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GET OUT: Craft Brews and Robotics

Good weather also brings a fun run and nature walks. Check out Patch.com's weekend picks of events around the Bay

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 11:00am–1:00pm, Jepson Prairie

Why Go: Take a guided tour of the preserve and see all the wildflowers blooming there.

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Pricing: Free with membership

 

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What:

Where/When: Sunday, 8:00am, 100 1st St, Benicia, CA

Why Go: Education supporters can help raise money in this family-friendly atmosphere.

Pricing: Day of Race Registration: Adults $35, Kids 17 and under $25

 

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 1:00pm–5:00pm, 333 Ferry St, Martinez, CA

Why Go: Dozens of microbrews all at one location. Designated drivers attend for only $5. VIP passes available that allow holders to enter one hour earlier than the public.

Pricing: $35 advance/$45 day of show

 

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 10:00am, , 1555 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA

Why Go: Navlet's Garden Center holds a class that will teach you how to successfully grow tomatoes. The class covers soil preparation, the merits of heirloom versus hybrid varieties, watering techniques, troubleshooting problems and ripening tomatoes off the vine.

Pricing: Free

 

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 4009 Webster St, Oakland, CA

Why Go: Children and adults can learn how to construct a robot and program it.

Pricing: $65 for 6-11 years  and $75 for 11-up (one extra hour)

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