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13 events
Aug22Sat

ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 7 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.

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Aug23Sun

Chicano Heritage Festival

Sun, Aug 23  ·  Times vary
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

Chicano culture through music, art, food and cultural performances.

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Aug22Sat

Collectors Expo

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 6 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

A card show for trading-card-game players and collectors.

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Aug23Sun

Dana Point Classic Car Show

Sun, Aug 23  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

325 custom and classic cars with awards, vendors and food trucks.

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Aug21Fri

Sea Country Festival

Aug 21 to 23  ·  Fri 5 to 10 PM; Sat 2 to 10 PM; Sun 2 to 9 PM
Aliso Creek Rd between Alicia Pkwy and Dorine Rd, Laguna Niguel

A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.

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Aug14Fri

D23

Aug 14 to 16  ·  Convention Center 9 AM to 8 PM; Honda Center evenings
Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center, Anaheim

Three days of Disney storytelling with 50+ panels, immersive experiences and the largest show floor yet.

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Aug15Sat

Cadillac Fest 14

Sat, Aug 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
1450 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim

Classic cars, music, small businesses and fellow Cadillac fans.

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Aug9Sun

Old World Wiener Dog Races

Sun, Aug 9  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.

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Aug4Tue

National Night Out 2026

Tue, Aug 4  ·  5 to 8 PM
Garden Grove Police Department, Garden Grove

A community-building evening with giveaways and live demonstrations.

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Aug2Sun

CHOC Walk at Disneyland

Sun, Aug 2  ·  Morning
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Thousands of walkers raise funds for children's healthcare programs.

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Aug2Sun

Marconi Automotive Museum Open House

Sun, Aug 2  ·  10 AM to 2 PM
Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin

A thank-you day for 30 years of the Marconi Foundation for Kids, with food and a display of vehicles.

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Orange County Fair

July 17 to Aug 16  ·  Wed, Thu, Sun 11 AM to 11 PM; Fri, Sat 11 AM to midnight
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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