Lafayette Chamber Signature Community Events

Lafayette Chamber Signature Events

Annual community events presented by the Lafayette Chamber include the Taste of Lafayette, Rock the Plaza Concert Series, the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the Lafayette Res Run for Education, Trick or Treat Street, Community Thanksgiving Breakfast, and It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration.

Other annual events include the Lafayette Business Person of the Year and Lafayette Citizen of the Year.

The Lafayette Chamber Retail Committee will host a number of events in 2026: Artisan Walk, Sidewalk Sale, and Witch Way to Mocktails.

View our Chamber and Community Calendar HERE for more local events. Sign up for the Chamber’s Arts Community and Nonprofit Network email blasts HERE to stay in the know of even more local happenings!

Taste of Lafayette 2024Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll!  Friends, Food & Entertainment – 20+ Participating Restaurants. The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace with friends to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. Evening includes music and supports the Community Foundation of Lafayette.

➡  Learn more about the Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll HERE >>

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Hungry now?  View Dining & Shopping Guide HERE.

 

Rock the Plaza Concert SeriesRock the Plaza Concert Series

2026 Friday evenings from 6-8pm: June 5, June 12, & June 26

Featured bands & performers: June 5 – Jimbo Scott and Yesterday’s Biscuits, June 12 – The Kyle Athayde Dance Party, & June 26 – Lamorinda Idol Finalists

Join us in Lafayette Plaza Park for free live music, bring a blanket or chairs, and get take-out or bring a picnic!

➡ Learn more about the Rock the Plaza Concert Series HERE >>

 

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival2026 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Logo

Saturday, September 19, 2026 & Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10am-6pm

The Chamber’s signature event, Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, will be held September 19 & 20, 2026. It is one of the largest weekend events in Contra Costa County. Over 65,000 visitors attend, strolling among the art and handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews.

Non-stop musical entertainment is available on four stages throughout the weekend for a block party ambiance. The “Premier Pavilion” offers local tastes including wines from our own Lamorinda Wine Growers. The event also includes four Kid Zones and a Local Artists Alley.

➡ Visit Official Festival Website for updates.

 

Lafayette Res Run for EducationLafayette Res Run for Education

Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 7:30-10:30am

The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education. In 2025 the 32nd annual Lafayette Res Run for Education brought together just under 2,200 runners and raised $37,611 for beneficiary checks to our local public schools as a result of this highly successful community event. 

➡ Learn more about the Res Run HERE >>

October 25, 2019 - Trick or Treat StreetTrick or Treat Street

Friday, October 30, 2026 from 4-6pm

For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat at participating merchants along Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and La Fiesta Square. This free community event is typically the Friday evening prior to Halloween.

➡ Learn more about Trick or Treat Street HERE >>

Lafayette Community Thanksgiving Breakfast

Photo by Jeff Heyman

​Community Thanksgiving Breakfast

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 7-8:30am

Join business owners, residents and community leaders on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 for breakfast from 7-8:30am at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center.

➡ Learn more about the Community Thanksgiving Breakfast

 

It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration

Photo by Jeff Heyman

It’s A Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration

Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4-6pm

This fun and festive event includes a free visit with Santa, free train rides on the Lafayette Express, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and more! Arrive early to see Santa’s arrival and plan to stay in downtown Lafayette for dinner! This is a free community event sponsored by the Dana Green Team and Branagh Development.

➡ Learn more about It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette HERE >>

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“We are very impressed with your Chamber. We have been members of other Chambers over the years and it’s been nothing like the experiences we’re having right out of the gate with your organization. Thank you for your great communication, follow up, and professionalism.”
– Peter Dewey, Bayview Painting

“I couldn’t have asked for a better resource than the Chamber, as I was establishing my medical practice in Lafayette. AJ, Holly, and Sara were so responsive to my questions and gave me many ideas on networking in the community. They host several events that foster community building. I honestly cannot imagine a more robust, active, and friendly chamber as this. I’m a member for life!”
– Cheruba Prabakar, Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery

“WE LOVE THE CHAMBER! Batch and Brine has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for almost six years. We value and appreciate the incredible amount of work this organization produces for our community through many events and support for each business. The networking and education of information that’s spilled out weekly for the business community is impressive. They are a helping hand in so many ways for our business community and beyond. We couldn’t be part of this community without being part of the chamber. Lafayette Chamber is one of the best organizations we’ve worked with, so don’t think twice about it, join the Chamber!” – Rolla Ghaben, Batch & Brine

“The Chamber was instrumental in helping us open 14 years ago. The staff went out of their way to help us make connections and ensure we were successful. We would not be where we are today without the Chamber!”
– John & Colleen McCormick, Lamorinda Music

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