Toshiba senior classic March 1-7. Senior PGA players compete. Tee times begin at 10:15 a.m. $25. Newport Beach Country Club, 1600 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949.644.9550 Map E6
THE FLOWER FIELDS Through May 9. Ranunculas
forever! Plus fun activities. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $5-$10, under 3 free. I-5 at Palomar Airport Road, south of Orange County in Carlsbad. 760.431.0352 Map J17
festival of whales March 6-7, 13-14. 39th
annual festival celebrates migration of the
California gray whale. Parade, street fairs,
concerts, crafts and marine-mammal cruises.
Call for hours. Free. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, 949.472.7888 Map J16
return of the swallows March 19. Festival commemorates storied annual bird visit. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300 Map J10
Swallows’ day parade March 20. One of the largest non-motorized parades in the United States celebrates the fabled return of the swallows. 52nd annual event begins at 11 a.m. Free. Downtown San Juan Capistrano, 949.493.1976 Map I17
spring into art Weekends throughout March.Learn to create jewelry, paint, blow glass, arrange flowers. Call for hours. $150-$275. Sawdust Art Festival Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030 Map G15
youth expo April 9-10. 31st annual educational fair features rides, science exhibit, four acres of livestock and petting zoo. Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, parking $5. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.1500 Map K12
newport boat show April 15-18. 37th annual in-the-water show at Lido Marina Village. Wed. noon-7 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12, under 12 free. Free parking and shuttle from Newport Tech Center, 500 Superior Ave., Newport Beach, 949.757.5959 Map N13
Southern california spring garden show April 22-25. 22nd annual show features seminars, competition gardens, vendors and children’s crafts. Thurs.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. South Coast Plaza, Bear Street Wing, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.435.2160 Map J13
newport to ensenada race April 23-25. 63rd annual international yacht race. More than 600 boats expected. Best views from Corona del Mar coastal cliffs and Balboa Pier. Noon start. 949.644.1023 Map M16, N14
newport beach film festival April 23-30. Screenings of more than 350 films from around the world, including features, shorts, documentaries and animation, as well as galas and sessions with directors and screenwriters. Jury and audience awards. Log on to the web site at newportbeachfilmfest.com for updated schedule. 949.253.2880 Map E3
street painting festival April 24-25. Family event features chalk art. Call for hours. Admission free. Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24393 Veterans Way at La Paz Road, Mission Viejo,
877.WE.CHALK Map J10
Taste of huntington beach April 25. Sampling of menu items from many of the city’s finest restaurants, including Duke’s, Aloha Grill and Chimayo at the Beach. Huntington Beach Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, 714.375.5023 Map D2
smucker’s stars on ice May 21. Skaters
hoping for medals at the Olympics winter games take to the ice for an exclusive performance. $38–$68. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.704.2500 Map I11
garden grove strawberry festival May 21-24. Parade, carnival rides, strawberry cake cutting ceremony. Theme of the 52nd annual event is “Celebrating the Magic of Music.” Fri. 1-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m; Mon. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission free. Rides $1. Village Green between Main and Euclid streets, Garden Grove, 714.638.0981 Map J9
doheny blues festival May 22-23. Live blues, rock and R&B on three stages. Meet performers at the music store. Microbrew tasting. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Free. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.360.7800 Map H15
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