County Fair; Lavender Daze; New Waterpark​​: 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, June 5 to Sunday, June 6.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of face covering and social distancing guidelines. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

EAST BAY:

100 Years of Ford: Car Show: Shadelands Ranch Museum, Walnut Creek

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch: Elevation LVK, Livermore

Drag Yourself to Brunch: Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda

East Bay Green Home Tour: Virtual via East Bay Green Home Tour, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Exotic Bird Mart & Expo: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Live Music on the Patio: Double Shot: Rosa Fierro Cellars, Livermore

Out Front at The UC Theatre: The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley

Parkmead Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale: Lilac Drive, Walnut Creek

Sidewalk Sale: Caning Shop, Berkeley

West End Mercantile Sidewalk Makers Market: Webster Street, Alameda

NORTH BAY/WINE COUNTRY:

Art at the Source: Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Sebastopol

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

Canine Heroes Virtual Gala: Virtual via Guide Dogs for the Blind

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

Lavender Daze: Bees N Blooms, Santa Rosa

Live Music: Audrey Moira Shimkas Duo: Range Cafe at Peacock Gap Golf Club, San Rafael

"Mission Impossible": Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena

Sonoma County Pride "Beyond The Rainbow" Drive-Thru Parade: Graton Resort & Casino, Rohnert Park

"The Last Five Years": Novato Theater Company, Novato

THE PENINSULA:

Flea Market: American Legion Hall, San Mateo

Opening Day of San Mateo County Fair: San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo

Pride at Filoli "Rainbow Hike": Filoli Historic House and Garden, Woodside

Sunday Brunch Yoga: Washington Park, Burlingame

The Gang's All Here: Artists of Sanchez: Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica

"The Prestige": Coastal Repertory Theatre, Half Moon Bay

SAN FRANCISCO:

"Don't Touch That Dial": Virtual via 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco

Immersive Van Gogh: VN West, San Francisco

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy Caberet: Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco

Musiquarium @ The Selfie Market: Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco

Raising Spirits Global Arts Festival: Virtual via Creative Action Institute

San Francisco Boys Chorus Concert: Virtual via San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco

"Sightlines": Minnesota Street Project, San Francisco

"The Awakening": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

"The Small Matter": Hosfelt Gallery, San Francisco

Watercolors: Paintings From Our Workshops: HVAW Gallery, San Francisco

Yappy Hour: The Grateful Dog, San Francisco

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY/BEACHES:

Farmer's Market: Virtual via Santa Cruz Symphony League

Member Meet-Up: Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve, Santa Cruz

Ready, Set, Garden!: Virtual via Santa Cruz Symphony

Red Road to DC Totem Pole Journey to Protect Sacred Sites: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz

The Westside Marketplace: Old Wrigley Parking Lot, Santa Cruz

SOUTH BAY:

Grand Opening of South Bay Shores Waterpark: California's Great America, Santa Clara

Voyage de Danse: Virtual via Los Gatos Ballet, Los Gatos

Heading to Southern California? Then See:

• Kids Fishing Derby; Pacific Islander Festival: SoCal Weekend

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