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Wonderade Punch List
Bay Area Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is warm and sunny, so do the outdoor stuff early, and Sunday is cooler with plenty of sun. Saturday brings Peek-a-BOO Halloween, Little Artists at Adda and Fillmore After Dark, and Sunday pairs the Symphony's Music for Families with the Marin Country Mart pumpkin patch.
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The weather read
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Saturday
78° / 60°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Sunday
63° / 56°
Mostly sunny, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Peek-a-BOO Halloween is a festival made for the littlest ghouls at Stratford School in Parkside. It's outdoors in open sun with no time listed, so check hours and go early.
Stratford School - San Francisco Parkside · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
An art session for little artists at Adda Clevenger School. Check the time before you go.
Adda Clevenger School · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Wands and hats to make and take home turn a cafe afternoon into a princess party. Book ahead, and check the time since none is listed.
Sunset Commons Cafe · $39 to $66 · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Evening |
A Kids Scream Zone plus a Halloween night market makes Fillmore After Dark a fun evening out. It's free, but RSVP ahead.
1500 Fillmore St · Free · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 Morning |
Music for Families is an easy first trip to Davies Symphony Hall with a real orchestra. Spots are limited, so book now and confirm the start time.
Davies Symphony Hall · Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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| Afternoon |
An honor system pumpkin patch of local heirloom pumpkins is a sweet, low-key stop. Let the kids pick one and pay on the honor system.
Marin Country Mart by Starbucks and in front of the Trading Post · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: Fillmore After Dark brings a Kids Scream Zone and a Halloween night market; it's free with an RSVP, so book ahead and bundle up for the chill. (Free · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead)
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Heads up: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero takes over Oakland Arena Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Smart & Final
Sirloin Roast Night, at home
Protein value: about 16 g protein per $
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Smart & Final's sirloin tip roast gives about 16 g protein per $, the top value in this week's ads. Slice it thin with crusty bread and strawberries on the side for a dinner that feels special. |
| USDA CHOICE Boneless Beef Round Sirloin Tip Roast |
$5.69/lb |
| Artesano 20 oz. or Rustik Bread 16 oz. |
$2.99 |
| Strawberries 2 lb. Package |
$4.99 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Season the roast well, sear it on all sides, then roast in a moderate oven until done to your liking. Rest it before slicing thin against the grain.
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Runner-up dinner · Safeway
Burger Night
This Safeway ground beef gives about 16 g protein per $. Burgers are easy to make in a batch, and the avocado and bell pepper deal plus a bagged salad round out the table. Signature SELECT 80% Lean Ground Beef Mega Pack 6-lbs. or more ($4.99/lb, about 16 g protein per $), Hass Avocado, Mango, Eggplant, Cucumber, Red, Orange, Yellow or Green Bell Pepper (4 for $5.00), O Organics Salad Blend 5 to 7-oz. (2 for $7.00).
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The weekend bonus
Grab two bags of pumpkin or sunflower seeds and run a shelling contest on the porch, or mix them into a homemade trail mix together. It's an easy, low-key project for a slow afternoon.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Lucerne Cage Free Eggs 18-ct. Large, Grade AA Safeway · about 46 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Great American Tilapia Fillets Sold Frozen 3 lb. Bag Smart & Final · about 23 g protein per $ |
$3.99/lb |
| USDA Choice Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil Safeway · about 17 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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Next week: it finally cools off Monday, highs near 62°. Patio season starts.
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