Cheers to Dad! Weekend Events You'll Love. 💙

March with community leaders, enjoy Father's Day festivities, celebrate Juneteenth, experience live storytelling, unleash your creativity, and sip your way through one of the season's top beer, wine, and music festivals.

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Spotlight:
👔 The 100 Men March - Father’s Day
📍Vallejo City Hall (Starting Point) to Washington Park, Vallejo, CA
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend? Vallejo is hosting the inaugural 100 Men March, a powerful community-driven event focused on peace, unity, and brotherhood.

Men from all walks of life—along with their families—are invited to stand together to honor and celebrate the vital roles fathers, mentors, and providers play in building a lasting legacy for the next generation.

The day kicks off with a men's gathering at Vallejo City Hall. From there, participants will take part in a unified march down to Washington Park to meet up with families for a community celebration featuring fellowship, speakers, and free food.

This is an incredible opportunity to support local leadership, connect with the community, and kick off Father's Day with real purpose.

🥞Father's Day 2026 Pancake Breakfast
📍SS Red Oak Victory, Point Richmond, CA
📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 12:30 PM (Ship stays open until 4:00PM for tours!)
🎟️ Starting at $7.18 (Kids 8 & under) and $23.18 (for adults) *Including ticket fees

Want to treat Dad to a Father's Day breakfast he will actually remember? Skip the standard diner and head down to the Point Richmond waterfront to eat breakfast on a historic World War II Victory ship!

The historic SS Red Oak Victory is opening up its sunny decks for a hearty, open-air breakfast cooked right in the ship's original galley. It’s the ultimate combination of great views, local history, and a classic morning meal.

After breakfast, you can stick around for discounted, same-day guided tours of the ship and take in panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay. Tickets are selling fast and this event frequently sells out, so secure your spot on Eventbrite today!

🎤The Dream Tellers
📍701 Escobar St #A, Martinez, CA
📅Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 6:30 PM
🎟️ Free (Seating may be limited, arriving early is recommended)

Looking for a unique, local date night or a creative Saturday evening out? Head into downtown Martinez for an intimate performance by The Dream Tellers at the Martinez Arts Association gallery.

This special event brings together the power of live storytelling and performance art right in the heart of the community. It’s a fantastic way to support local artists, explore the gallery, and enjoy a vibrant night of culture.

Bring your sunscreen and the whole family for an evening filled with live music, great food, cultural performances, and amazing community vibes! 🌻✨

🎪Vallejo's Juneteenth Parade & Festival
📍Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green | 301 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 |9:00 AM (parade) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free

Celebrate freedom, culture, and unity at one of Solano County's most beloved annual traditions! Vallejo is hosting its massive 36th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival this Saturday. It is a powerful, high-energy day designed to bring families from all over the Bay Area together for celebration, education, and connection.

Live entertainment, food & merch vendors, health & wellness, Job training and employment opportunities, homeownership, financial planning, child & family services, kids activities, face painting & more!

Visit https://vallejojuneteenth.com/ for more info!

⚾Once Upon A Street: Pitch & Paint
📍Broadway Plaza Street, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 11 AM - 2 PM
🎟️ Free

✨ A Celebration of Father’s Day & Fun Celebrate the start of Father’s Day weekend right in downtown Walnut Creek! Broadway Plaza is hosting a special baseball-themed event, Once Upon A Street: Pitch & Paint, that is completely free and fun for all ages.

Whether you have a house full of little baseball fans or you're just looking for a lively afternoon out while doing some weekend shopping, this interactive event is the perfect way to soak up the sun and get competitive.

What else to expect:

⚾ Live DJ Entertainment
🎨 Paint Your Own Custom Baseball (While supplies last)
⛳ Mini Golf
🎨 Face Painter
🎈 Balloon Twister
🎪 Aerial Performance by Beloved Little Circus
🛍️ Vendor Booths

Celebrate the joy of the game, creativity, and time well spent together at Broadway Plaza.

🥂Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival
📍Monclair Village | 6235 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA,
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry | Beer & Wine Tasting Package (ticketed)
$58 in advance | $68 at the event (day-of price)

If you're looking for a classic Bay Area street festival to kick off your summer, head through the Caldecott Tunnel into the beautiful Oakland hills! The Montclair Village Association is hosting its signature annual Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival.

The entire village is coming alive with incredible outdoor dining, local artisan shopping, and continuous live music. It’s completely free to attend the festival and enjoy the music, making it a perfect weekend outing for the whole family.

Unlimited Tastings: For the adults, the Signature Tasting Package grants you unlimited samples of over 50+ craft beers, artisian wines, and local ciders, along with a commemorative glass.

What to expect:

🍷 Unlimited Tastings: For the adults, the signature Tasting Package grants you unlimited samples of over 50+ craft beers, artisan wines, and local ciders, along with a commemorative glass.

🎶 Free Live Music: Dance the afternoon away with a stacked lineup of live jazz, indie soul, and tropical Latino bands playing across the main stages.

🧸 Play Palooza Fun Zone: Bringing the kids? There will be an awesome interactive STEM exhibit, a historic Oakland Firefighters parade rig to explore, face painting, and lawn games.

🍔 Street Dining: Grab outdoor seating and savor delicious local street food from neighborhood favorites like Daughter Thai Kitchen and El Agavero.

✊🏾Berkeley JuneTeenth Festival
📍Alcatraz Ave. & Adeline St, Berkeley, CA
🗓️Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 11 AM - 7 PM
🎟️ Free admission

If you want to experience the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the Bay Area, make your way over to South Berkeley this Sunday! Spanning a vibrant five-block stretch of the Adeline-Alcatraz corridor, the 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival is a legendary Father’s Day tradition celebrating Black culture, liberation, and community resilience.

What to expect:

🎤 Two Massive Live Music Stages: Catch continuous live performances ranging from jazz, blues, and gospel to reggae, neo-soul, and spoken word on the RD Bonds Main Stage and the Lothario Lotho Stage.

🧱 KID/STEM Zone: Perfect if you're bringing the family—featuring a rock climbing wall, roller skating, hands-on STEM projects, storytelling, and face painting.

🍔 Marketplace & Food Booths: Over 100+ local vendors serving up incredible barbecue, culturally significant dishes, unique apparel, and artisan goods.

*Skip the traffic and take BART! The festival is located just steps away from the Ashby BART Station.

🍽️You’re Invited: Father’s Day Brunch at Che’yla

📍1350 Travid Blvd Unit 1510-A, Fairfield, CA
⏰Monday - Saturday | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Sunday until 5:30 PM
🎟️ Starts at $20

Che'yla presents our first Father's Day Brunch. We would love for you to join us
Che’yla Presents: Our First Father’s Day Brunch

Join us in person for a special celebration honoring all the amazing dads out there! Enjoy good vibes, tasty bites, and lots of love at Our First Father’s Day Brunch hosted by Che’yla. It’s the perfect way to make memories and show appreciation to the men in your life. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event!

Soul-to-Table: A True Taste of Tradition

Welcome to Che’yla’s Southern Cuisine, where every meal is served with love and tradition. Founded by Shantel Reed—who grew up in her mother’s restaurant, Chez Soul, and brings over 20 years of culinary experience—Che’yla’s offers authentic Southern comfort favorites like gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, greens, and yams. What makes us unique is more than the food; it’s the family atmosphere. When you dine with us, you’re not just a guest—you’re home.

Che’yla’s Southern Cuisine brings you authentic soul food and Creole classics. From crispy fried chicken, catfish, gumbo, and jambalaya to oxtails, pork chops, yams, and cornbread, every dish is made with love and tradition. Explore our full menu and taste the comfort of the South.

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Father's Day weekend is here! Honor dads, celebrate culture, enjoy live entertainment, explore local creativity, and make unforgettable memories at this weekend's most exciting festivals, parades, performances, and community gatherings.

Ryan DeAmaral

Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider

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