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GET OUT: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Grow a garden, visit Broadway and run for funds this weekend.

Ah, the weekend. Nothing feels better. Except maybe eating freshly picked organic veggies that you grew yourself or perhaps sampling a brand-new merlot fresh from the barrel. This weekend promises to be a good one. Check out our picks for fun activities to hit and places to explore this weekend.

When/Where: 1p.m.-3p.m. Saturday March 5 at 39512 Colleen Way, Temecula, CA 92592

Why Go: Grow Organic At Home and Slow Food of Temecula host guest speaker and organic farmer Scott Murray at this organic gardening workshop. Learn how to get your spring garden thriving this year.

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Pricing: Free

When/Where: 7p.m. and 9p.m. Saturday March 5 at the

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Why Go: Kai Clark is the daughter of The Byrd’s Gene Clark and talent truly runs in the family. This troubadour has heart. Nick Bearden joins her at the first show, and at the second set, The Scarlet Furies play as well.

Pricing: $15

When/Where: 10a.m.-4:30p.m. Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 6 at more than 30 wineries throughout the Temecula Valley

Why Go: This festive 2-day event allows wine aficionados to taste great new vintages from the barrel or the bottle while enjoying great food and entertainment too.

Pricing: $99

 

When/Where: Sunday March 6 at

Why Go: This 5K Run/Walk benefits emergency services and features a Kids Fun Run that starts and ends at the same place as the longer races. There will be free family activities throughout the day and Dr. Sean Bush of Animal Planet’s Venom ER will be there as well. Please see our event listing and their website for race time details.

Pricing: $35 5K Run/Walk 18 and up, $25 5K Run/Walk 17 and under, $10 Kids Fun Run

When/Where: 2p.m. Sunday March 6 at the

Why Go: Wayne Abravanel conducts the 13-piece Cabaret Pops Orchestra and is joined by  renowned vocalists Debbie Prutsman and Stan Chandler for this spectacular tribute to some of the best Broadway music ever written. Webber’s work includes Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Pricing: $25-$37

If you still need ideas for fun this week, check out our family-friendly picks in the refreshed each Wednesday.

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