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Hawaiian May Day; Hungarian Fest; Mother's Day: NorCal Weekend
Looking for 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 entertaining events throughout Northern California – from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to 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, see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, May 11 to Sunday, May 12.
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.
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EAST BAY:
Find out what's happening in Mill Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Garden Conservancy Open Days Garden Tour: Albany, Berkeley & Oakland
The Marsh Berkeley Presents "Mother's Milk" - Berkeley
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Pancake Breakfast 2019: Castro Valley
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade 2019: Castro Valley
Teachers & Trainers: Restore, Renew, Re-Energize: Castro Valley
7th Annual AAUW-Concord Art and Wine (and Beer!) Walk: Todos Santos, Concord
Mother's Day Brunch at the Crowne Plaza Concord-Walnut Creek
Town-Wide Yard Sale: Crockett
Mother's Day Weekend: Danville Chocolates, Music & Church: Danville
Humorist, Sage, Author & Screenwriter Andrew Klavan: Danville
Dance Team Auditions at Studio 8 Dance: Danville
SRV Athletic Boosters End of Year Bash & Coach Appreciation Night: Danville
Family Cycling Workshop: Dublin
Local Author Book Signing, Barnes & Noble El Cerrito
Elks Mothers Day Sunday Brunch: Fremont
Niles Spring Car Show: Fremont
Ballet Petit's Sleeping Beauty: Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward
Voci Women's Ensemble presents: Northern Lights: Lafayette
Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues: Livermore
Teen Fandom Day Party: Livermore
San Francisco String Trio: Bankhead, Livermore
Making Memories with Mom at Charles R Vineyards: Livermore
Mom’s Comedy Show with Alexia Jackson at McGrail Vineyards: Livermore
Children's Business Fair: Livermore
Alhambra Cemetery Clean-Up 2019: Martinez
The Story of San Pablo, history talk and book signing: Martinez
Wedding Dance Workshop: Newark
Free Petite Sundae For Moms - Mother's Day 2019: Fentons, Oakland
Queer California: Untold Stories: Oakland
Jack London Square Art & Wine Festival 2019: Oakland
Wildlife Nature Camp: Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet with Crab, Seafood Steamer Pots, Prime Rib, Eve's Waterfront, Oakland
Mother’s Day Celebration at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill: Oakland
Fratello Marionettes perform ALADDIN in Piedmont
DBFL Marking Room BAG SALE DAY: Piedmont
Hawaiian May Day Festival 2019: Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Smokey Joe's Cafe: Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton
Sex, Lies & Genealogical Tape | SL Historic Society: San Leandro
Mother’s Day at Cleophus Quealy: A Community Artisan Event: San Leandro
Annual Live Well Resource Fair & Free Pancake Breakfast: San Ramon
Semi Pro Soccer Match in Tri-Valley: SRFC vs Academica SC: San Ramon
Mother's Day Tea Party & Fabulous Hat Contest 2019: Union City
Aquanuts Symphonic Synchro: Walnut Creek
Tacos Del Sol: Unity of Walnut Creek
Woodlands Cabana Club Season Opener: Walnut Creek
Historical Society Downtown Walking Tours: Walnut Creek
"This Thing Called Love" with the Blackhawk Chorus: Walnut Creek
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:
Musica Marin's 'Taste Of Spain' - Food, Wine & Music: Belvedere
Mother’s Day Sound Bath at Arts Center: Davis
UC Davis Plant Sale: Davis
Dixon May Fair Parade & Carnival 2019: Fairgrounds, Dixon
Kickoff to More Summer Hours- Mayfair Party @ The Barn and Pantry: Dixon
Farmer’s Market Sundays @ The Barn and Pantry: Dixon
Workshop - Beekeeping Field Days: Fairfax
Romeo and Juliet and More with College of Marin Symphony Orchestra: Kentfield
Citrus Tree Basics at Library: Larkspur
Jazz: Marin Theatre, Co., Mill Valley
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea 2019: Ackerman Heritage House, Napa
Mother’s Day Rosé Brunch: The Village at Vista Collina Resort, Napa
La Strada By Night: Napa
BIG Shred: Novato
FREE Mother's Day Sound Bath at Mindful One Meditation: Novato
FREE Mother's Day Compassion Meditation at the Mindful One Studio: Novato
Spring Artisan Market 2019: The Bank Hub, Petaluma
Breema Open House: Petaluma
MOTHER'S DAY - Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Rohnert Park
Mother's Day Brunch: Grgich Hills Estate, Saint Helena
Mother's Day at Merryvale & Starmont Winery: Saint Helena
'Tales of Raccoon Rescue' Book Signing: WildCare, San Rafael
PAULA POUNDSTONE returns to Marin: San Rafael
SonoMusette: The Music of 20th Century Paris: San Rafael
Mother's Day Brunch at The Clubhouse: San Rafael
March Of Dimes Walk & Festival 2019: Santa Rosa
Mother’s Day Weekend at Benovia Winery Vineyard Named for Moms: Santa Rosa
Motherhood and Nesting Exploration Bird Walk with Lisa Hug: Santa Rosa
2018-2019 Graduate Fellows Exhibition: Sausalito
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet: Suite D, Sonoma
Mother's Day Artisan Fair (Artisans; LIVE music; Champagne): Suisun City
Free Petite Sundae For Moms On Mother's Day: Fentons, Vacaville
RISE UP! Filipinx Mental Health Initiative-Solano Launch Party: Vallejo
Our "We Love Moms And Veterans" Tribute Show: Lincoln Theater, Yountville
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THE PENINSULA:
Hungarian Heritage Festival 2019: Twin Pines Park, Belmont
Trio Solisti performs at Music at Kohl Mansion: Burlingame
Peninsula Humane Society Puppy Preschool: Burlingame
Yoga and Meditation: Foster City
Winemaker Series: Chesebro Wines: HMB Wine & Cheese Half Moon Bay
Pathways Run 2019: Los Altos Hills
Mother's Day 2019: Shoreline Lake, Mountain View
Mother's Day Spring Floral Arranging Class: Palo Alto
Fun for Families: Free Second Saturdays at Gamble Garden: Palo Alto
Palo Alto Players Presents: "FLOWER DRUM SONG" - Palo Alto
Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Celebration: Oshman JCC, Palo Alto
Silicon Valley Basketball: Palo Alto
Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Wayfaring Stranger: Songs of Travel" - Redwood City
Leila's Quest for Flight - Free Children's Show: Redwood City
Shoggoths on the Veldt by Cameron McNary at the Dragon Theatre: Redwood City
A Very Vintage Tea and Social to Benefit Operation Freedom Paws: San Carlos
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop- Understand the process: San Carlos
5K Run/Walk for Student Health and Mental Wellness: San Mateo
CuriOdyssey's Science in Action: San Mateo
MATILDA The Musical: San Mateo
El Camino Dance Presents Broadway Boogie: South San Francisco
Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner 2019: The Village Pub, Woodside
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SAN FRANCISCO:
Michael Feinstein In 5 Shows: Feinstein’s At Nikko, San Francisco
Humphry Slocombe & Juanita MORE! Ice Cream: Hi Tops San Francisco
42nd Street Moon’s BROADWAY FLIPPED Fundraising Cabaret Party: SF
We Have Iré: Yerba Buena Center for Arts, San Francisco
'ETM: Double Down' With Award-Winning Tap-Dance Co.: SF
Rock Opera 'Weightless': A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, San Francisco
42nd Street Moon's '110 In The Shade': San Francisco
Swingin’ Jazz with Cobby Brzeski Quartet at Le Colonial: San Francisco
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:
Shakespeare to Go Presents "The Tempest" - Boulder Creek
Church Flea Market: Felton
Mom’s Wellness Day w/Triple P / DÍA DE BIENESTAR PARA LAS MAMÁS: Felton
Artist of the Year 2019 Ellen Bass - Profile Performance: Live Oak
AAT Presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" - Santa Cruz
Pickwick Book Club discussion: Santa Cruz
World Migratory Bird Day: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
Meet Annie Of Annieglass: Zinnia's, Scotts Valley
St. Philip's Garden Tour and English Tea Luncheon: Scotts Valley
35th Annual Mother’s Day Run/Walk for Shelter: Watsonville
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SOUTH BAY:
Academy Of Classical Ballet’s Coppélia: Heritage Theatre Campbell
Courtyard Concerts: Flutes in the Courtyard: Cupertino
Gilroy Gardens' Mother's Day Brunch 2019: Gilroy
Gavilan College presents Guys and Dolls: Gilroy
Friends of the Gilroy Library Saturday Book Sale - Bag Sale: Gilroy
An Evening of Beloved Classics with Winchester Orchestra: San Jose
E-Waste and Goodwill Drop-off Day: San Jose
San Jose Wind Symphony Presents “The Spirit of ’76 (Trombones)”- Saratoga
Mother's Day Brunch - Mountain Winery, Saratoga
The Wiz: Sunnyvale
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Heading to Southern California? Then see: Night Nation Run; Queen Mary BBQ; Mother's Day: SoCal Weekend
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