Children's Fairyland Reopening | St. Paddy's Day: Saturday Smiles

Most of the Bay Area has moved into the less restrictive red tier, which means attractions like Children's Fairyland and S.F. Museum of Modern Art will reopen.

Don't forget St. Patrick's Day is coming up and although it may look different this year, there are still plenty of things to do to celebrate.

Patch has 12 Northern California stories to make your weekend a bit brighter.

Fremont Tops List Of Happiest Cities In America For 2021

• The city of Fremont was ranked the happiest city in America, according to a WalletHub study comparing 180 of the largest U.S. cities.

St. Patrick's Day Event & Dining Guide 2021: SF Bay Area

• See where to get your annual corned beef & cabbage fix, plus find shamrock hunts, concerts & other Irish celebrations throughout the region.

'Pi Day' 2021: See Pie Steals & Deals In California

• Don't let Pi Day pass you by! $3.14 goes a long way as restaurants highlight pot pies, pizza & fruit pies, too, on March 14. (3/14- Get it?)

Oakland's Children's Fairyland Gears Up To Reopen

• An effort was launched during the pandemic to save Children's Fairyland, which is expected to reopen March 19.

Pandemic-Inspired Art Greets Visitors To Newly-Reopened San Francisco Museums

• The S.F. Museum of Modern Art opened its doors to the public for the first time since the post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.

Whale Safely Escorted Out Of Estuary

• A Water Rescue Team established a safety zone around the whale and guided it to safety.

New Mural Started In Alameda

• Stop by to see it painted on Monday and Tuesday.

New Dublin Greek Restaurant Replaces Yalla Mediterranean

• See what's on the menu at this new Dublin eatery.

Beloved Pleasanton Restaurant Chain Opens New Bay Area Location

• The Bay Area favorite is making a comeback after shuttering all 50 locations across three states amid the pandemic.

'Winter Wonderland' In The Santa Cruz Mountains: PHOTO GALLERY

• See the iconic Bay Area mountain range all decked out in white.

Danville, San Ramon Patients Can Now Get Healthy Meals Thanks To Nonprofit

• Culinary Angels is expanding to serve Danville and San Ramon patients after serving those in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore since 2016.

Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton To Open Local Mental Health Center

• Officials believe a total of 500 residents of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore will be served by the program in its first year.

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