Get Out: Black History Month Observance, Pancakes and Romance on the Rails

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: Community Center Park 35501 Cedar Blvd. Newark; Saturday at 10 a.m.
• Why Go: Come out to be a part of the 38th Annual Black History Month Observance presented by the City of Newark Cultural Arts Program along with the Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society, Inc. Enjoy vendors, a keynote speaker, singers, dancers, poets, a Soul Food kitchen and a health and wellness seminar at this community event.
• Pricing: FREE

• Where/When: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Road, Fremont; Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Why Go: The perfect way to start your Saturday! Come out to help the Newark Memorial High School choir and band raise the money for their trip to Anaheim.
• Pricing: To purchase tickets online, click here or visit our website.

• Where/When: Sunol Depot 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol; Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Looking for adventure with your sweetie? Ride the rails in romantic style while enjoying both the view and local wines paired with hors d'oeuvres.
• Pricing: Tickets are $75 each.

• Where/When: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 2 Marshlands Rd., Fremont; Saturday at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Learn about the California grey fox while enjoying a 1-mile hike. Coat and binoculars recommended.
• Pricing: FREE           

• Where/When: 43321 Christy St, Fremont; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
• Why Go: Come out to help collect donations for troops deployed overseas.
• Pricing: FREE