Sep11Fri
Original Lobster Festival
Fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food and family fun.
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Sep12Sat
Pacific Wine and Food Classic
Gourmet cuisine, premium wines, craft cocktails and live entertainment along the waterfront.
Sep4Fri
Orange International Street Fair
International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day weekend festivals.
Aug28Fri
Gem Faire
Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals, with on-site jewelry repair.
Aug29Sat
The Fit Expo
Fitness competitions, challenges, healthy exhibits and nutrition vendors.
Aug29Sat
Olivia Rodrigo Presents Daisy Chain Fields
A music festival celebrating women in music, featuring Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan.
Aug27Thu
Fight Club OC
A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.
Aug22Sat
ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026
A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.
Aug23Sun
Chicano Heritage Festival
Chicano culture through music, art, food and cultural performances.
Aug22Sat
Collectors Expo
A card show for trading-card-game players and collectors.
Aug23Sun
Dana Point Classic Car Show
325 custom and classic cars with awards, vendors and food trucks.
Aug22Sat
K-PLAY! FEST Orange County 2026
A K-pop festival for fans, with Korean culture and community.
Aug22Sat
Plum Fest
The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.
Aug21Fri
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Aug14Fri
D23
Disney's fan convention at the Anaheim Convention Center, with more than 50 panels, hands-on experiences and a big exhibit floor.
Aug16Sun
Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park
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...
Aug15Sat
OC Smoke Show
A two-day country and hip-hop lineup including Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy.
Aug15Sat
San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair
Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gifts from local artists.
Aug15Sat
Cadillac Fest 14
Classic cars, music, small businesses and fellow Cadillac fans.
Aug9Sun
Newport Beach Art Week
A week of gallery shows, performances and art happenings around Newport Beach.
Aug9Sun
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Aug9Sun
OC Fair Fun Run
A fun run or walk through the fairgrounds with three fair games along the route and spots for photos.
Aug9Sun
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
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Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
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