Swallows Day Parade
The 63rd annual Swallows Day Parade is back after a three-year hiatus. Taking place throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano, it is one of the nation’s largest non-motorized parades where guests of all ages are invited to enjoy colorful festivities including a street fair, vibrant car and horse-led floats, live music, and much more.30800 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Free. For more information.
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Running daily through April 16, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food and wine celebration featuring scrumptious fare with a boysenberry twist including savory plates and desserts, wines, and craft beers exclusive to the event.Festivities also include local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy.
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Times and prices vary. For more information.
Irvine Park Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’
Hop on over with family and friends to enjoy a day of Easter festivities at Irvine Park, where children can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, hunt eggs, go on hay rides, participate in Easter egg paint parties, and much more.Guests of all ages are welcome. The event runs daily through April 8.
1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange. Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free entry. Activity tickets from $15 to $90. For more information.
Laguna Niguel Park Cleanup
Join local volunteers to clean up Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel. Supplies, water, and snacks are provided, and parents are required to accompany volunteers 12 and under. Volunteers must complete and print a signup waiver.25191 Chapparosa Park Rd., Laguna Niguel. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Free. To sign up.
Friday Flix: Elvis (2022)
Join in on a Friday of cinema fun for the showing of the movie “Elvis” (2022). Admission is free with popcorn included.Sea Country Community Center at 24602 Aliso Creek Rd., Laguna Niguel. Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free. For more information.
Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
The city of Santa Ana is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. Automotive products, adhesives, aerosols, art supplies, batteries, garden chemicals and fertilizers, household cleaners, flammables, paint, and electronics are accepted.Proof of Santa Ana residency is required to participate. For a full list of acceptable items to bring, click here.
Saddleback High School at 2802 S. Flower St., Santa Ana. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free. For more information.
Santa Ana Spring Fest and Open House
Santa Ana is hosting free recreation classes throughout the year, which will be introduced this weekend at the city’s open house. Learn more about classes, resources, and other programs available throughout the city with a morning filled with presentations from instructors, food, a scavenger hunt, and much more.El Salvador Community Center at 1825 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free. For more information.
