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Things to do in Danville, CA

88 events, deals and places in Danville, CA, checked by a local editor and updated every day.

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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.
Buzz Session: Meals on Wheels Diablo RegionTue Oct 20, 10am–11am · 115 East Prospect AvenueDanville, CA 94526 · Price not listedEvent at 115 East Prospect AvenueDanville, CA 94526.
Family Story Hour: library storytimeWed Oct 14 & 21, 11:15–11:45am · Danville Library – Children's Reading Room · FreeA free 30-minute storytime where a librarian reads picture books and leads songs, rhymes and finger plays (little rhymes acted out with hand motions) in Danville Library's Children's Reading Room. Best for ages 3–5, but all ages are welcome; just drop in, no sign-up.
Unity Day: anti-bullying gatheringWed Oct 21, 2–5pm · Town Green · Price not listedA community gathering on the Danville Town Green to celebrate kindness and stand against bullying. Unity Day is a national anti-bullying day where people wear orange to show support, so wear something orange.
Spooktacular: Halloween party for little kidsThu Oct 22, 4–5:30pm or 6–7:30pm · Ballroom (Town facility) · $12.63 residents, $14.63 othersA Halloween party for kids ages 1–10 run by the Town of Danville, with crafts, face painting, games and trick-or-treating (kids in costume collect candy). Two timed sessions at Oak Hill Park Community Center; register online ahead, no walk-ins.
Flannel & Foliage: Gilmore Girls fall fan weekendFri–Sun, Oct 23–25 · 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.
Walk-tober: 5K health walkFri Oct 23, 10:30am–12:30pm · Osage Station Park · Price not listedA 5K (about 3 miles) walk for your health, starting at Osage Station Park. It is a walk, not a race, run by the Town of Danville.
Flannel & Foliage Reading ChallengeOct 23 & Oct 24, 1pm–3pm · 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!
Arts & Rec on the Go park pop-up + Halloween art class with Ms. DebbieTue Oct 13, 3:30–5pm & Fri Oct 23, 3:45–5:15pm · Sycamore Valley Park (Oct 13); The Cottage (Oct 23) · Price not listedTwo different kids' activities from the Town of Danville. On Oct 13, "Arts & Rec on the Go" is a free drop-in pop-up with games, sports and crafts at Sycamore Valley Park; on Oct 23, "Haunting Howl-o-ween" is a separate paid Halloween art class for ages 5–11 at The Cottage.
Danville Farmers' MarketSaturdays 9am–1pm · 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 SaleSat Oct 24, 10am–2pm · 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 LiverySat Oct 24, 12–3pm · 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.
Danville Ward trunk-or-treatSat Oct 24, 5–8pm · 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.
Rolling Hills Church trunk-or-treatSun Oct 25, 5–7pm (time unconfirmed) · 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.
Dayspring Trunk and TreatMon Oct 26, 4–8pm · Danville Congregational Church · Price not listedA Monday-evening trunk-or-treat at Danville Congregational Church. 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.
Fratello Marionettes: Halloween puppet showTue Oct 27, 4–4:45pm · Danville Library · FreeA free Halloween puppet show at Danville Library, where string-operated marionettes play friendly ghosts, Frankenstein and a not-so-scary witch. Aimed at ages 3–9 and costumes are welcome; Halloween craft and activity bags are handed out from 10am that day while supplies last.
Buzz Session: Medicare Updates for 2027Tue Oct 27, 10am–11am · 115 East Prospect AvenueDanville, CA 94526 · Price not listedEvent at 115 East Prospect AvenueDanville, CA 94526.
Paws to ReadOct 14 – Nov 18, 8 dates · Danville Library · FreeStudents in grades 1-5 have fun and improve their literacy skills while reading to a therapy dog certified by the Valley Humane Society. Bring a book, or choose one of ours!
Crawl-O-WeenWed Oct 28, 5:30pm–8:30pm · Hartz & Prospect AvenuesDanville · Price not listedEvent at Hartz & Prospect AvenuesDanville.
Halloween Improv Night at the Village TheatreFri Oct 30, 7pm–9pm · 233 Front StreetDanville, CA 94526 · Price not listedEvent at 233 Front StreetDanville, CA 94526.
Fall tour of the historic Alamo CemeterySat Oct 31, 10am–noon · Alamo Cemetery · Price not listedDocents from the Museum of the San Ramon Valley walk you through the valley's pioneer cemetery and the stories behind its graves.
Saturday StorytimeSat Oct 31, 11am–11:45am · Danville Library · FreeJoin us on the last Saturday every month (unless it is a holiday or otherwise indicated) at 11:00 to kick off your weekend with Saturday Storytime!
Legos & ListeningThu Nov 5, 4pm–4:45pm · Danville Library · FreeDanville Library's popular Legos and Listening program is designed to hone listening skills and explore creativity. Children ages 4-9 listen quietly to recorded stories and then briefly discuss the books while building with Lego.
Writer Series with Local AuthorsTue Nov 10, 6pm–7:30pm · Danville Library · FreeWriting Series with Local Authors Program 2: Character and Building a Writing Habit A panel of local authors will engage in a moderated, conversational discussion followed by audience Q&A, with time afterward to meet the authors and purchase signed books.
Pacific Chamber OrchestraApr 3–4, 2027; May 22–23, 2027 · Price not listedChamber orchestra concerts. See the orchestra's website for venues.
Devil Mountain RunSunday, May 2, 2027 · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA 10K and 5K run through downtown Danville.
Danville Kiwanis 4th of July ParadeJuly 4 · Downtown Danville · Price not listedThe Tri-Valley's biggest Fourth of July parade.
44th Run for EducationOct 10, 2027 · San Ramon Valley Education Foundation · Price not listedA community 5K and 10K run with family activities.
Danville d’EleganceSeptember; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA tour and show of fine cars.
Danville Moonlight Movies & MusicSummer; 2027 dates TBA · Danville Moonlight Movies & Music · Price not listedOutdoor movies and music in Danville in summer.
Eugene O'Neill FestivalSeptember; 2027 dates TBA · Tao House · Price not listedA theater festival in the old barn at Tao House.
Hot Summer Sundays Car ShowLate August; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA classic car show in downtown Danville.
Danville Shops & HopsApril; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Danville · Price not listedA craft beer stroll through the shops.
Tri-Valley Easter / Spring Eggstravaganza EventsMarch – April; 2027 dates TBA · Price not listedA roundup of Easter egg hunts across the Tri-Valley towns.
Danville Livery Cars and Coffee / Holiday EventsMonthly; 2027 dates TBA · Danville Livery · Price not listedCar enthusiasts' morning coffee meetups, plus holiday events.
Lighting of the Old Oak TreeLate November; 2027 dates TBA · Downtown Danville · Price not listedDanville's Old Oak Tree lighting.

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