TRI-VALLEY WEEKENDER

From vineyard romance in Livermore to foodie adventures in Walnut Creek, family joy in Danville, and big-city sparkle in SF — this week’s picks bring all the wine, music & date-night energy you need.

Tri-Valley Insider
September 23, 2025

Date nights, festivals, family fun & SF highlights — your week, curated

💕 Date Night Picks

🍸 Ruby’s & Roses (Pleasanton)

Velvet hideaway, chandeliers glowing, cocktails sparkling like jewelry. Romance turned cinematic.

👉 Ruby’s & Roses

🌶 Khaki (San Ramon)

Retro soul meets bold Indian flavors — disco lights, spice-laden plates, cocktails with attitude. Dinner as adventure.

👉 Khaki

🦪 Cook’s Seafood (Pleasanton)

Oysters on ice, buttery lobster rolls & crisp white wine — coastal chic in downtown Pleasanton.

👉 Cook’s Seafood

⭐ Sabio on Main (Pleasanton)

Michelin-recommended, effortlessly luxe. Seasonal tasting menus turn local flavors into edible art.

👉 Sabio on Main.

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🎉 Events & Festivals

🚗 Danville Concours d’Elegance (Sept 22, Downtown Danville)

Ferraris, rare classics, fine food & Napa wines — an open-air runway of elegance.

👉 Danville d’Elegance

🎶 Fenestra Winery – Friday Night Concert (Sept 26)

Live tunes, vineyard skies, and wine in hand. Fridays done right.

👉 Fenestra Winery

🍷 Murrieta’s Well – Harvest Paella Dinner (Sept 27)

Golden hour feast with paella, estate wines & live music.

👉 Murrieta’s Well

🎭 Livermore Valley Opera – La Traviata (Sept 27)

Verdi’s timeless passion at Bankhead Theater. Champagne in the lobby, drama on stage.

👉 Livermore Valley Opera

🎪 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest (Sept 26–27)

Pretzels, pints, Bavarian beats & downtown vibes.

👉 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest

🛍 Quilt • Craft • Sewing Festival (Pleasanton, Sept 25–27)

Colors, textures & creativity — thousands of ideas for makers and dreamers.

👉 Quilt Craft Sew

👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Lifestyle

🎃 Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch (Livermore)

Pumpkin fields, hayrides, farm animals — autumn magic for all ages.

👉 Joan’s Farm

👻 G&M Farms (Livermore)

Corn maze adventures & pumpkins galore — classic fall fun.

👉 G&M Farms

🌳 Forest Home Farms Historic Park (San Ramon)

Heritage barns, antique tractors & cozy family weekends.

👉 Forest Home Farms

🥖 Pleasanton Farmers’ Market (Sept 27)

Fresh bread, apples & flowers for the perfect Saturday stroll.

👉 Pleasanton Farmers’ Market

📍 SF Highlights

🎭 SF Opera — Rigoletto

Velvet curtains, soaring voices & Verdi’s drama at War Memorial Opera House.

👉 SF Opera

🎶 SF Symphony — Mahler 1 with Runnicles

Thunderous brass & delicate strings — Mahler shakes Davies Hall.

👉 SF Symphony

🎨 SFMOMA — Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love

Infinity mirrors, glowing dots & pure art immersion.

👉 SFMOMA

💃 Salsa Night @ The Ramp

Live salsa bands, cocktails by the bay & dancing under the stars.

👉 The Ramp SF

🌟 Hidden Gems

Chic little escapes with a touch of magic — perfect for a weekend wander

🍂 Las Trampas Wilderness (Danville)

Golden light, rolling hills & the perfect sunset hike.

👉 Las Trampas

🍇 Retzlaff Vineyards (Livermore)

Sunday jazz, organic wines & picnic blankets under the vines.

👉 Retzlaff Vineyards

🍷 Cuda Ridge Wines (Livermore)

Boutique winery with live music weekends, award-winning reds & a laid-back patio vibe that feels like a friend’s secret vineyard.

👉 Cuda Ridge Wines

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