72 HOURS -- A quick guide to the weekend

1. LISTEN UP, PARENTS: An event called “Kids’ Night Out” will not

only give mom and dad an evening off, but it will keep children ages 7 to

12 busy with arts and crafts, bowling and snacks. The event will run from

6 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic

Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $15. Information: (714) 754-5322.

2. HUGGY BEAR: Children can get creative and help a good cause at

Build-A-Bear Workshop. The interactive event for kids will benefit

children with cancer. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday

at Fashion Island near the Iris Fountain, 925 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-0865.

3. TAKE A HIKE!: Exercise in the great outdoors! Park rangers will

lead a hike through Crystal Cove State Park at 9 a.m. Sunday. Visitors

will meet at the El Moro Visitor Center, off Pacific Coast Highway,

between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach. The event is free, but parking

is $6. Information: (949) 497-7647.