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Weekend Warm-Up: Curate Your East Bay Father’s Day & Freedom Fest

Grab Dad and join us for a week of Father’s Day fun and vibrant Juneteenth celebrations across the East Bay!

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Twin Oaks Insider
June 14, 2025

Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad.

This week, we celebrate the guiding lights in our lives—our fathers, mentors, and everyday heroes who show us what true strength and kindness look like. Whether you’re planning sunlit adventures or cozy family moments, we’ve curated a Father’s Day lineup full of shared laughs, warm memories, and heartfelt connections.

We’re also embracing the spirit of Juneteenth, honoring freedom, resilience, and the cultural threads that weave our community together. From festive gatherings to local flavors, dive into experiences that uplift and unite. Let’s make this week one to remember—together.

🍳 Father’s Day Events & Itinerary

Still searching for epic Father’s Day plans? We’ve packed the ultimate lineup—from sunrise pancake feasts to unforgettable sunset sails. 🎉 Follow our Dad’s Day guide and give him a celebration he’ll be raving about all year! 🚀

🌞Morning

Father's Day 2025 Pancake Breakfast

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕗 8–10 am
📍 Concord Community Center, Concord

Start the day with fluffy pancakes, savory sides, coffee, and optional mimosas 🍹 aboard this historic WWII ship. Stick around after breakfast for discounted self‑guided or docent‑led tours, and send free Radiograms from the Radio Room.

4th Annual Jon Snyder Memorial Car Show

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕘 9 am–2 pm
📍 Blackhawk Museum, Danville

Show off Dad’s dream ride or marvel at classic cars, enjoy live music and food trucks at Danville’s Father’s Day car show. Free entry!

Father's Day Kayaking Tour

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕘 9:30am - 12pm)
📍 190 Central Ave. Alameda, CA 94501

Hit the water together on the Father’s Day Kayaking Tour—paddle past scenic shores and share some peaceful bonding time.

🕑Lunchtime & Early Afternoon

King of the County BBQ Competition & Music Festival

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕚 11 am–6 pm
📍 Waterfront Park, Martinez

Sizzle into Father’s Day at Martinez’s BBQ festival: backyard cook-offs, carnival rides, live tunes and Play Palooza fun zone for kids. Free entry!

Solano County Fairgrounds & Event Center

📅 Fri–Sun, June 13–15 | 🕚 11 am–9 pm
📍 Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo

Carnival rides, farm exhibits, live music, and fair food—perfect for celebrating Dad all weekend.

Father’s Day Brunch & Movie Pass

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕙 10:00 am–3:30 pm
📍 Cinema Grill, Alameda

Feast on BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes, and corn, plus a free movie pass 🎟️ when you purchase the brunch special. Choose from Dad’s Picks: Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, or Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Perfect for families who love a side of cinema with their brunch!

Father's Day Sip & Paint

 📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕒 2–4:30 pm
 📍 1005 Walnut Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592

Treat dads, grandads, or special men to a fun afternoon in our garden with artist Jena Webber. Paint "Fishing Under The Moon" on a 16x20 canvas with step-by-step guidance. Enjoy painting, music, drinks, and delicious desserts included. Celebrate while creating a masterpiece!

🌃Evening Wrap-Up

Grooves Cruise feat. Chuy Gomez

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕕 2–5 pm
📍 Jack London Square Pier, Oakland

Glide past the SF skyline, Coit Tower, and Ghirardelli Square while CHUY GOMEZ and DJ SHORTKUT spin your favorite Funk, R&B, and Old Skool jams. Feel the ocean breeze, sip from two fully stocked bars, and dance under the stars for an unforgettable Father’s Day soirée.

Father's Day Glass Breaking

 📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕖 3–6 pm
📍 1716 Park Street Alameda, CA, 94501
Come and destress by breaking glass! We are partnering with Omar from Chuck It Wagon where you write your intention on a glass and smash it!

🎉 Juneteenth Events

Looking for more reasons to celebrate? Beyond Father’s Day, we’ve also lined up vibrant Juneteenth festivities to honor freedom, culture, and community.

38th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival

📅 Sunday, June 15 | 🕚 11 am–7 pm
📍 Alcatraz at Adeline, Berkeley

Families: slide down the rock wall, get creative at the slime bar, or groove to live performances—this fest is equal parts play and power.

Hella Juneteenth Festival returns to Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)

 📅 Saturday, June 19 | 🕚 12 am–5 pm
📍 Oakland Museum of California, Oakland

Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025, presented by Hella Creative, invites the community to gather in celebration of Black freedom, creativity, and legacy—through food, music, art, and collective joy.

Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration

 📅 Thursday, June 19 | 🕓 4–8 pm
📍 Williamson Ranch Park, Antioch

Games, rides, and live performances by Universal Soul Band and Shanice—plus local vendors serving up community flavors.

Vallejo Juneteenth

📅 Saturday, June 21 | 🕘 9–5 pm
📍 Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green & Tennessee St., Vallejo

March along the Napa River, then enjoy face painting, volunteer info booths, and live music with Tony Lindsay and The Soul Soldiers.

Richmond Juneteenth Festival

📅 Saturday, June 21 | 🕙 10 am–6 pm
📍 Nicholl Park, Richmond

Parade, community stage, and KMEL live broadcast—Richmond’s daylong salute to freedom and unity.

Special Shoutout:

This Father’s Day, we want to give a special shoutout to our amazing Broker, Ryan DeAmaral. Beyond leading Twin Oaks with heart and vision, Ryan is a proud and devoted dad to his two kids, Brandon and Aria. Whether he’s guiding agents through complex deals or making time for a school event or a weekend adventure, Ryan shows up with dedication, love, and purpose in every role he plays. Watching him balance fatherhood and leadership with such grace is truly inspiring—and a reminder of what it means to lead with both strength and heart.

Happy Father’s Day, Ryan! 🎉

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🌟 Catch You Next Week...

Thanks for joining us this Father’s Day week—here’s to honoring dads, celebrating freedom, and uncovering the vibrant spirit of our East Bay community.

Stay local & stay inspired,

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