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This Weekend In NorCal: Beer Fest; Country Fair; Speed Dating With Cats; Japanese Gardens Kids' Day
Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Northern California? Patch has you covered.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Northern California -- from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay, the Peninsula, to Marin and the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine County. Some are free. Some have a fee.
Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, do see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 13 to Sunday, Aug. 14.
Have fun!
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Eden Night Live - Castro Valley
Tri-Valley Quarter Midget Association Arrive and Drive Day - Livermore
Maxine Marcus Comes to Firehouse Arts Center: Teen Event - Pleasanton
August Twilight Hikes Reveal Myriad of Wildlife: 'Twilight Hike on Mount Diablo'
Walnut Creek Summer Music Series: Live Jazz, Blues and Classic Rock
Totally Trains: Running through the Freight Room at the Depot - San Ramon
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:
Stars of American Ballet: Napa Valley Performing Arts Center
Workshop Sourdough at Home with Stephen Yafa: SHED, Healdsburg
The Taming of the Shrew - Healdsburg
A Night Under the Stars- Annual Fundraiser for Cub Scouts Pack 1 Rohnert Park
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PENINSULA/MARIN COUNTY
Music in the Park - San Anselmo
Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Throckmorton Theatre - Mill Valley
Outdoor Antique Market - French-Style Street Market: San Rafael
Artisan's Fair: Northgate, San Rafael
Fifth Annual Artists of Mount Tamalpais Art Fest and Sale
7th Annual Pacifica Chili & Chowder Cook-Off
AutoCon San Francisco 2016: San Mateo Co. Event Center
50th Anniversary Japanese Garden Celebration - Kids Day! -San Mateo
'Wild Boy' Arrives In Redwood City
Free Shakespeare in the Park presents "The Winter's Tale" - Redwood City
TheatreWorks New Works Festival 2016 - Palo Alto
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES
Hey, Santa Cruz! 6th Annual California Beer Festival Is Back
39th Annual International Musical Saw Festival: Felton
The Legend of Bonny Anne - Scotts Valley
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SOUTH BAY
Second Saturday Rides with the Cruiser Shop: Campbell
Circus Vargas presents iLuminous - San Jose
Speed Dating with Cats! Aug 13, ages 38-62. - San Jose
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Heading to Southern California, by chance? Then see: This Weekend In SoCal: O.C. Fair; Film Fest; Pageant of Masters; Elephant Day; Mission Tour
--Japanese Gardens image via Yelp
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