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Friday, February 3, 2012

Five for Friday (February 4-5, 2012)

What's happening this weekend in Southern California? 
Check out our Top 5!

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last month or so, you know that the Giants take on the Patriots this weekend. Looking for a place to watch the game? Check out the top picks for San Diego (courtesy of DiscoverSD) and Orange County (courtesy of the OC Register). Planning on hosting your own shindig instead? Stock your table with these go-to football recipes:
Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders (The Pioneer Woman)
Every Kind of Chicken Wing Imaginable (Food Network)
Beer & Cheddar Dip (The Ktchn)
Super Bowl Oreo Truffles (Bakerella)

Or, go for the gold and build a Snack Stadium!

ORANGE COUNTY
Formerly known as "Treasures and Trash," the Orange County Market Place® has been called America's most unique swap meet. Check out over 1100 merchants across 4 miles of walking aisles!

Every Saturday & Sunday, 7AM to 4PM
Orange County Fairgrounds (Map)
Admission $2, Children under 12 free

ORANGE COUNTY
Image via Stuart Miles

The Saturday Sunrise Car Cruisers has been a weekend tradition for more than 20 years. Check out all your favorite classics from Woodies to roadsters- this has been termed the Best Free Car Show in the world! The "Donut Derelicts" (owners) will be happy to share their favorite stories about their wheels. Admission is free.

Every Saturday, 6AM-9AM
9015 Adams Avenue, Huntington Beach (Map)

SAN DIEGO
The 23rd Annual San Diego Museum Month is happening February 1-29, 2012! 29 days, 40 museums, 50% off. Pick up your Museum Month pass at any Macy's in San Diego, Temecula and Imperial Valley and use the pass all moth long.

Participating museums include:
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
San Diego Botanic Garden
The New Children's Museum
See the whole list here!

SAN DIEGO
Photo via UT San Diego
Everything is more adorable in miniature! Check out the 38th Annual "Nostalgia in Miniatures" Show & Sale this weekend for exhibits, sales, workshop and more. This year's event features free parking and  opportunity drawings to benefit the Polinsky Children's Center.

Saturday, February 4, 2012 10AM-5PM and Sunday, February 5, 2012 11AM-4PM
Tickets: Adults $7, Children 8-12 $2 (click here for $1 off adult admission)
5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 (Map)

Know something else that's happening this weekend? 
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