Free events in Fairfield, CA

Dockside Dazzle is a free community event in collaboration with Local Edition Creative, featuring a live painting exhibition and the unveiling of Farmer the Rigger. You can also meet the sculptor, Zulu Heru, live, plus enjoy live music with food and drinks available for purchase from the Whiskey Bar. It is an outdoor event and RSVP is only for headcount, not for reserving seating.

Los Cochinos, well loved in Vacaville, brings the CreekWalk Concert Series season to a lively close with an evening of Latin rhythms, dancing, and plenty of fun. Families can enjoy a complimentary activity zone filled with foam, bubbles, and even snow, so consider packing a towel and a change of clothes for kids. This celebration is part of a popular Solano County summer concert tradition that showcases high caliber performers. Set in Andrews Park, the event offers food and beverages for purchase from food trucks and stands, including beer and wine. Admission is $5, and children under 12 are free. A $25 punch pass is available at the Ulatis, McBride, or Three Oaks community centers and can be used for one show by seven people or by one person across all seven shows. Performers are subject to change. Plan ahead for venue guidelines. Outside alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not permitted, though service animals are allowed and should not be near food vendors. Leave glass, tents, canopies, and grills at home. Smoking is not allowed inside the concert area, and anyone who needs to smoke should step outside the designated space. Chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.

Join UC Master Gardener Matt Hall for an in-person presentation on how to keep squirrels, rats, and gophers out of your garden. You’ll learn about the types of damage these pests can cause and practical ways to manage them, including habitat modification, exclusion, deterrence, and other control methods. The session runs from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and is free, though seating is limited and registration is recommended.

Peace in Stormy Weather partners with True Love Baptist Church for a Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway that also provides new winter clothing and essential resources for children and families preparing for the upcoming school season and colder months. The event takes place at True Love Baptist Church and focuses on helping students get the items and support they need.

Join for STEM Play and Bubble Day, a free community event at the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, music from a live DJ, and a bubble artist with larger-than-life creations. Activities are available while supplies last.

Explore practical ways to make your home more efficient at a free workshop with Rising Sun Center for Opportunity. The program covers No-Cost Energy and Water Saving Kits, explaining how to apply for a kit and how to use its items to lower home energy costs. Rising Sun Center for Opportunity is a local nonprofit that offers job training and employment programs for underserved youth and adults to address climate change and economic inequity. The workshop takes place in the Doña Benicia Room.

At The Greenery Sports Bar & Grill at Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek, Singo puts a musical twist on bingo. Players listen to 35 second snippets of songs, mark their cards when they hear a match, and aim for five in a row to take home a prize. Participation is free.

Sidewalks at the Library become a canvas for chalk art as participants draw and doodle bright, cheerful designs in front of the Library. This easygoing outdoor activity brings color to the walkway and celebrates creative expression for passersby to enjoy.

The Rainbow Book Club gathers to discuss Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory, a romance centered on two women whose friendship deepens as they confront confidence, desire, and the boundaries they set for themselves. This discussion series is cohosted by Mindy of Napa County Library along with Napa Bookmine team members Kass and Jules, and it highlights books that celebrate and explore queer identity. Attendance is free, and an RSVP helps with planning. In Guillory’s novel, Avery Jensen is nearing thirty and eager to break out of her routine after a breakup, hoping to date women and bring more spontaneity into her life despite feeling unsure about her flirting skills. Taylor Cameron, a well known flirt in Napa Valley who is trying to steer clear of old patterns after ending a relationship, offers to coach Avery through weekly lessons. As Avery grows more at ease and embraces the changes, the connection between them becomes hard to ignore even as they insist it is not serious. When real feelings emerge, Taylor must decide how to move forward and whether she has jeopardized something important. Early notices from Kennedy Ryan, The Washington Post, and Tia Williams praise the sharp dialogue, strong chemistry, and themes of competence, perfectionism, conflict, and experimentation. Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author known for Drunk on Love and The Wedding Date, with The Proposal chosen by Reese’s Book Club. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, she regularly contributes book coverage on the Today show, and she lives in Oakland, California.

Old Town Pittsburg hosts the Pittsburg Car Show, showcasing classic cars, community fun, and live music from PTK Band. This free community event highlights vintage rides and upbeat tunes for car enthusiasts and neighbors alike.