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Jun21Sun

Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series

Sun, Jun 7 and Sun, Jun 21  ·  5 to 7:30 PM
Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

Free outdoor concerts: Tijuana Dogs (June 7) and Wayward Sons (June 21). Bring blankets and chairs.

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Jun21Sun

Cruisin' Brea Classic Car Show

Sun, Jun 21  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Birch Street & Brea Blvd, Brea

One of the largest Father's Day weekend car shows, with entertainment, exhibits, shops, prizes and food. Bring a can of food for the OC Food Bank.

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Jun21Sun

Father's Day Car Show (Balboa Bay Club)

Sun, Jun 21  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Upper Resort Parking Deck, Newport Beach

The 19th annual Father's Day car show with great music and family fun. Free to attend; food and drinks available to purchase.

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Jun18Thu

Summerfest

Jun 18 to 21
Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Live music, a community stage, carnival rides, food, beer and vendors.

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Jun13Sat

From Dinosaurs to People

Sat, Jun 13  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

A family-fun, pet-friendly event covering a variety of histories, with vendors and exhibitors.

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Jun7Sun

Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Sun, Jun 7  ·  11 AM to 6 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin

The largest one-day chili cook-off in the country, with vendors, chili booths, craft beer and wine, live music, contests and a kids' fun zone.

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Oct 20202Fri

Tustin Tiller Days 2020

Oct 2 to 4, 2020
Tustin

The 2020 version of Tustin's Tiller Days went mostly virtual and drive-in: two drive-in movies, a Play It Forward promotion at local businesses, and a charity drive wi...

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

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

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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