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April 22-23: Creative Pursuits, Garden Glory, EGGcellence and More

Here's what's happening in and around Elk Grove this weekend.

With Easter coming up this Sunday, chances are your little ones want to get a head start on all the festivities.  Make them smile and take them to Elk Grove Regional Park this Saturday for a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny and a lively egg scramble.  Once they've gathered up their treasures, finish the morning with some carnival games and an egg drop—good times!

Don't have youngsters at home?  We've got you covered:  Buy some plants for your home and garden to green up your place or spend Sunday night lingering over spicy ricotta meatballs, warm bread and a beer or two.  We at Patch wish you a Happy Easter and memorable Passover.  Here's to being with family and friends, and doing whatever brings you joy.

1. ArtWorks with Every Day Stuff

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Where/When: Franklin Community Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday 

Why Go: Your elementary school kids will adore creating original artwork from items that would typically be consigned to the trash bin—an hour of environmentally friendly fun for your little ones!

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Pricing: Free

2. Plant Sale

Where/When: Elk Grove Community Garden and Learning Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Why Go:  Spruce up your home with some festive spring plants and support this worthwhile nonprofit at the same time.

Pricing: Free admission; prices vary for merchandise

3. Paws To Read

Where/When: Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Bring your animal-loving children to this special outing, where they'll get to read aloud to a dog from Therapy Dogs, Inc.  They'll enjoy bonding with a furry new friend and get stickers and even a book (after completion of several sessions) to commemorate the occasion.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Elk Grove Regional Park, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Carnival games, an Egg Scramble and Egg Drop and Breakfast with the Bunny (reserve time slot in advance) are all part of the day's activities, put on by the Cosumnes Community Services District—don't forget your Easter basket!  Click on the above link for schedule, cost and other details.

Pricing: $5 per person; nominal fee for carnival games.

5. Happy Hour

Where/When: Macaroni Grill, 5 to 7 p.m. daily; 9 p.m. until closing time

Why Go: Head over for Happy Hour here every evening, where you'll enjoy $3 house wine, $5 crafted cocktails, $3 draft beers, $4-$6 Italian Tapas and $5 pizzas—wow!  Now that's something to get excited about. Come early for a good seat in the bar or patio section.

Pricing: Prices vary depending on what you order.

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