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Orange County, this weekend & beyond

Looking for things to do in Orange County this weekend? This live calendar organizes verified festivals, markets, concerts, family events and recurring local gatherings by what’s happening now and what’s coming next.

On now

Happening across Orange County right now
Saturday morning farmers market at Mariners Church in Irvine with produce stalls and vendors.

Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church

Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Ends Sep 6
May 16, 2026
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Saturday morning produce and vendor stalls at the Laguna Beach Farmers Market in the Lumberyard Parking Lot on Forest Avenue.

Laguna Beach Farmers Market

Lumberyard Parking Lot, 521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ends Sep 6
May 16, 2026
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Tuesday street fair on Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach with vendors, music, and a crowd at Surf City Nights.

Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach

Main Street between Orange Ave and Pacific Coast Highway, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Ends Sep 6
May 19, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle in winter lights, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and holiday decor across both parks.

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Ends Sep 6
November 18, 2026
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RESET wellness pop-up in Laguna Canyon: mat Pilates, cold plunge, and sauna set up in the Act V parking lot.

RESET Wellness (Laguna Beach Pop-up)

Lot 16 (Act V Parking Lot), 1900 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ends Sep 6
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Editorial illustration of the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach Pier, featuring WSL Challenger Series and World Longboard Tour athletes riding waves on the pier's south side.

U.S. Open of Surfing - Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Pier (south side), Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
July 25, 2026
August 2, 2026
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Taste of Anaheim festival at sunset with tacos, cocktails, and crowd at outdoor tables beneath palm trees and string lights

Taste of Anaheim

Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim, CA
Ends Sep 6
August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026
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Behind-stage view at the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival — silhouetted band performing as the sun sets over San Clemente Pier, framed by tall palm trees with string lights overhead, large crowd seated on the sand and along the pier walk

San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival

Avenida Del Mar (100–200 blocks), Downtown San Clemente, CA
Ends Sep 6
August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the OC Fair at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds with carnival rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits, and Pacific Amphitheatre concerts.

OC Fair

OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Ends Sep 6
July 17, 2026
August 16, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, with juried Orange County artist paintings, sculptures, and gallery browsing.

Festival of the Arts - Laguna Beach

Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
July 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
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Thursday evening street fair vendors and lit stalls at Downtown Fullerton Market Night on East Wilshire Avenue.

Downtown Fullerton Market Night

Downtown Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Ends Sep 6
April 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Pageant of the Masters at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, featuring living tableaux vivants recreating classical artworks under stage lighting.

Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach

Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
July 9, 2026
September 4, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Canyon, with 180-plus resident artist booths, three live music stages, and sawdust-lined paths.

Sawdust Art Festival - Laguna Beach

Sawdust Art Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
June 26, 2026
September 6, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Laguna Art-A-Fair on Laguna Canyon Road, featuring international juried artists, garden seating, and the summer festival atmosphere.

Laguna Art-A-Fair

777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Ends Sep 6
June 26, 2026
September 6, 2026
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Orange International Street Fair, the Labor Day weekend food-and-music festival in Old Towne Orange's Plaza Park.

Orange International Street Fair

Plaza Park / Old Towne Orange, Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
Ends Sep 6
September 4, 2026
September 6, 2026
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Pacific Wine + Food Classic tasting event on Newport Beach harbor with attendees, champagne displays, and waterfront views.

Pacific Wine + Food Classic - Newport Beach

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Ends Sep 6
September 12, 2026
September 12, 2026
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Fiestas Patrias in Downtown Santa Ana: two-day Hispanic and Latino heritage celebration with parade, El Grito, and live music.

Fiestas Patrias · Santa Ana

Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Ends Sep 6
September 12, 2026
September 13, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Lexus Trestles Pro World Surf League Championship Tour event at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, with pro surfers riding the point break.

Lexus Trestles Pro

Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach, San Clemente, CA
Ends Sep 6
September 11, 2026
September 20, 2026
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Orange County Children's Book Festival at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa: authors, illustrators, and family literacy programming.

Orange County Children's Book Festival

Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ends Sep 6
September 20, 2026
September 20, 2026
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Ohana Festival on the sand at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point: three-day beach music festival.

Ohana Festival

Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Ends Sep 6
September 25, 2026
September 27, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Pacific Airshow over the Huntington Beach waterfront, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds performing over the pier.

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach waterfront, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
October 2, 2026
October 4, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Film Festival, with a marquee, red-carpet arrivals, and screenings across multiple Newport Beach venues.

Newport Beach Film Festival

Multiple venues across Newport Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
October 15, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Disneyland Resort's Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, with costumed villains, trick-or-treat trails, and party-night lighting.

Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party

Disney California Adventure Park, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Ends Sep 6
August 18, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, featuring the seasonal Main Street pumpkin, Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, and autumn park decor.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Ends Sep 6
August 21, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Knott's Scary Farm after-dark Halloween haunt at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, with mazes, scare zones, and horror-park atmosphere.

Knott's Scary Farm

Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA
Ends Sep 6
September 17, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Canyon, with handcrafted artist booths, string lights, holiday shoppers, and canyon-village atmosphere.

Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
November 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
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Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, with decorated yachts and sailboats moving through Newport Harbor at night.

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
Ends Sep 6
December 16, 2026
December 20, 2026
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Editorial illustration of OC Restaurant Week in Dana Point, featuring harbor-side dining, prix-fixe restaurant menus, and Orange County coastal cuisine.

OC Restaurant Week

Multiple restaurants across Orange County, with strong Dana Point and South County participation.
Ends Sep 6
March 7, 2027
March 13, 2027
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Every week in OC

The standing rituals — markets and street fairs that run whether or not you planned ahead.

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8 AM–NOON

Downtown Fullerton Market Night

Downtown Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Thursday
16:30
20:30
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Free
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Festival of the Arts - Laguna Beach

Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
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$10–$15
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Fiestas Patrias · Santa Ana

Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Free admission
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
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Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
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Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church

Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Saturday
08:00
12:00
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Free admission
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Knott's Scary Farm

Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA
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Separate hard-ticket from regular park admission. Confirm current pricing and upgrade tiers on the official Knott's site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Laguna Art-A-Fair

777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Day pass $10 / Student or senior season pass $8 / VIP season pass $15. Passport to the Arts $29 covers one-time entry to Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts, and Sawdust plus one-time Act V parking and trolley.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Laguna Beach Farmers Market

Lumberyard Parking Lot, 521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Saturday
08:00
12:00
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Free admission
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Lexus Trestles Pro

Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach, San Clemente, CA
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Free beach viewing. Parking and day-use fees at San Onofre State Beach apply.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
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Free public viewing. Waterfront restaurant reservations sell out early.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Newport Beach Film Festival

Multiple venues across Newport Beach, CA
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Single-screening tickets, packs, and full-festival passes. Confirm current pricing on the official festival site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

OC Fair

OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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$13 Wed/Thu. $15 Fri/Sat/Sun. $9 seniors 65+ or kids 6 to 12. Free for kids 5 and under. $60 Every Day Passport. Smart Start $11 Wed/Thu 11am to 1pm before July 16.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

OC Restaurant Week

Multiple restaurants across Orange County, with strong Dana Point and South County participation.
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Lunch $15–$35 · Dinner $25–$50 · Luxury menus $60–$150. No tickets or passes required; visit restaurants and order from posted menus.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Ohana Festival

Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Ticketed. One-day GA and three-day GA passes; VIP and hotel packages also offered. Availability and tier pricing change; verify on the official ticket page.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party

Disney California Adventure Park, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
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Separate hard-ticket. Confirm current pricing on the official Disneyland site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Orange County Children's Book Festival

Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Free admission and free parking
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Orange International Street Fair

Plaza Park / Old Towne Orange, Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
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Free admission. Food, drinks, and alcohol wristbands sold separately.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach waterfront, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
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Ticketed event. General Admission from $10. Children 4 to 17 require a purchased ticket. Public coastal access routes remain open, but event viewing zones are ticketed. Confirm current pricing at pacificairshowusa.com.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Pacific Wine + Food Classic - Newport Beach

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Ticketing via Eventbee with multiple tiers. Confirm current pricing on the official event site before purchasing.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach

Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
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$15-$100+. Confirm current seat pricing at foapom.com.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

RESET Wellness (Laguna Beach Pop-up)

Lot 16 (Act V Parking Lot), 1900 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Varies
SAT
8 AM–NOON

San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival

Avenida Del Mar (100–200 blocks), Downtown San Clemente, CA
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Free admission
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Sawdust Art Festival - Laguna Beach

Sawdust Art Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
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Adult single day $12.50. Kids 6 to 12 $5.50 with parent. Confirm current pricing at sawdustartfestival.org.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
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Day admission modest. Confirm current pricing on the official Sawdust site.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach

Main Street between Orange Ave and Pacific Coast Highway, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tuesday
16:30
20:30
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Free
SAT
8 AM–NOON

Taste of Anaheim

Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim, CA
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Ticketed public event. Vendors provide complimentary sample-sized tastings. Confirm ticket pricing on the Anaheim Chamber registration page.
SAT
8 AM–NOON

U.S. Open of Surfing - Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Pier (south side), Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
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Free general beach access. Some ticketed experiences may exist. Confirm on the official 2026 fan guide.
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RESET Wellness (Laguna Beach Pop-up)

Sunday-morning wellness pop-up in Laguna Canyon: mat Pilates, cold plunge, sauna, and community, hosted by @reset.oc (Instagram).

Community
Laguna Beach
Lot 16 (Act V Parking Lot), 1900 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Varies
Pop-up cadence. Dates vary. Check @reset.oc on Instagram for the current schedule.
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RESET wellness pop-up in Laguna Canyon: mat Pilates, cold plunge, and sauna set up in the Act V parking lot.
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July 23, 2026
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11
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Downtown Fullerton Market Night

Weekly outdoor market with produce, crafts, live music, and street food.

Community
Fullerton
Downtown Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Free
Weekly, Thursdays April 2–September 3, 2026, 4:30–8:30 p.m.
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Thursday evening street fair vendors and lit stalls at Downtown Fullerton Market Night on East Wilshire Avenue.
April 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
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August 24, 2026
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11
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Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church

Weekly Saturday farmers market with seasonal produce, prepared foods, and crafts.

Family
Irvine
Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Free admission
Year-round, weekly Saturday mornings 8am–12pm
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Saturday morning farmers market at Mariners Church in Irvine with produce stalls and vendors.
May 16, 2026
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Laguna Beach Farmers Market

Year-round weekly Saturday farmers market in the Lumberyard Lot next to Laguna Beach City Hall — produce, prepared foods, flowers, crafts.

Family
Laguna Beach
Lumberyard Parking Lot, 521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Free admission
Year-round, Saturdays 8am–noon
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Saturday morning produce and vendor stalls at the Laguna Beach Farmers Market in the Lumberyard Parking Lot on Forest Avenue.
May 16, 2026
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11
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Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach

Year-round weekly Tuesday street fair on Main Street. Farmers market, food trucks, live music, and craft booths, 4:30-8:30pm.

Nightlife
Huntington Beach
Main Street between Orange Ave and Pacific Coast Highway, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Free
Year-round, Tuesdays 4:30–8:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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Tuesday street fair on Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach with vendors, music, and a crowd at Surf City Nights.
May 19, 2026
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August 24, 2026
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Sawdust Art Festival - Laguna Beach

The residents-only, canyon-grown Laguna festival. 180+ local makers, three live-music stages, and sawdust underfoot.

Festivals
Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Adult single day $12.50. Kids 6 to 12 $5.50 with parent. Confirm current pricing at sawdustartfestival.org.
Annual. 2026: June 26 through September 6. Open daily. Sun-Thu 11am to 8pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 10pm.
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Editorial illustration of the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Canyon, with 180-plus resident artist booths, three live music stages, and sawdust-lined paths.
June 26, 2026
September 6, 2026
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July 1, 2026
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11
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Laguna Art-A-Fair

The "Festival Without Borders". A juried international art fair on Laguna Canyon Road, with garden seating, adult workshops, and weekend music.

Arts & Culture
Laguna Beach
777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Day pass $10 / Student or senior season pass $8 / VIP season pass $15. Passport to the Arts $29 covers one-time entry to Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts, and Sawdust plus one-time Act V parking and trolley.
Annual. 2026: June 26 through September 6, closed July 4. Monday–Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 10am–7pm, September 6 closes 6pm.
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Editorial illustration of Laguna Art-A-Fair on Laguna Canyon Road, featuring international juried artists, garden seating, and the summer festival atmosphere.
June 26, 2026
September 6, 2026
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July 3, 2026
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11
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Festival of the Arts - Laguna Beach

Juried OC-only fine-art exhibition sharing Irvine Bowl grounds with the Pageant. July 7 through September 3, 2026.

Arts & Culture
Laguna Beach
Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
$10–$15
Annual. 2026: July 7 through September 3 (Pageant of the Masters, on the same grounds, runs through September 4).
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Editorial illustration of the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, with juried Orange County artist paintings, sculptures, and gallery browsing.
July 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Arts & Culture
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July 1, 2026
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11
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Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach

Tableaux vivants in the Irvine Bowl — the 2026 "Greatest of All Time" program recreates Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and Norman Rockwell.

Arts & Culture
Laguna Beach
Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
$15-$100+. Confirm current seat pricing at foapom.com.
Annual — 2026: July 9 – September 4, nightly at 8:30pm. Theme: "The Greatest of All Time"
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Editorial illustration of Pageant of the Masters at the Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, featuring living tableaux vivants recreating classical artworks under stage lighting.
July 9, 2026
September 4, 2026
Arts & Culture
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July 1, 2026
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11
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OC Fair

Classic Costa Mesa county fair. July 17 through August 16, 2026. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

Festivals
Costa Mesa
OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
$13 Wed/Thu. $15 Fri/Sat/Sun. $9 seniors 65+ or kids 6 to 12. Free for kids 5 and under. $60 Every Day Passport. Smart Start $11 Wed/Thu 11am to 1pm before July 16.
Annual. 2026: July 17 through August 16, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Editorial illustration of the OC Fair at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds with carnival rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits, and Pacific Amphitheatre concerts.
July 17, 2026
August 16, 2026
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U.S. Open of Surfing - Huntington Beach

World's longest-running continuous surf competition. A 9-day event hosting WSL Challenger Series stop 2 and the first stop of the World Longboard Tour, on Huntington Beach Pier's south side.

Sports & Outdoors
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach Pier (south side), Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Free general beach access. Some ticketed experiences may exist. Confirm on the official 2026 fan guide.
Annual 9-day event — 2026: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, August 2
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Editorial illustration of the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach Pier, featuring WSL Challenger Series and World Longboard Tour athletes riding waves on the pier's south side.
July 25, 2026
August 2, 2026
Sports & Outdoors
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July 1, 2026
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11
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Taste of Anaheim

Anaheim Chamber's one-evening downtown food fest on Center Street Promenade. Friday, August 7, 2026, 5pm–9pm.

Food & Drink
Anaheim
Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim, CA
Ticketed public event. Vendors provide complimentary sample-sized tastings. Confirm ticket pricing on the Anaheim Chamber registration page.
Annual one-day festival. 2026: Friday, August 7, 5pm–9pm.
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Taste of Anaheim festival at sunset with tacos, cocktails, and crowd at outdoor tables beneath palm trees and string lights
August 7, 2026
August 7, 2026
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July 3, 2026
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11
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San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival

One-day free community music festival taking over Avenida Del Mar with two stages, local vendors, and a free shuttle from San Clemente High.

Music & Concerts
San Clemente
Avenida Del Mar (100–200 blocks), Downtown San Clemente, CA
Free admission
Annual one-day festival — 2026: Saturday, August 8, 11am–6pm
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Behind-stage view at the San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival — silhouetted band performing as the sun sets over San Clemente Pier, framed by tall palm trees with string lights overhead, large crowd seated on the sand and along the pier walk
August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026
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July 3, 2026
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11
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Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party

Disneyland Resort's separate-ticket Halloween party. Select nights Aug 18 through Oct 31, 2026 at Disney California Adventure.

Family
Anaheim
Disney California Adventure Park, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Separate hard-ticket. Confirm current pricing on the official Disneyland site.
Select nights Aug 18-Oct 31, 2026 (33 dates).
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Editorial illustration of Disneyland Resort's Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, with costumed villains, trick-or-treat trails, and party-night lighting.
August 18, 2026
October 31, 2026
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August 24, 2026
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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort's daytime Halloween season. Haunted Mansion Holiday, Plaza de la Familia, decor, seasonal food. Aug 21 through Oct 31, 2026.

Family
Anaheim
Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
Daily, Aug 21-Oct 31, 2026 during regular park hours.
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Editorial illustration of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, featuring the seasonal Main Street pumpkin, Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, and autumn park decor.
August 21, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Orange International Street Fair

Old Towne Orange's free Labor Day street fair, Sept. 4-6, with global food streets, live music, vendors, and family activities.

Festivals
Orange
Plaza Park / Old Towne Orange, Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
Free admission. Food, drinks, and alcohol wristbands sold separately.
Fri Sept. 4, 5–10 PM · Sat Sept. 5, 10 AM–10 PM · Sun Sept. 6, 10 AM–10 PM
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Orange International Street Fair, the Labor Day weekend food-and-music festival in Old Towne Orange's Plaza Park.
September 4, 2026
September 6, 2026
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August 29, 2026
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Lexus Trestles Pro

Stop No. 9 of the World Surf League Championship Tour. Waiting period runs September 11 through 20, 2026 at Lower Trestles, San Clemente. The cut event before the postseason. Free viewing from the beach.

Sports & Outdoors
San Clemente
Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Beach, San Clemente, CA
Free beach viewing. Parking and day-use fees at San Onofre State Beach apply.
Waiting period September 11 through 20, 2026. Contests are called day by day based on swell and wind. Check the WSL event page for the morning call before you drive down.
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Editorial illustration of the Lexus Trestles Pro World Surf League Championship Tour event at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, with pro surfers riding the point break.
September 11, 2026
September 20, 2026
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Pacific Wine + Food Classic - Newport Beach

One-day wine and food festival on the Newport Dunes waterfront. Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Food & Drink
Newport Beach
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Ticketing via Eventbee with multiple tiers. Confirm current pricing on the official event site before purchasing.
Annual one day in September. 2026: Saturday, September 12. Confirm entrance times on official ticket page.
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Pacific Wine + Food Classic tasting event on Newport Beach harbor with attendees, champagne displays, and waterfront views.
September 12, 2026
September 12, 2026
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July 1, 2026
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Fiestas Patrias · Santa Ana

Free Downtown Santa Ana Hispanic heritage festival, Sept. 12-13, with El Grito, parade, live music, food, and family activities.

Festivals
Santa Ana
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Free admission
Sat Sept. 12, noon–11 PM · Sun Sept. 13, noon–10 PM · Parade Sun 11 AM–1 PM · El Grito Sat 7 PM
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Fiestas Patrias in Downtown Santa Ana: two-day Hispanic and Latino heritage celebration with parade, El Grito, and live music.
September 12, 2026
September 13, 2026
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Knott's Scary Farm

Knott's after-dark Halloween haunt. 13+ recommended. Mazes, scare zones, live shows. Select nights Sept 17 through Oct 31, 2026.

Nightlife
Buena Park
Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA
Separate hard-ticket from regular park admission. Confirm current pricing and upgrade tiers on the official Knott's site.
Select nights, Sept 17-Oct 31, 2026, evening hours.
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Editorial illustration of Knott's Scary Farm after-dark Halloween haunt at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, with mazes, scare zones, and horror-park atmosphere.
September 17, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Orange County Children's Book Festival

Free family literacy festival at Orange Coast College, Sept. 20, with authors, illustrators, stage programming, activities, and books.

Family
Costa Mesa
Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free admission and free parking
Sun Sept. 20, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM
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Orange County Children's Book Festival at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa: authors, illustrators, and family literacy programming.
September 20, 2026
September 20, 2026
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August 29, 2026
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Ohana Festival

Three-day beach music festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Sept. 25-27, with 35+ performances across three stages.

Music & Concerts
Dana Point
Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Ticketed. One-day GA and three-day GA passes; VIP and hotel packages also offered. Availability and tier pricing change; verify on the official ticket page.
Fri Sept. 25–Sun Sept. 27 · Gates open noon · Fri/Sat close 10:30 PM, Sun close 10 PM
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Ohana Festival on the sand at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point: three-day beach music festival.
September 25, 2026
September 27, 2026
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August 29, 2026
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Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach

Three-day air show over the Huntington Beach waterfront. Thunderbirds and Snowbirds. Oct 2 through 4, 2026.

Community
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach waterfront, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
Ticketed event. General Admission from $10. Children 4 to 17 require a purchased ticket. Public coastal access routes remain open, but event viewing zones are ticketed. Confirm current pricing at pacificairshowusa.com.
Three days, Oct 2-4, 2026.
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Editorial illustration of the Pacific Airshow over the Huntington Beach waterfront, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds performing over the pier.
October 2, 2026
October 4, 2026
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Newport Beach Film Festival

27th annual eight-day international film festival across multiple Newport Beach venues. Oct 15 through 22, 2026.

Arts & Culture
Newport Beach
Multiple venues across Newport Beach, CA
Single-screening tickets, packs, and full-festival passes. Confirm current pricing on the official festival site.
Eight days, Oct 15-22, 2026.
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Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Film Festival, with a marquee, red-carpet arrivals, and screenings across multiple Newport Beach venues.
October 15, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort's winter overlay across both parks. Fireworks, parade, decor, Festival of Holidays. Returns November 18, 2026; closing date not yet posted by Disney.

Family
Anaheim
Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
Daily from Nov 18, 2026. Expected through early January 2027. Confirm closing date on the official Disneyland site.
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Editorial illustration of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle in winter lights, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and holiday decor across both parks.
November 18, 2026
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Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Laguna's canyon-village holiday market. 175+ artists, live music, Santa, snow. Fri-Sun Nov 20 through Dec 20, 2026.

Arts & Culture
Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Day admission modest. Confirm current pricing on the official Sawdust site.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Nov 20-Dec 20, 2026.
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Editorial illustration of Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Canyon, with handcrafted artist booths, string lights, holiday shoppers, and canyon-village atmosphere.
November 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
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Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

118th annual five-night decorated-vessel parade through Newport Harbor. Free public viewing. Dec 16 through 20, 2026.

Festivals
Newport Beach
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
Free public viewing. Waterfront restaurant reservations sell out early.
Five nights, Dec 16-20, 2026, approximately 6:30 p.m. start.
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Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, with decorated yachts and sailboats moving through Newport Harbor at night.
December 16, 2026
December 20, 2026
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OC Restaurant Week

Countywide prix-fixe dining week. March 7 through 13, 2027. 2027 restaurant lineup posts closer to the event.

Food & Drink
Dana Point
Multiple restaurants across Orange County, with strong Dana Point and South County participation.
Lunch $15–$35 · Dinner $25–$50 · Luxury menus $60–$150. No tickets or passes required; visit restaurants and order from posted menus.
Annual one-week countywide. 2027: March 7–13.
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Editorial illustration of OC Restaurant Week in Dana Point, featuring harbor-side dining, prix-fixe restaurant menus, and Orange County coastal cuisine.
March 7, 2027
March 13, 2027
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July 1, 2026

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