Good Morning Tri-Valley! Who’s Ready for the Upcoming 3-Day Weekend?

• Back to School Sweepstakes!

• What is Splatter and Why You Should Care!

• Pet of the Week!

• Restaurant Week at City Center Bishop Ranch

• Midweek Mix - Local Happenings & Events This Week

• Throwback Tri-Valley

Local Businesses Teaming up for Epic Giveaway!

🎉 Back-to-School Giveaway (for the Parents!) 🎉

We’re celebrating the start of the school year with a little something just for YOU. Tri-Valley Explorer has teamed up with some amazing local businesses for an epic giveaway—and it’s completely FREE to enter, CLICK HERE!

Here’s what you could win:
💳 $100 Gift Card – San Francisco Premium Outlets (lululemon or Sephora)
💳 $100 Gift Card – City Center Bishop Ranch (any restaurant or retail store of your choice)
🍺 $75 Gift Card – Canyon Club Brewery in Danville
🍖 $50 Gift Card – Sauced BBQ & Spirits in Livermore
🎳 $50 Gift Card – Da Boccery in Livermore

🔥 Grand Prize: One lucky winner will score the entire bundle—all five prizes wrapped into one incredible package!

✅ Free to enter - CLICK HERE!
🗓 Winners announced in the September 11 edition of Tri-Valley Explorer

Dublin’s Splatter is Back on Saturday 9/13!

🎉 Mark your calendars—Splatter is back on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin! From 12–8:30 p.m., this one-of-a-kind festival celebrates the best of our community with art, culture, food, and entertainment.

🌎 Wander through the World Craft Bazaar, shop global goods, and enjoy colorful multi-cultural performances. 🎶 Catch live music and dance all afternoon on the Main Stage, then stick around for the evening concert and community dance party under the stars. Kids will love the carnival rides, games, and roaming entertainers, while local talent shines on the Side Yard Stage.

🍷 Plus, sip Tri-Valley wines, craft beer, and unique drinks while sampling delicious bites from food trucks and local vendors. Click here for more details.

Main Stage Entertainment Schedule
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Sun Kings  - Beatles Tribute Band

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cisco Kid  - War/Lowrider Tribute Band

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees Tribute Band

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Boombox Heroes - Ultimate Party Cover Band

Grand Finale - 250-light drone show to follow Boombox Heroes!

Pet of the Week - A Beautiful Fluffy Cat Named Finnias!

😺 Meet Finnias 😺
What a gorgeous kitty! This week’s submission is from Christina who shared a phoot of Finnias, her 4 year old pure bread Golden Persian. 😺

Want to see your pet in the spotlight?
👉 Submit your Pet of the Week entry here! Dogs, Cats, Reptiles or another pet you call part of your family is welcome!

****Please note the submission form only works with gmail addresses. If you don’t have a gmail address, just email me with a photo, your pet’s name, your name, and a sentence or two about your pet! [email protected]

Taste of City Center - 18 Restaurants, 10 Days, Special Menus, Amazing Offers & More!

I cannot wait for Taste of City Center—It’s City Center’s restaurant week that’s all about savoring the flavors of the season! You’ll find everything from quick bites to leisurely dinners, plus prix fixe menus, limited-time dishes, and special offers at some of your favorite City Center Bishop Ranch spots.

I’m already planning to hit up multiple restaurants (because how could I not?) and I’ve got two special events on my calendar: the first-ever Cocktail Competition on September 21 🍸 and the always-popular September Sips wine tasting on September 28 🍷.

This is the perfect excuse to treat yourself, discover something new, and support local restaurants. Who’s joining me?

There are a total of 18 restaurants and specialty shops taking part in Taste of City Center from September 19th through 28th. Check out all the details menus, and more by clicking here!

Midweek Mix - A little bit of everything happening now!

• Tues. 9/2: Trivia & Tacos at BottleTaps in Pleasanton. 7-9pm

• Wed. 9/3: Acoustic Wednesdays at Wood Family Vineyards. 4-7pm.

• Thurs. 9/4: Your Taco Guy at Altamont Beer Works

• Thurs. 9/4: Xtreme Music Bingo at BottleTaps in Pleasanton. 7-9pm.

• Thurs. 9/4: Family First Night at Livermore Farmers Market. 4-8pm.

Throwback Tri-Valley!

II spotted this gem in the City of Dublin’s weekly email and just had to share! While there’s no exact date, it’s believed to be from the 1940s—and shows the guard shack outside of Camp Parks in Dublin. How cool is that little piece of local history?

I always look forward to the City of Dublin’s Friday email—it’s packed with local news and happenings. If you’d like to stay in the loop too, you can sign up here!