CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Oct. 24, 2022) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

We update the Pioneer Calendar page every week so check back often to find out what’s going on near you.

If you’d like to submit your event to the Pioneer Calendar page, please send email to us at Calendar@pioneerpublishers.com.

In the Community

Off the Grid. Enjoy the final date of the food truck season, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the lake by Pleasant Hill’s City Hall. Visit https://offthegrid.com/events for more information.

Diablo Women’s Chorale Grand Sale. Includes new items such as leather bags and designer jewelry as well as gently used women’s clothes and accessories, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5, 10 Mount Eden Place, Clayton. For details, visit diablowomenschorale.org.

Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.

Halloween

Haunted Trail. Community members are invited to display kid-friendly Halloween exhibits along Pleasant Hill’s Haunted Trail. Prizes for best displays. For more information, visit https://pleasanthillrec.com/35/events. The trail will be open 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28, starting behind the Teen Center in Pleasant Hill Park on Gregory Lane. Treats included. For details, visit https://pleasanthillrec.com/653/Haunted-Trail-1028.

Trunk or Treat and Car Show. Sponsored by Concord Auto Service and C3 Bay Area Car Club, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30, 2849 Willow Pass Road. Prizes for best costumes. Car show setup begins at 3 p.m. For information, call 925-689-4428.

Tis the Season

Hospice Tree Lighting. Honor loved ones and help fund Hospice care for those in need, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Hospice tree on Gregory Lane near Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill. For more information, visit www.hospiceeastbay.org/tol.

“The Nutcracker Suite.” Extended full-length production by Diablo Ballet, Nov. 11-12, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Virtual streaming Nov. 18-27. Early-bird pricing for both options through Oct. 19. Call 925-943-SHOW or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.

Light up the Night. Activities, crafts, music, performances, Holiday Express electric train and lighting of the holiday tree. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16, downtown Pleasant Hill. More details will be posted at www.pleasanthillca.org in the coming weeks.

Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Performed by the United Methodist church choir and orchestra – and the audience, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, United Methodist Church, 1645 West St., Concord. Those interested in singing in the choir can stop by at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For details, call 925-685-5260.

Diablo Women’s Chorale “Bells and Noels.” Ring in the holidays, Dec. 10-11, Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave. For tickets, visit diablowomenschorale.org.

Community Concerts

Veranda Unplugged Series. Final concert 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 26 with the Big Blue Soul Quartet, Pavilion Fountain Park, 2001 Diamond Blvd., Concord. For details, visit https://shoptheveranda.com/event/The-Veranda-Unplugged/2145560938.

Party for the Planet. [THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED] A benefit concert for Sustainable Contra Costa featuring the Jim Ocean’s Band’s “FrankenClime” project, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Includes a “trashy” fashion show and the Green Meanies dance troupe. Get tickets at https://PartyForThePlanet22.eventbrite.com.

The Arts

“Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits.” New takes on popular songs from Clayton Theatre Company, through Oct. 29, Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton. For more information, visit www.claytontheatrecompany.com.

“Spontaneous Hitchcock.” Improv based on audience suggestions from Synergy Theater, through Oct. 30, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.

“Focal Points”/Michael Rizza exhibit. A new juried art collection plus a sculpture show, through Nov. 12, Valley Art Gallery, 661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org.

“Addams Family.” Pittsburg Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical, Nov. 4-20, California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. For tickets, go to www.ptcca.org/tickets or call 925-439-PLAY.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The Contra Costa Musical Theatre show includes audience participation, Nov. 4-20, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. For tickets, call 925-757-9500 or go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com.