Get Out: Scottish Fiddlers, Fun Run

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. Check our picks for this weekend's activities.

FREE TAX PREPARATION

Where/When: The Fremont Family Resource Center in Caribbean Room, #H830; Fridays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through April 18.

Why Go: It may not be fun, but take advance of this free tax preparation service by IRS-trained volunteers for Tri-City households who made $49,000 or less in 2010.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center; Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Local seniors can enjoy an evening of good company, food and bingo for cash prizes.

Pricing: $15

Where/When: Smith Center at Ohlone College in Fremont; Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why Go: The event offers over 100 Scottish fiddlers, harpists, drummers and dancers all together on one stage to create a musical sensation that pulls people out of their seats.

Pricing: $15-$20

MCCONAGHY HOUSE THROUGH THE EYES OF WOMEN

Where/When: McConaghy House in Hayward; Saturday at 4 p.m.

Why Go: Learn about the women of McConaghy House on a special tour focusing on Sarah McCaw McConaghy, Mary McConaghy, and Florence Smyth McConaghy. The tour includes information on immigration history, social activities for women, Victorian decorating, and the hard work women did around the house.

Pricing: $5 adults; $3 seniors/students; FREE for Hayward Area Historical Society members

4TH ANNUAL UNION CITY SPORTS CENTER'S 5K/10K FUN RUN & WALK

Where/When: Union City Civic Center’s parking lot (34009 Alvarado Niles Rd); Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (check in time at 8 a.m.)

Why Go: Get the whole family to participate in the family fun run and walk. Choose from the 5K/ 10K Fun Run & Walk, the Children’s 1 Mile Race, or the 5K Stroller and Pet Walking.

Pricing: $20-$25; registration closes on Friday

You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.