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Aug28Fri

Gem Faire

Aug 28 to 30  ·  Fri noon to 6 PM; Sat 10 AM to 6 PM; Sun 10 AM to 5 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals, with on-site jewelry repair.

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Aug29Sat

The Fit Expo

Aug 29 to 30  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

Fitness competitions, challenges, healthy exhibits and nutrition vendors.

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Aug27Thu

Fight Club OC

Thu, Aug 27  ·  7 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.

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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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Aug22Sat

Plum Fest

Aug 22 to 23  ·  Noon
Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach

The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.

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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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Aug8Sat

Bier Fest

Aug 8 to 16  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.

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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

Disney's fan convention at the Anaheim Convention Center, with more than 50 panels, hands-on experiences and a big exhibit floor.

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Aug16Sun

Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park

Sun, Aug 2 and Sun, Aug 9 and Sun, Aug 16  ·  2:30 to 4 PM and 4 to 6 PM
Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point

Sunday afternoon concerts with beer and wine sold to support Marines. Bands: 90s Rock Show and The Reflexx (Aug 2), Tunnel Vision and Common Sense (Aug 9), Emo Kids an...

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Aug15Sat

OC Smoke Show

Aug 15 to 16  ·  Noon
The Riding Park, San Juan Capistrano

A two-day country and hip-hop lineup including Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy.

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Aug15Sat

San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair

Aug 15 to 16  ·  Times vary
Downtown San Clemente, San Clemente

Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gifts from local artists.

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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

Newport Beach Art Week

Aug 9 to 15  ·  Times vary
Galleries around the city, Newport Beach

A week of gallery shows, performances and art happenings around Newport Beach.

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Aug9Sun

OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9  ·  8 to 11 AM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

A fun run or walk through the fairgrounds with three fair games along the route and spots for photos.

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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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Aug9Sun

Symphony in the Cities

Sun, Aug 9  ·  Playground 5 PM; concert 6 to 7:30 PM
Newport Beach Civic Center Green, Newport Beach

Pacific Symphony plays classics, pop and patriotic favorites with a sing-along and a hands-on Musical Playground for children.

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Aug8Sat

Fiesta Music Festival

Sat, Aug 8  ·  11 AM to 6 PM
Avenida Del Mar (100 and 200 blocks), San Clemente

A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.

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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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