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Grab & Go: Kiss the Blarney Stone, Plant Apple Trees

Here's a toy store, old fashioned games, painting, and a St. Patrick's Day Celebration— pick and choose from this week's array of activities.

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Where/When: Located in the Newpark Mall; Everyday

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Why Go: If you're looking for a fun hobby to do with your kids, this specialty store of vintage and new toys is a great place to learn about collecting!

Pricing: Free to browse

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Where/When: Newark Library; Saturday, March 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Art is Education Month by getting your hands dirty with your kids and painting art that will be displayed on the library's wall. 

Pricing: Free

OLD FASHIONED GAMES

Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont (Meet at the Granary); Saturday, March 12 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Learn what children of the Victorian Era did for fun and join staff to skip, jump, catch and play games from the past that are amusing for the whole family.

Pricing: $1-$5

CITY OF  DUBLIN 2011 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

Where/When: Dublin Civic Center; Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: You and your family can enjoy Irish drink and food, shop for authentic Irish wares and crafts, learn the Irish jig or how to play a pennywhistle, kiss the Blarney Stone, and more!

Pricing: No admission fee

APPLE TREE PLANTING

Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont (Meet at the Granary); Sunday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day by helping to plant some heirloom apple trees. 

Pricing: $1-$5

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