Article: Family Fun: Go to Mars, pick apples

Five ideas for weekend family fun:

Blast Off: Forget the moon. The Lawrence Hall of Science's brand new exhibit is all about "Facing Mars." Design your own rocket, check out your flight readiness with more than 20 space simulations, and answer that burning question, "Would you recognize a Martian if you saw one?" $4-$12; through Jan. 3; www.lhs.berkeley.edu.

Root Biergarten: The hills are alive with the sound of German music and family friendly fun at Newark's Swiss Park Oktoberfest from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday; swissparknewark.com.

More Oktoberfest: Join the family fun at Alameda's Speisekammer on Oct. 4 and 11. Live music and dancing with the Golden Gate Bavarian Dance Club, grilled sausages ...

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