Dinosaur Theme Park Coming To NorCal + Drive-Through Winter Light Show: Saturday Smiles

A rainy weekend is the perfect time to get caught up on some of the lighter news you may have missed. Learn more about the East Bay students who organized an international Rubik's Cube competition, and be sure to check out Patch's guide to festive holiday events for December in the Bay Area and beyond.

Dublin Students Organize International Rubik's Cube Competition At Dublin High School

• Competitors from all over the world raced each other to complete cubes of all shapes and sizes, sometimes blindfolded or one-handed.

North America's Largest Dinosaur Theme Park Coming To Alameda County Fairgrounds

• Jurassic Quest will be in Pleasanton for three days, bringing dinosaur rides, live dinosaur shows, LEGO fun, Santa, and much more.

Bay Area Production Begins On Flying Cars — 3,500 Preordered

• Once the first handmade vehicles are manufactured, they will be shipped to a select few customers for testing, according to the company.

New San Ramon Studio Lets You Bedazzle Your Life With "Decoden"

• Deko DIY is bringing the Japanese art of decoden - decorating objects with charms and jewelry to the Tri-Valley.

Popular Japanese Supermarket Opens On Peninsula

• Osaka Marketplace opened a 35,000-square-foot location Friday, offering fresh seafood, meat, and rare Japanese snacks and beauty products.

Drive-Through Winter Light Show Debuting At Alameda County Fairgrounds

• 'Winter Glow' is a mile-long drive through magical twinkling lights open this month.

New Year’s Eve 2025 In Northern CA: Dinner Cruise, Comedy Shows, Singles Events And More

• A Patch guide to ring in the new year with a ton of fun events in the Bay Area and beyond.

Home For The Holidays? Take In These 10 Northern CA Events

• A Patch guide to festive holiday events for December in the Bay Area and beyond.

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