Get creative this fall and design your own pumpkin topped with beautiful succulents! Choose your favorite succulents and create a unique seasonal centerpiece to display as fall decor or nurture into a living garden. It’s a fun, hands-on activity perfect for celebrating autumn and bringing a little extra greenery into the season! Registration is required. All materials will be provided.
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Practice a 37‑posture T’ai‑chi form and partner drills in the Walnut Creek Library’s Oak View Room, guided by Cheng Man‑ching’s method, ages 18 and up.
Hands‑on wildlife caregiver class at Lindsay Wildlife Experience, exploring zoology, enclosure design, enrichment; $45 member/$55 non‑member per class, for ages 9–12.
Drop-In Maker Space volunteers assist adults using a Cameo Sillhouette cutter, Epilog laser cutter, Ultimaker 3D printer, and sewing machines; safety waiver required, for ages 18 and up.
Lamorinda Fee & Financing Authority meeting at County Supervisor District 2 Office, 3338 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette.
Build with Lego bricks, KEVA planks, and other materials in Walnut Creek Library’s Oak View Room, no registration needed, for ages 6–12.
Drop-In Knitting & Sewing (Pleasant Hill Library Maker Space) — Enthusiastic crafters gather to knit, sew, and receive volunteer help with sewing machines; bring projects, all skill levels, 18+.
Create a glowing galaxy painting under blacklights at the Art Gallery at the Village Theatre, using brushes to swirl stars and radiant colors.
Contra Costa County Health Services and Library System provide mental health support and community resource education at Pittsburg Library for all ages.
Woodworking Workshop (Noisebridge) — Work on personal projects using a planer, drill presses, hand tools, table saw and more, with feedback and guided tool use.
English conversation practice with adult ESL learners in an informal, friendly setting at Dougherty Station Library; no registration required, all abilities welcome, accommodations available on request, ages 18+.
Storytime at El Cerrito Library features songs, finger play, movement activities, and books for children 0‑5 with a caregiver.
Volunteer docents at Pleasant Hill Library provide on‑spot help with email, document creation, printing, web searches and Libby eBooks for ages 18 and up.
