Tomatomania! at Roger’s Gardens Mar. 2-11
The
world’s largest (and most fun) tomato plant sale! Scott Daigre and his
staff of Tomatomaniacs offer an astonishing selection of over 200 varieties
of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, including new varieties for 2018
& the Tomato of the Year.
Time/Place: 9am-6pm / 2301 San Joaquin
Hills Rd., Corona del Mar
Contact: 949-640-5800 / www.rogersgardens.com
Parenting OC’s Annual Summer Opportunities
Jamboree Mar. 3
Jamboree
will have special guests, along with games and many new exhibitors
featuring family travel destination spots, summer camps, and school
information. The Aquarium of the Pacific will be in attendance with the
acclaimed Aquarium on Wheels, and back by popular demand is the Bubble-Dash
Games.
Time/Place: 10am-2pm / Discovery Cube
Science Center, Santa Ana
Contact: 714-542-2823 / https://oc.discoverycube.org
Oso Fit - Mission Viejo Community Health Fair & 5K Fun
Run Mar. 3
Hosted
by the City and Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, the event is an
extension of the annual Community Health Fair and in honor of the City’s
30th anniversary celebration this year. The Community Health Fair features
something for all ages including a host of free screenings.
Time/Place: 7:30-11am / Oso Creek Trail
Contact: 949-441-0602 / http://osofit5k.org
Festival of Whales Mar. 3-4 & 10-11
In
addition to whale watching at the height of whale watching season, festival
includes a kick-off parade, Sand Sculpting, Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment,
on-the-water Concert, Whale of a Block Party, Art Shows, Pancake Breakfast,
BBQs, Kids Interpretive Crafts, Classic Car Exhibits, Lectures/Seminars at
multiple venues including the Ocean Institute, Historic Walking Tours,
Paddling Events, Sailing/Rowing/Kayak/SUP Demos, plus much more!
Time/Place: See website for schedule. /
Dana Point Harbor
Contact: 949-472-7888 / www.festivalofwhales.com
Dachshund Races Mar. 4
Come
see these short legged but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race to the finish line once
a month at Old World Village. Arrive early and stay for lunch on their dog
friendly patio.
Time/Place: 3pm / Old World Village,
Huntington Beach
Contact: 714-895-8020 / www.oldworld.ws
C.R.Y. Holi On The Beach Mar. 4
Presented
By: Child Rights & You America, Inc. - Orange County Action Center. The
Festival of Colors! Open to all - just be ready to get very colorful with
about 500 of your favorite friends and enjoy Bollywood music! Indian food
and snacks will be available for purchase. Come have fun - and help raise
money for Child Rights!
Time/Place: 11am-3pm / Bolsa Chica State
Beach
Contact: 714-512-6499 / www.america.cry.org
Lantern Festival Mar. 4
Celebrate
the Year of the Dog with Orange County’s Pacific Symphony with this free
family event. Enjoy music, dance, food and lantern decorating to mark the
end of the Lunar New Year.
Time/Place: 12pm / Segerstrom Center for
the Arts, Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-556-2787 / www.pacificsymphony.org
Toshiba Classic Mar. 7-11
Each
year, the Toshiba Classic attracts a field of professional players that
rivals any major championship in golf, creating compelling competition for
our fans. In 2018, the Toshiba Classic will benefit the Mary and Dick Allen
Diabetes Center which provides comprehensive services for those with risk
for diabetes regardless of their ability to pay.
Time/Place: Newport Beach Country Club
Contact: 949-660-1001 / www.toshibaclassic.com
Pet Expo Mar. 10
Please
feel free to bring your well socialized, dog/people-friendly dog. This one
day event offers a variety of informative groups, retailers, groomers,
veterinarians and pet rescue organizations - everything you need to know
for a happier, healthier pet!
Time/Place: 10am-2pm / Lake Forest Sports
Park
Contact: 949-462-3450 / www.lakeforestca.gov
Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza Mar.
10-31
Hop
on over with family and friends to enjoy this fun and exciting springtime
event. Children can meet and have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny
as well as participate in several activities that are located throughout
the area.
Time/Place: Weekdays 10am-4pm, Weekends
9am-6pm / 1 Irvine Park Road
Contact: 714-997-3968 / www.irvineparkrailroad.com
Rodeo Round Up Car Show Show & Maker Fair
Mar. 16
Celebrate
our student body and treat the community to an afternoon of fun with
bouncers, trackless train, trick roper, panning for gold, face painting,
classic + exotic car and vehicle show, local business and maker fair,
music, photo booth set ups, food trucks, petting zoo and much more! This is
our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Time/Place: 3pm / Enders Elementary,
Garden Grove
Contact: 714-663-6205 / www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us
Weekend of Art in Los Alamitos Mar. 16-17
Calling
all artists! All ages and abilities welcome. Sculpture, ceramics, spoken
word, music, photography, painting, drawing, dance, wood working, print and
more. Registration must be received by March 5.
Time/Place: Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm / Los
Alamitos Community Center
Contact: 562-430-1073 / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Spring Craft Boutique Mar. 16-17
Unique,
one-of-a-kind crafts, seasonal and year-round gifts and décor, wearable
art, jewelry, florals, baby items, tasty goodies and much more from over
250 vendors! KidWatch babysitting service is available for $2.25 per hour
per child.
Time/Place: Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm /
Brea Community Center
Contact: 714-990-7771 / www.ci.brea.ca.us
Musink Mar. 16-18
This
year’s event will showcase more than 100 world-renowned tattoo artists and
feature musical performances by the Descendents, Fear, Strung Out, the
Adolescents, Lil Yachty, Machine Gun Kelly and the Fever 333.
Time/Place: OC Fair & Event Center,
Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-708-1500 / www.musinkfest.com
El Presidente Ball Mar. 17
Journey
back to the late 1800s of early California and let the Fiesta Association
show you how “the West was fun” at this western style dinner dance. Enjoy
some great food and old-fashioned fun while dancing under the stars
(weather permitting) to live country-western style music.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / El Adobe de
Capistrano, SJC
Contact: 949-493-1976 / www.swallowsparade.com
Multicultural Fair at Sage Hill School Mar. 17
This
colorful, fun-filled event showcases and celebrates Sage Hill school’s--and
the community’s--amazing cultural diversity. Taste home-cooked delicacies
from virtually every nation represented at Sage Hill; enjoy non-stop
musical and dance performances; bid on tantalizing baskets of themed
goodies; browse the ethnic bazaar; and plenty of entertainment for the
kids.
Time/Place: Wilkins Town Square - Sage
Hill School, Newport Coast
Contact: 949-219-0100 / http://mcf.sagehillschool.org
Glitterfest Mar. 18
This
event features a collection of creative folks who express their talent
through mixed media art. It includes handmade jewelry, sculpture, primitive
dolls, paper whimsy and much, much more!
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Spring Field
Conference Center, Fullerton
Contact: 714-573-1025 / www.glitterfest.com
Cherry Blossum Festival Mar. 18
A
FREE day of fun for the whole family filled with Japanese food, music,
dance, cultural performances, and games and crafts for the kids. This
festival is in support of the over 30 year student exchange relationship
Huntington Beach shares with their sister city of Anjo, Japan.
Time/Place: 10:30am-5:30pm / Central Park
Bandstand
Contact: www.hbcbfest.com
Saint Joseph’s Day at the Mission Mar. 19
Live
mariachi music, community presentations, Special Guest “Swallows Speakers”,
Mission Basilica School performances, ringing of the historic bells and History
of St. Joseph’s Day and Swallows Legend.
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Mission San Juan
Capistrano
Contact: 949-234-1300 / www.missionsjc.com
Friends of the Library Authors’ Luncheon Mar. 20
Authors
D. P. Lyle and David Putnam speaks about their books and careers at a
luncheon hosted by Friends of the Huntington Beach Library.
Time/Place: 12pm / 7111 Talbert Avenue,
Huntington Beach
Contact: 714-375-8429 / www.fotlhb.com
Swallows Day Fiesta Grande Mar. 21
This
night of Old West entertainment consists of four contests are rolled into
one! Best Dressed Old West Man, Best Dressed Old West Woman, Best Belt
Buckle, and the Hairiest Man (best moustache and/or beard). For the more
timid, spectators are always welcome.
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Swallow’s Inn, SJC
Contact: 949-493-1976 / www.swallowsparade.com
Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Mar. 24
This
is the nation’s largest non-motorized parade. It is totally organized and
presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. The Mercado is a
Street Fair and Market Place where you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100
booths. It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen and dance to the
music of The Working Cowboy Band, a traditional country music band.
Time/Place: 11am / Downtown San Juan
Capistrano
Contact: 949-493-1976 / www.swallowsparade.com
Laguna Niguel Bunny Bonanza Mar. 24
Crafts
Games Face Painting Entertainment Instructor Showcase – meet the Parks and
Recreation class instructors “Touch a Truck” – kids will get to climb, work
on and “drive” a fun work truck, including trash, fire, and Sheriff’s
Department. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around! No egg hunt.
Time/Place: 9am-12pm / Chapparosa Park
Contact: 949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Lake Forest Egg Hunt/ Festival of Colors Mar. 24
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / Etnies Skate Park:
20028 Lake Forest Drive
Contact: 949-461-3511 / www.lakeforestca.gov
Discovery Cube’s Bubblefest Mar. 24-Apr. 8
Pop
into Spring Break with this bubble spectacular, featuring hands-on family
fun, the return of Deni Yang and the Mega Bubblefest Laser show! Bubblefest
provides learners of all ages the opportunity to discover more about the
science behind the soapy fun.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Discovery Cube Orange
County, Santa Ana
Contact: 714-542-2823 / https://oc.discoverycube.org
Aliso Viejo Community Cup Mar. 29
Shotgun
start is at 11am with dinner and an awards ceremony following at 5pm. This
event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley.
Time/Place: 11am / Aliso Viejo Country
Club
Contact: 949-542-4112 / www.bgccapo.com
Zedtown Mar. 31
Zombie
defense mobilization efforts are now underway as OC residents prepare for
an impending zombie invasion experience–armed with only foam blasters. Grab
your opportunity to be a part of this blaster battle that follows a plot,
evolving as players interact throughout the game.
Time/Place: 10am & 5pm / OC Fair
& Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: 763-324-7889 / http://us.zedtown.com
La Habra Spring Family Eggstravaganza Mar. 31
This
fun, family event includes an Eggs-Treme Kid Zone, as well as games,
crafts, inflatables, balloon twisters, music & more. Also features a
Community Resource Fair put on by the La Habra Family Resource Center.
Time/Place: 8am-12pm / La Bonita Park
Contact: 562-383-4210 / www.lahabracity.com
Stanton Easter Egg Hunt Mar. 31
Egg
hunt, pancake breakfast and resource fair.
Time/Place: 9-11am / Stanton Central Park
Contact: 714-379-9222 / www.ci.stanton.ca.us
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