🎉 Hello, May! Let’s make it unforgettable.
Welcome to our first May edition of Twin Oaks Insider — your go-to for the best happenings, bites, and homes across the East Bay. This week’s roundup is packed with local flavor, exciting events, and ways to reconnect with your community under blue skies and starlit nights. Let’s dive in!
🌷 What’s Happening This Week in the East Bay
This week’s lineup is a perfect mix of culture, community, and cosmic wonder. Think mariachi in the streets, food festivals in the plaza, and meteor showers overhead. It’s one of those weeks where the East Bay feels like the center of everything — and you won’t want to miss a moment.
Here’s what to check out:
🎊 Community Spotlight
💃 Join us for Hayward’s biggest block party! The 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration is here, featuring live mariachi, folklórico dancing, delicious food vendors, classic car shows, and artisan booths.
This hometown event celebrates our community’s roots and looks to the future. Inspired by gatherings of the Castro family, La Alianza de Hayward honors those who shape the Mexican and Mexican American story in Hayward. Bring your family and friends for a day of culture, music, and great vibes!
🌸Downtown Concord turns into a full-blown spring wonderland this weekend — and you’re invited to the party.
Bay Area SpringFest is the kind of joyful, colorful, family-friendly festival that brings the whole town together. Picture rows of local food vendors dishing out crowd favorites (think gourmet sliders, street tacos, and sweet treats), live bands filling the air with happy vibes, craft booths showcasing East Bay makers, and kids’ zones that keep the little ones busy while you soak it all in. Whether you’re strolling solo or rolling deep with your squad, this is your perfect all-day Saturday plan.
🌌 Special Feature: Sky Show of the Week
Early birds and night owls, this one’s for you! The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower, fueled by debris from Halley’s Comet, is expected to light up the sky with up to 30 meteors per hour. Known for their speed and bright trails, these meteors often leave glowing streaks that linger across the early morning sky.
🌠The best time to watch? Between 2 AM and dawn — just find a dark, open spot, away from city lights. You won’t need a telescope — just a cozy blanket, warm drink, and a sense of wonder. Peak viewing is May 5–6, so mark your calendars for an unforgettable stargazing moment.
🍽️ New Hotspots: Culinary Delights Await!
Looking to keep the Cinco de Mayo vibes going after the festival? Casa Del Toro in Hayward is the perfect spot to extend the celebration. Just minutes from the main event, this colorful and inviting cantina dishes out bold Mexican flavors with flair — from sizzling fajitas and street tacos to handcrafted margaritas that pack a punch..
🔥 What to order? Their skirt steak is a standout — juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, it’s the kind of dish that keeps locals coming back for more.
📰 Big News in the East Bay
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🌟 Agent of the Month
This month, we’re giving a big shoutout to Hayley Gunderson — a standout Twin Oaks agent known for incredible dedication, standout service, and helping clients feel truly at home.
From expert negotiation skills to going the extra mile at every turn, Hayley Gunderson is everything we admire in a Twin Oaks agent. Stay tuned each month as we highlight more of the heart and hustle behind our team!
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🌟 Catch You Next Week…
Another week, another dose of East Bay magic — and we loved bringing it your way.
Thanks for spending a few minutes with us. We’ll be back next week with more ways to explore, enjoy, and engage with our community.
Stay local & stay inspired,
Ryan DeAmaral
Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider
