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Things to do in Concord

6 activities, venues and outings in Concord, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do in Concord

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    Brenden Theatres Concord 14

    Fourteen screens of movie magic with stadium seating, greasy popcorn, and thundering sound systems. Brenden Theatres was the anchor tenant of downtown Concord's rebirth in the late 1990s.

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    Concord Pavilion

    A 12,500-seat amphitheatre that hosts dozens of major concerts each year. The amphitheatre is configured with approximately 8,000 reserved seats and, for the more frugal and potentially rain-tolerant music lover, 4,500 lawn seats. Upcoming concerts can be found on the pavilion's online calendar.

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    Diablo Creek Golf Course

    An 18-hole golf course with a large practice putting green, pro shop, lighted driving range. It also has a sports bar and restaurant.

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    Pixieland Amusement Park

    A small amusement park for children from toddlers to age 8, including a train, carousel, and other rides. Pack a picnic (no alcoholic beverages, outside pizza, or barbecue grills).

    Admission is free; $2.25–$4.50 per ride

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    Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

    A waterpark featuring slides, pools, and other manner of devices meant to use the Bay Area's limited water supply.

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    Solano Drive-In

    This drive-in is part of the West Wind chain and features digital projection and sound transmitted directly to the car stereo. The latest movies are shown, most as double features, with a 15-minute intermission between films to grab food at the snack bar, or you can bring your own food and tailgate (no alcohol is allowed). Tickets are not sold online, so arrive early for popular films to ensure a ticket and a good parking spot are available, and be sure to bring a blanket or jacket on cold nights.

    $7.95 general admission ($5.25 on Tuesdays), $1.25 per child

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Concord (CC BY-SA 4.0).