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Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Return of the Swallows & St. Pat March 16-20

3/16/15 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

While our parched region may be praying for more rain, it is pretty apparent that spring has sprung. The asparagus spears are tender; wildflowers bloom, St. Paddy’s Day is here, and Easter is on its way. Celebrate the season of life with egg hunting and nest building in San Juan Capistrano, where the cyclical return of the swallows (who build their nests in the building’s eaves) on St. Joseph’s Day is an annual miracle – and something to experience at least once. Then clean out your closet for SoCal’s largest consignment sale. 

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1. Easter Eggstravaganza – Monday
The Easter Bunny arrives early and hangs out all month at the Irvine Park Railroad. Meet some rabbits, hunt some eggs, and of course the Easter train.
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2. Legacy Leprechaun Gold Hunt – Tuesday
Kids can celebrate this greenest of holidays with a hunt for Lucky the Leprechaun and his pot of gold at Legacy Park.
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3. Flix @ Fig – Wednesday
Teens love their repeat viewings of things, and this screening of Divergent at Fig and 7th in DTLA is free. Audience can bring a blanket and munch on the chef created fast food at Taste.
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4. St. Joseph’s Day and the Return of the Swallows – Thursday
The jewel of the California Missions is indisputably the one in San Juan Capistrano. A great place - and day - for kids to trace the footsteps of our founding friars.
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5. L.A. Kids Consignment Sale – Friday
While we don’t usually head to the mall for thrift shopping, Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills is hosting an event worthy of exception. Get there Thursday for fresh pickings or hold out until Sunday for deep discounts. 600 families have contributed more than 100,000 new and gently used items to the largest consignment sale in the region.
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