Things to do in Danville, CA this weekend
14 events and deals in Danville, CA on Oct 24 – 25, checked by a local editor.
Everything in Danville →Saturday, October 24
Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · FreeA yard lit by about 100 jack-o'-lanterns (carved pumpkins with lights inside), a little graveyard and singing pumpkins, raising money for charity. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.
Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · FreeA Halloween light show set to music, with fog, that runs over an hour. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
Flannel & Foliage: Gilmore Girls fall fan weekend10/23/2026, 12:00 AM – 10/25/2026, 11:59 PM · Historic Downtown Danville · Free general admissionA three-day fall fan weekend in downtown Danville inspired by Gilmore Girls, the TV show set in a cozy small town. Expect cast panels (actors talking on stage), live music, trivia, scavenger hunts and artisan markets. General admission is free; a limited number of paid All-Access tickets are also sold.
Danville Farmers' Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot · FreeAn open-air market where local farmers sell fresh fruit, vegetables and other foods directly from their stalls, every Saturday morning all year in the Railroad Avenue parking lot in downtown Danville. Run by PCFMA (Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association); free to walk in.
Friends of the Danville Library Book Sale10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Danville Library · FreeThe Friends of the Danville Library hosts book sales which are an opportunity to find many exciting titles. Peruse a wide variety of cookbooks, children's books, non-fiction and other fun reading to cover almost every interest.
Boo Bash: Halloween party at Danville Livery12:00 – 3:00 PM · Danville Livery Shopping Center · FreeA free Halloween afternoon for families at the Danville Livery shopping center: a hayride (a ride in a wagon full of hay), a petting zoo, pumpkin carving, face painting, a DJ, and a map of shops that hand out candy to kids in costume. Early arrivals in costume get a free Boo Bag while supplies last.- Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge1:00 – 3:00 PM · Danville Library · FreeCalling readers of all ages! Inspired by the book-loving world of a favorite quintessential 2000s TV show, join us Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 1–3 pm for the Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge!
Danville Ward trunk-or-treat5:00 – 8:00 PM · Church of Jesus Christ, Danville Ward · Price not listedA community trunk-or-treat hosted by a local Latter-day Saints congregation. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot.
Sunday, October 25
- Full Moon Pumpkin Patch: 100 jack-o'-lanterns for charityNightly from 6pm through Nov 6 · Full Moon Pumpkin Patch · FreeA yard lit by about 100 jack-o'-lanterns (carved pumpkins with lights inside), a little graveyard and singing pumpkins, raising money for charity. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
- Scarecrow Stroll in downtown DanvilleThrough Nov 1 · Downtown Danville · FreeMore than 50 downtown shops each put up a scarecrow. Grab a map, walk the route and vote for your favorite.
- Haunted Light Show: Halloween lights, music and fogEvenings through Halloween; hours not posted · Haunted Light Show · FreeA Halloween light show set to music, with fog, that runs over an hour. Not scary. A private home listed on FrightMaps; please be polite and stay on the sidewalk.
- Flannel & Foliage: Gilmore Girls fall fan weekend10/23/2026, 12:00 AM – 10/25/2026, 11:59 PM · Historic Downtown Danville · Free general admissionA three-day fall fan weekend in downtown Danville inspired by Gilmore Girls, the TV show set in a cozy small town. Expect cast panels (actors talking on stage), live music, trivia, scavenger hunts and artisan markets. General admission is free; a limited number of paid All-Access tickets are also sold.
Rolling Hills Church trunk-or-treat5:00 – 7:00 PM · Rolling Hills Church · Price not listedA church trunk-or-treat in Danville; the car spots are already full. Trunk-or-treat means kids in costume collect candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot. Not confirmed by the organizer yet; check before you go.
Deals
Rancho Cantina happy hourMon–Fri 3–6pm & 8:30–10pm · Rancho Cantina – Danville · Price not listedTwo weekday happy hours (discounted drinks and food) at this Mexican-style cantina on Hartz Avenue: one in the afternoon and a late one in the evening.
Happy hour at Bridges Restaurant & BarMon–Thu 4–8pm, Fri 4–9pm · Bridges Restaurant & Bar · Price not listedA weekday happy hour, the early-evening window when a restaurant bar sells drinks and snacks at lower prices, at Bridges on Church Street in downtown Danville. It runs Monday to Friday and lasts an hour longer on Fridays.- $1.50 oysters at Crush'd happy hourDaily 3–6pm · Crush'd Wine Bar + Kitchen · $1.50 oystersA daily happy hour (discounted food and drinks in the late afternoon) at this Railroad Ave wine bar: $1.50 oysters, wine specials and small plates to share. Cash is not accepted. Weekends also have $30 bottomless mimosas (refills of orange juice and sparkling wine), 11am–3pm.
Half-off wine carafes on Mondays at Crush'dMondays 3–8:45pm · Crush'd Wine Bar + Kitchen · 50% off carafesA Monday deal at Crush'd Wine Bar + Kitchen, a wine bar and restaurant on Railroad Ave: every carafe (a small pitcher holding a few glasses) of wine is 50% off. Dine-in only.
Places to go
Danville Weekend Music MapOpen year-round · Danville bars · Price not listedA roundup of weekend live music at Danville bars.
Blackhawk GalleryOpen year-round · Blackhawk Gallery · Price not listedA nonprofit cooperative art gallery.
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (Tao House)Open year-round · Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (Tao House) · Price not listedThe home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. Visits require a reservation for the National Park shuttle.- Vally Medlyn's Fountain & Coffee ShopOpen year-round · Vally Medlyn's Fountain & Coffee Shop · Price not listedAn old-school soda fountain counter with a retro feel.
- Yersen Gelato CakesOpen year-round · Yersen Gelato Cakes · Price not listedGelato cakes.
- Lottie's CreameryOpen year-round · Lottie's Creamery · Price not listedSmall-batch, handmade ice cream.
- Danville ChocolatesOpen year-round · Danville Chocolates · Price not listedA handmade chocolate shop.
Blackhawk Country Club (Private)Open year-round · Blackhawk Country Club · Price not listedA private club with two 18-hole championship courses.- Danville Farmers MarketSaturday mornings · Danville Farmers Market · Price not listedA Saturday morning farmers market in Danville.
- Crow Canyon Country Club (Private)Open year-round · Crow Canyon Country Club · Price not listedA private club in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.
- Downtown Danville (Hartz Ave)Open year-round · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA charming old-town street of boutiques.
- Whim HouseOpen year-round · Whim House · Price not listedA home goods boutique.
- Rakestraw BooksOpen year-round · Rakestraw Books · Price not listedAn independent bookstore in Danville.
- Blackhawk PlazaOpen year-round · Blackhawk Plaza · Price not listedA lakeside shopping plaza.
Danville LiveryOpen year-round · Danville Livery · Price not listedA boutique shopping village that often hosts car club meetups and holiday events.- Pinot's Palette DanvilleOpen year-round · Pinot's Palette Danville · Price not listedPaint while you sip wine at this Danville studio.
- Blackhawk Museum Guided ToursOpen year-round · Blackhawk Museum · Price not listedGuided tours of the Blackhawk Museum.
- Tri-Valley Ice Cream TrailOpen year-round · FreeA free ice cream check-in passport: collect all the stops and redeem an ice cream scoop.
- Blackhawk MuseumOpen year-round · Blackhawk Museum · Price not listedA museum with world-class classic cars and galleries on the American West and spiritual journeys.
- Museum of the San Ramon ValleyOpen year-round · Museum of the San Ramon Valley · Price not listedA local history museum in a train station built in 1891.
Village Theatre & Art GalleryOpen year-round · Village Theatre & Art Gallery · Price not listedA small theater in a building from 1873.- The Vine and SpiritsOpen year-round · The Vine and Spirits · Price not listedA wine bar with live music on weekends.
- Barnyard Epicurean Wine BarOpen year-round · Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar · Price not listedA rustic-style wine bar.
- Auburn LoungeOpen year-round · Auburn Lounge · Price not listedA cocktail lounge.
- Danville Brewing CompanyOpen year-round · Danville Brewing Company · Price not listedA brewpub in Danville serving its own beer.
- Canyon Club BreweryOpen year-round · Canyon Club Brewery · Price not listedA craft beer bar and "test kitchen" inside the Danville Livery.
- Tri-Valley Beer TrailOpen year-round · FreeA free mobile beer passport: check in to earn points and redeem them for swag.
- The Growler PubOpen year-round · The Growler Pub · Price not listedA craft beer bar in Danville.
- Crush'd Wine Bar + KitchenOpen year-round · Crush'd Wine Bar + Kitchen · Price not listedA wine bar in Danville.
- Play All DayOpen year-round · Play All Day · Price not listedAn indoor playground for ages 0–6.
- Dreamland Art & PlayOpen year-round · Dreamland Art & Play · Price not listedAn art and play space for families in Danville.
- Quantum EscapesOpen year-round · Quantum Escapes · Price not listedAn escape room.
Canine Corral Dog ParkOpen year-round · Canine Corral Dog Park · Price not listedA 1.5-acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs.
Hap Magee Ranch ParkOpen year-round · Hap Magee Ranch Park · Price not listedA 17-acre ranch park with trails, a dog park and summer water play.- Diablo Vista ParkOpen year-round · Diablo Vista Park · Price not listedSand volleyball and a children's play area.
- Oak Hill ParkOpen year-round · Oak Hill Park · Price not listedA 43-acre lakeside park popular for picnics and weddings.
- Osage Station ParkOpen year-round · Osage Station Park · Price not listedA memorial rose garden and sports fields.
- Sycamore Valley ParkOpen year-round · Sycamore Valley Park · Price not listedA splash fountain for kids and a reflecting pool.
- Danville South ParkOpen year-round · Danville South Park · Price not listedA fully fenced children's playground that was renovated in 2026.
- Danville Town GreenOpen year-round; the new pavilion is under construction until spring 2027 · Danville Town Green · Price not listedA downtown lawn with a bandstand, used for outdoor events in summer.
- Sycamore Valley Open Space PreserveOpen year-round · Sycamore Valley Open Space Preserve · Price not listedShort Ridge is an easy hill trail with views of Mt. Diablo.
- Pedego DanvilleYear-round · Pedego Danville · Price not listedE-bike rentals in Danville.
- Iron Horse Trail LoopYear-round · Iron Horse Trail · Price not listedA longer bike loop along the Iron Horse Trail through Danville, San Ramon and Pleasanton.
- Downtown Danville LoopYear-round · Downtown Danville Loop · Price not listedA bike route through old downtown Danville.
- Iron Horse Regional TrailOpen year-round · Price not listedA 30+ mile trail built on a former railroad line, good for biking and walking.
Las Trampas Regional WildernessOpen year-round · Las Trampas Regional Wilderness · Price not listedRocky Ridge trail along the ridgeline; horseback riding is allowed.