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8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Check-in/bib pick up 7-8:15 a.m.; 8 a.m. 30k start; 8:15 a.m. half marathon start; 8:30 a.m. 8k start. $25-$70, registration required. Rodeo Beach Coastal Trailhead, Mitchell Road, Mill Valley. 415-380-1785. urbancoyoteracing.com
Half-Day Meditation Retreat at the Botanical Garden:
An extended meditation practice with Charity Kahn is scheduled to take place in the garden. It will include sitting, walking and gentle moving meditation as well as qigong instruction. Bring your lunch and enjoy with fellow attendees in the garden after.
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. $60, reservations required. San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, 1199 Ninth Ave., S.F. 415-6611316. sfbg.org
Family Program: Naturally Dyed Eggs at the Garden:
A hands-on workshop introduces children to natural dyes and pattern-making techniques on eggs using bright, plant-based colors. Each class tuition includes four eggs and supplies needed per participant.
9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 16. $16-$20, reservations required. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. 510-664-7606. botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu Bunny Weekend at Children’s Fairyland:
Enjoy the holiday weekend with familyfriendly games and activities, arts and crafts, live music and theatrical performances, and an instrument petting zoo in addition to the amusement park’s regular offerings.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. SaturdaySunday, April 16-17. Included with park admission. Reservations required. Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. 510-452-2259. fairyland. org
Native Plant Sale at Sutro Nursery:
Join Sutro Stewards at their native plant nursery to purchase local plants for your garden. All proceeds from the sale help support their nursery operations and mission to increase biodiversity on Mount Sutro. Parking available in spaces