Visit the California Delta

LMC Lifelong Learning Center Lecture - Maritime Contra Costa County
2022-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Medanos College, Brentwood Campus, 1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA, 94513, United States
The Los Medanos College Lifelong Learning Adult Lectures are fee-based, not-for-credit classes on specialized topics that are designed for personal growth and enrichment for attendees. Lectures are taught by individuals who are experts in their field and passionate about the topics they are addressing.
The Lifelong Learning Center is holding a series of monthly lectures on the history of the Delta. Join Carol Jensen, local historian, on Tuesday, November 15 from 1 PM to 3 PM as she talks about the maritime history of Contra Costa County.
San Francisco’s “opposite shore” is exceptional for its maritime role in securing the City’s financial preeminence. Located minutes from San Francisco by ferry or automobile, Contra Costa County provided deep water ports for shipping agricultural, mineral, and manufactured goods around the world. Pacific commodity traders made use of these ports to ship products, ensuring California’s unique global economic role. Immense wealth is created from goods shipped from maritime Contra Costa County, securing a vibrant economy from the Gaslight era to the days of Haight-Ashbury. We experience in vintage photographs this region’s impact on significant California events. Wines to challenge French vinicultural supremacy were shipped, grains destined to make Guinness beer great set sail, and soldiers embarked for the World War II Pacific Theatre from these piers. Maritime Contra Costa provides a fresh perspective on the intertwined histories of San Francisco and its “other coast.”

LMC Lifelong Learning Center Lecture - Oakley Through Time
2022-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Los Medanos College, Brentwood Campus, 1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA, 94513, United States
The Los Medanos College Lifelong Learning Adult Lectures are fee-based, not-for-credit classes on specialized topics that are designed for personal growth and enrichment for attendees. Lectures are taught by individuals who are experts in their field and passionate about the topics they are addressing.
The Lifelong Learning Center is holding a series of monthly lectures on the history of the Delta. Join Carol Jensen, local historian, on Tuesday, December 13 from 1 PM to 3 PM as she talks about Oakley history through time.
The settlement and development of Oakley is the story of a thriving California pioneer town. Nestled in California’s San Joaquin Delta, the area quickly became San Francisco’s easternmost frontier for land speculation, agricultural production and immigration. By 1900, land speculators enticed Portuguese, Spanish and Italian immigrants to settle in Oakley and establish their families. Located away from the deep water of San Francisco Bay, Oakley became a railroad town along the Santa Fe line. Here the stories of immigration and community development played out as they have in small towns throughout the West. Twentieth-century wars, food production and changing transportation methods reshaped the tight-knit community over the years.

LMC Lifelong Learning Center Lecture - Local History as Experienced through Real Photo Postcards
2023-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Los Medanos College, Brentwood Campus, 1351 Pioneer Square, Brentwood, CA, 94513, United States
The Los Medanos College Lifelong Learning Adult Lectures are fee-based, not-for-credit classes on specialized topics that are designed for personal growth and enrichment for attendees. Lectures are taught by individuals who are experts in their field and passionate about the topics they are addressing.
The Lifelong Learning Center is holding a series of monthly lectures on the history of the Delta. Join Carol Jensen, local historian, on Tuesday, January 17 from 1 PM to 3 PM as she talks about local history as experience through real photo postcards.
From about 1890 until the First World War, traveling photographers would roam the country snapping shots of families, homes and farmland. Real photos are printed on postcard stock, purchased in bulk and sent to families in Europe by those wishing to display their prosperity in the New World. Real photo postcards are a wonderful cultural archive items that capture the times and show what life was like back then. For example, a postcard sent to a Mrs. Smith in San Francisco reads, “Hello Girlie – How are you? and yours? So terribly warm here today am almost roasted. Had a dandy time at Frank Eaton and Ruby Hudson Eaton’s’ reception. I suppose you heard that they were married?” It is a completely new research opportunity engaging in real photo postcard (“RPP”) history. It allows individuals to learn about their community, helps others to remember the area and remind new residents of the reasons they moved out here.

Locke Chinese New Year Foundation
2023-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Main Street, Locke, Main Street, Locke, CA, 95690
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in the historic Delta town of Locke. Start by viewing the Lion Dance at noon. Stay for the martial arts and tai chi demonstrations, flower arrangement presentation, painting and calligraphy contest, musical performances, and cooking discussion. The event and parking are free.

Isleton Spam Festival
2023-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Peter’s Steakhouse, 203 2nd St, Isleton, CA, 95641, United States

Sacramento County History Day
2023-03-04 | CA
Sacramento County History Day makes history come alive for students by engaging them in discovering the historical, cultural and social significance of the past. The 2022-23 Sacramento County History Day theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, and Ideas. The annual History Day competition will take place on March 4, 2023.

San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
2023-04-14 12:00 - 2023-04-16 19:00 | San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival draws a considerable amount of visitors in the Spring that come together to enjoy the fun, savor the food and catch up with old friends, all while making new memories! Join back at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.

California Duck Days
2023-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 Chiles Road, Davis, CA, 95618, United States
California Duck Days is a family oriented, community-based outdoor festival with activities for people of all ages. On-site activities for families include interactive exhibits, wetland themed arts and crafts, and much more.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Ceremony
2023-05-09 | Contra Costa County Adminstration Building, 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA, 94553, United States
On May 9, 2023, Contra Costa County will host a multicultural celebration to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures and traditions. The AANHPI Celebration will showcase dance, music, food, and unique customs from some Asian and Pacific Islander communities represented in Contra Costa County, including Nepalese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Thai, and Burmese communities.

City of Isleton's 100th Anniversary Celebration
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Isleton Chamber Of Commerce Office, 23 Main St, Isleton, CA, 95641, United States

Crawdad Festival 2023
2023-06-17 10:00 - 2023-06-18 20:00 | Main Street, Isleton, Main Street, Isleton, CA, 95641, United States

Tales of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta - California's First and Only National Heritage Area
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Columbus Hall, 5961 Newman Court, Sacramento
Delta Protection Commission Program Manager Blake Roberts addresses the Sacramento Historical Society. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free for members, $20 for non-members.

Contra Costa County District 3 Town Hall
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | 1250 O’Hara Ave
Supervisor (and DPC Chair) Diane Burgis town hall meeting about District 3 residents’ concerns.
(District 3 residents can take a survey here.)

Readapalooza
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 6190 Bethel Island Road
Free books, games stories, snacks and the Rolling Reader outreach van. The event is suitable for babies (<1 year), toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-5 years).

Antioch Rhythms by the River
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | West 2nd and G streets, Antioch
Music, food, beer and wine garden, cornhole tournament, kids zone.

Tractor Fest
2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00 | San Joaquin County Historical Museum in Micke Grove Park
Hands-on tractor show, tractor parade, kids activities, food trucks.

Downtown Brentwood Coalition Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 13:00 - 19:00 | CA
Sierra Nevada Biergarten, live bands, Fun Zone including craft stations, local performers, demonstrations, wiener dog costume parade, one-man circus and more.

89th Annual Walnut Festival
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19 | Antioch Fair Grounds
Family-friendly entertainment, live music, carnival with more than 15 rides, Kid Zone, artists, craftsmen, designers, jewelers, builders, food specialties, craft beer garden and more. (temporarily relocated this year from Walnut Creek)

Brentwood Rotary Hosts Digs & Rigs
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Cornerstone Church Parking Lot 6641 Lone Tree Way Brentwood CA
Hands-on experience invites kids and families to explore and climb on construction equipment, utility trucks, emergency vehicles and more.

Delta Bay Foundation's Flora, Fauna, & Fun
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Brannan Island State Recreation Area, 17645 Highway 160, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
A fall celebration of the natural beauty, agricultural richness, and cultural history of the California Delta.

Falloween in Antioch
2025-10-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Antioch Water Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, 94531, United States
Trunk or treating, games, costume and pumpkin-carving contests face painting. Event website.

Pawstoberfest in Brentwood
2025-10-19 11:00 - 18:00 | Brentwood Downtown City Park, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513
Activities, treats, pets!

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
2025-10-25 08:00 - 2025-11-01 09:00 | Rio Vista Library, 44 S 2nd St, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
50 cents per item, three for $1, or a brown paper bag full of books for $5.

Rivertown Trunk or Treat Car and Bike Show in Antioch
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | 708 West 2nd St., Antioch, 708 West 2nd St., Antioch, CA, United States
Pet costume contest, kids costume contest, store to store trick or treating, monster truck rides, kids zone, music, vendors.

Hometown Halloween in Brentwood
2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Oak and First streets, Brentwood
Trick or treating.

Tree Planting
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Airport Road & Baumann Road, Airport & Baumann Road, Rio Vista, CA, 94571, United States
Sustainable Solano and the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors help plant trees along Airport Road to improve walkability and air quality.

First People of the Delta: Indigenous Histories of the Sacramento Region
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Jean Harvie Community Center, 14273 River Rd, Walnut Grove, CA, 95690, United States
A conversation about how the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta’s vibrant Indigenous communities’ deep knowledge of the land and waterways sustained them for generations. A free event presented by the Sacramento River Delta Historical Society.
Email srdhspresident@gmail.com for more information.

Big Break Star Party
2025-11-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Big Break Regional Shoreline, 69 Big Break Rd, Oakley, CA, 94561
A special evening of stargazing at Big Break Regional Shoreline. Visitors will discover constellations and “learn about our place in the galaxy.” Only red light headlamps or red lens flashlights are allowed – white light disrupts the group’s night vision. This is a free drop-in program – no registration is required. For information call (510) 544-3050.

The Cocoa with CoCo authors Book Fair
2025-11-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Contra Costa County Historical Society, 724 Escobar St, Martinez, CA, 94553, United States
A conversation with Contra Costa County authors. Also featured – rare and collectible books for purchase. For more information call (925) 229-1042.

43rd Annual Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
2025-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Brentwood, 35 Oak St, Brentwood, CA, 94513, United States
This annual event features illuminated floats, community groups, and a variety of holiday-themed attractions. Parade route starts on First Street, goes through downtown Brentwood, and ends on Brentwood Blvd. at Oak St. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony in City Park follows the parade.
