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 Langson IMCA presents: Picturing Summer - Irvine
July 20 – September 14, 2024
Celebrating summer leisure activities and the state’s natural environment, Picturing Summer features 32 paintings dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century drawn from Langson IMCA’s collection supplemented by five works on loan from private collections. Eighteen works have never before been on public display. The selection of landscapes depicts verdant meadows in the state’s northern regions, shorelines and beaches, and mountains of the Pacific Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevadas. Figures appear in domestic scenes, participate in maritime activities, and enjoy the outdoors with friends.
Picturing Summer is organized by guest curator Susan Davidson with interpretive text by UCI graduate student Dada Wang.
LOCATION:
18881 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, 92612 |
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 Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach
September 8 through November 3, 2024
Wednesday through Sunday
Enjoy authentic German Food, imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
LOCATION:
Old World Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-696-TAP1 (8271) |
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 Irvine Nights featuring Boy Band Review - Tribute To 90s Boybands - Irvine
September 12, 2024
6-10 pm
Step back into the 90s at Irvine Nights!
Enjoy a nostalgic night with FREE entry to the Boy Band Review, the ultimate tribute to your favorite 90s boybands. Relive the magic of the hits that defined a generation while you enjoy delicious food, cool drinks, local vendors, and fun attractions for the kids. It’s a blast from the past you won’t want to miss—come relive the 90s with us!
LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA |
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 Maritime Festival - Dana Point
September 13-15, 2024
The festival features a spectacular array of fun
activities including visiting Tall Ships, Sails ‘n Ales Craft Beer Party, Cannon Battles, Pirate and Mermaid Ball, Beer Garden, Mermaids Swim Shows, Pirate School, Live music, Reenactors and Sailor Camp, Local Vendors, Food Trucks and more!
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor / Ocean Institute
Shuttle service from Salt Creek Beach Park at
Pacific Coast Highway and Selva Road & from
Dana Hills High School)
INFORMATION:
949-496-2274 |
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 Farmakis Farms Craft Market - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, September 14, 2024
4-8 pm
Family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers' market located in San Juan Capistrano now offering a monthly craft market!
Crafts, arts, handmade goods and one of a kind items! FREE to attend.
LOCATION:
29932 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 364-1270 |
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Langson IMCA presents: Picturing Summer - Irvine
July 20 – September 14, 2024
Celebrating summer leisure activities and the state’s natural environment, Picturing Summer features 32 paintings dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century drawn from Langson IMCA’s collection supplemented by five works on loan from private collections. Eighteen works have never before been on public display. The selection of landscapes depicts verdant meadows in the state’s northern regions, shorelines and beaches, and mountains of the Pacific Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevadas. Figures appear in domestic scenes, participate in maritime activities, and enjoy the outdoors with friends.
Picturing Summer is organized by guest curator Susan Davidson with interpretive text by UCI graduate student Dada Wang.
LOCATION:
18881 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, 92612 |
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 Creep It Real Nostalgic OC EXPO - Santa Ana
September 14-15, 2024
12-6 pm
Come celebrate 80's-90's nostalgic Halloween at our 5th annual Halloween Festival in Orange County. Shop from over 120 spooky themed vendors. Enjoy LIVE entertainment from spooky themed bands and GJ Vinyl Ghoul. Meet-and-greet with celebrities from that nostalgic era. Get snappy with lots of fun spooky photo ops and roaming characters.
LOCATION:
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
INFORMATION:
Admission: Ages 13 and up are $7 each. Click above for tickets. |
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 Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair - Anaheim
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit the Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair to shop for one of a kind handmade items from local crafters.
• Local crafters, vintage sellers and artists
• No multi-level marketing vendors
• Food sale including homemade Eastern European favorites and bake sale
• Convenient parking
• Handicapped accessible
• No entrance fee for shoppers
• Stop on by and have a great time!
Please share with your clubs, groups, parish and stop on by to support this great craft/art/food event.
LOCATION:
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
995 N. West St.
Anaheim, CA 92801 |
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and
Family Faire - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, September 21, 2024
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We invite you to attend The Shea Center’s Annual BBQ and Family Faire fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This renowned, family-oriented event promises a day of enjoyment at The Shea Center. By coming together, we rally behind our shared mission of enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. The occasion features a wide array of captivating activities and entertainment, uplifting client demonstrations and stories, delicious BBQ dinner and beverages, the camaraderie of fellow supporters, and the chance to have a significant impact on furthering The Shea Center’s initiatives.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441 |
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 Dozynki
Harvest Festival - Yorba Linda
September 21-22, 2024
Celebrating
Polish culture with food, music dancing and exhibits. Dozynki is a celebration of thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th century Poland. It remains a long-standing tradition in Polish communities throughout the world, including the United States and Canada.
The Dozynki will feature Polish folk dancers in traditional costumes plus delicious polish food such as freshly prepared stuffed cabbage, traditional pierogi, authentic Polska Kielbasa and Polish beer.
LOCATION:
Pope John Paul II Polish Center
3999 Rose Dr
Yorba Linda, CA
INFORMATION:
714-996-8161 |
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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival - Costa Mesa
Sunday, September 22, 2024
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed
specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun
festival attracts more than 30,000 visitors who
will be entertained and delighted by authors,
illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers,
costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food
and entertainment and much, much more.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528 |
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 Fall Festival - Westminster
September 26-29, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Westminster's Fall Festival will be returning for its 3rd year in a row! We hope to see you all again for another weekend of family fun, including delicious food, a lively beer garden, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides! This year's Fall Festival will feature an additional night of fun! Join us on Thursday, September 26th for a special preview night!
Fall Festival will be held
Thursday, September 26th | 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Preview Night)
Friday, September 27th | 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 28th | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday, September 29th | 12:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION:
Westminster Civic Center
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA
TICKETS/INFORMATION:
Purchase your Carnival Ride Tickets early and save up to 20% off! Check out the link to the city’s website for details.
For more information, please call the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 |
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 South OC Cars and Coffee and Cruisin'
For A Cure Car Show - Costa Mesa
September 28, 2024
6am to 3:30pm
Many hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motor cycles are expected to be on display. Cruisin' For A Cure will be offering prostate cancer screening.
LOCATION:
OCFair & Events Center
Costa Mesa, CA |
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 San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival - San Juan Capistrano
September 28 & 29, 2024
Be Greek for the day! Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, shopping at the Greek bazaar, kid friendly activities and exhibits featuring Byzantine icons and traditional Greek costumes.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 542-3445 |
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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
September 29, 2024
10 am - 4:30 pm
Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400 |
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Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach
September 8 through November 3, 2024
Wednesday through Sunday
Enjoy authentic German Food, imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
LOCATION:
Old World Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-696-TAP1 (8271) |
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 German Unity Day Celebrations - Huntington
October 3, 2024
6pm
This historical day marks over 300 years of German immigration to the USA and marked the end of the Cold War in 1989, which paved the way for reunifying the Federal Republic and the Democratic Republic of Germany.
Doors open at 6pm. Admission is FREE. Under 21 you must be accompanied by your parents.
LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach |
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 Tiller
Days- Tustin
October 4-6, 2024
Tustin
Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin
since 1957. The event provides an opportinity
for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural
heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am),
carnival, rides, food and entertainment.
No admission fee
LOCATION:
Columbus Tustin Middle School and Recreation Center
17952 Beneta Way Tustin, CA 92780
Tustin, CA 92780
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326 |
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival - Irvine
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 am–6 pm
Annual festival representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids' crafts and activities; cultural and religious exhibits; and an international marketplace. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, indulge in
international cuisine, explore the International Marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with many activities.
Festival admission and
parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
6000 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606 |
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 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Irvine
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening — and you can join us at your local event or Walk From Home in your neighborhood. No matter where you participate, know that your health and safety are our top priorities.
LOCATION:
Mike Ward Community Park
20 Lake Road
Irvine, CA |
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 Irvine Nights featuring 7 Summers - Morgan Wallen Tribute - Irvine
October 10, 2024
6-10 pm
Saddle up for a night of country music at Irvine Nights!
Enjoy FREE entry to 7 Summers, the ultimate Morgan Wallen tribute. Get ready for a boot-tapping good time with all your favorite country hits like "Cowgirls" and "Last Night", plus mouthwatering food, cold drinks, unique finds from local vendors, and plenty of fun for the kids. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night under the stars with the best of country music!
LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA |
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 Rock 2 Freedom™ Benefit Concert - Anaheim
October 12, 2024
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
In-N-Out Burger® President/Owner Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, In-N-Out Burger Company Band .48 Special, and surprise legendary musicians will also perform to support the cause during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.
General admission concert tickets are $50. Purchasing a concert ticket includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win an In-N-Out Burger Cookout Truck, access to the official band and event merchandise, photo activations, airbrush tattoos, and an exclusive benefit auction featuring unique rock memorabilia, custom collectibles, In-N-Out fan exclusives, and exciting travel and entertainment experiences.
LOCATION:
House of Blues
Anaheim, California |
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 Irvine Nights featuring Taylor Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute - Irvine
October 12, 2024
6-10 pm
Get ready to sing your heart out at Irvine Nights!
Join us for the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute, Taylor Nation, with FREE entry to a show that will take you on a journey through all the biggest hits. From “Love Story” to “Shake It Off,” this is a night Swifties won’t want to miss. Enjoy amazing food, drinks, unique finds from local vendors, and fun attractions for the kids. It’s the perfect night out—don’t miss your chance to experience Taylor Nation!
LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA |
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 Cypress
Community Festival - Cypress
Saturday, October 12 2024
10am - 8pm
One
of the largest one-day festival in Orange County
that attracts over 20,000 people annually. This
event includes an early morning 5K / 10K run,
a pancake breakfast, car show, chili cook-off,
family games, food booths, the Chamber of Commerce
business expo, children's rides, arts and crafts
booths and four stages with continuous entertainment.
The admission is FREE!
LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
Oak Knoll Park
5700 Orange Avenue
INFORMATION:
(714) 827-2430 |
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Nights On The Farm Craft Market - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, October 12, 2024
5-9 pm
Family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers' market located in San Juan Capistrano now offering a monthly craft market!
Crafts, arts, handmade goods and one of a kind items! FREE to attend. Will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month.
LOCATION:
29932 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 364-1270 |
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 Newport
Beach Film Festival - Newport Beach
October 17-24, 2024
Set
in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away
from spectacular coastline and less than an hour
from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several
premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. This year's festival will be screening over 100 feature films and 30 short film programs to Orange County.
LOCATION:
Various theaters in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa & Santa Ana
CONTACT:
949-253-2880 |
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 18-20, 2024
Held
each October, this community festival feature more than 15 food booths, 90 arts & crafts booths and 30 carnival rides and games to share with your family and friends. Contests include, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, American Corn Hole tournament, a Chili Cook-off and much, much more!!
Free parking and no entrance fee. You can come, enjoy the music and festivities, and not spend a dime!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive |
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 St Mary's Fall Festival - Fullerton
October 18-20, 2024
St Marys is having their annual festival to raise funds for the parish community necessities.
Great food and entertainment, opportunity drawings and family fun!
LOCATION:
St. Marys Church
400 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832 |
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 Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
Saturday, October 19, 2024
5-6:30 pm
Reality is just a story.
Join David Minkin, International Champion of Magic, for an evening of World-Class Wonders at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. The show features breathtaking magic paired with captivating narrative. Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, and feel inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together. You are welcomed into a unique world of infinite possibilities. The show features original magic, and is designed for adults, but is suitable for those who are a mature 7+.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
900 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
INFORMATION:
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 Doheny
Wood - Dana Point
Saturday, October 19, 2024
8 am - 3 pm
Show is free to woodie owners and spectators.
The state beach does have a park entry fee. Over 100 Classic Woodies and Beachcruisers. Food, friends, fun, raffles and awards.
LOCATION:
Doheny
State Beach [south end of park]
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
714 968-9798 |
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Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The event begins at 7:00 am with a pancake breakfast. The festivities at Tri-City Park will start at 10:00 am and include family games, inflatables, food booths, crafters, home-based businesses, a business expo, and a variety of nonprofit displays. The event will also feature the 34th Annual Heritage Festival Car Show.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
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(714) 524-8535 |
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 Clay Walker with special guest Matt Stell at Great Park Live - Irvine
October 25, 2024
7-10 pm
Attention SoCal country music fans! On October 25th, multi-platinum country artist Clay Walker is coming to Great Park Live in Irvine! Get ready for a spectacular night when he brings his “Country Side Tour” to this brand new, state of the art venue in the heart of Orange County.
Hear hits like "I Can Make A Living" and "She Won't Be Lonely Long," along with new favorites from his latest album, Texas To Tennessee. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—multi-platinum sensation Matt Stell will open this country music event of the year! Known for his massive hits like “Prayed For You” and “Everywhere But On,” Matt Stell is sure to set the stage for an unforgettable evening of country music. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this ultimate concert experience in Irvine with Clay Walker and Matt Stell at Great Park Live on October 25, 2024!
LOCATION:
Great Park Live, Irvine Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd
Irvine, CA |
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 Whale
Watching - Dana Point & Newport
Beach
Gray Whales migrate annually along the west coast of North America. They can be seen from the Orange County coast from December through April.
Summer and fall bring the giant blue whales. They can be seen from May through October
Humpback whales, finback whales, & minke whales are viewed year round. Giant marine protected park provides pristine habitat for whales and dolphin and means a simple 2-2.5 hour cruise is all that needed to see whales and dolphin from Dana Point and Newport Beach
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You can book cruises at the following locations:
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Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade
Laguna
Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
Carnival Colossal
