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Get Out: Readers' Festival

The best of the weekend in and around Mission Viejo.

This weekend, the Readers’ Festival comes to town, along with the opportunity to meet several authors.


Where/When: , 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo; 7:30 Friday
Why go: The longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and Late Night with Conan O’Brien brings the “experience” to south county.
Pricing: $35


Where/When: Home Depot, 27952 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Why go: Children will build a model fire rescue helicopter. Families can enjoy games, prizes, balloons and more.
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo; 10 a.m. Saturday
Why go: Authors including comedian Molly Shannon will attend this gathering of bibiliophiles. Readers will have the chance to meet some of their favorite authors.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Home Depot, 27952 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Why go: Children will build a model fire rescue helicopter. Families can enjoy games, prizes, balloons and more.
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano; 6 p.m. Saturday
Why go: This gastro-fest includes samples from 25 local restaurants.
Pricing: $50


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