SPLASH OF FALL September 2025

DISCOVER THE BERKELEY WATERFRONT 

Berkeley's "west edge," the Berkeley Waterfront is a hub for outdoor recreation, lodging, dining, and more.  This Saturday, Sept. 13 is the perfect opportunity to discover what's available at the Waterfront with a free guided walking tour.  The experience begins with check-in the Marina Office, 201 University Avenue, between 10 am and 12 pm when guests can obtain a free Waterfront tumbler. After the staff-led walk, guests can start their own self-guided "Tumbler Tour," an interactive game running through the end of September with prizes from the Berkeley Waterfront, participating merchants, and Visit Berkeley.  

TOUR THE WORLD AT SATURDAY'S ELMWOOD WINE WALK

Sip and stroll through the Elmwood, one of Berkeley’s most charming neighborhoods. as you taste your way around the world this Saturday, Sept. 13. The Elmwood Wine Walk will showcase over 25 small-production wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, California, Oregon, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Armenia and beyond! Sip as you shop your way through the Main Street vibes with 20+ participating local businesses pouring something special while you browse, mingle, and explore. Advance tickets are $40 and now available.  Day-of tickets are $45; ticket holders get a glass to sample small-production wines and exclusive merchant discounts.  

CELEBRATE BAY AREA TRANSIT MONTH WITH BART'S NEW TAP AND RIDE

Just in time for the 10th annual Bay Area Transit Month, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has launched the Bay Area’s first Tap and Ride system. Tap and Ride provides riders the ability to pay adult fares at BART fare gates using physical contactless credit or debit cards or mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. With Tap and Ride, riders no longer need to use a Clipper card to ride BART.  “Tap and Ride follows the installation of Next Generation Fare Gates, running only Fleet of the Future trains, boosting cleaning, and increasing our visible safety presence as efforts that are transforming the BART experience,” said BART General Manager Bob Powers. “This is an especially important innovation for out-of-town visitors and infrequent riders who may not have a physical or digital Clipper card and want a simple way to use our service.” Cards accepted for Tap and Ride on BART include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover Network.  For additional details see BART's Tap & Ride news release. 

TAKARA SAKE DEBUTS BERKELEY'S NEWEST TASTING ROOM

Takara Sake USA has officially reopened its newly redesigned Tasting Room in West Berkeley.  The result of a full redesign and enhancement, the new Tasting Room offers a modern interior, expanded features, and extended hours to create an immersive sake experience.  The Tasting Room is now open Wednesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm, and Saturday/Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.. Founded in 1983 in Berkeley, California, Takara Sake USA Inc. stands as the nation’s leading producer of award-winning premium sake, mirin, and plum wine. As pioneers in the industry, Takara has been Defining the Art of Sake Brewing for over four decades, establishing a strong foundation for the growing sake category in the United States.  Sake crafted from California's own Calrose rice and High Sierra snowmelt -- it must be Takara Sake! See the latest on Takara Sake's tasting room on Instagram.  Kanpai!

CELEBRATE SUN DAY IN BERKELEY ON 9/21

The Berkeley Rotary Club and Sierra Club invite all to Sun Day on Sunday, September 21, a clean energy education event at Willard Park, 2720 Hillegass Ave, next to Willard Middle School in Berkeley.  More than 16 educational exhibits, free e bike test rides and information to combat the climate crisis will be presented between 2:00 and 5:00 pm. This solar-power event is wheelchair accessible and free to attend.

🌞 Expert electrification guidance
🚲 E-bike and scooter test rides
🎤 Speaker panel + story slam
🍽️ Food trucks & community picnic
🎨 Solar-themed kids activities

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