Thanksgiving Fun Run; Outdoor Zoo; Makers Markets: NorCal Weekend

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 Country.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 15.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities have been updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

EAST BAY:

Diwali Clean Comedy Bash Starring Kabir Singh and Samson Koletkar: Spin A Yarn Steakhouse, Fremont

Free Concert: It's a Cello-bration: Virtual

Free Grocery Kits: St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church, Livermore

Live Music from Marshall Law: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Makers Market: Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Rescue Horse Fundraiser: The Magic of Horses: Virtual

Scouting for Food: Holy Spirit Church, Fremont and JC Imports & Exports, Union City

Tree of Lights: Virtual

Z-Cares Foundation's Virtual Coping Carnival: Virtual

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Afternoon Tea Ceremony: Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Annual Studio Sale: West California Pottery, Mill Valley

Best of the Valley Wine Tastings: Silverado Resort, Napa

Book Discussion: "The New Jim Crow": Virtual

Buckeye Ranch Holiday Market: Petaluma

Climate Champions Celebration: Virtual

Clucktown Collective Market: Buckeye Ranch, Petaluma

Craft Market: Little Tree Studios, San Anselmo

Doctor Advocates for Equality in Healthcare: Virtual

Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive: Phillip West Aquatic Center Parking Lot, American Canyon

Makers Market: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Mill Valley

"The American Heart Of Winter" Art Exhibit: Gallerie Renee Marie, Benicia

THE PENINSULA:

Art for Wellness: Outdoor Art Workshops with Bay Area Artists: The Village Hub, Woodside

Outdoor Zoo: CuriOdyssey, San Mateo

Paly Theatre Presents "Clue": Virtual

Paly Theatre Presents "Murder by Poe": Virtual

Paly Theatre Presents "She Kills Monsters": Virtual

San Francisco Wine School Anniversary Celebration and Auction: Virtual

Second Saturday: Sensational Seeds: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

Thanksgiving Fun Run 5K: Virtual

SAN FRANCISCO:

All Jokes at All Good Pizza: All Good Pizza, San Francisco

Autism Speaks San Francisco Walk: Virtual

Street Magic Live: Virtual

"Until It Shatters" Exhibition: Root Division, San Francisco and Virtual

Voices of Music Presents "The Art of the Countertenor": Virtual

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Benefit Shop: Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

South Valley Symphony Autumn Concert: Virtual

Westmont Performing Arts Department Presents "Clue": Virtual

Workshop: Peace Holiday Sign: Animal Art Farm, Gilroy

Workshop: Welcome Sign: Animal Art Farm, Gilroy

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Tide Pool Hike; Animal Care Camp; Turkey Trot: SoCal Weekend

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