CARSLBAD - The Flower Fields through May 13, 2012. hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 adult; Senior 60+; Age 3-10. Take Interstate 5 and exit at Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad (look for the Windmill). Go east approximately one block to the first intersection, which is Paseo Del Norte, and turn left. Make the next right into the parking lot. theflowerfields

ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012. Train rides, pictures with the bunny, egg hunts, crafts, and bounce house entertainment. Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm, Weekdays: 10 am - 4 pm Irvine Park Railroad 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869 irvineparkrailroad

SANTA ROSA - California Artisan Cheese Festival. 6th annual event features artisan, hand-crafted (and often organic) cheeses–some of the finest in the world! Event is held March 23-25, 2012, with tours throughout the region (Sonoma County) and Cheese Festival Tasting on Saturday and Sunday. artisancheesefestival

SAN DIEGO -Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, March 23-25, 2012. Tahitian Dance Competition and Cultural Festival Merced, CA Location: Merced County Fairgrounds. (209) 726-1925. kikiraina

ANAHEIM -The Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society Spring Sale and Exhibition. Thousands of cacti, succulents, pottery and more for sale, including vendors with xeriscape plant expertise. FREE admission and parking. Time 9 a.m. - Place: Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA (formerly at the Fullerton Arboretum) Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. occss | Region: Orange County

BODEGA BAY - Dungeness Crab Feed at Tides Wharf. The best crab feed in Sonoma County! Includes: chilled Dungeness crab, clam chowder, pasta, French bread, green salad, melted butter, cocktail sauce, mustard sauce. Reservations a must. Exclusive room rates for crab feed guests available at The Inn at the Tides. 835 Highway One, Bodega Bay. 4.95, tax and tip not included. Time: 5 -9 p.m. 875-3652 | Region: Bay Area

CARSON - US Open of Soccer, March 23-27, 2012. Carson's Home Depot Center is hosting games in the U.S. Soccer series U.S. 630-2000 or ticketmaster or ussoccer

CULVER CITY - The Woman in the Wall, opera. Overtone Industries presents world premiere of its new opera Mar. 23 - Mar. 31, 2012 - Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge 9635 Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA.Ticket prices: 5 for Peasants (seating closest to the performers) for Royalty (seating in the middle of the performance space) for the Virtuous (reserved seating on an elevated platform) overtoneindustries

HEALDSBURG - Hartford Family Winery at Pigs & Pinot. Celebration: Hartford Family Winery at Charlie Palmer's 7th Annual Celebration of Pigs & Pinot ~ Hartford will be a participant in Friday evening's festival kickoff, Taste of Pigs & Pinot, where guests will sample 60 highly-acclaimed wines competing in the Pinot Cup competition. Hotel Healdsburg, 25 Matheson St. , Healdsburg. for tickets Time: 6:30-9 p.m. 431-2800 | Region: Bay Area

HEALDSBURG - Pigs and Pinot, March 23 - 24, 2012. Celebration, Food & Wine Education: The celebratory weekend offers a series of intimate dining and educational events hosted by Chef Palmer. A cast of Master Sommeliers and international celebrity chefs will showcase some of the world's greatest Pinots with perfect pork pairings. Proceeds from this event will benefit Share Strength. Hotel Headsburg, 25 Matheson St. , Healdsburg CA. Varies by event Time: Varies by event 889-7188 | Region: Bay Area

SAN DIEGO -Prime Xpo Gem Show, March 23-25, 2012. Starts at 11 a.m. daily. admission. Location: Al Bahr Shrine Center Auditorium, 5440 Kearney Mesa Rd., San Diego, Ca. primexpousa

SAN DIEGO - Fred HalL Show. The Fred Hall Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a popular San Diego tradition. Now into its 37th year, we continue to be the oldest and largest consumer show in California's second largest city. We are San Diego's largest on-land boat show combined with the largest selection of fishing tackle, destination travel exhibits, hunting and shooting exhibits and tons of fun for kids of all ages. Hundreds of seminars and lots of free activities make this show a big hit year after year. Hours: Thursday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8:30pm Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 3. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar, CA. fredhall

SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012. 35th annual Annual largest Latin Easter Event in Los Angeles. With Paid Admission all Carnival Rides Live Entertainment, Carnival Games, Exhibits, Large Food Court. Free Parking. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, So El Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. oentertainment

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