Magical Holiday Evening; 'Tip-A-Cop' and Other Weekend Things to Do in Pleasanton

It's Thursday, the unofficial start to the weekend and there's always something going on in Pleasanton.

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Friday, Nov. 22

• Police Want You To 'Tip-A-Cop' at Strizzi's in Pleasanton. Grab dinner while helping a great cause between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Strizzi's. All tips raised benefit Special Olympics of Northern California. 
• Christmas Tree Land - Tinsel Teas. High tea. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $45 per person. Palm Event Center. Benefits ValleyCare's Breast Cancer Program and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 
• Christmas Tree Lane - Silent Night Soiree.  Dining, dancing, silent auction. $90/person. 6:30 p.m. Palm Event Center. Benefits ValleyCare's Breast Cancer Program and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Free Friday Happy Hour at New Leaf Community Market in Pleasanton. Starts at 5 p.m. Must be over 21.

• Between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Pleasanton Farmers' market is open and can be found at Main street and W. Angela Street.
• Check for local garage sales here.
• 1st Annual Holiday Spirit Stroll. Downtown Pleasanton. Shop along Main Street and sample a variety of local beer, wine and cocktails at 15 downtown locations. Tickets required. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Earlier Than The Bird. Downtown Pleasanton. Pajamas welcome. 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.   
• Magical Holiday Evening Downtown Pleasanton. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.   
  
• Christmas Tree Lane - Silver Bells Luncheon. Gourmet holiday fare and entertainment. $100 per person. Palm Event Center. Benefits ValleyCare's Breast Cancer Program and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  
• The Great Train Expo returns to the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  

• CPR Classes: 12 p.m. 6930 Village Pkwy, Suite A, Dublin