PRD Special Events

Community building is at the heart of what we do at PRD. Join us at one of our upcoming Special Events! You can easily register online through PRD's Community Pass website. 
 
We highly recommend registering in advance for PRD Special Events. Please note that a Community Pass account is required.

Save time and avoid delays by registering ahead of time! Registering at the door can take longer and may slow your entry. Don't forget to remind your friends and family to register early too!

801nce/Month Events 

PRD's new adult monthly social affair, designed for you to unwind, gather with friends, and make new connections in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Each evening is a fusion of adult socializing and entertainment.

All events are held at 801 Magnolia Avenue, Main Room. Advanced Registratiois required and available via Community Pass.

Featured Event & Fee Event Date & Time Event Highlights
Gold Bar Whiskey & Gin Tasting
History of Treasure Island 

$25 per person  |  Ages 21+
Wednesday, January 19, 2025
from 7:00–8:45 pm
Discover premium whiskeys and gins as you delve into the intriguing history of Treasure Island, a man-made gem in the San Francisco Bay. Our skilled mixologists will lead you through a carefully curated selection of spirits, offering insights into tasting notes, and mixing techniques.
Discover the Art of Chocolate with Award-Winning Michael Benner 
$55 per person  |  Ages 18+
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
from 6:30–8:00 pm 
Discover the origins of chocolate, learn the craft behind creating it, and explore the difference between a chocolatier and a chocolate maker! Savor curated selections of handmade, bonbons, truffles, and pralines, while Michael guides you through the art of flavor pairing. 
Chasing Channels: My Motivations for 20 Miles in the Ocean
$12 per person  |  Ages 8+
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
from 6:30–8:00 pm
An inspiring presentation by Maya, Merhige, an extraordinary 17-year-old Berkeley high school student. Maya shares her remarkable open-water, swim adventures that push the limits of human endurance. This talk is a celebration of courage, compassion, and the power of swimming against the tide.
Wine & Cheese Pairings with Farmstead Cheeses & Wines
$40 per person  |  Ages 21+
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
from 6:45–8:00 pm
An exquisite evening of wine and cheese, exploring the delightful interplay between these two culinary classics! Discover how the rich textures and flavors of various cheeses can complement or contrast the nuanced profiles of different wines.
Noche de Flamenco y Paella
$75 per person  |  Ages 18+
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
from 7:00–9:00 pm 
An enchanting evening of passion and flavor! Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of authentic Spanish flamenco as professional dancers and musicians take the stage. Indulge your taste buds with a delicious paella dinner and enjoy the lively atmosphere as you savor each bite.

 

Bunny Blast

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Get egg-cited PRD Families, it's soon-to-be Egg Hunt Time!

Join the Piedmont Recreation Department for its FUNderful
egg-stravaganza in Piedmont Park! Park lawns will be filled with thousands of stuffed eggs (over 5000!) for little hunters to discover. Seasonal-themed activities will be set up around the park as well as photo opportunities with PRD's very own Spring Time Bunny. PRD's annual event is great for kids ages seven years and under and the perfect way to hop into spring.

PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program). This event runs RAIN or SHINE!

Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 9:30–11:00 am

Participant Ages: Children 2–7 (and families!)
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: $10 per participant  | Children under two years are FREE and do not need to register
Registration 
available via Community Pass

Bunny Blast Egg Hunt Schedule:
2 Years:
9:45 am
3 Years:
10:00 am
4 & 5 Years: 
10:15 am
6 & 7 Years:
 10:30 am

Piedmont Pop-Up Putt-Putt & Picnic in the Park

PUPP

Get your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, or coworkers together to create one of the novelty obstacle course holes for Piedmont's 2nd Annual Pop-Up Putt-Putt course!

Prizes will be awarded for: Best Overall, Most Creative, Most Clever, and Best Use of Recycled Materials.

The course entries will be set up in the Community Hall parking lot the morning of April 27th. The Piedmont Pop-Up Putt-Putt course will be open for the community to play a round between 12:004:00 pm. After you play, green and picnic in beautiful Piedmont Park!

Make sure to check out the mobile golf simulator, sponsored by ACE Golf, while you are there!


PRD Special Events are family-friendly and fun! Parent/Guardian attendance is required (not a drop-off program). 

Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 12:00–4:00 pm

Ages: All Ages
Location: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue
Event Fee: FREE!