CV Weekend Planner: Carnival, Health for Dogs, History, Music Concert, Acrobats

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: Church of the Transfiguration, 4000 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley; Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Transfiguration Church’s 50th anniversary by bringing friends and family to an all-day carnival filled with food and activities for all ages.
Cost: Varies, depending on food prices and activities


Where/When: PETCO, 3735 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley; Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, noon to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Even your furry, four-legged friends need their teeth clean and healthy!
Cost: Free


Where/When: Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. Start: 22392 Foothill Blvd., Hayward; end: 22701 Main St., Hayward)
Why Go: Go back in time to the historic old Hayward Union High School and get some exercise at the same time.
Cost: Adults $5; seniors and students, $3; Hayward Area Historical Society members, free

JENNY LIN FOUNDATION CONCERT
Where/When: Redwood Chapel Community Church, 19300 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley; Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Hear what the Jenny Lin Youth Music Program students have been rehearsing all summer all while supporting the foundation in honor of Jenny Lin’s love and talent for music.
Cost: Free


Where/When: 1 Southland Mall, Hayward; Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 29, 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Get a chance to see this animal-free but spectacular circus, which just traveled from Newark's NewPark Mall. Expect plenty of entertainment, from clowns to acrobats and everything in between.
Cost: $15-$60

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