Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations around the East Bay.
When you sit down to talk to Larson, it's clear that even he is amazed by his own good fortune.
Patch found several Bay Area homes —​ and a whole city in the North Bay —​ letting their Christmas spirit shine.
See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more festivities in Martinez & East Bay.
You better not cry, you better not pout, because Santa is taking his sleigh all over the Contra Costa area within the next few days.
Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys to any of the four locations.
Even if you are staying home, quick trips to pick up pies or last-minute groceries could take longer than expected. Avoid these peak hours.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout Martinez and the East Bay.
With the arrival of October, thoughts turn to Halloween and pumpkin patches.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations in and around Martinez and the East Bay.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in Martinez & around East Bay.
Father's Day is the perfect time to give a big thanks to all the dads who put smiles on our faces. Martinez, meet Leo Peak.
Here are some ways you can honor the fallen and usher in summer in the East Bay.
Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Martinez & throughout the East Bay.
There are plenty of ways for Martinez residents to ring in 2023. Here's a sampling of New Year's Eve events in the East Bay.
With the arrival of the December solstice, Wednesday is the darkest day of the year, but fans of long days can look at it in another way.
Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more in Martinez and throughout the East Bay.
Did you finish your holiday shopping? Here are the deadlines to get your packages shipped for them to arrive on time.
Purchasers get a 50 percent bonus match on all e-gift cards.
Virtual visits remain an option but nothing is quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick in person. In Martinez, kids have multiple chances.
This year's Toys for Tots campaigns are underway. Here's how you can help make a Contra Costa County child's holiday special.
From home improvement stores to cut-your-own, there are plenty of options for those looking for a fresh cut Christmas Tree in Martinez.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Safeway, Walmart and other grocery stores in Martinez.
Martinez and Contra Costa County retailers closed On Thanksgiving include Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others.
Your East Bay guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques & more in Martinez & nearby.
Thinking of dining out this year? See some local choices for Thanksgiving dinner, plus national chains open on Thanksgiving Day.
Your guide to trick-or-treat trails, corn mazes, Day of Dead events, fall fests, haunted houses & more throughout Martinez & East Bay.
Oktoberfests, a paranormal dinner & tour, haunted houses, a scarecrow stroll, wine walks & harvest celebrations — a rundown of the fun!
Finding the best fall pumpkin in Martinez could come at an increased cost this year.
Pumpkin season has arrived. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Martinez.
Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Martinez.
Still trying to find the perfect way to honor the moms in your life? Here's a look at what mothers really want.
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday comes a chance to help nonprofits in the North Bay.
Now that you’ve picked the best pumpkin from the patch or field in Martinez, follow these tips for the best fall carvings.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.