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GET OUT: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Marvel at wildflowers, indulge in red velvet and hike for hope this weekend.

Ah yes, the weekend. Nothing feels better. Except maybe biting into a creamy red velvet cupcake courtesy of Bristol Farms. That's just the beginning. Check out our picks for the fun activities to hit and places to explore this weekend.

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When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday, March 4 and Saturday March 5 at the

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Why Go: Enjoy hits like Cuando Cuando Cuando live at this concert.

Pricing: $55-$125 

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2.

When/Where: Friday, March 4 to Saturday, March 6 at the

Why Go: Greek food, celebrities, kid’s activities, music and more abound at this lively community celebration. Opa!

Pricing: $3 general admission, free for kids 12 and under and military

3.

When/Where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the

Why Go: Hikes, arts and crafts, great food, art and wildflower workshops, community vendors, talented artists and live music are all part of this fun and fantastic family event. There will be a wine tasting 10:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Celebrate our gorgeous mountains and the wildflowers they bring.

Pricing: Free entry and shuttles from the St. Margaret’s parking lot. Purchase a commemorative wine glass for entry to the wine tasting.

4.

When/Where: Registration begins at 6:15 a.m, hike begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 6 at South Palm Canyon Dr. and Acanto Dr. in Palm Springs.

Why Go: You can still register for this event on site, on the day of the hike. There are a variety of routes with different difficulty levels to choose from and proceeds benefit women’s cancer research. There will also be a celebration after the hike.

Pricing: $30-$50

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When/Where: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

Why Go: is home to all things fancy and that includes decadent, expertly-crafted cupcakes. Enjoy Red Velvet, Raspberry, German Chocolate and more.

Pricing: $3.25

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

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