Canine Fun Run; Mozart Fest; Sand Castle Contest: 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 10 to Sunday, July 11.

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

EAST BAY:

5K for a Cause: Fleet Feet Pleasanton, Pleasanton

Adopt-a-Plant Sale: The Plant Exchange, Oakland

Art Workshop for Seniors: Virtual via Movements for the Mind

Berkeley Farmers' Market: Center Street, Berkeley

Bing's Barn Tasting Experience: Darcie Kent Vineyards, Livermore

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Culture Connect with Cheza Nami: Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

Hello Friend Beer Launch Party and Can Release: The Rare Barrel, Berkeley

Live Music: Marshall Law Band: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Live Music: Robert Berry and Paul Keller: Cellar Door, Pleasanton

Live Music on the Patio with Billy Schaub: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Music in the Vines with EP Sax: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Neighborhood Sale: Hitchcock Road and Keith Drive, Concord

Re-Opening for Self-Guided Tours McConaghy House: McConaghy House, Hayward

SPARC on the Park: Stockmen's Park, Livermore

Sunday Afternoon Delight: Forli Restaurant & Bar, Alamo

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

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

ECHO Chamber Orchestra: "A Musical Promenade": First Presbyterian San Anselmo, San Anselmo

Live Music: Hall Pass: Creek Park, San Anselmo

Midsummer Mozart Festival: Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma

Open Air Artisan Faire: Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Mill Valley

Wine Country Canine Fun Run: Sonoma County Fair & Event Center, Santa Rosa

THE PENINSULA:

July Second Saturday: Buzz Buzz Bees: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 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

Sand Castle Contest: Erckenbrack Park, Foster City

SAN FRANCISCO:

Giant Singles Dance Party: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, San Francisco

Honky-Tonk Showdown: Country Show and Dance: Milk Bar, San Francisco

Inner Sunset Neighborhood Cleanup: St. Anne School, San Francisco

Nob Hill Monthly Street Sweeps: Le Beau Market, San Francisco

Northern California Book Awards: Virtual via Northern California Book Reviewers, Poetry Flash and San Francisco Public Library

"OUT of Site": Doolan-Larson Building, San Francisco

West Portal Neighborhood Cleanup: West Portal Recreation Center, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Celebramos en Comunidad: "Societies Light": Women, Infants & Children, Watsonville

Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale: Scotts Valley Branch Library, Scotts Valley

Guided Coastal Walk: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz

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

New Brighton Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

New Brighton Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach, Capitola

Rockin' Pop-Up: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

Secret Garden Women's Shelter's "Summertime Salads Dinner": Walnut Commons, Santa Cruz

Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers: Sunset State Beach, Watsonville

SOUTH BAY:

Horseback Riding Camp for Teens: Fox Equine Rescue & Youth Horsemanship Center, Los Gatos

Ribbon Cutting and Lecture: Saratoga History Museum, Saratoga

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Cardboard City; Chili Cook-Off; Teddy Bear Picnic: SoCal Weekend

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