DANA POINTS  - Festival of Whales & Grunion Run  March 5-6; 12-13, 2012 dpfestivalofwhales.com

Event includes 10k run, bbq, free concerts, paddle board clinic, ship and boat rides, art show and more. It is an annual event held each year in the Dana Point Harbor to celebrate the whale migrations seen offshore. Many activities are free, and some charge a fee.

RIVERSIDE  - Bride World Expo

Bridal ideas and vendors, save time. Shop and compare 90  wedding products and services. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $10Riverside Convention Center 3443 Orange St Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 787-79501.  brideworld.com