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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.

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Happening across Orange County right now
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
October 31, 2026
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
October 31, 2026
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
October 31, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Surf City Spooktacular on Main Street in Downtown Huntington Beach, Halloween event hosted by HB Downtown.

Surf City Spooktacular

Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
November 1, 2026
September 12, 2026
November 1, 2026
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Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim: Dia de los Muertos celebration themed around Pixar's Coco at Paradise Gardens.

Plaza de la Familia

Paradise Gardens, Disney California Adventure, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
November 2, 2026
August 21, 2026
November 2, 2026
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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Old World Biergarten, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
November 8, 2026
September 12, 2026
November 8, 2026
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Every week in OC

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

Saturday
Year-round, weekly Saturday mornings 8am–12pm

Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church

Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Saturday
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Free admission
Saturday
Year-round, Saturdays 8am–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
Tuesday
Year-round, Tuesdays 4:30–8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

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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Dates
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026

Noche de Altares 2026

Santa Ana's Dia de Muertos celebration on 4th Street downtown. Saturday Nov 7, 12 to 9 p.m. Community altares, Catrinas, and artists.

Arts & Culture
Santa Ana
4th Street between Ross and Broadway, Downtown Santa Ana, CA 92701
Admission not stated on the organizer's event page. Past editions have been free; confirm with the organizer before you go.
Sat Nov 7, 2026, 12-9pm
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Editorial collage illustration for Noche de Altares on November 7, 2026, in downtown Santa Ana, with Catrina, marigolds, and community altar imagery.
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Dates
November 13, 2026
January 6, 2027

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort's winter overlay across both parks. Fireworks, parade, decor, Festival of Holidays. November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027.

Family
Anaheim
Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
Daily from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 during regular park hours.
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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 13, 2026
January 6, 2027
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September 6, 2026
Dates
November 20, 2026
December 20, 2026

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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August 25, 2026
Dates
November 26, 2026
November 26, 2026

49th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot

The 49th annual Dana Point Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Dana Point Harbor. 10K, three 5K waves, kids' 1-mile, and a costume contest.

Sports & Outdoors
Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor. Packet pick-up at Dana Marina Plaza, 25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
10K $54. 5K $48. Combo 10K + 5K $63. Kids' Gobble Wobble $25. Virtual 5K $45 (fees included).
Thu Nov 26, 2026. 10K 7am; 5K 8:30/9:30/10am; Kids 10:30am.
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Editorial collage illustration for the 49th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Dana Point Harbor, with runners, race bib, and harbor imagery.
November 26, 2026
November 26, 2026
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October 19, 2026
Dates
November 26, 2026
November 26, 2026

Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thanksgiving morning 5K, 1-mile dash and kids' races at Irvine Valley College, Nov 26, 2026. A food drive for two local nonprofits.

Sports & Outdoors
Irvine
Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
Fees incl.: 1 Mile $33, 5K $42.80, Combo $56, Virtual $56 through Oct 30; Kids $31 through Oct 31. Prices rise after. Parking $5.
Thu Nov 26, 2026. 1 Mile and Combo 7:30am; 5K 8am; Kids from 9:10am.
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November 26, 2026
November 26, 2026
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October 25, 2026
Dates
November 27, 2026
December 23, 2026

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

A reservation-only train ride through Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa, with holiday lights and a free-to-enter Santa's Village at the station.

Family
Orange
Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
$22–$37 per rider by time slot, plus a $5 online service fee per ticket. Children under 24 months are free and do not need a ticket. Park vehicle entry is additional.
Select dates and time slots, Nov. 27–Dec. 23, 2026.
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Editorial collage of Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train arriving at a holiday-lit North Pole stop in Irvine Regional Park, with Santa, oak trees and a tunnel of lights.
November 27, 2026
December 23, 2026
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September 30, 2026
Dates
December 11, 2026
December 13, 2026

51st Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

Dana Point Harbor's 51st Boat Parade of Lights runs Dec 11 to 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Free to watch from the Island and boardwalk.

Festivals
Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA 92629. Public viewing from the Island park areas and harbor boardwalk.
Free to watch from land. Charter cruise prices set by each operator.
Fri to Sun, Dec 11 to 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. nightly.
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December 11, 2026
December 13, 2026
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October 25, 2026
Dates
December 12, 2026
December 13, 2026

64th Annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Huntington Harbour's 64th annual boat parade winds through the harbor's islands on Dec 12 and 13, 2026. Free to watch from the island beaches.

Festivals
Huntington Beach
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Route through the harbor channels and islands.
Free to watch
Sat and Sun, Dec 12 and 13, 2026. Evening; 2026 start time not yet posted.
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December 12, 2026
December 13, 2026
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October 25, 2026
Dates
December 16, 2026
December 20, 2026

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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August 25, 2026
Dates
December 19, 2026
December 23, 2026

64th Annual Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights

A 50-minute narrated boat tour past Huntington Harbour's holiday-lit homes, Dec 19 to 23, 2026. Ticketed; proceeds fund youth music programs.

Festivals
Huntington Beach
Boarding at Huntington Harbour Yacht Club, 3821 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Free parking and shuttle from Huntington Harbour Mall rear lot, 16889 Algonquin St.
Ticketed. 2026 prices on the official ticket page (2025: $26 adults, $19 ages 2 to 12, under 2 free).
Dec 19 to 23, 2026. Departures 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. nightly.
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December 19, 2026
December 23, 2026
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October 25, 2026
Dates
March 7, 2027
March 13, 2027

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 2, 2026

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