Thursday brings the traditional start of the weekend—at least in our heads. So here are just a few ideas of fun events around town to get your planning off to a running start.
Where/When: , 22431 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Help raise money for Tesoro’s music programs. Ball Park will donate 20 percent of sales when the Music Boosters are mentioned.
Pricing: Free to participate, just mention Tesoro Music Boosters when ordering
Where/When: , 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita; Friday, 7 p.m.
Why go: A bored wife gets into all kinds of adventures when she hitchhikes while on vacation.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Del Cerro Elementary School, 24382 Regina St., Mission Viejo; Friday, 4-8 p.m.
Why go: Games! Inflatables! Hot dogs!
Pricing: Tickets are 50 cents each; pricing varies on games and snacks
Where/When: , 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano; Saturday, 11 a.m.
Why go: Several mariachi groups from around Southern California will battle it out to see who is the best of the best.
Pricing: $10.50 adults, $9.50 seniors, $6.50 children
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Where/When: Starr Ranch, 100 Bell Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon; Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunday, noon
Why go: Learn all about amphibians and reptiles and techniques to study them. Campers will also participate in animal surveys on Starr Ranch.
Pricing: $95, $100 if tent camping
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