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6 Things To Do

It’s an Action-Packed April

1 | Thursday

The Horse, of Course!
“Horses in the History of the Amador-Livermore Valley” honors the horse and its influence in the Amador-Livermore Valley. See a blacksmith’s shop, racing silks and racetrack paraphernalia as part of this exhibit.
11 a.m.–4 p.m. Wed.–Sat., 1–4 p.m. Sun., $2. Exhibit runs through Aug. Museum on Main Street, 603 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 462-2766, museumonmain.org.

15 | Thursday

15 | Thursday
100 Anniversary Jamboree
An estimated 10,000 Boy Scouts, leaders and families from Northern California gather for this four-day jamboree with everything from extreme sports and living history to archery and a pinewood derby plus a visit from Scouts founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
Gate opening time varies, $15–$125. Continues through April 18. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, 100thanversiaryjamboree.org, scouting.org.

17 | Saturday

Cal Day
Spend the day getting to know the UC Berkeley campus. The university holds a family-friendly open house with more than 300 events scheduled to appeal to all ages. Look for fossils, manipulate a robot, get up close with a reptile or retrieve info about Cal programs and the application process. All campus museums will be open and not charge admission.
9 a.m.–4 p.m., free. UC Berkeley campus, (510) 642-2294, caldayberkley.edu.

23 | Friday

The 64th Semi-annual Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Through April 25. This gala exhibit has been ranked among the top 100 outdoor fine arts shows in the nation and features 175 fine artists.
10 a.m. –5 or 6 p.m., free. Located on the sidewalks of North Main, Cypress and Locust streets in downtown Walnut Creek, (209) 267-4394, pacificfinearts.com.

25 | Sunday

Secret Gardens of the East Bay Tour
See 11 lovely East Bay gardens in this self-guided tour that benefits Oakland’s Park Day School. Gardening and design workshops, too.
9 a.m.–5 p.m., $45. Locations vary, (510) 653-0317, ext. 103, secretgardetour.com.

27 | Tuesday

Peter Pan
This spectacular new stage production of the beloved story of Peter Pan makes its U.S. premiere. Enjoy the free “100 Years of Peter Pan” exhibit and an exclusive behind-the-scenes “Into Neverland” tour.
Times Vary, $50–$90. 360 Theater, Market St. & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 888-PPANTIX, peterpantheshow.com.