GET OUT: Toads, Mockingbirds and a Rock Wall

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Where/When: Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 111 Civic Dr., Hercules

Why Go: The annual Spring Egg Hunt is on for April 16 at the Senior Center. Arts and crafts, face painting, a bunny hop, the egg hunt outside the Hercules Senior Center and more.

Pricing: $5 resident, $7 non-resident

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Where/When: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 6202 Christie Ave., Emeryville

Why Go: Christie Avenue Park and the surrounding parking lots of the Emeryville Public Market will be transformed into a unique Earth Day family-friendly party complete with green vendors, live music and performances, a rock climbing wall, the indie film premier of Truck Farm and viewing of Camielle Seaman's The Last Iceberg, local food, recycled art projects, youth activities and games, and an environmental education center.

Pricing: Free

3. 

Where/When: Saturday, April 16, 3-5 p.m. , 109 Civic Dr., Hercules

Why Go: Celebrate the late director’s life with a screening of this classic film.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.-noon. , 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

Why Go: Bring your little ones down to experience a science lesson. Kids will get to touch slimy, bumpy frogs and toads and learn about their life cycles.

Pricing: $20 per child

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Where/When: Lesher Center, Walnut Creek, Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.

Why Go: The timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic follows young Miss Jean Louise "Scout" Finch as she watches her father defy ignorance and prejudice in the fight of his life, and learns the true meaning of integrity.

Pricing: $36-$42