Santa Ana Art Walk
Santa Ana
First Saturday of the Month
6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

The monthly event will give you access to buy original art work from some of Southern California's freshest, edgiest and most talented artists. It also will have open viewings of working lofts owned by artists and designers all in an award winning urban setting.

Orange County Museum of Art - Lecture Series
Newport Beach

These informal salons bring together artists participating in 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol and New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000-2010, who will participate in casual conversations with other artists, OCMA curators, and critics.

LOCATION:
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach

949-759-1122

Diamond Estate Services

Diamond Estate Services specializes in Estate Sales including Clean Outs and Liquidations all over the Orange county and Los Angeles area.

Holding Estate sales throughout the region. Great finds for everyone!

Click here to see upcoming estate sales (scroll to bottom of home page for list)

Sunset Cruise Newport Beach
Live Latin Music - Two Cruises To Choose From Nightly

Choose from our Fiesta Newport Beach Cruise with live Latin music complimentary chips and salsa, and a unlimited drink special of only $15 (icey legendary Newport Beach margarita is highly recommended)! Or our Newport Beach Sunset Cruise with beautiful sunsets, live Spanish music, complimentary chips and fresh salsa, and of course the unlimited drink special of $15! Both cruises are 1 ½ hours and tour Newport Bay as well as the famous Newport Beach coastline. Upstairs sundeck, indoor salon, and many other comforts will leave you wanting more. Cruise price only $25

LOCATION:
Newport Landing/Newport Bay
309 Palm Street Suite A
Newport Beach

INFORMATION / BOOK ONLINE OR CALL:
949-675-0551

Live Music Cruises
Dana Point Harbor
Saturdays (seasonal)
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Cruise aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride which has upper deck seating as well as inside seating in it's large galley, making it one of the most comfortable rides on the water. The boat also features a full bar including wine, beer (domestic and imported), and mixed drinks. Sit back, relax and enjoy the live music as we cruise through Dana Point Harbor at sunset. *Please note these cruises are for guests 18 and over.

LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sport fishing & Whale Watching in Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL:
949-496-5794

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt
Mulitple Locations

Designed to be engaging, challenging and entertaining for adults! An incredibly fun and unique competition where you'll prove if your detective skills are good enough to solve a murder…

Each team is given a list of suspects along with a packet of tricky clues, twisted riddles and mind-bending puzzles. All on foot, our logic-based clues will systematically lead you to explore different areas of Orange County. Using your wits and some creativity, each location will reveal another piece of your investigation, and you'll eliminate innocent suspects until you've discovered… Who Done It?

This is NOT a Phone App game. This is an event with a host and other teams. Bring a cell phone to call the helpline in case you get stumped, but a smart phone is not needed, and will not help you. This is great fun for both locals and tourists. There's no official age limit, but the logic-based clues are too difficult for young kids.

INFORMATION / TICKETS
We do an event somewhere in Orange County most Saturdays. Click here for our full schedule of events. Use Promo Code: OCNET for a 25% discount on tickets.

Surf City Nights
Huntington Beach
Tuesdays, 4-8 pm

A Weekly Street Fair and Certified Farmers Market

Orange County's largest weekly street fair and certified farmers' market. Every Tuesday from 4 pm to 8 pm, multiple vendors presents unique handcrafted wares: furniture, jewelry, art, clothing, live music, street performers, community groups and kids' activities.

Wine Down Fridays - Silverado
Meets the third Friday of every month
6-9 pm

Enjoy live music, dancing wine and beer!

One Friday of the month Giracci Vineyards hosts a FREE admission event from 6 - 9 pm including Free Live Entertainment and Food for purchase.

LOCATION:
Giracci Vineyards & Farms Cowboy Canyon Winery
16162 Jackson Ranch Rd.
Silverado, CA 92676

Beach Cleanups - San Clemente & Huntington Beach
Held once every month

Invite your friends and family out to the CoastKeep monthly cleanup event to keep our beaches clean and learn about coastal conservation and marine debris.

The cleanups are held the 1st Saturday in San Clemente and the 2nd Saturday in Huntington.

LOCATION:
Huntington State Beach, Lifeguard Tower #2
San Clemente State Beach

Beach Cleanups - Seal Beach
Held from 9 am to Noon, third Saturday of every month (check schedule on their website)

Community event where 'all are welcome'. They provide provide gloves, bags and pickers, you're asked to bring a reusable water bottle, if you need one.

LOCATION:
15 1st Street
(beach parking lot at the end of 1st Street, Seal Beach)
Seal Beach

INFORMATION:
(562) 884-6764

Bolsa Chica Conservancy Wetland Restoration Events - Huntington Beach
Last Saturday of each month
9:00am-12:00pm

Enjoy the Great Outdoors while helping to restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Join us for our service day every last Saturday of the month. Service includes restoration of native plant communities through non-native plant removal, and cleanup efforts. Wear close-toed shoes, layered clothing, protection from the sun and bring water. Ages 8 years – Adult (Kids under 14 need to be supervised by an adult) Donations of heavy duty trash bags, work gloves, and bottled water assist us greatly!

LOCATION:
Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park
19251 Seapoint Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
2nd Tuesdays & 3rd Thursdays
5-7 pm

Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly.

Cost: Free (Must RSVP)

Held twice a month

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

Little Leapers at Skyzone - Santa Ana
Tuesdays & Sundays

Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills.

LOCATION:
Skyzone
1411 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Dachshund Races - Huntington Beach

Come join us for a fun-filled day of watching adorable dachshunds race to the finish line. This event is perfect for dog lovers of all ages. Get ready to cheer on your favorite furry friends as they dash towards victory! Don’t miss out on the excitement of the Old World Wiener National Races. Bring your family and friends for a day of laughter, fun, and adorable pups!

LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach

Stem Up to the Challenge - Irvine
2nd Saturdays
11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Sessions during regular museum hours

Are YOU ready to STEM it Up to the Challenge? Join us for a fun and exciting experiments at Pretend City!

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

LangoKids Irvine
Located in Irvine
Best Spanish Immersion classes for kids!

Awarded BEST LANGUAGE SCHOOL in 2020, 2021 and 2022 by Parenting OC Reacher's Choice Awards.

Lango Kids Irvine is a full-immersion foreign language program that teaches kids ages 2-10 through music, games and art. Your child is taught by native or near-native speaking teachers in 1 hour online or in person classes. Our low teacher-student ratio classes are designed to help your child achieve his/her higher potential and love for the language. Our program has been voted Best of OC several times and continues being the preferred language program by many in Irvine and surrounding areas. Refreshments are also provided.

Language Immersion Camps are also available! For classes and Camp Lango pricing and location, contact us or visit our website by clicking the link above.

Baby Steps @ Pretend City - Irvine
Monthly

Once a month, Pretend City hosts a special event exclusively for parents and their infants, 18 months and younger. Baby Steps is a great way to introduce your child to new friends without the hustle and bustle of older children playing in the museum.

This special event also allows parents to ask questions about various topics while socializing with other parents in the community. This is your opportunity to engage in developmentally appropriate activities and exhibits alongside other families with similarly aged children.

LOCATION:
Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618

Play & Parties Storytime With Puppets & Crafts - Orange
Wednesdays
10am

All Ages Welcome!

Fun new stories each week told through puppetry & music! But the fun will not stop there, we will also create a craft, prop or puppet that goes along with the story. Free play after will allow for some time for parenting tips, chatting and share time.

LOCATION:
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92865

Play & Parties Miss Stephanie's Pre Pre School - Orange
Mondays
10 am

Ages 2-6 but little siblings are welcome to join.

Come have fun, socialize with other grown ups and explore circle time with music & stories, playdough, parenting strategies, and give your little ones a chance to experience a little of what preschool will be like when they are ready. This is also great for Home-School Families to enrich their curriculum.

LOCATION:
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92865

Spanish or French Immersion Parent and Toddler Classes

Accompanied by parents or caregivers, these young "students" (ages 1 to 3 years) start learning Spanish through a variety of activities designed to engage their minds and bodies. Music and movement form the foundation for the classes, as the children sing simple, rhythmic songs and dance, run, spin and jump around the room! Our teachers work with the accompanying adults so that they can reinforce learning at home. We speak in Spanish the entire class but have no fear...it's super easy! These "play-classes" are great for parents and caregivers who want to learn Spanish alongside their children!

Class length: 45 minutes.

LOCATION:
LangoKids Irvine
9090 Irvine Center Drive Suite # 100
Irvine, CA 92618

LePort Schools Parent & Child Montessori Program - Fountain Valley & Huntington Beach & Irvine
Sessions begin every quarter. See website for full schedule

Mommy & Me (also known as Parent & Child) Montessori is your chance to experience "Montessori in a nutshell." See your child grow as she joyfully explores the Montessori environment, experiments with the Montessori materials, and discovers the children around her. Classes for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. Our Mommy & Me (Parent & Child) Montessori groups meet for 8 weeks for 1.5 hours per week. Enroll today for a class near you and meet other parents with similar age children.

LOCATIONS:
Fountain Valley Campus, 9790 Finch Ave, Fountain Valley
Huntington Harbor Campus, 16081 Waikiki Lane, HB
Irvine Lake Campus, 26 Lake Road, Irvine
Irvine Orchard Hills Campus, 3983 Portola Parkway, Irvine
Irvine San Marino Campus, 1055 San Marino, Irvine
Irvine Spectrum Campus, 1 Technology Drive, Bldg. A, Irvine

Play & Parties Art Classes - Orange
Fiber Arts & Painting Classes

Tuesdays 4:30pm Fiber Arts (6 and up)
In this day and age of instant electronics and ordering online, it is essential that young folks learn patience, creativity and have a feeling of really making something that is their own. Fiber Arts includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, simple sewing crafts and needle felting. Each month we will work on a new skill starting with embroidery for the month of September.

Thursdays 4:30 Painting Class (5-12)
Come and explore your artistic talent and learn about color, design, perspective all while having fun and creating memorable canvas paintings. Watch our instagram for upcoming themes and projects.

Mission Art Center Painting For Fun Workshop

A painting workshop great for friends, couples, or individuals who are looking to have fun with music and painting! This workshop will teach you how to paint with simple method. At the end of the session, participants will have 1 completed canvas to take home with them. All supplies are provided. No prior art experience is required. In fact, many times some of the best paintings are done by people who have never painted prior to the workshop. It isn't about talent; it's about the process and how much you will enjoy the painting! 2.1/2 hours workshop, Supplies included Refreshment available!

LOCATION:
Mission Art Center
1730 N. Tustin Street
Orange CA 92865

Sawdust Studio Art Classes - Laguna Beach

Create your own keepsake! Classes are taught by professional art instructors. Each class focuses on either a ceramic item or jewelry piece. - in just one session!

Check website for current schedule of classes. Morning and afternoon classes are offered.

LOCATION:
Sawdust Art Festival grounds.
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA.

Dale Carnegie of Orange County Workshops - Santa Ana

For over a century, Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through professional development and leadership training. Their unique approach to training is by enhancing organizational Emotional Intelligence with tailored professional development solutions and leadership training to help teams, departments, and organizations achieve performance goals.

Courses, seminars and fee workshops are available to help you find the best training to suit your needs on your schedule.

LOCATION:
1805 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, California 92705

Lil Chef School
90 Minute Weekly Cooking Classes
Wed 4 pm-5:30 pm, Thur 4:30 pm-6 pm

For ages 5 and up. These classes meet once a week for 90 minutes of hands-on cooking full of learning and fun, just choose your day! Children learn cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Sign up for 12 weeks and receive 3 complimentary friend passes, a value of $120. Valid for first-time customers.

LOCATION:
Lil Chef School
15435 Jeffrey Road
#132 Irvine, CA 92618

Ask a Master Gardener - San Clemente
1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

On every 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, UC Master Gardener volunteers are at Casa ready to help you and your garden.

Have a gardening question? Have a pest problem? Curious about what will grow well in your area? Questions about watering or fertilizing? How do you clean and sharpen your tools? Bring all of your gardening related questions.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Visitor Night at UCI Observatory

UCI Observatory is open to the general public, approximately 5 times per year. Visitor Nights are free of charge, although a donation per family is suggested to defray the costs, and there is a campus parking fee.

Please check their website before attending. Weather conditions may cause the event to be canceled.

LOCATION:
The Observatory
University of California, Irvine

Yoga on the Farm
San Juan Capistrano

The Ecology Center in San Jan Capistrano offers Yoga throughout the month. Please check website for schedule and reservations.

Bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket, as well as water (reusable bottles please). Yoga is open to all age and skill levels.

LOCATION:
The Ecology Center
32701 Alipaz Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA

GLXYOGA
Locations Vary

GLXYOGA offers FUN & FREE outdoor yoga classes in Orange County. Classes are held weekly at beaches and parks. Locations and times are announced through social media and SMS broadcast.

The yoga activities are suitable for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in participating can join the community by visiting the website, opting-in to the SMS updates, or following on social media. Private yoga classes are available for individuals and groups looking for a customized yoga or sound bath experience. Yoga & surf retreats are offered yearly to exotic destinations like Costa Rica, Bali Indonesia, and El Salvador.