Breakfast at Soquel High, Super Bowl on the Esplanade

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got 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 our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

1. SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Where/When: Soquel High School, of course. 6-8 p.m., 401 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel

Why Go: If you or your child plans to attend next year, stop by Thursday and walk through the halls.

Pricing: Free

2. SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Where/When: Soquel High School, 401 Old San Jose Rd. 7-11 a.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Chow down on a plate of bottomless pancakes while enjoying music from Soquel High’s bands and choruses.

Pricing: $5 per person. Money goes toward Soquel High music programs and scholarships.

3. WATCH THE SUPER BOWL ON THE ESPLANADE

Where/When: Zelda’s, Margaritaville and The Fog Bank along The Esplanade, Capitola. Sunday afternoon.

Why Go: Because where else can you walk from restaurant to restaurant and continue watching the Super Bowl, with a break to take in the waves.

Pricing: Free

4. PRO JAM AFTER THE SUPER BOWL

Where/When: Pam Hawkins will host Pro Jam at The Fog Bank, 211 Esplanade, Capitola. 7-11 p.m. Sunday.

Why Go: If you have more energy after the game is over.

Pricing: Free

5. SUPER BOWL SPECIAL DINNER

Where/When: Gayle’s Bakery will feature coconut shrimp, postcard’s rice and garlic sauteed spinach for Super Bowl dinner. It will be served cold to-go at 2 p.m. or hot from 4-8:30 p.m.

Why go: To pick up food for the game, for a meal afterward or for a place to retreat if your team is losing.

Pricing: $12.95 per plate

And still you want more? Check out our family-friendly Grab & Go Kids Planner, beginning Wednesday.

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