Hello August
August has arrived, and with it comes the sweet, sun-soaked stretch of summer we've all been waiting for. Long days, warm nights, and a calendar packed with end-of-season celebrations make this one of the East Bay's most vibrant months. Whether you're catching an outdoor concert under the stars or browsing a buzzing farmers market, August has no shortage of ways to make the most of summer before the season starts to wind down.
We've rounded up the best events happening across our favorite East Bay cities this August. Bookmark this guide, grab your calendar, and get ready for a month filled with festivals, live music, community markets, and summer memories worth making.Alamo
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Antioch
Every Thursday | Food Truck Thursdays | 5:00-8:00pm
Every Saturday | Antioch Speedway Races | 5:00pm
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Brentwood
Aug 15 | Brentwood Makers Market | 8:00 – 12:00pm
Aug 28 | Summer Outdoor Artisan Market | 4:00 - 9:00pm
Every Friday | Concerts in the Park | 7:00 – 9:00pm
Concord
Aug 15 | Hello Kitty Truck Café | 10:00 – 7:00pm
Every Tuesday | Farmers Market | 10:00 – 2:00pm
Every Thursday | Music and Market| 4:00pm
Danville
Aug 8 | Music at the Plaza | 4:00 - 6:00pm
Aug 16 | Summer Music Fest | 4:00 – 7:00pm
Aug 30 | Hot Summer Sundays Car Show | 11:00 – 4:00pm
Discovery Bay
Aug 15 | Cars & Coffee | 8:00 – 10:00am
Aug 15 | Lido Boat Float Out | 1:00 – 5:00pm
Aug 29 | Big Bass Fishing Tournament | 6:00am
Lafayette
Aug 9 | Contra Costa Vintage Market | 10:00 – 3:00pm
Martinez
Aug 7 | First Fridays | 6:00 – 9:00pm
Aug 16 | Martinez Art in the Park | 10:00 – 5:00pm
Aug 29 | Bay Area Craft Beer Fest | 1:00 – 6:00pm
Moraga
August 4 | Hacienda Nights | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Every Thursday | Summer Concerts in the Commons | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Oakley
Aug 7 | Concerts in the Park | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Aug 7 | First Friday Fun | 5:00pm
Aug 23 | Makers Boulevard | 10:00 – 2:00pm
Orinda
Aug 4 | National Night Out | 4:30pm
Aug 20 | Free Movie Night | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Pittsburg
Aug 7 | First Fridays | 5:30 – 8:30pm
Aug 21 | Family Fun Friday | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Aug 13 & 27 | Car Show | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Pleasant Hill
Aug 7 & 21 | Night Market | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Aug 2, 16, & 30 | Summer Concerts | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Every Thursday | Off the Grid | 5:00 – 9:00pm
San Ramon
Aug 2 | Summer Concerts | 5:30pm
Aug 20 | 3rd Thursdays Arts & Eats | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Walnut Creek
Aug 4 | WCPD National Night Out | 3:00 – 6:00pm
Aug 5 | Locust Street Festival | 5:00 – 8:30pm
Aug 22 | Makers Market Outdoor Market | 11:00 – 5:00pm