Special Events

Family & Holiday Special Events

Letters to Santa Your little one can write to Santa at the North Pole and will receive a personalized letter from Santa, a Nice Certificate and some stickers! Once registered, have your child write and mail their letter to Santa by 12/15 at 5pm. Santa and his elves will reply back via USPS. North Pole Post mailboxes are located at Shadelands Art Center and the Downtown Library’s back entrance near the surface parking lot where curbside book pickup is. Drop off letters between 11/22 - 12/15. Please make sure your child’s name and return address on the letter is LEGIBLE and matches the registration information. Cost: $10 per letter. Register for course ID # 37329 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.

Center REP’s production of A Christmas Carol December 9 – 23 Lesher Center for the Arts The annual holiday tradition is back in the Hofmann Theatre! This is a theatrical event not to be missed, full of love and laughter, music and dance, and dazzling special effects. Check lesherartscenter.org for the latest info.

Visit to the North Pole December 14 – 23 Lesher Center for the Arts Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting for you at the North Pole, as they make their annual holiday stop to visit with children and their families. Visit LesherArtsCenter.org to reserve your family’s private time slot.

Luminary Walk at Boundary Oak by Candlelight Thursday, December 16, 5:30 – 7:30pm Boundary Oak Golf Course Celebrate the holiday season with a memorable evening stroll lit by candlelight through the beauty of Boundary Oak Golf Course. Hundreds of luminaries line the cart path lending a magical flair to the evening. Enjoy music, special activities, a special appearance by Santa and a hot beverage from the Taphouse. Children under 1 are free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Stroller and wheelchair friendly event. Sorry, no dogs. Rain cancels the event. Cost: $5/person. Register for course ID # 35338 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Santa in the Park Friday, December 17, 3:30 – 5:30pm Civic Park Come take pictures with Santa, write letters to Santa, experience a candy cane hunt, and ornament-making for the kids! Holiday attire encouraged. No refunds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register each child in the house separately. Ages 3-7. Cost: $28 per child. Register for course ID # 35339 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.

Santa & Holiday Fun Saturday, December 18, 10am - 12pm Shadelands Art Center Celebrate holiday cheer with Community Arts Preschool! Take pictures with Santa, enjoy holiday card-making, a coloring station, and share your wishes for the holidays and new year on our wish tree! Festive attire encouraged. This event will benefit the Community Arts Foundation in support of preschool scholarships. Cost: $28 per child. Register for course ID # 37318 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.

Pet PawLooza Benefiting ARF Saturday, January 15, 11:00am-3:00pm Civic Park Dress your companion animal in costume celebrating “National Dress up Your Pet Day” and join Walnut Creek Recreation and our locally loved ARF in a pet themed party at Civic Park celebrating our furry/nonfurry friends! Registration for the event gains access to area which will include plenty of lawn games/fun, a pet inspired goodie bag, entry to a raffle with prizes from downtown businesses, access to vendor booths and 1 entry for your pet into the costume contest. Cost: $25. Register for course ID # 37276 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.

Family Movie Nights Civic Park Socially distanced in Civic Park, families will enjoy an outdoor movie experience. $25 registration includes up to 6 individuals in your household family. Bring a blanket to sit on, low lawn chairs and any additional snacks you want. Rain cancels event. • Fri 1/21 5:30pm: Ice Age (course ID #36875) • Fri 2/18 6:00pm: The Little Mermaid (course ID #36876) • Fri 3/18 7:30pm: The Muppets (course ID #36877)

Couples Movie Date Night in the Park - The Proposal Friday, February 11, 7:00pm-9:00pm Civic Park Couples will enjoy a romantic outdoor movie experience. Registration includes a goodie bag with sweet treats, sparkling cider & cups and a few special surprises to make this date night extra special and fun. Bring a blanket to sit on, low lawn chairs and any additional snacks you want. Rain cancels event. Cost: $30 per couple. Register for course ID # 37026 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. Valentine My Lawn February 12 Surprise your household with a visit from Cupid. Have your yard filled with large conversation hearts and a special surprise treat on your porch! Will be delivered on Feb 12 (Option to receive decorations on Feb 11 for self decoration). Must reside in Walnut Creek and be located within a 5 mile radius of Heather Farm Park. Limited to first 30 houses! Cost: $25. Register for course ID # 37019 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents.

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt March 18 – 20 Shell Ridge Open Space, Old Borges Ranch Sign up to hunt for all your St. Patrick’s Day favorites in your local open space while enjoying the outdoors. You may even find some Leprechauns hiding in the fields! Follow the clues any time during the window of 3/18 - 3/20. Once you reach your final step, take a selfie and email it by 3/23 to ArtsRecEvents@walnut-creek.org to be entered into a raffle. Scavenger hunt is geared to families with children aged 8 & younger. Cost: $10 per family. No refunds. Register for course ID # 37280 at http://bit.ly/ArtsRecEvents. SAVE the DATE