Get Out: Art Festival, Lamp Swap, Yoga

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 this weekend.

• Where/When: Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Join the street festival for free to enjoy arts and crafts, wine, food and music.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark; Saturday from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• Why Go: See Pat the Hat turn balloons into art during this free show for kids.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: 32421 Edith Way, Union City; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Dig through this sale for everything from clothes and toys to electronics and furniture. All proceeds would go toward the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life Union City.
• Pricing: Costs of goods vary.

• Where/When: Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Come and trade your old 300-watt (or more) halogen floor lamp for a new energy-efficient one for free. Participants must be Union City residents and you must provide a copy of your PG&E bill.
• Pricing: Free for Union City residents.

• Where/When: 9500 Thornton Ave., Newark; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Why Go: Get in tune with your body and nature during this free yoga program. Reservations are required, but all you have to bring is a yoga mat and/or beach towel. Call 510-792-0222, extension 363 for more information.
• Pricing: Free