|
Held in
conjunction with the annual Dana Point Whale Watching tours is
Dana Point Festival of the
Whales. The
Annual Festival occurs March 1, 2 and 8, 9, 2008 Festival of Whales. Call:
(949) 496-5794.
PARADE March 1, 2008
Held in
conjunction with the annual Dana Point Whale Watching tours is Festival of the
Whales. The event begins with a parade. Festival of Whales Parade, Magical
Migration, includes themed floats and costumes. Begins at 10 am. Location:
Begins at Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern in Dana Point.
Sponsorship: (949) 248-3593.The
Annual Festival occurs March 1, 2 and 8, 9, 2008 Festival of Whales. Call:
(949) 496-5794. festivalofwhales.com
STREET FAIRE March 1 & 2, 2008
Street Faire includes booths and more activities for children and
families. The Faire will have arts and crafts booths, including food vendors and
live entertainment. It's a family event, with fun for everyone. It is held on
Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2. It will be held Saturday after the
parade ends. Call: 800-290-DANA.
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT March 1, 2008
at Doheny State Beach Park horseshoe courts located on the beach near
lifeguard station #9 just south of the overnight camping area. “Whale of a Shoe”
Tournament entry sign-ups are will commence Saturday morning, Noon deadline.
Play begins at 12:30 pm using a tournament format appropriate for the number of
players entered. Bring your own horseshoes along with a $10 entry donation and
enjoy this fun tournament with prizes for the winners. Call: Hal Griswold at
949/496-0577.
ADDITIONAL March 1, 2008
Kids Activities:
Children ages 6 and up can paddle around the OC Sailing and Event Center’s
Boatyard and docks with camp instructors. Time: 12 - 3 pm. 30 minutes: $5/
person. Older kids can sail. They'll learn how to steer and sail a Capri 14!
Ages 5 and up, 12 – 4 pm. $15 per boat, three people maximum (half-hour
session). Lifejackets provided. An ocean-themed carnival appropriate for ages 3
to 12 will also be located at this venue from 10am - 2pm. Games cost 25 cents
each. And if that's not enough fun, Ocean Crafts will help children create
keepsake items. Time for this event is from 10am - 2pm. $1 per craft, including
craft supplies, materials Call: 949-923-2215.
Dana Point Historical Society Walking Tour
Meet at Bella Bazaar located at 34091 Pacific Coast Highway (corner of Blue
Lantern and PCH) for a Walking Tour. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free. Call:
949-248-8121.danapointhistorical.org.
Harbor Music Series Presented by the Dana Point Harbor Association in the
Jolly Roger Courtyard in Dana Wharf and Harpoon Henry Grassy Area near Mariner’s
Village 12 – 3 pm. 949-923-2255 or danapointharbor.com FREE
Saturday Evening Campfire Program includes sea tales and whales, sharks
and other sea life at Doheny State Beach Campfire Center (in the campground) at
6 pm. Please alert entrance station staff upon arrival so they do not charge for
vehicle entrance and direct visitors to appropriate parking location/site of
campfire program. Please Note: Rain cancels evening program 949-496-2704 or
www.dohenystatebeach.org FREE
Dana Point Fine Arts Association Show & Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. The art will be on display at the Harbor Boardwalk along the boat docks in
Mariner's Village. Paintings, photography and original art will be sold. Call:
Frank Stockl 949-363-5247 or Franksfotoimages@aol.com.
Ocean Institute & Pilgrim Tallship open
Captain Mike Bursk will discuss his research on gray whales in Baja from 12:30
to 1:30 pm. Pilgrim Tallship is open with admission to Ocean Institute, offering
a glimpse into life at sea during the early whaling days. Time: 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Cost: $6 adult; $4 for child 3-12; Free under 2.
GET TICKETS FOR DANA POINT WHALE WATCHING
Dana Point Festival of the
Whales is the featured California Event for March 1, 2008. See link for
additional events in California.
site
|
