Grab 'n' Go Kids Planner: Birds, Fish and Leprechauns too!

Finding a few family-friendly activities to do this week is now a slightly easier task. Each week, Patch provides you and your family with a great list of festivals around town, interesting outdoor treks and fun, educational classes.

We'd love to hear about your family’s adventures, so if you’re planning something different from what we have listed, just leave it in the comment box! It may help out one of your neighbors who has heard “I'm booooooored” from their 7-year-old a few too many times.

OMAR'S EXOTIC BIRDS

Where/when: 23507 El Toro Road, Lake Forest. Open daily at 10 a.m.

Why Go: Kids will love the hands-on experience at this exotic bird store, where beautiful birds sit on suspended perches without cages. Warning: Birds are very sensitive, so don't go if your kids are coming down with cold.

Pricing: Free

FREE IRISH DANCER SHOW

Where/When: Rancho Santa Margarita Library, 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita. Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m.

Why Go: In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Irish dancers from Claddagh School of Dance will entertain your whole family.

Pricing: Free

FREE FISHING CLINIC

Where/When: Dana Point Harbor, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Free fishing clinic runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Half-day fishing trip runs from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Why Go: Little anglers can learn from the experts during this informative half-hour clinic every Sunday. Immediately following is a five-hour fishing trip, where kids can put their newfound skills to use.

Pricing: Kids free on Sundays with paying adult

PARTYOPOLIS

Where/When: 11 Spectrum Pointe, Lake Forest, CA. Pop-in play times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: Children can bounce through a giant inflatable obstacle course, zoom down a huge inflatable slide and cool down with a game of air hockey or climb a rock wall. Parents can watch a show on a giant flat-screen TV and enjoy a coffee at the nearby tables. Other play toys available for small children. Parties also available by reservation.

Pricing: $8 per child, $6 per additional sibling.

5TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL

Where/When: OC Marketplace, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Sunday, March 13, 9-4 p.m.

Why Go: Kids will enjoy special entertainment at the local swap meet this week. Irish dancers will perform, green ice cream and lemonade will be available, and a special leprechaun will make an appearance with his juggling and magic act.

Pricing: Free for kids 12 and under; adults $2