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Get Out: Riding Park Party, Film Festival in Your Own Backyard

The best of the weekend in and around San Juan Capistrano.

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of fun to be had! From the equestrian-oriented Summer Fest to the West Coast Film Festival, there's lots to do. 


Where/When: Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, Ortega Highway and La Pata Avenue, San Juan Capistrano; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Why go: There's a $35,000 equestrian jumping contests, petting zoo and a race with Jack Russell terriers. 
Pricing: Free admission


Where/When: , 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano; 6:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Get your island groove on with the sounds of calypso and steel drums.  
Pricing: $300-400 for a table for 10, $210 for a table for six, or $20 or $25 to sit in the individual lawn chair area

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Where/When: , 26762 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano; opens noon Sunday, runs through Thursday
Why go: Screening the best in classic films (Ben-Hur, Casablanca), and contemporary movies, including the premiere of action film Warrior.
Pricing: $10, $15, $20


Where/When: , 1531 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Why go: In this class, students will learn the techniques of bookmaking and create their own masterpiece to contain masterpieces. 
Pricing: $65

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