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34 events
Jun18Thu

Summerfest

Jun 18 to 21
Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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Oct9Fri

Gem Faire

Oct 9 to 11
Costa Mesa Building, Main Mall, Santa Ana Pavilion, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 mi (city area)

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

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Sep24Thu

Westminster Fall Festival: 65th Anniversary

Sep 24 to 27
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
about 4.2 mi (city area)

The city's 65th-anniversary fall festival, with entertainment, food, vendors and family activities.

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Jul18Sat

2nd Annual OC Tattoo Festival 2026

Jul 18 to 19  ·  11 AM
The QD Venue, Westminster
about 4.2 mi (city area)

World-class tattoo artists, live music, a vendor marketplace, food trucks, competitions, demos and learning sessions.

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Oct2Fri

Pacific Airshow

Oct 2 to 4  ·  Flying about 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

The 10th anniversary show brings jets and aerobatics over the Pacific, plus Aviation Alley and a Kids Zone. Watching from the sand is free; pier and lounge seating is...

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Sep19Sat

Surf City 10

Sep 19 to 20
Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.

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Aug22Sat

Plum Fest

Aug 22 to 23  ·  Noon
Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

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

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Aug8Sat

Bier Fest

Aug 8 to 16  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

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

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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
about 3.7 mi (city area)

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

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