GET OUT: Fall Gardening, and an Early Start to Halloween

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Where/When: , 991 Tyler St., Benicia, Saturday at noon

Why Go: Now through Sept. 18, Arts Benicia is showing a preview exhibit to its Sept. 24 benefit auction. The gallery is open noon-5 p.m. or by appointment and the exhibit is free. 

Pricing: Free

2.

Where/When: 909 Mellus St., Martinez; Saturday 10 a.m.

Why Go: Polish and proud! Polish food, beer, games and fun are on the agenda for this Polish street fair sponsored by the East Bay Polish American Association and local parishes. There will be books, jewelry and crafts for sale as well.

Pricing: Free

3. 

Where/When: 3445 Hamlin Rd., Lafayette; Saturday 10 a.m.

Why Go: There will be a tour of St Perpetua’s Garden of Learning, a plant sale of native and drought tolerant plants, flowers and winter veggies propagated by master gardeners; a garden art sale of new and gently used garden items; a help desk and a sick plant clinic all day, along with free demonstrations.

Pricing: Free

4. 

Where/When: , 370 E. L St., Benicia; Saturday 3 p.m.

Why Go:  Come out to hear a lecture from politician Laura Chick, who most recently served as California's Inspector General overseeing the state's spending of $85 billion of Federal Recovery Act funding.

Pricing: Free

5. 

Where/When: , 150 E. L St., Benicia; Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Boo! Looking forward to Halloween? How about coming out to hear some paranormal experts describe the differences between spirits, poltergeists and many other ghosts, to get your scare on?

Pricing: Free