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Weekend Activities: Track Invitational and Cinco de Mayo events in West Contra Costa

Looking for things to do in Hercules and the surrounding area this weekend? Patch has the scoop.

  • Where: 2600 Mission Bell Dr. San Pablo, CA
  • When: Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.
  • Admission: Free
  • Come out and compete in the Hercules Running Rebels/Top Pacers 3rd annual invitational track & field meet May 5th and 6th at Contra Costa College.

  • Where: Pear St. and Fernandez Ave., Pinole, CA
  • When: Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.
  • Admission: Free
  • Check out Pinole's year-round Farmers' Market, each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Besides fresh produce, baked goods and other foods are available. Also enjoy live music.
  • Where: Pet Food Express, 1430 Fitzgerald Dr., Pinole, CA
  • When: Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.
  • Admission: Free
  • Pet food express stores are hosting a pet wash fundraiser. Buy a pet wash token and proceeds will be donated to help California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) search and rescue dogs continue their life-saving work.

Cinco De Mayo Festival, Rodeo

Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculeswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Where: El Sol Mexican Restaurant, 224 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo, CA
  • When: Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Festival in Richmond, San Pablo

  • Parade: 24th Street and Barrett Avenue to 23rd Street and San Pablo Civic Center, Richmond, on Saturday May 5, 10 a.m. to noon
  • Festival: St. Paul Church, 1845 Church Lane, San Pablo, Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 23rd Street Schowcase: 23rd Street, Richmond, CA, Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculeswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Where: 304 Arlington Ave., Kensington, CA
  • When: Saturday May 5, 9 a.m.
  • Admission: Free
  • It's the 2nd Annual Car Meet, and a large turnout is expected. There will be BBQ, music and raffle prizes. 
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