Top Five Things to Do in May
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, pick cherries at a local farm, catch an A’s game, explore the Galindo Home -- and have a good laugh. There's lots going on in and around Concord this month:
1. Savor Some Asian Flavor
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, show some love for Asian culture in our community at any of Concord’s authentic, family-run eateries. Whether you crave Korean, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese or Thai, you won’t have to travel far to find your fix.
- Check out these blogs for more information:
Asian Cuisine in Concord
Concord's Amazing Multicultural Food Scene
2. Bucket List
Contra Costa County is home to many pick-it-yourself fruit farms. Cherries are in abundance and it's the perfect time to head out for a day of fruit-picking fun. Here are a few popular spots just a short drive from Concord:
Cherry Time
1875 Walnut Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513
925-550-5539 / www.cherry-time.com
Open Wed-Sun, 9am to 5pm
Nunn Better
2777 Sellers Ave., Brentwood, CA 94523
925-634-2148 / www.nunnbetterfarms.com
Open M-F 9am-7pm, Sat & Sun 7am-7pm
Chavez U-Pick Cherries
23800 Marsh Creek Rd., Brentwood, CA 94513
925-625-3994 /www.chavezupickcherries.com
Open Thurs-Sun 8:00am – 4:00pm
3. Game Plan
Celebrate the return of the live fan games at the Oakland Coliseum! And don’t sweat traffic and parking, games are always BARTable from Concord.
Oakland A’s May 2021 home games:
5/7, 5/8 & 5/9 – vs. Tampa Bay
5/18, 5/19 & 5/20 – vs. Houston
5/24, 5/25 & 5/26 – vs. Seattle
5/27, 5/28, 5/29 & 5/30 – vs. LA Angels
4. Galindo Home & Gardens
Concord’s historic Galindo Home has officially reopened and is set to welcome visitors again on the first and third Sundays of each month. The next opening is Sunday, May 16 from 1pm to 4pm. No reservations required and admission is just $5.00.
5. Tickle Your Funny Bone
Laugh it off at these FREE local events (no joke!)
Concord Tap House Comedy Night (live) – Tuesday, May 11, 7-9 PM & Tuesday, May 25, 7-9 PM
Diablo Women Comedy Night (virtual) – Thursday, May 13, 6:30 PM --8:30 PM
Welcoming visitors in town? Be sure to stop by the Concord Visitor Center in located at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite T, in Todos Santos Plaza. We are ready to help with free advice, maps, guides, brochures, Concord merchandise and more. Go to Visit Concord for more information on these events and more.