It’s a Great Day by the Bay in Benicia!

Welcome to the official website for visiting Benicia, the hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area. We invite you to explore and discover our rich history, robust arts community, great shopping and dining, inviting waterfront, and an atmosphere you have to experience to appreciate.

Featured Events
Taste of First Street

Taste of First Street

August 21, 2018
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Downtown brings a sampling of the cuisine you can find from Benicia’s favorite restaurants on First Street with two glasses of wine and souvenir glass ...
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Benicia Certified Farmers Market

August 23, 2018
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Benicia Certified Farmers Market offers fresh fruit & vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and face painting. Market ...
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Benicia Plein Air Gallery Paint Out

August 25, 2018
8:30 am-6:00 pm
What fun to watch plein air (outdoor) artist all around beautiful Benicia painting in the third year of this competition. Starting at 8:30 a.m., artists ...
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Benicia Certified Farmers Market

August 30, 2018
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Benicia Certified Farmers Market offers fresh fruit & vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and face painting. Market ...
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Benicia Film Festival

August 31, 2018
6:00 pm-6:00 pm
Benicia Film Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary on Labor Day Weekend with a wide selection of international short films in a variety of genres. See ...
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Benicia Certified Farmers Market

September 6, 2018
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Benicia Certified Farmers Market offers fresh fruit & vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and face painting. Market ...
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Trivia Night

September 6, 2018
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall hosts a trivia night on the first Thursday of the month in the lounge/bar. $10 per team, up to 4 players ...
Ghost Walk

Ghost Walk

September 7, 2018
8:00 pm-8:00 pm
Spooky tales of the paranormal history of Benicia is revealed on this exciting, interactive, and fun Ghost Walk with paranormal investigators Deborah Hogarty and James Fitzpatrick. ...
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Benicia Art Walk 2018

September 8, 2018
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Celebrate Benicia Art Walk 2018 on the second Saturdays in June, July, September and October on First Street in downtown Benicia. Come for lunch or ...
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