Hello July 2026
July has arrived, and with it comes peak summer energy. Golden evenings, festive Fourth of July celebrations, and a packed calendar of community events across the East Bay await. Whether you're firing up the grill with neighbors or exploring a new neighborhood farmers market, this month is bursting with reasons to get outside and enjoy everything the region has to offer.
We've rounded up the can't-miss events happening across our favorite East Bay cities this July. Bookmark this guide, grab your calendar, and get ready for a month filled with parades, outdoor concerts, car shows, markets, and summer festivities you won't want to miss.Alamo
Evey Friday | Alamo Summer Concerts | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Antioch
July 4 | 4th of July Celebration | 4:00 – 9:30pm
July 11 | Horsepower Hour 4 Car Show | 11:00 – 5:00pm
Every Tuesday | Mobile Farmers Market | 11:00 a.m.-12:00pm
Every Thursday | Food Truck Thursdays | 5:00-8:00pm
Brentwood
July 4 | Brentwood 4th of July Parade | 10:00 – 10:00pm
Every Wednesday | Food Truck Wednesdays | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Every Friday | Concerts in the Park | 7:00 – 9:00pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m.-1:00pm
Concord
July 2 | Music & Market | 4:00 – 8:00pm
July 4 |4th of July Celebrate Concord | All Day
Every Thursday | Music and Market| 4:00pm
Danville
July 3rd | Music in the Park | 6:00 – 8:00pm
July 4 | 4th of July Parade | 9:00 – 12:00pm
July 17 | Moonlight Movies | 6:30 – 8:00pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m.-1:00pm
Discovery Bay
July 4 | 4th of July Parade | 10:00am
July 18 | Cars and Coffee | 8:00 – 10:00am
Lafayette
Second Sunday | Contra Costa Vintage Market | 10:00 – 3:00pm
Martinez
First Friday of the Month | First Fridays | 6:00-9:00pm
July 4 | 4th of July Parade | 10:00am
July 9 | Downtown Martinez Car Show | 6:00 – 8:00pm
July 12 | Open Air Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m.-1:00pm
Moraga
July 4 | 4th of July Celebration| All Day
Every Thursday | Concerts in the Commons| 6:30 – 8:30
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Oakley
July 3 | First Friday Food Truck Market | 5:00 – 9:00pm
July 17 | Movies on Main Street | Sunset
July 26 | Maker Boulevard – A Mercantile Market | 10:00 – 2:00pm
Orinda
July 4 | Orinda July 4th Breakfast & Parade | 7:30 – 12:00pm
July 18 | Free Movie Night| 6:30 – 8:30pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00-1:00pm
Pittsburg
July 3 | First Fridays | 5:30pm
July 4 | 4th of July Fireworks | 9:00 – 11:00pm
July 9 | Car Show | 6:00 – 8:00pm
Pleasant Hill
July 4 | 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration | All Day
July 16 | Summer Concert Series | 7:00 – 9:00pm
July 17-18 | 15th Annual Pleasant Hill Blues and Brews Festival | Times Vary
San Ramon
July 4 | Independence Day Celebration Concert | 5:00 – 8:00pm
July 16 | 3rd Thursdays Arts & Eats | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Every Saturday | Summer Concert Series | 5:00pm
Every Saturday | San Ramon Farmers Market | 9:00-1:00pm
Walnut Creek
July 4 | 4th of July Concert | 6:00 – 7:00pm
July 8 | Locust Street Festival | 5:00 – 8:30pm
July 18 | Makers Market Outdoor Market | 11:00 – 5:00pm