Event Space at Shadelands

Shadelands is the ideal location to host an event. It is a great place to mix and mingle in the community, whether you want to celebrate a wedding or set the stage for a new business initiative. And there are lots of added bonuses: loads of free parking, free public transit to and from BART, landscaped greenspace and outdoor gathering spots, and neighboring retail and dining options.

You’re Hosting: Event Spaces

Shadelands offers a handful of affordable, convenient, and inviting indoor and outdoor venues to choose from for your celebratory or business gathering.

  • The Amphitheater at The Orchards

    The Amphitheater at The Orchards is available for outdoor fun. Set in the northeast corner of The Orchards, the amphitheater is designed with semicircular tiered seating, a stage, and adjacent grassy areas nestled among large heritage oaks—ideal for community concerts, school performances, award ceremonies, movie nights, art displays, and more. The trees, landscaping, architecture, children’s play area, and seating areas all around The Orchards add character and charm that convey a sense of community, representing the town square of previous generations.

    Corner of Oak Grove Road & Shadelands Drive
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    Contact:
    Audrey Rhoads
    The Orchards at Walnut Creek Marketing

  • Center for Community Arts Auditorium.

    There are lots of reasons why Shadelands Arts Center has become a local favorite. Not only is it a great value for those looking for an affordable venue but it also is one of the largest facilities in the East Bay – accommodating up to 300 – where you can bring your caterer of choice. Another plus is the building itself: the white interior is amenable to virtually any kind of decorating, and the high, open-beamed ceiling gives the space a lofty feel.

    111 N. Wiget Lane
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    925.256.3575

  • Community Room at The Orchards

    The Orchards at Walnut Creek Community Room is a comfortable and convenient meeting and event space located on the upper-level parking deck above Crunch Fitness. Available for rent to the public, the room accommodates 10–12 people seated, and includes a conference table, chairs, dry erase whiteboard, sink with counter space, and restroom.

    2800 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    Contact:
    Audrey Rhoads
    The Orchards at Walnut Creek Marketing

  • COPA Soccer Training Center

    Looking for meeting space with a change of scenery? COPA STC has several private rooms available with tables, chairs, small and large television screens, portable whiteboards, conference phones, and more. Meeting spaces can be used in isolation or in conjunction with other areas of the COPA sports facility. And, if you’re looking for a large, open area, COPA offers the 25,000sq Futsal Arena for a distinctive event experience, customized to meet your needs. With its Nike Smashpad flooring, the Arena is ideal for sporting events and large-scale functions.

    2640 Shadelands Drive
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    925.357.8999

  • Joybound People & Pets

    Joybound supports the human-animal bond through cat and dog rescue and adoption, and innovative services and programs designed to enrich the relationships between people and pets. Did you know that parts of Joybound's large complex are available for rental? Joybound has hosted a variety of gatherings, including business events, family get-togethers, canine birthday parties, celebrations of life, and even a wedding! Among seven available spaces, the Pavilion holds 200 guests; the Community Hall accommodates 150 seated guests; the Training Center seats 50+ classroom style; and the Boardroom, with access to a private, outdoor courtyard, seats 16.

    2890 Mitchell Drive
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    925.256.1273

  • Pretty Tea Parties & Events

    Pretty Tea Parties isn’t just for kids, this unique celebration space offers stunning events for baby showers, after christening gatherings, engagement parties, bridal showers, wedding rehearsal and receptions, anniversaries, adult birthday parties, sweet sixteen, Quinceañeras, Bat Mitzvahs, girl scout groups, recitals, national Charity League events, homecoming, tea before prom parties, book club meetings. women's group gatherings, photoshoots, fundraisers, business meetings, art show openings, and anything else you can dream up.

    520 Lennon Lane, Ste. B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

  • Shadelands Ranch Museum

    The beautifully maintained landscaping that surrounds the Shadelands Ranch house and the picturesque rose-bush-surrounded gazebo provide the perfect setting for any outdoor social event, from a corporate retreat to a community get-together.

    2660 Ygnacio Valley Road
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    925.935.7871