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Grab 'n Go Kids Planner: Free Fishing and Fun with Frosting

Looking for something affordable to do with the kids this week? Check out the latest events, including a free fishing derby you won't want to miss.

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.

Find out what's happening in Rancho Santa Margaritawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where/When: St. John's Episcopal School Gymnasium, 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita; 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3
Why go: To spark a good discussion with your family.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

FREE KIDS FISHING DERBY

Find out what's happening in Rancho Santa Margaritawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where/When: Mile Square Park, 16801 Euclid, Fountain Valley, Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Why Go: Kids age 16 and under won’t want to miss this unique fishing opportunity, where they can compete for prizes and participate in a free barbecue lunch afterward.

Pricing: Free! $5 per vehicle to park

READ ACROSS AMERICA

Where/When: , 22372 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m.

Why Go: Kids all over America can participate in this fun library event. Stories, arts and crafts and more will be provided at this location.

Pricing: Free

CUPCAKE DECORATING

Where/When: Sweet Spot Cupcakes, 83 Fortune Drive #225 (located next to the Big Wheel at the Irvine Spectrum). Every day

Why Go: Kids will love decorating their own gourmet cupcake in a fun atmosphere. They can choose from chocolate, vanilla, red velvet and carrot cake flavors and then select  toppings from the “Wall of Sweets.” Parties also available.

Pricing: Varies. Parties are $15 per person.

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