Jul3Fri
Los Alamitos 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular
A food court, vendors, musical entertainment, beer garden and a fireworks show.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
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Sep24Thu
Westminster Fall Festival: 65th Anniversary
The city's 65th-anniversary fall festival, with entertainment, food, vendors and family activities.
Jul18Sat
2nd Annual OC Tattoo Festival 2026
World-class tattoo artists, live music, a vendor marketplace, food trucks, competitions, demos and learning sessions.
Oct6Tue
Snacks Around the World: the Netherlands
Adults 18+ taste snacks from a different country each month; October's theme is the Netherlands.
Aug7Fri
City of Cypress Concerts on the Green
Pack a picnic and lawn chair for live music under the stars, with refreshments and food trucks.
Jul3Fri
Cypress Salute to America
A Salute to America celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the City of Cypress' 70th birthday.
Jul4Sat
La Palma Fitness Run for Fun
A run, walk or stroll to celebrate with friends, family and neighbors while prioritizing health and wellness.
Oct2Fri
Pacific Airshow
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...
Sep19Sat
Surf City 10
A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.
Aug22Sat
Plum Fest
The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Aug9Sun
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Aug9Sun
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
Jul18Sat
Surfin' Sundays
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's weekend of live music on the beach, clothing vendors and food.
Jul12Sun
German Heritage Day
Celebrate German heritage with food, drink and a party at Old World.
Jul3Fri
4th of July in Huntington Beach 2026
The fireworks show over the ocean, the biggest parade west of the Mississippi, the Surf City 5K run and a community festival. This year's theme is America 250.
Jun28Sun
Old World Wiener Nationals Dachshund Races
The "Summer Showdown" dachshund race and pet expo.
Sep11Fri
Original Lobster Festival
Fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food and family fun.
Jun18Thu
Summerfest
Live music, a community stage, carnival rides, food, beer and vendors.
Oct11Sun
Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Reefas, Nice & Swell, Capital Dub, Resent The World at Garden Amp
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
Xzibit w/ Full Band
A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct9Fri
90's Rockshow, Just A Girl, 89Vision at Garden Amp
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Aug4Tue
National Night Out 2026
A community-building evening with giveaways and live demonstrations.
Jul29Wed
Buena Park Summer Concerts in the Park
A free summer concert series with live bands, twilight swim, food trucks and community booths.
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Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
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Pageant of the Masters
Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."
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Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.