Do your weekend plans involve sitting on the couch? Well, we found five reasons for you to get outside and check out what’s going on!
East County will have a variety of events that will have you groovin' and movin'.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in La Mesa or check out a new museum throughout the county.
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MUSEUM MONTH LAUNCHES HALF OFF ADMISSION
- What's Up: Receive half off admission with a museum pass. Pick up a pass at a local Macy's store and bring it to a participating museum. From the Oceanside Museum of Art to the Tijuana Estuary in Imperial Beach, there are a variety of options for everyone.
- When: Entire month of February.
- Where: 42 museums throughout San Diego County.
- Price: Varies per museum.
- What's Up: Celebrate Mardi Gras and support a good cause. The annual West Hills High School Foundation Gala Dinner Dance will feature a Mardi Gras theme with live music, silent auction, costumes, and more!
- When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.
- Where: Carlton Oaks Golf Course, 9200 Inwood Dr, Santee.
- Price: $55 per person, $400 per table of 8.
- What's Up: Run, slide, and hurdle through 11 muddy obstacle course. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
- When: 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.
- Where: Cottonwood Golf Club, 3121 Willow Glen Dr, El Cajon.
- Price: $100, Patch readers get 20% off. Use the code SDPATCH during checkout.
- What's Up: Learn all about owl pellets at Mission Trails Regional Park. A trail guide will share all the fascinating details about owl pellets found in the park.
- When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.
- Where: Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego.
- Price: Free.
- What's Up: Learn how to turn garbage into garden gold! The workshop will discuss backyard composting and composting with worms.
- When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9.
- Where: Crestridge Ecological Reserve, 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon.
- Price: Free.
