Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival 2022
2022-04-16 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-04-17 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Japantown Peace Plaza, 1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94115
After 2 years in a virtual format, the 55th annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to in-person form this year! The festival will be help over two weekends, April 9th - 10th and 17th - 18th. The festival showcases traditional music, dance and cultural performers, highlighting San Francisco's Japanese and Japanese American communities while watching our cherry blossoms bloom in our neighborhood.
During the festival, you can sample a variety of Japanese and Japanese-American culinary faire, such as fresh sushi, tempura, and chicken or beef teriyaki.
Of course, do not miss the Grand Parade on Sunday, April 17, starting at City Hall around 1pm on Polk Street near McAllister. The parade then follows Polk Street north to Post Street and turns left toward Japantown.
Learn more at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival website. RSVP at Facebook.

Easter Brunch at the Left Bank Menlo Park
2022-04-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Left Bank Menlo Park, 635 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
A spring-inspired Easter menu, available for dine-in, pick up or delivery, includes brunch – lobster Benedict, duck confit hash and other dishes – until 3 p.m. and all-day Easter specials such as roast leg of lamb provencal. Enjoy live music from 10-3 p.m. Reserve your table here.

Easter Brunch at the Left Bank Santana Row
2022-04-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Left Bank Santana Row, 377 Santana Row Suite 1100, San Jose, CA, 95128

Eggstraordinary Easter Weekend 2022
2022-04-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California, 95018
The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
Activities:

Easter Egg Hunt * Prizes include toys, candy & free train rides!
Easter Crafts
Ride Along Tractors
Blacksmith
Gold Panning * $25 table rental includes 4 pans and pay dirt.

Admission to Roaring Camp is by reservation only and availability is limited. Reserve your Redwood Forest Steam Train tickets at Roaring Camp Railroads or by calling 831-335-4484.

Easter Brunch at Silverado Resort & Spa
2022-04-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Silverado Resort & Spa, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
enjoy Silverado Resort’s famous Easter buffet featuring classic favorites like crab cake eggs benedict, sweet waffles, and chef attended carving stations and raw bar!

Buffet is served 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM in their Mansion Garden Tent. Tickets: $105 adults | $45 children under thirteen | complimentary for children under four. Reservations are required.

Just Bunnies! An Egg-cellent Easter Adventure!
2022-04-17 11:00 - 13:00 | 3Below Theaters & Cafe, 288 S. Second St, San Jose, CA
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
San Jose Playhouse presents Just Bunnies! An Egg-cellent Easter Adventure! From San Jose Playhouse:
As the “peaceful signs” of spring appear and April showers bring May “flower power”, four fab and funny bunnies see if they have what it takes to become more than “Just Bunnies” – they want to be official Easter Bunnies!
Velma Bunny, Tommy Bunny, Bootsie Bunny, and Eddie Rabbit anxiously await their invitation to the great, big Easter basket in the forest, where they must showcase their knowledge in all things Easter…otherwise they’ll never impress their fearless leader, The Big Giant Hare, or make it to the beloved “Eggtown” in time for Easter!
With the help of some psychedelic sounds from the ’60s, “Just Bunnies” prove they’re proficient in Easter egg decorating, identifying all types of Easter candy, knowing the difference between rabbits and hares (the difference, of course, is as plain as the whiskers on your face!), and of course, how to tell a thoroughly delightful bunny tail! (er – tale, that is!)
Through songs made popular by The Beatles, Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Brady Bunch, Nancy Sinatra, The Lovin’ Spoonful, and many more, “Just Bunnies” takes the audience on an eggs-traordinary trip down memory lane, stopping just long enough to recall the stories of the always tardy White Rabbit; the high-spirited Peter and his siblings ~ Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail; the Hare (of Tortoise and Hare fame); the hair-raising trickster Brer Rabbit; and the “real-ly” lovable Velveteen Rabbit.
And hang onto your ears when the audience gets involved to help the bunnies graduate to official Easter Bunny status! You’ll want to grab your go-go boots and start hoppin’!
The Playhouse offers 4 types of tickets: $40 VIP Youth, $25 Limited Youth, $25 VIP Chaperone, $20 Limited Chaperone. More information and tickets here.

Easter Brunch at Wild Onion
2022-04-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Wild Onion, 750 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA
Check out Wild Onion's new brunch menu on Easter Sunday consisting of croissant French toast sticks, sunrise breakfast sandwich or Wild Onion Benedict with complimentary Mimosa.
Reserve your table here.

Easter Buffet at Quattro Restaurant & Bar
2022-04-17 11:30 - 20:00 | Quattro Restaurant & Bar, 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA
Chef Andrew Whiteside has created a delightful buffet of starters, live stations and a choice of entree. Pastry Chef Guillermo Soto adds creativity on the sweet side with an amazing dessert buffet. Add premium wines and a seasonal mimosa station. Kids will enjoy an Easter egg hunt. Reserve your table at OpenTable or by calling (650) 470-2889.

Easter Egg Hunt & Performance
2022-04-17 13:30 | Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music, 575 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
The Silicon Valley Conservatory of Music is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt & Performance on Sunday April 17th.
You will have the chance to meet their musical faculty and watch them perform. Following the performances, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and egg decorating the recital hall.
Snacks will be provided! Purchase tickets here.

39th Annual Citywide Clean-up Hayward
2022-04-23 08:30 - 11:30 | Weekes Park, 27182 Patrick Ave, Hayward, CA, 94544
The Annual Citywide Clean-Up is a litter pick-up event hosted at Weekes Park. Volunteers come together to collect litter and abandoned debris in various neighborhoods throughout the City. After picking up litter, community members will meet back up at Weekes Park and will be provided a lunch to-go.
The Annual Citywide Clean-Up takes place on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Sign-up for to participate in the clean-up here.
In an effort to make the event zero waste, you are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Due to COVID, the 2022 event will be scaled back from the last event in 2019.

Oakridge Kids Club - Earth Day!
2022-04-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Westfield Oakridge Mall, 925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA, 95123
Members from our Oakridge Farmers Market will be onsite to educate your children on how to live a cleaner and healthier life! Followed by arts & crafts along with sunflower potting with take-home biodegradable pot.

For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite. Note that registration is not required.

Atherton Earth Day Festival 2022
2022-04-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA
The Town of Atherton will be hosting a free Earth Day festival on Saturday, April 23rd from 11 AM to 3:00 PM at Holbrook-Palmer Park at 150 Watkins Avenue.
There will be an Electric Vehicle showcase, an E-Bike showcase, a bee and butterfly garden, speaker series with U.S Rep Anna Eshoo & Stanford University's Rob Jackson, and more. For a complete list, check out the Earth Day 2022 webpage. For questions about the event contact Anthony Suber at asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us.

Earth Day SF
2022-04-23 11:00 - 19:00 | Valencia Street, 19th - 21st Streets, San Francisco, CA
Earth Day SF is an environmental street fair with a mix of speakers, non-profits, and a selection of vendors who focus on sustainability. There will also be live music, a vegan chef’s showcase, and kid’s activities.
Make this your day for a celebration of Mother Earth, for building your environmental awareness and enjoying neighborhood fun.
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram for info, updates and more! Or visit webpage.

Earth Day Baylands Tour
2022-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 | EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the tidal ecology of the Baylands Nature Preserve with the Environmental Volunteers. The tour starts at the EcoCenter, learning about what can be revealed while the tide is out. Interactive activities will show just how alive the habitat is! Then, embark with volunteer guides to see what fascinating plants and animals can be found on the preserve during low tide.
All ages welcome.
For more information, visit Eventbrite.

Earth Day Napa Community Cleanup & Festival
2022-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Oxbow Commons, 1268 McKinstry St, Napa, CA
Start the day by cleaning up your community from 9am - 11pm. Then head over to the Earth Day Napa Festival for fun and entertainment by Jessica Malone, Ballet Folklorico, Expressions dance studio, Hibbity Dibbity, Eaglewolfsnake, the Stone Foxes and more.
The cleanup will take place at various sites. See webpage for more information on the community cleanup. For details about the festival, visit webpage.

Nikkei Matsuri Festival
2022-04-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Japantown San Jose, North 5th Street and Jackson Street, San Jose, CA, 95112
The original matsuri in Japan is a ceremony to commemorate a deity or a seasonal or historical event. San Jose's Nikkei Matsuri is an annual family-friendly festival showcasing Japanese American culture and its contributions to the cultural fabric of Silicon Valley. This year Nikkei Matsuri returns to its original home in the heart of historic San Jose Japantown.
Live entertainment will be featured throughout the day as well as cultural displays showcasing the traditional arts from Japan. There is something for the entire family at this year's Nikkei Matsuri!
For more information, visit Nikkei Matsuri.

Arbor Day 2022 - Atherton
2022-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA
The Town of Atherton will be hosting a free Earth Day festival on Friday, April 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Holbrook-Palmer Park at 150 Watkins Avenue.
9:00am - 11:00am TREE PLANTING
11:00am - 12:00pm ARBOR-LED TREE WALK
For more information, visit ci.atherton.ca.us. For questions about the event, email treecommittee@ci.atherton.ca.us.

Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
2022-04-30 10:00 - 2022-05-01 17:30 | Online event
The 38th annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is back to in person again! The festival will be held on two days, April 30th and May 1st, from 10am t0 5:30p. There are a variety of demonstrations and live performances to keep you enthralled, including:

Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy and Origami Demonstrations
Taiko (Japanese Ceremonial Drums)
Choral and Dance Performances, Martial Arts
Japanese Instrumental (Koto, Shamisen, Shakuhachi)
Arts and Crafts Vendors (Jewelry, Clothing, Home Decore, Japanese Gifts)
Japanese Food (Sushi, Teriyaki Chicken, Gyoza, Sake, Beer)

Admission is free. Parking is also free at De Anza College Parking Lots A and B. For more information, visit: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival.

Afternoon Tea at the Westin St. Francis
2022-05-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Celebrate Mother's Day with a delectable Afternoon Tea Garden at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square.
From Westin St. Francis:
Sip and savor from a selection of fine artisan teas from Mighty Leaf or Red Blossom Tea Company, followed by a selection of tea sandwiches, freshly baked black currant scones and seasonal berries with Devonshire-blend cream, preserves and assorted petit fours.
Enjoy live music and tea service from Oak Room located off the lobby level of our iconic hotel. Capture the memories with photography in front of our Floral Vignette by Rust & Flourish and take home a beautiful bouquet that mom will cherish
Dates: May 7th & 8th, 2022
Tea Service Time: 12PM to 2PM
Children:
$75 (Age of 16 and under)
Adults:
$95 (Standard Admission: Includes 2 glasses of Champagne)
$125 (Champagne Package: Includes 1 Bottle of Champagne)
RSVP here.

Left Bank Menlo Park
2022-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Left Bank Menlo Park, 635 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
From Left Bank:
Nothing says “je t'aime” like a truly great meal, oui? Treat the special mama in your life to a Fun and French dining experience at Left Bank this Mother’s Day! We're offering scrumptious menus designed with mom in mind, serving our regular Brunch menu, along with our Spring-inspired menu additions, from open until 3 PM. We're also serving a spectacular 4 Course Prix Fixe for $88 for dinner, along with a reduced regular menu. Our main course choices of Filet of Beef, Roasted Duck Breast, Day Boat Scallops, or Risotto are sure to please mom and all!
View the menus here!
Reserve your table here or call for reservations (650) 473-6543.

Mother's Day Train Ride & Brunch
2022-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California, 95018
From Roaring Camp Railroads:
Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods.

Kids can create a special gift for mom at the crafts table open from
10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Add on brunch at the gorgeous Bret Harte Hall for a Mother's Day she won't soon forget!
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Bret Harte Hall is accompanied by live music by Pat Hull. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their webpage.

Stand With Ukraine - Mother’s Day Fundraising Picnic
2022-05-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Washington Park Burlingame, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA, 94010
From the organizers:
We are excited to invite everyone to celebrate together Mother’s Day. Come and join us to support a fundraising picnic of authentic Ukrainian food and souvenirs.
We offer you to spend this day with us outside and enjoy a cozy environment, being surrounded by kind and open-hearted people, your favorite homemade Ukrainian cuisine. Be sure your little ones will have a lot of fun too - a face painting, hair braiding with ribbons and flowers, balloons, bobbles.
All proceeds from the fundraising will go to organizations helping Ukraine right now.
For more information, visit HappeningNext.

FARM at Carneros
2022-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Carneros Resort & Spa, 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA, 94559
FARM restaurant at Carneros Resort & Sap is offering a special Mother's Day Brunch. From FARM:

Treat the wonderful woman in your life to an exceptional multi-course brunch served family-style at FARM. After, spend a lovely afternoon sipping bubbly in the sunshine, strolling the gardens, and enjoying bocce and lawn games at Town Square.
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Brunch is served 10 am – 4 pm. $125 per adult | $55 per child (5 – 12 yrs old).
For reservations, email farm@carnerosresort.com or call 855-636-0328.

Mother's Day Brunch at McArthur Park
2022-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | McArthur's Park Restaurant, 27 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Mother's Day brunch & buffet at the iconic McArthur Park Restaurant. Buffet include carving station with prime rib, salmon & pork loin, seafood , salads, breakfast dishes & desserts, plus such dishes as ribs, BBQ chicken, pasta & more. Decadent desserts by Faz Bakery.
Adults $65; children 6–12 $30; 5 & under free.
For more information and menu, visit webpage.

Ardenwood Historic Farm Mother's Day Brunch
2022-05-08 11:00 | Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94555
From Ardenwood Historic Farm:

Join us for a beautiful outdoor brunch celebrating the special Moms and Mom figures in our lives. Held in the Pool Site gardens, this exclusive celebration includes a delicious brunch buffet, fun garden games, an option to pre-purchase a beautiful floral centerpiece for your table, a Bespoke Bouquet Bar, Complimentary family portraits by Breslow Imaging in front of a beautiful floral backdrop expertly crafted by Flora Flora Events, and a mimosa bar for Mom to mix in her favorite juice and fruit garnish. We are thrilled to host this event to celebrate our magical Moms. We hope you can join us!

View the Buffet menu. First Seating: 11am | Second Seating: 1:30pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their webpage.

Left Bank Santana Row
2022-05-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Left Bank Santana Row, 377 Santana Row Suite 1100, San Jose, CA, 95128
From Left Bank:
Nothing says “je t'aime” like a truly great meal, oui? Treat the special mama in your life to a Fun and French dining experience at Left Bank this Mother’s Day! We're offering scrumptious menus designed with mom in mind, serving our regular Brunch menu, along with our Spring-inspired menu additions, from open until 3 PM. We're also serving a spectacular 4 Course Prix Fixe for $88 for dinner, along with a reduced regular menu. Our main course choices of Filet of Beef, Roasted Duck Breast, Day Boat Scallops, or Risotto are sure to please mom and all!
View the menus here!
Reserve your table here or call for reservations (408) 984-3500.

P.F. Chang's Palo Alto
2022-05-08 11:00 - 21:00 | P.F. Chang's Palo Alto, 900 Stanford Shopping Center, Bldg. W, Palo Alto, CA, 94304
Celebrate mother's day with P.F. Chang's at one of their Silicon Valley locations (Sunnyvale and Palo Alto). They are preparing a special Mother's Day menu, or celebrate at one with one of their customizable Mother's Day Meals for pickup or delivery.
Make a reservation for indoor dining or to order online here.

P.F. Chang's Sunnyvale
2022-05-08 11:00 - 21:00 | P.F. Chang's Sunnyvale, 390 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087

Mother's Day Wine & Gelato Pairing
2022-05-08 11:30 - 16:30 | Big White House Winery and John Evan Cellars, 6800 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA, 94550
Enjoy a wine and gelato pairing on the covered patio with beautiful views of the vineyard and hills. Custom gelato made by Aldo's Italian Ice & Gelato paired with their wine.

Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6

$35 per person

Child tickets are available as well. For more information, visit webpage.
