Get Out: 4 Things to Do, 2 With Pumpkins

Pumpkins are popping up all over the East Bay this weekend. Plus, check out the Sidewalk Sales in Bristol and a great free movie at the Barrington library tomorrow.

Pumpkin Junction Fair
Where/When: Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, County Road.
Why go: Pick out your pumpkin, and enjoy this fall family fair that features crafts vendors, children’s games, foods, music and more. This event was postponed from last Saturday, Oct. 1.
Pricing: Free

British Crown Film Series
Where/When: Barrington Library at 1 pm Friday, Oct. 7
Why go: See the 1969 film classic, “Anne of the Thousand Days,” a memorable tale of the ill-fated Anne Boleyn, who lost her head over her husband, King Henry VIII.
Pricing: Free

Giant Pumpkin Championship and Drop
Where/When: Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren at 11 am Saturday
Why go: It’s the 18th annual pumpkin weigh-off as Frerichs searches out the largest pumpkin around. The popular pumpkin drop is at 11:30 am. Other events and happenings include pumpkin-painting booths for the kids, seasonal arts and crafts, food and more. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day at the farm.
Pricing: $5

Bristol Sidewalk Sales and Art Stroll
Where/When: Hope St. downtown Bristol, Friday through Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
Why go: Following up on the success of their April sale, Bristol’s downtown merchants are holding fall sidewalk sales event to coincide with the Art Stroll, Sunday beginning at noon -- a chance to see what’s new in Bristol’s growing number of art galleries.
Pricing: Free