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34 events
Aug8Sat

Fiesta Music Festival

Sat, Aug 8  ·  11 AM to 6 PM
Avenida Del Mar (100 and 200 blocks), San Clemente

A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.

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Aug7Fri

Brea Fest

Fri, Aug 7  ·  6:30 to 10 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea

Food and drink samples from local restaurants, live music, gallery exhibitions, theatre and a Kidsville.

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Aug6Thu

Taste of Placentia

Thu, Aug 6  ·  5 to 9 PM
Tri City Park, Placentia

The 12th annual food, beer, wine and live music evening with local businesses.

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Aug4Tue

National Night Out 2026

Tue, Aug 4  ·  5 to 8 PM
Garden Grove Police Department, Garden Grove

A community-building evening with giveaways and live demonstrations.

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Aug2Sun

CHOC Walk at Disneyland

Sun, Aug 2  ·  Morning
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Thousands of walkers raise funds for children's healthcare programs.

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Aug2Sun

Marconi Automotive Museum Open House

Sun, Aug 2  ·  10 AM to 2 PM
Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin

A thank-you day for 30 years of the Marconi Foundation for Kids, with food and a display of vehicles.

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Jul28Tue

Toyota National Championships

Jul 28 to Aug 1  ·  Starts 9 AM
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, Irvine

Elite swimmers compete at the national championship meet.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach

An outdoor art celebration with more than 180 artists, live music, free classes and demonstrations.

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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

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

Through Sept 3  ·  Mon to Thu 4 to 11:30 PM; Fri to Sun 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach

One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.

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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

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

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