Festival of Whales Mar. 3–4, 9–10. Annual festival celebrating migration of California gray whale. Activities include parade, street fairs, concerts, crafts and marine-mammal cruises. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, 949.923.2255. Map J16

The Flower Fields Mar. 3–May 13. One of North America’s broadest range of garden color includes perennials and annuals. I-5 at Palomar Airport Road exit, south of Orange County in Carlsbad, 760.431.0352. Map south of J17

Toshiba Senior Classic Mar. 5–11. Senior PGA players compete. Newport Country Club, 1600 E. Coast Highway, 949.644.9550. Map E6

Sprint into Art Mar. 17–18, 24–25, 31, Apr. 1. Learn to blow glass, arrange flowers, paint. Sawdust Art Festival Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030. Map G15

Return of the Swallows Mar. 18–19. Festival commemorates annual bird visit. Free. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.1300. Map F6

Glory of Easter Mar. 23–Apr. 8. Special effects, live animals, huge cast chronicle last days of Christ’s life. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St, Garden Grove, 714.544.5679. Map J10

Disney on Ice: Monsters, Inc. Mar. 29–Apr. 1. Frosty acrobatics and big laughs inspired by the wacky film. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.740.2000. Map I11

Charles Phoenix in LA LA Land Apr. 13–15. Histotainer revisits 1950s and ’60s culture and kitsch with Kodachrome slides and hilarious commentary. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714.990.7723. Map A3

Newport Boat Show Apr. 18–22 at Lido Marina Village. Free parking and shuttle from Newport Tech Center, 500 Superior Ave., Newport Beach, 949.757.5959. Map N13

Newport Beach Film Festival Apr. 19–29. Screenings of more than 350 films from 30 countries at various locations. Jury and audience awards. Discussions with filmmakers. 949.253.2880, www.newportbeachfilmfest.com Map E3

Taste for the Cure Apr. 22. Premier wine tasting and auction featuring over 30 vintners. Gourmet food stations and wine art as well. Island Hotel Newport, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.759.0808. Map L15

2007 Philharmonic House of Design Apr. 24–May 20. Prestigious design showcase at house with sweeping views of Orange County. Benefits youth music programs of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, 949.923.2255. Map J16

Southern California Spring Garden Show Apr. 26–29. Seminars, competition gardens and vendors. South Coast Plaza, Bear Street wing, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714.435.2000. Map J13

Youth Expo Apr. 27-29. Educational fair features rides, science exhibit, 4 acres of livestock area and petting zoo. Orange County Fair Grounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.3247. Map K12

Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race Apr. 27, noon start. World’s largest international yacht race; some 450 boats. Best views from Corona del Mar coastal cliffs and Balboa Pier. Map M16, N14

Muckenthaler Motorcar Festival May 16–21. Automotive cultural event. Features car rally, motor movies, horseless-carriage tour. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714.738.6595. Map K13

Doheny Blues Festival May 19-20. Live blues, rock, R&B, roots on three stages. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, 949.360.7800. Map J17