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This Weekend In NorCal: Blues Festival; Pet Parade; Jensie Gran Fondo; Oktoberfest(s)
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, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 25.
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EAST BAY:
Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Alden Lane Nursery presents Quilting in the Garden 2016 - Livermore
Alviso Adobe Community Park's Fall Festival - Pleasanton
Walnut Festival - Walnut Creek
Oaktree Fall Horse Racing and Festival: Pleasanton Fairgrounds
Celebrate Native American Day with the Contra Costa County Historical Society! - Concord
'Tuesdays with Morrie' - Chanticleers Community Theatre, Castro Valley
JDRF One Walk - East Bay - San Ramon
'17th Eugene O'Neill Festival' in Danville
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NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:
Opening Day - McClelland's Organic Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma
Sweeney Todd - Healdsburg
14th Annual Revolution Ride and Festival - Geyserville
Spring Lake Water Bark - Off-Leash Swimming For Dogs: Santa Rosa
The Laugh Room! - Santa Rosa
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PENINSULA/MARIN COUNTY
The Dybbuk - Palo Alto
Expedia CruiseShipCenters Grand Opening Celebration - San Carlos
AUTUMN AT FILOLI FESTIVAL: Woodside
The Jensie Gran Fondo This Weekend in Novato
Silicon Valley Dance Festival: Across the Current Now - Atherton
Pacific Coast Fog Fest - Pacifica
National Singles Week Speed Dating & Dance Party - Burlingame
Concert in the Park: South San Francisco
Men's Vocal Orchestra :: CHANTICLEER :: performs at the Osher Marin JCC - San Rafael
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES
Monterey Bay Birding Festival: Watsonville
Ocean's Edge: Food Truck & Artisan Fair: Santa Cruz
Rendezvous In The Redwoods - Felton
Taste of Soquel: Second Harvest Food Bank Benefit For Santa Cruz County - Soquel
Santa Cruz World Arts Festival Family Days - Scotts Valley
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SOUTH BAY
The Teal Run 5K Run/Walk: Campbell
ICF Children's Festival - 8th International Children’s Festival - San Jose
Annual Diamond in the Rough Film Festival - Cupertino
Breakfast Fundraiser for the American Legion Post 121 - Watsonville
Free Opera In The Park: Saratoga
Kubecca to Perform In Los Gatos
Odysseo - San Jose
Lumination at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park: Gilroy
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Heading to Southern California, by chance? Then see: This Weekend In SoCal: Powwow; 'Thriller' Dance Lessons; Mattel Party At Pier; Race For Cure
Photos courtesy of Susan Monroe, Jensie Gran Fondo, Morguefile, Bay Area Blues Festival
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