Get Out: Ride a Train, Play Loteria, Fish for Free

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: Ardenwood Historic Farm Regional Park, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont; Saturday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Get a chance to ride 19th century steam trains, learn about railroads and enjoy live music and food at the 11th annual Washington Township Railroad Fair.
• Pricing: Admission is $8; $5 for children between 4-17

• Where/When: Lake Chabot, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley; Saturday
• Why Go: Go fishing at Lake Chabot without having to pay a licensing fee. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
•  Pricing: Parking fee is $5

• Where/When: , 703 C St., Union City; Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: Admire local art, eat, enjoy an Aztec dance performance and  play loteria, a Mexican game similar to bingo.
• Pricing: Free to attend. Donations to play in the loteria tournament.

• Where/When: , 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Help save lives by donating blood. All donors will receive a coupon to Mimi’s Café. Questions about eligibility to donate blood should be called into 1-866-236-3276
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: Hayward Historic Society, 22392 Foothill Blvd, Hayward; Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: Celebrate the music of Russell City and have a taste of California-brewed beer at this festival. For more information, call 510-581-0223
• Pricing: Adult admission $10; $5 for seniors and students 21 and older. Free for Historical Society members.