It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.
- Where/When: 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark; Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
- Why Go: Newark Memorial's Marine Science and Technology Institute will teach you about astronomy and marine biology using high powered telescopes and aquarium tanks full of marine life.
- Pricing: Free
- Where/When: 703 C St, Union City; Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
- Why Go: Help clean up your community. From 8 a.m. to noon, Union City residents are encouraged to volunteer and pick up litter on Mission, Railroad, Whipple and H Streets. Make sure to dress comfortably. For more information, call 510-471-5880 x3121.
- Pricing: Free
- Where/When: Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Bring the family out for a fun-filled day with a motorcycle and kids bicycle safety course. The event includes a variety of games, a raffle and a Walk of Honor to commemorate fallen military heroes.
- Pricing: Free
- Where/When: 5572 Newpark Plz, Newark; Saturday from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Find your yoga flow with this two and a half hour yoga workshop that will feature an active vinyasa flowsequence, a meditation, and a restorative yoga practice. The room is heated, so be prepared to sweat!
- Pricing: $25
- Where/When: parking lot, Alvarado-Niles Road and Hartnell Street, Union City; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Find treasures or sell your own at a new weekly flea market, which will also serve as the backdrop of a new reality television show pilot, Flea Market Wars. Learn the full details .
- Pricing: Free to attend; $30 for vendor space. Contact fleamarketwars@gmail.com for vendor info.
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