popular event is back and lighting up the Alameda Fairgrounds with an exclusive display of one million lights. This fun event offers miles of life-size and larger-than-life illuminated lantern sculptures, a petting zoo, pony rides, and train rides.
“Light up your night with a trip for the whole family to the LumiNight Lantern Festival! Embark on a walking safari through scenes inspired by the magical world of nature and brought to life by breathtaking lantern sculptures created by Chinese artisans.
This one-of-a-kind presentation celebrates the planet’s most awe-inspiring wonders. Step into a Forest of a Million Lights, walk with the dinosaurs, discover Chinese zodiac animals, immerse yourself in the Great Barrier Reef, learn the story of Noah’s Ark, and get up close and personal with animals both extinct and endangered.” Your Town Monthly.
For details, hours, pricing, and more! Click here.
Race through Livermore’s Wine Country during Race to the Pole on Sunday, January 26, 2020 🍇 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♂️
Enjoy scenic views of Livermore’s wine country and get some exercise in this 1 mile, 5k or 10k race. The race begins at Independence Park and is organized by the “Livermore Granada Boosters, a local organization that has been celebrating the excellence of scholar athletes in Livermore since 1949.”
All racers receive a coveted medal, racing shirt, and post-race refreshments. Bib pick up is between 6:45-8:15 Independence Park, 2798 Holmes Street Livermore.
All you racing fans can find more information about this fun event by clicking here.
Happy Weekend from The Gamache Team
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