Kite Frolic​; Taste Of Orleans; Makers Market: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — 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, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, July 17 to Sunday, July 18.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

EAST BAY:

Around the Block Market: Vasco Road, Livermore

Batch: A Makers Market: Carnegie Park, Livermore

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Characterz Fun Fest: Characterz Cafe, Pleasanton

Cuda Ridge Wines Carmenere Release Event: Cuda Ridge, Livermore

Diablo Community Swim League's 58th Annual Championship Swim Meet: Northgate High School, Walnut Creek

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Fabric Extravaganza: United Methodist Church Castro Valley, Castro Valley

Hands-On Beeswax Wrap Workshop: Virtual via Ecology Center, Berkeley

Live Music: Tim Skelton Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Neighborhood Garage Sale: Woodranch Circle, Danville

Quest Science Center: Science of Perception: Stockmen's Park, Livermore

Saturday Downtown Berkeley Farmers' Market: Center Street, Berkeley

Woven Market Bag Tote: Creative Plastic Bag Reuse Workshop: Virtual via Ecology Center, Berkeley

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Best of The Valley Wine Tastings: Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa

Buck a Book Sale: Friends of San Rafael, San Rafael

Chandon Garden Spritz "Summer Chill" Launch Celebration: Chandon, Yountville

Food Drive: Petaluma Market, Petaluma

Garden Dialogues: Brasswood Estates Winery, St. Helena, Napa Valley

July Ackerman Afternoon Tea Ceremony: Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Napa

Open Air Artisan Faire: Makers Market: First Street Napa, Napa

Sounds of Summer Music Series: Michelle Lambert: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia

Writers Forum Summer Writing: Virtual via The Write Spot, Sonoma County

THE PENINSULA:

Anniversary Concert Series: Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City

"Blue Skies" by Oceánica Ballet: Bay Area Ballet Conservatory, South San Francisco, and Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

E-Waste Collection Drive: CrossRoads Community Church, Palo Alto

Portola Redwoods Guided Walk: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Portola Redwoods Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Portola Redwoods Nature Club: Portola Redwoods State Park, La Honda

Summer Flower Celebration in the Garden: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, Palo Alto

SAN FRANCISCO:

Cabrillo Street Cleanup: Inner Richmond, San Francisco

Natalie Douglas in Nina Simone Tribute: Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco

OUT of Site: Haight-Ashbury: Doolan-Larson Building, San Francisco

Record Store Day with Porkchop Express: The Music Store, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Fund Our Floor Flea Market: Highlands Park Senior Center, Ben Lomond

Historic Ranch Ground Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

LGTBQ+ Family Kite Frolic and Picnic: Pinto Lake County Park, Watsonville

New Brighton Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

New Brighton Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

Saturdays in the Soil: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Slim Chance Outdoors Event: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz

Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers: Sunset State Beach, Watsonville

Tide Pool Tour: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

Virtual Book Talk: "Vesper Flights" by Helen Macdonald: Virtual via Bookshop Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

West Cliff Outdoor Market: Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

"All Shook Up": Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, Los Gatos

Family Movie Night: "Free Willy": Gilroy Center for the Arts, Gilroy

Taste of Orleans: California's Great America, Santa Clara

The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show: Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Cupertino

Yard Sale: Sharon Court, Los Gatos

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• DiscOasis; County Fair; ShakesBEER Festival: SoCal Weekend

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