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Public Art Walking Tours
The Bedford offers one hour docent-led walking tours of Walnut Creek's downtown public art collection every third Saturday, April through November.
Our Docents are trained by public art specialists and offer information and insight appropriate for all ages.
Public Art Walking Tours are now Pay What You Can! While reservations are not required, we suggest reserving your ticket ahead of time to guarantee availability. To buy, click on your desired tour date below. Alternately, you may purchase your tickets the morning of the tour at the Lesher Center Ticket Office, which opens one hour prior to the tour start time. If you would like to attend with a group of 6 or more, please email galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org or call 925-295-1417 so that we may accommodate your group.
Start Location
Meet at the Lesher Center for the Arts Plaza (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA). Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
Time
Tours start at 10 a.m. and are approximately 1 hour.
Cost
- NEW! Public Art Walking Tours are now Pay What You Can for everyone! Please see above for information on reserving / purchasing your tickets.
2026 Public Art Walking Tour Schedule
| Route | Dates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr. 18, Aug. 15 | Around the Lesher Center for the Arts, City Hall, and Civic Park. |
| #2 | May 16, Sept. 19 | Plaza Escuela & shopping areas (Locust, Plaza Escuela, and California Blvd.) |
| #3 | June 20*, Oct. 17 | Around the Business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station, California Blvd and North Main St (involves stairs). |
| #4 | July 18, Nov. 21 | Downtown Main St. and Library. |
*Pride themed tour. More details to come.
Public Art Walking Tour
- Date: 10/17/2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Route 3: Around the Business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station, California Blvd and North Main St (involves stairs).
Route 3: Around the Business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station, California Blvd and North Main St (involves stairs).
This walking tour takes you through the business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station, including California Blvd and North Main Street. This route features striking artworks in a dynamic urban setting. Please note that this tour involves stairs.
Start Location: Lesher Center for the Arts Plaza (1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA)
Public Art Walking Tours are Pay What You Can! While reservations are not required, we suggest purchasing your ticket ahead of time. To buy, click on your desired tour date below. Alternately, you may purchase your tickets the morning of the tour at the Lesher Center Ticket Office, which opens one hour prior to the tour start time. If you would like to attend with a group of 6 or more, please email galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org or call 925-295-1417 so that we may accommodate your group.
Time: Tours begin at 10 AM and last approximately one hour.
[Aileen Barr, Mosaic Benches, 2022. Photo courtesy of Shaun Roberts.]Public Art Audio Tours
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Public Art in Walnut Creek, featuring 33 stops about the artwork in the downtown area.
- Look for the pink and orange Public Art signs around public art works.
- Dial the number on the signs.
- Listen and learn!
Public Art Scavenger Hunt
Explore downtown, and learn about Public Art and the history of Walnut Creek through these printable Scavenger Hunts. Use the Walk Walnut Creek App to get hints and answers.
Be sure to look for the pink and orange Public Art and Heritage Signs along the route. Turn in your completed scavenger hunt sheet at the Bedford or The Shadelands Ranch Museum to get free admission!