'Tis the ghostly season! Find the parades, carnivals, trick-or-treat extravaganzas and all the sweet and spookiness coming up nearby.
There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!
The day to honor Mom is nearing! We have perfect events selected whether she prefers art, champagne brunches, wineries, gardens or teas.
From Good Friday to Easter Sunday: See what's going on near you and make your plans!
Peruse the region's Easter listings! And don't delay on firming up plans as some activities need reservations and fill up quickly!
The holidays will be brighter for more than 1,000 children, thanks to the efforts of these inmates.
Review these safety tips now, before the Halloween season gets too crazy!
Cook the corn inside the husk for a smoky flavor!
A whopping 3.9 million travelers statewide are expected to drive to holiday destinations.
We've got your guide to the best Fourth of July events the East Bay has to offer.
We asked Patch Readers where they’ll go to raise a pint on March 17.
Among the features, one screen allows 'expecting drinkers' to order a future, sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb.
This winter libation will be the star of your next holiday gathering.
Shipping deadlines, holiday recipes, find lights, enjoy shows throughout the month of December. Check dates of each event before attending.
Here are some ways you can lend a helping hand
Are you hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Depending on when you leave, the roads could be slick. And pack your warm coat.
For more than 30 years, Butterball has been fielding tens of thousands of questions each holiday season.
Carnivals, haunted attractions, festivals and fall sales throughout the month of October. Check dates of each event before attending.
Carnivals, haunted attractions, festivals and fall sales from around the Bay Area throughout the month of October.
One of the the most well known haunted attractions in the Bay Area opens in the East Bay. Discount tickets can be found at Costco this year!
The popular Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more. Find out how to get a discount on your spooky costume purchases.
About 4 million travelers are expected to get away this holiday weekend. The top destinations include San Diego and San Francisco.
Heat wave!
We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
We've got your guide to fourth of July weekend events, plus information about sobriety checkpoints, holiday safety and entertaining.
Drowning, dry drowning, snakebites, hot cars--summer has some pitfalls to avoid. Here’s your survival kit.
Chef Shell the Dinner Belle shows you how to make dad a meal to show how much you care. So what's the secret ingredient in her savory sauce?
This weekend is about celebrating dad and the first day of summer! What will the weather be like for your Father's Day gathering?
Is your dad wiser than an ancient Greek philosopher? Is he able to fix broken pipes with a single wrench? We want to hear his story!
Except for the package pickup, all brick and mortar post offices will be closed Monday.
Chipotle sticks to classic ingredients. Here's how much they use of each add-in.
Sponsered by AAA, you don't have to be a member to get a free tow and a ride home.
Some showers may make it to the East Bay for the holiday
We've got your guide to weekend events, plus egg dyeing guides and more. Happy Easter!
Looking for a creative way to dye Easter eggs this year, Pinole and Hercules? Using silk ties is easy and the finished product is stunning!
Shaving cream, Kool-Aid, food coloring or Paas tablets--all produce beautiful eggs and fun memories.
Are you ready for Easter, Pinole and Hercules? We have some egg-cellent tips just in time for your celebration.
Drivers who’ve been drinking Tuesday night are urged to call (800) 222-4357 and ask the operator for a “tipsy tow.”