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38 events
Oct9Fri

Gem Faire

Oct 9 to 11
Costa Mesa Building, Main Mall, Santa Ana Pavilion, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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Oct10Sat

OC Home Show

Oct 10 to 11
Anaheim Building and Los Alamitos Building, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A home improvement and remodeling show in the Anaheim and Los Alamitos Buildings.

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Oct10Sat

Scare Crow Festival

Sat, Oct 10
Lions Park Event Lawn, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A tradition dating to the late 1930s: build a scarecrow for the People's Choice prize, join the kids' costume parade and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorat...

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Oct10Sat

TELYKAST

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10:30 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct8Thu

Passport to Flavor: Chocolate

Thu, Oct 8  ·  1 to 2 PM
Donald Dungan Branch Library, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

Taste chocolates from around the world while learning about their history and ingredients.

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Oct3Sat

Off-Road Expo

Oct 3 to 4
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

Off-road vehicles, gear and exhibits at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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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
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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Aug27Thu

Fight Club OC

Thu, Aug 27  ·  7 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.

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Aug9Sun

OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9  ·  8 to 11 AM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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Jul3Fri

Costa Mesa Independence Day Celebration

Fri, Jul 3  ·  5 to 11 PM; fireworks 9:30 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blanket for a day celebrating independence.

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Oct11Sun

Concert at Marina Park

Sun, Oct 11  ·  Afternoon
Marina Park, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

Diego's Garage plays a waterfront concert beside Newport Harbor.

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Oct11Sun

Sunday Musicale: Marina Grozdanovic, Solo Piano

Sun, Oct 11  ·  3 to 4 PM
Newport Beach Library, Witte Lecture Hall, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A pianist plays a program of French music from the baroque to the impressionist era. Seating is first come, first served.

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Oct3Sat

2nd Annual Botanical Ball

Sat, Oct 3  ·  6 to 10 PM
Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
about 3.2 mi (city area)

An evening gala in the gardens with champagne, strolls, a live auction and dancing to benefit the gardens' education programs.

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Sep12Sat

Pacific Wine and Food Classic

Sat, Sep 12
Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

Gourmet cuisine, premium wines, craft cocktails and live entertainment along the waterfront.

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Aug9Sun

Newport Beach Art Week

Aug 9 to 15  ·  Times vary
Galleries around the city, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

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

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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
about 3.2 mi (city area)

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

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Jul4Sat

4th of July is for Families (Newport Peninsula)

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Bike parade 9 AM; festival 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Channel Place Park, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

The 15th annual Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and festival with carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games and music.

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Jul4Sat

Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Resort opens 8 AM; fireworks 9 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

Live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a fireworks show.

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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
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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