From Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, May brings celebrations to the Tri-Valley
Spring and summer are filled with festivals and outdoors events in California’s Tri-Valley region, taking advantage of the temperate climate and beautiful weather. Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin all have spring events, and so does nearby Danville. So come explore Northern California and all our small-town charm.
Roses for Mom at The Rose Hotel
But first, we want to share with you our May special offer for Mother’s Day weekend. Book any room with us for May 10-12 and receive a gift of flowers, bubbly, and chocolate in honor of Mother’s Day. Celebrate the special women who nurtured you with a visit to The Rose Hotel. Call (925) 846-8802 and request the Mother’s Day special. While here, enjoy some of these related celebrations.
Blooms & Bottles for moms
The Tri-Valley’s tranquility makes the region a great place to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. Start things off on Friday, May 10 with the Blooms & Bottles Floral Arranging Class at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore.
From 6 to 8 p.m., participants will create their own floral arrangements to take home under the guidance of an experienced designer. An array of colorful flowers are on offer to build a bright bouquet while sipping on an included glass of wine. Tickets are $80 to $85 and available on the Concannon Vineyards website.
Brunch with mom
On Mother’s Day itself, Sunday May 12, Nella Terra cellars in Sunol is celebrating with a classic event: Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch will have a variety of exciting activities on offer, with a catered buffet, live music, flower bouquet building, family photos for an additional cost, and an open bar for beer, wine and mimosas. Tickets are available on Tock for $25 to $95 per person.
Throughout all of May, there are also Cinco de Mayo celebrations, more winery events, cocktail competitions, two wine strolls, and many more opportunities to enjoy the Bay Area.
Sip and savor
A reminder that the Summer Wine Stroll starts at 5 p.m. May 4 at Museum on Main. Participants will eat and nibble their way through downtown Pleasanton before the event wraps up at 8 p.m. If you miss out on the Pleasanton event, don’t worry you can always make it to the May 9 stroll in Danville.
The Spring Sip & Stroll is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on May 9. Participants can explore offerings from local businesses in Downtown Danville and the Danville Livery shopping center, sipping local wine from a commemorative tasting glass you get to keep.
Trolley rides included in admission ensure no driving is needed between the shopping center and Downtown Danville. Tickets are available on the Danville Chamber of Commerce website for $15 to $150, depending on the level of experience desired.
#GameChangers Awards
For visitors looking to meet those making waves in the Tri-Valley with beneficial business partnerships or to learn about innovation in the area can check out the 2024 #GameChangers Awards on Thursday, May 9 at Pleasanton’s Goal Line Studios. From 5 to 8 p.m., attendees can visit with the founders of startups and learn how the people behind the companies hope to change the world. Part of the evening will be an awards program honoring the innovators.
Creative entrepreneurs in the Tri-Valley benefit from the proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area’s legendary culture of inspiring innovation and the event provides an abundance of networking opportunities over appetizers and drinks prior to the awards portion. Event host Innovation Tri-Valley is selling tickets online through Eventbrite for $75 each.
Livermore street festival
Livermore is hosting its Downtown Street Fest 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The festival celebrates all things local, including beer and wine, food, entertainment and arts and crafts.
Vendors will be selling something for everyone to remember their Tri-Valley trip, as will the local boutique shops and restaurants in Downtown Livermore. The event also features live music and activities for kids, ensuring fun for the whole family. The event is free to attend, with tasting passes for local wine and beer available for $20 on Eventbrite and in person at the event.
Beer fest
Beer enthusiasts exploring the Tri-Valley on Thursday, May 23 can check out Shops and Hops in Downtown Danville from 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring local beers and snacks on offer, attendees will explore the area’s shops, supporting local businesses and learning about area craft brews from brewery workers.
Tickets support the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and are available on Eventbrite for $10 for designated drivers and $35 for those sampling local brews.
Memorial Day
Multiple celebrations are taking place to honor Memorial Day:
San Ramon
9-10 a.m. May 27
Memorial Park, 5001 Bollinger Canyon Road Spc 000
Livermore
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day Ceremony
11 a.m. May 27
Stockmen’s Park, 29 S. Livermore Ave.
Danville
Memorial Day Ceremony
All day, May 27
3005 Stone Valley Road
Pleasanton
Memorial Day Concert
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 27
Pleasanton Senior Center
5353 Sunol Blvd.
Fun in June
Families visiting the area on Saturday, June 1 can take a trip backward in time and relive their childhood at the Old Time Toys and Games Family Day event at Pleasanton’s Museum on Main. While children now have a lot of electronic toys to choose from, this family day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. gives kids and their parents a chance to play with toys from yesterday, including those using optical illusions and propellers, for free with no pre-registration required.
When you’re done exploring all the Tri-Valley offers, the Rose Hotel awaits as your place for rest and relaxation. Our cozy setting ensures separation from the chaos of normal life, and our focus on quality means every detail of your stay is attended to for maximum comfort and enjoyment.
Reach us by emailing [email protected], calling (925) 846-8802, or stopping by to visit at 807 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. Click here to book your next visit to the Rose Hotel.
