Get Out: Holiday Crafts Faire, Tri-City Health Run/Walk, Carnival and Chili Cook-Off

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: , 31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Get a head start on your holiday shopping. Stop by the fair and find unique handmade crafts, personalized gift items, creative decorations and more.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: Lake Elizabeth, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Why Go: A two-in-one treat, the Tri-City Health Center event features both a 5K run/walk fundraiser and a health fair with healthy living activities and booths for all ages.
• Pricing: Free to attend; visit the Tri-City Health Center website for race information.

• Where/When: Tropics Clubhouse, 33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Find antiques, ceramics, hand-crafted gifts and more at this semi-annual Tropics Mobile Home Park event.
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: 34400 Mission Blvd., Union City; Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Help raise funds for the New Haven Schools Foundation and the American Association of University Women-Tech Trek as Acacia Creek residents and others strut their stuff on the catwalk.
• Pricing: $30 for admission and lunch

• Where/When: James Logan High School parking lot, 1800 H St., Union City; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Support local schools by playing a variety of carnival games hosted by different New Haven schools and co-curricular programs. The event also features a talent show, food booths, raffle prizes and a chili cook-off.
• Pricing: Carnival is free to attend; $25 to enter the cook-off; $5 to be a chili taster