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Where’s Jack London?
Benicia Main Street celebrates downtown’s “Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles” with a chance to win $100 in Downtown Dollars (They spend like cash at more than 70 locations!). Look for the framed picture of Jack London at participating businesses and email the keyword found on the frame to Benicia Main Street to enter be entered in the drawing.
Find out more »St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl
On the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, let out your Irish cheer and sample craft beers inside participating businesses in downtown Benicia, rain or shine event. Wearing green is encouraged, but not required to have fun! Restricted to ages 21 and older. Tickets are limited and should sell out! Details and tickets at www.BeniciaMainStreet.org.
Find out more »Arata Art Gallery Presents “Two-Person” Show & Reception
Richard and Lisa Rico, longtime Vacaville residents, will be featured in a two-person show at the new Arata Art Gallery in Benicia, March 21 to April 28. When people view their work they will see that the married couple’s art, styles and mediums are as individual as they are. Richard, a self-taught artist, works in acrylics, and incorporates a great deal of whimsy and fantasy into his work. Whereas Lisa, works in pastels and is more of a realist. However,…
Find out more »TRIVIA BEE XXVII- GAMES WE PLAY
Games We Play is the theme of the XXVII Annual Trivia Bee, sponsored by Benicia Library Foundation. Form a team of 8 or join a table. Subjects range from history, geography, entertainment, local history, sports and...Games We Play. Play for trophies and bragging rights, along with prizes for best costume that represents the theme of the evening. Tickets are $35/individual non-reserved seating or $450/table of 8, available at the Benicia Public Library starting February 15. Tickets include dinner. Also available…
Find out more »Ghost Walk
Paranormal history of Downtown Benicia are discovered on this fun, interactive tour led by a paranormal expert. Space is limited. Prepaid reservations are required by calling (707) 745-9791. A minimum of 6 reservations is required or Ghost Walk will be canceled.
Find out more »Opening Day on the Strait & Blessing of the Fleet
You’re invited to a full day of celebrating Benicia’s beautiful waterfront at Opening Day on the Strait. Benicia Yacht Club opens their doors to the public with the annual event featuring arts & crafts booths and children’s games on the lawn behind the Yacht Club, Opening Ceremonies, and the Boat Parade/Blessing of the Fleet. Enjoy a day of food, drink & entertainment, then dinner and dancing to live music. Stay tuned for details.
Find out more »Benicia Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt
Benicia Kiwanis Club invite you to their annual Easter Egg Hunt in City Park. Rain or shine, this event brings children to enjoy games, face decoration, the Easter Bunny and the hunt itself. The hunt is open to children ages 2 - 8 years. Note: This event begins at noon. Though they do separate hunts for each age group, they may speed up events if bad weather may be looming.
Find out more »Farmers Market
Benicia Main Street draws many people to its popular Farmers Market. The Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts, live entertainment and face painting.
Find out more »Art Scavenger Hunt
Discover amazing art found in downtown galleries while doing a scavenger hunt. Participants will receive a free “I Love Benicia” bag and be entered in a drawing to win $100 in Downtown Dollars.
Find out more »Benicia Classic Car Show
Come down to the Benicia waterfront and check out over 400 classic cars. The show is free and features not only cars but a vendors row with food and items for sale, a beer and wine garden, and performances by the award-winning Benicia High School band. All proceeds go back to the music program! Please visit www.beniciaclassiccarshow.com for more info or to register your car.
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