SATURDAY , MAY 19, 2012
Top 10 events! May 19 Duck-A-Thon Rubber Duck Race and Festival - at the Huntington Beach Pier. Thousands of rubber duckies are launched into the Pacific Ocean, bobbing to shore to win prizes for their owners! Little rubber ducks race at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Corporate Ducks – competing for "Golden Duck Perpetual Trophy" race at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The “Duck Festival” features food, bands and activities. All proceeds benefit the Community Care Health Centers (formerly Huntington Beach Community Clinic). Location: Huntington Beach, Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA Cost: Event is free, ducks cost $10 or $20.
Peter's Landing Market - Dock your boat and shop! What a concept. Guests slips available for shopping at Peter's Landing weekly farmers market, a waterfront event with pony rides, petting zoo, food vendors, live entertainment, artisan, crafts and the best produce anywhere. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Location: 164000 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. localharvestfarmersmarkets.com
May 19 Disc Golf - The public Frisbee golf course is open daily. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. Photos
May 19 Donut Derelicts car gathering with Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams. Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.
May 19 Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.
May 19 Wetlands viewing -The public is invited to visit the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a significant flyway for migrating birds. Binoculars recommended. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. 1.5 mile loop trail and 300 acres of protected wetlands! Pets and bicycles are not permitted on the trails. Open sunrise to dusk. Photos
May 19 Shipley Nature Center - Nature trails, wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772 Photos
May 19 Skaters - Bring your roller skate, blades, inline, bikes and join skaters who meet at Pier Plaza for an easy morning of exercise. Time: Approx. 10:30 a.m. funroll.com
May 19 Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos
Robby Armstrong, band - at Nadine's Irish Mist. Time: 9 p.m. Location: 16655 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. Call:
Surfing Competition - NSSA West Coast Championships Southwest Conference May 17-20. Great surfing you won't want to miss. Nice way to start the summer surfing competition season as a warm up to the big US Open of Surfing in July. Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714-378-0899 nssa.org
Band at Perqs Nite Club. Time: 9 p.m. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 714-960-9996. NEARBY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY - American Wake, band at Silky Sullivans.
This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.
