Get Out: Family Barbecue, Wine, Paddle Boarding

This weekend, there's plenty of opportunity for fun as the Shea Center hosts a family barbecue complete with riding demonstrations and the Funniest Housewives are bound to make you laugh.

Where/When: , 26284 Oso Rd., San Juan Capistrano; 4 p.m. Saturday
Why go: The event includes a barbecue dinner, riding demonstrations, carnival-style games and a parade celebrating the center's success stories. 
Pricing: $50 general admission; $25 for children, seniors and people with disability; $135 for a family pack (two adults and two children)

Where/When: , 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 6 p.m. Saturday
Why go: The anti-aging housewife, the rejected housewife and the dysfunctional houswife bring us hilarious tales from the domestic side of life.
Pricing: $20

Where/When: , 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Harpist Julio Montero seamlessly blends influences from Latin and American music for a unique sound.
Pricing: $10


Where/When: Doheny State Beach; 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Why go: This celebration of stand-up paddling is a racing competition, industry expo, and festival rolled into one. Plus, there are still open spots for Sunday's relay competition, so grab three buddies and paddle!
Pricing: $15 to $200 to enter races

Where/When: , 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Enjoy the wonders of diminutive plants by creating a fairy garden in a container.
Pricing: $10


Where/When: Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point; 9 a.m. Saturday
Why go: Plenty of barbecue, plus a dessert competition.
Pricing: Free admission


Where/When: Various restaurants around the county; starts Sunday
Why go: Dozens of local restaurants have delicious three-course prix-fixe menus highlighting wines or wine flights. (Think rosé and mochi ice cream at Katsuya or roasted duck breast with pinot noir at Savannah Chop House.)
Pricing: $25 to $55