Free events in Walnut Creek, CA

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on Japanese energy practice that channels universal life energy to encourage relaxation and support well-being. This approach aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, release physical and emotional blockages, and foster a deep sense of calm. Sessions are free and available by appointment. Each one lasts about an hour and is scheduled according to open availability.

Volunteers gather to provide an evening meal at LifeMoves Mountain View. Carpooling from Foothills is encouraged because parking at the site is limited. The flow typically includes departing together, arriving at the campus, serving dinner, completing cleanup, then returning to Foothills. Participants sign up through a LifeMoves Dinner form or by speaking with Joyce Johnsen in the courtyard. LifeMoves Mountain View is a community partner of Foothills that offers dignified interim housing with a private unit for each household experiencing homelessness. The campus features 100 units and ADA-compliant buildings for case management, educational workshops, dining, recreation, laundry, and a pet area, providing a modern and welcoming place to stay.

Singo puts a musical twist on bingo. In each round, 35 second clips of songs are played and players mark their cards when they hear a match. The first to get five in a row wins a prize. There is no cost to participate.

Bring your brainpower for a lively trivia night at Barebottle Brewing in Walnut Creek. It costs nothing to take part, prizes are on the line, and teams can include up to six players. Arrive early to secure the best seats and get set for friendly competition.

Enjoy a weekly trivia night at Dog Haus Biergarten Berkeley. It is free to play and no registration is required. Bring a team or come solo, as the host may be able to match individual players with a friendly group before the game. Prizes go to the top teams, and there is a soft cap of seven players per team for prize eligibility, though larger groups are welcome. The quiz typically runs for about two hours. Events do not take place on major holidays, and any last-minute cancellations may be posted on Instagram.

OmniSwing offers a welcoming weekly progressive program for learning West Coast Swing from the ground up. It is open to complete beginners as well as dancers looking to refresh skills, and no partner or prior experience is required. Instruction is organized into monthly modules with progressive levels from L1 to L3, and supplemental classes begin at Level 2 to support passing assessment criteria before moving up. After class time, the evening continues with a brief demo and announcements, followed by a practica and a weekly social where you can practice with the community. First-time participants can take a class at no cost. Pricing options include a $25 drop-in class with a $5 pre-sale discount, $15 social-only admission, or a $35 class plus social paid at the door. To keep instruction accessible, The Omni Movement offers an ambassador work-trade program with 50 percent and 100 percent discounts, and the Omni Promise, which allocates discounted spots for community members in need at a current rate of 50 percent.

Test your knowledge at an interactive trivia game at Dave & Buster's in Concord, CA. It is free to play, with a live host leading a competitive format that features a mix of question styles, including picture and music rounds. Use a mobile phone to send in answers, earn points, and watch your rank on the live leaderboard. Questions cover a wide range of topics such as pop culture, sports, history, science, and more, so newcomers and trivia regulars can both jump in. Teams of up to six players can collaborate, plan strategies, and chase the top spot. Prizes are awarded to the winners, making it a lively night of friendly competition and fun.

Dungeons & Dragons at The New Parkway offers a relaxed, welcoming tabletop role-playing night with several Dungeon Masters running games simultaneously. Beginners and longtime players can find a spot that fits their style, with easy entry points that make it simple to start playing. Drop in for a single session or return regularly without any ongoing commitment or prior experience. Come solo or with friends and dive into a collaborative story filled with creativity and teamwork. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and arriving a little early is recommended to get settled before play begins.

Head Games Trivia Night brings free-to-play competition to Headlands Brewing On Campus at UC Berkeley. Teams of up to six can vie for prizes, and arriving early is recommended to secure good seats. During student break periods, confirm with the venue that the event is taking place.

OmniBachata is a weekly partner dance program from The Omni Movement that develops Bachata skills step by step. It welcomes complete beginners as well as dancers looking to strengthen their foundation, and you can start with a complimentary first class. No partner or prior experience is needed. The program blends progressive instruction with community time, featuring sessions such as Level 2 dips and tricks and Level 1 directional changes, followed by a brief demo and announcements, then open practice and a weekly social. Teaching is led by a rotating team that includes Imaan Taghavi, Angela Vujkovic, Xavier Wong, Tina Wang, Helen Vazquez, Dvij Patel, and Natalie Keller. Through The Omni Promise, as many as one quarter of the spots in each class are set aside for community members in need, with a current discount of 50 percent.

Settle into The New Parkway Theater for a relaxed Drink & Draw evening focused on creativity, conversation, and a welcoming, no-pressure vibe. All experience levels are invited to sketch, doodle, or experiment at a comfortable pace. Bring your own art supplies or use materials provided on site. Come solo or with friends, grab a drink, and unwind... the intent is expression rather than perfection. Beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options are available for purchase throughout the night, and there is no formal instruction or set program, just time to make art alongside others.

Enjoy a free Game Night featuring Family Feud Trivia and Singo. The lineup changes each week.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert series in the heart of Broadway Plaza, with live performances by Foreverland, The Bell Brothers, and Summer Night City, an ABBA tribute. Arriving early is recommended, since seating is limited and there is time to browse community vendors and local partners before the music starts. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Beverages will be available for purchase from the Walnut Creek Downtown Association at each show, and Broadway Plaza restaurants and nearby eateries offer plenty of food options to enjoy during the performances. Look forward to three lively evenings of music and local flavor.

Settle into a cozy night of team trivia at The New Parkway Theater, designed for friendly competition and plenty of laughs. It is free to play and open to everyone. No team is necessary, so participants can arrive solo, bring friends, or meet new teammates on the spot. Prizes are handed out along the way, including movie tokens good for one movie ticket at The New Parkway and pesos that count as one dollar off food at the concessions counter. The space often fills up, so getting there a bit early makes it easier to find a table, get comfortable, and order before the questions begin. The theater serves classic concession favorites and a full food menu, along with beer and wine, and there are many vegan options to choose from.

Dave & Buster’s in Concord hosts a Music Bingo game night that replaces numbers with short clips of well known songs. Players use their phones to access a digital bingo card, then listen as the host plays a variety of tracks and mark the corresponding song titles to complete lines. Admission is free and includes one card per person. Winners receive prizes, and there are plenty of chances to sing and dance along to the soundtrack. Prize selections vary.