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Get Out: Swim An Aquathon, Plant Your Fall Garden

Welcome to our weekend planner, giving you the best weekend activities for Palo Alto and surrounding cities.

It’s Thursday, and if you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend, Patch is coming to the rescue.

We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

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Where/When: California Sports Center 1283 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd., Sunnyvale, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy free food, music, prizes and a refreshing swim this weekend to help raise money for Abilities United, which provides services to people with developmental and physical disabilities. Form a team of 6-8 and check out their website for sign-ups.

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Price: $20

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Where/When: , 559 College Ave, Palo Alto, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why go: Celebrate the start of autumn by planting your own vegetable garden! This class will teach you the basics of planting in containers or in your yard. Pick up tips on how to plan a year-round garden, planting in the shade, and which plants are the easiest to maintain.

Price: $35

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Where/When: Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why go: Watch the San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team take on the Chicago Fire in this special match featuring a mariachi band, a DJ and wrestling Luchadores!

Price: $20 to $50

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Where/When: , 305 N. California Ave., Palo Alto, Saturday, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why go: You won't have to travel far to enjoy classical music from the professionals this weekend. Join your local philharmonic for a night of Baroque music, including a Bach concerto and Henry Purcell's Suite from "Dido and Aeneas." 

Price: $10-$20

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Where/When: Castro St & W Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why go: Bid a final adieu to summer with this exciting annual festival, featuring the work of more than 600 local artists and craftsmakers, exhibits, a kid's park and carnival rides amidst live music.

Price: Free

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