OC Weekend: Swallow’s Day Parade; Strawberry Picking; Wildflower Walk

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, March 26.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations, in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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Colburn Orchestra: Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Conductor & Yanfeng (Tony) Bai, Piano, Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

'80s Party at Copper Blues with Flashback Heart Attack, Brea

Brea Mall Caring Easter Bunny, Brea

Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Walk Your Way, Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park

OC Pet & Reptile Expo: Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Daniel Hope with Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa

Create Your Own Candle with Hadley & Ren, Costa Mesa

Communicating to Realize Your Vision, Costa Mesa

Wyland's Whale & Dolphin Adventure Art Lesson and Whale Watching, Dana Point

Sunset Wine Cruise, Dana Point

Understanding Medicare, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, Fountain Valley

Strawberry-Picking Tours: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Laguna Outreach For Community Arts Birthday Bash: Laguna Beach

Spring Celebration • Experience Spring in Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Los Lobos, Musco Center for the Arts, Orange

Reiki Level 1: Shoden Training w/Kayla Parker-Healing Yourself, San Clemente

Swallow’s Day Parade & Mercado Street Faire: San Juan Capistrano

Mission Bell Ringer IV, San Juan Capistrano

Wilderness Wildflower Walk: Caspers Park, San Juan Capistrano

Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

BSOC: Starting, Nurturing & Growing Your Jewelry Business, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Run Seal Beach 5/10k, Kids 1k Fun Run & Fun Zone, Seal Beach

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Hitting the road for the weekend? See ...

• LA Weekend: Cherry Blossom Fest; Auschwitz Exhibit; Cirque Du Soleil
• San Diego Weekend: Butterfly Jungle; Restaurant Week; 'Not Just Ugly Dogs'
• Inland Empire Weekend: Sheep Shearing Fest; Glow In Park; Ranch Tour; Duck Daze
• SF Bay Weekend: Wine Country Cheese Fest; School Musicals; Bunny Bash

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