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Get Out! Train a Dragon, Buy a Camera

Check out an outdoor movie, attend the opening weekend at the County Fair, shop at the local market or explore a camera show this weekend!

Posted Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 7:10 pm PT|Updated Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:45 pm PT

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: Alameda County Fairground in Pleasanton; Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: This is the first weekend of the county fair! Enjoy great fair foods, a petting zoo, carnival rides and games, entertainment and musical acts, pig races, arts and crafts, and more.
Pricing: $0-$10; parking $8-$20

Where/When: Hesperian Boulevard and Paseo Grande; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Get the best summer fruits and vegetables in town
Pricing: Free to attend

Where/When: Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: The event will include hands-on clinics and demos, conversations with bike experts and enthusiasts, guidance on alternate transportation and bike hikes in the redwoods.
Pricing: Free with general admission

Where/When: San Felipe Community Center in Hayward; Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Buy equipment, sell equipment, browse or just talk with experts about photography.
Pricing: $3 at the door

You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.

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