It is a big week in Lamorinda with the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, plenty of family-friendly activities, and community events across town. Inside you’ll also find local news, a spotlight on a longtime local department store, our House of the Week, and what to expect from the weekend weather.
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📰 Digest
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival returns this weekend with two full days of live music, art vendors, food, and family fun in downtown Lafayette.
The Hamlin Parkland Subcommittee will resume meetings starting today to plan the new parkland at 3333 Hamlin Road, including trails, ecological restoration, and public access.
🏪 Local Business Spotlight
A true Lamorinda staple, McCaulou’s has been family-owned and operated for decades, offering everything from clothing and shoes to housewares and gifts. Whether you’re outfitting the kids for scouts, updating your wardrobe, or picking up a last-minute present, McCaulou’s makes it easy to shop local and support a business that has been part of the community for generations.
(Walnut Creek store)
🎉 What’s Happening
Thursday, September 18 – 4:00–6:00 PM | Dried Flower Wreath Workshop (Garden Nest, Orinda) – Create your own wreath at Orinda Library.
Thursday, September 18 – 5:00–7:00 PM | SMC Museum of Art Fall Exhibition Reception (Moraga) – Celebrate the opening of the new exhibit.
Thursday, September 18 – 5:00–8:00 PM | Taste of the World Market (Community Center, Orinda) – Global street food and local vendors.
Thursday, September 18 – 6:00–8:00 PM | Peace & Kindness Carnival (Orinda) — A community event by Mindful Littles with activities for all ages.
Thursday, September 18 – 6:30 PM | Free Movie Night: The Majestic (Orinda Theatre, Orinda) – Screening of this 2001 movie starring Jim Carrey.
Saturday, September 20 – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Orinda Farmers’ Market (Orinda) – Weekly fresh produce and local goods.
Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21 – 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Lafayette Art & Wine Festival (Downtown Lafayette) – Music, food, art, and wine in downtown Lafayette.
Saturday, September 20 – 2:00–4:00 PM | Mindful Eating & Yoga (Orinda) – Gentle yoga paired with mindful eating practices.
Sunday, September 21 – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Moraga Farmers’ Market (Moraga) – Seasonal produce, baked goods, and local vendors.
Sunday, September 21 – 12:30–5:00 PM | Autumn Equinox Mini Retreat (Orindawoods, Orinda) – A gathering of mandala building, reflective writing, sound meditation, and ceremony to mark the equinox.
Tuesday, September 23 – 6:30–8:30 PM | Trivia Night (Canyon Club, Moraga) – Weekly trivia in Moraga.
Wednesday, September 24 – 9:30–10:30 AM | Coffee with the Orinda Mayor (City Hall, Orinda) – Meet and chat with city leadership.
Wednesday, September 24 – 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Greet Lafayette Networking Lunch (Abe’s Cafe, Lafayette) – Local networking event.
Wednesday, September 24 – 5:00–8:15 PM | Pretzel Making Class (Canyon Club Brewery, Moraga) – Learn to make pretzels while enjoying a pint.
Wednesday, September 24 – 6:30–8:30 PM | Trivia Wednesdays (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) – Team trivia every Wednesday night.
☀️ Weekend Weather
Lafayette
Saturday: High 83° / Low 58° – sunny to partly cloudy
Sunday: High 86° / Low 59° – plenty of sunshine
Moraga
Saturday: High 81° / Low 57° – sunny to partly cloudy
Sunday: High 84° / Low 58° – sunny
Orinda
Saturday: High 81° / Low 58° – sunny to partly cloudy
Sunday: High 81° / Low 59° – sunny
🎶 Live Music
Thursday, September 18 – 6:00–8:00 PM | Spill the Wine (Orinda Community Center Park, Orinda) – Classic rock and dance favorites to close out the summer concert series.
Thursday, September 18 – Evening | Brad Edelman (Fourth Bore, Orinda) – Local singer-songwriter with a soulful folk-rock style.
Friday, September 19 – 6:30 PM | Wobbly World (Fourth Bore, Orinda) – A global fusion band blending world music traditions.
Saturday, September 20 – Evening | Wayhighs (Fourth Bore, Orinda) – High-energy rock show.
Sunday, September 21 – 1:00–4:00 PM | Live Music Sundays (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) – Relax with craft beer and rotating local bands on the patio.
Tuesday, September 23 – 5:30–7:30 PM | Live Music Tuesdays with Christian Eck (Headlands Brewing, Lafayette) – Weekly acoustic set from a local favorite in downtown Lafayette.
🏀 Sports
Friday, September 19 – 7:00 PM | Campolindo Football vs. Heritage – Home game in Moraga.
Wednesday, September 24 – 4:00 PM | Saint Mary’s Women’s Soccer vs. Gonzaga – WCC opener at Saint Mary’s Stadium.
🏡 House of the Week
This spacious four-bedroom home in Moraga features bright living spaces, updated finishes, and a backyard built for entertaining. With easy access to schools and parks, it combines comfort with community living. Listed at $3.5MM.
Photo Credit: Realtor.com
That is your week ahead in Lamorinda. I hope you get to enjoy the festival, explore the new park planning, or take part in the Autumn Equinox Retreat on Sunday afternoon. Have a peaceful and uplifting week, and I will see you around town.
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— Rajiv