Kids and family events in Orange County this weekend (Mar. 18-20)

By CHERYL HALL

THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

 

NORTH COUNTY

Monstor Tomato and Pepper Sale: Over 250 varities of tomato and pepper plants for sale on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton. Price: $3.00 and up. More info.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: The musical based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Bible will be presented Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Luthern High School of Orange County, 2222 N. Santiago Blvd., Orange. Price: $10-$25. More info.

International Food Festival: Taste foods from around the world while enjoying live music at Strata Tustin Center, 14071 Newport Ave, Tustin on Sunday, March 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Numerous activities for children such as free face painting, bounce house etc. Admission is free with food items between $1 and $6 in tickets. More info.

Cat Rescue Adoption: Caring Friends Cat Rescue will have an adoption event at Petsmart, 2140 E. 17th St., Santa Ana on Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All cats have been spayed or neutered, had their 4 n1 vaccination, de-wormed etc. More info.

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CENTRAL COUNTY

Exploring San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Springs Canyon Creek: Join Caspers Park Naturalist Karin Klein on a 3-mile journey through history and nature and explore the San Juan Hot Springs and Cold Springs Canyon on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at OC Parks, 13042 Old Myford Rd., Irvine. Ages 7 and up, phone 949-923-2210 for reservations. More info.

Boys Rock Jam Program: Kick off your Saturday with Moving and Grooving for a full day workshops exploring movement and drumming together with the physicality and rhythms of dance at Maple Conservatory of Dance, 1824 Kaiser Ave., Irvine on Saturday, March 19. Price: free.  More info.

Great Park Spring Garden Workshop: The Orange County Great Park presents a spring series of free workshops on sustainable home gardening on Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Orange County Great Park, Irvine. Price:free. More info.

St. Patrick's Day Program: Come for Irish themed crafts, activities and prices for children ages 6-11 on Friday, March 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tustin Library, 345 E. Main St., Tustin. Price: free. More info.

Spring Purim Carnival: Come to Temple Beth David, 6100 Hefley St. Westminster for a great day of family activities at the annual Spring/Purim Carnival & Auction on Sunday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Price: $10 for 4 hours of games and activities. More info.

 

SOUTH COUNTY

Art and Sea Lions: Tour the Pacific Mammal Center and view live sea lions then enjoy an art class and paint a sea lion paperweight to take home on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, 20612 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Advance reservations required (949-363-4700). Price: $20 adults, $15 ages 6 and up. More info.

Kids Fishing Clinic: Kids can fish for free on Sunday, March 20 at noon at Dana Wharf Sportsfishin, 24675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point.  They can climb aboard a real fishing boat, meet the captain, hear stories and learn secret fishing techniquies. Open to all ages, price: free. More info.

Wildflower Walk: Come see what's blooming.  Learn to identify flowers or just savor the smells, sights, and sounds and breathtaking beauty of early spring at The Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy, 28672 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano on Sunday March 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required - call 949-489-9778. Price: $10 adult, $5 child. More info.