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February
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Pacific
Symphony: Lantern Festival
Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 11 am - 4 pm
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free Family event! Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Rat! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, takes place 15 days after the Lunar New Year—on the first full moon night in the lunar calendar—and marks the return of spring, representing the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.
Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. Due to venue capacity, admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the course of the event. Though a ticket does not guarantee immediate admission, ticket holders will be given priority access. Be sure to print out all print-at-home tickets. |
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Black History Parade and Unity Festival
TBA | 10 am - 5 pm
205 West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim CA
Members of the community are invited to the event to enjoy a well attended parade which includes noted community members, elected officials, community groups, school and church units, singing and dancing units, city service vehicles, and community members who have participated in the history of Orange County and surrounding areas. Immediately following the Black History Parade is a Unity Festival (also known as the Black Cultural Faire) offering interactive lessons on black history in the Youth Village, live music and dance entertainment, business connections and information, health information and screenings, activities for young people, college fair, food booths run by community groups and food trucks. |
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March
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Festival
of Whales
March 4-5, 2023
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
(888) 440-4309
The
52nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales
celebrates the return of the once-endangered
California Gray Whale with a leviathan-size
event. In addition to whale watching at
the height of whale watching season, festival
includes a kick-off parade, Sand Sculpting,
Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment,
on-the-water Concert, Whale of a Block Party,
Art Shows, Pancake Breakfast, BBQs, Kids
Interpretive Crafts, Classic Car Exhibits,
Lectures/Seminars at multiple venues including
the Ocean Institute, Historic Walking Tours,
Paddling Events, Sailing/Rowing/Kayak/SUP
Demos, plus much more! |
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Annual Swallows Day Parade & Mercado
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Parade begins at 11:00 am | Mercado runs
9 am - 5 pm
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
949-493-1976
The Parade takes place in down-town San
Juan Capistrano. This is the nation's largest
non-motorized parade. It is totally organized
and presented by the San Juan Capistrano
Fiesta Association. Arrive early; most street
closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade begins
promptly at 11 am.
The
Mercado Food & Family Fun is a Street Fair and Market Place
where you can dine, dance, play and shop
at over 100 booths. It is THE place to be
after the parade! Listen and dance to the
music of Working Cowboy Band, a traditional
country music band. |
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Easter
Events
Easter is Sunday, April 9, 2023
Egg
hunts, Easter Brunch, Easter Services and
more!
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Kidstock Family Music and Arts Festival
April 3-15, 2023 | 10 am -
4 pm
Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble Irvine, CA 9
(949) 428-3900
Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop! Because this month we’re bringing back the Kidstock Music & Arts Festival! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds!
Will include Live Musical Performances and various learning activities |
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Imaginology
Saturday, April 15-16, 2023
OC Fairgrounds,
88 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa, CA
Each April, OC Fair & Event Center transforms into Imaginology, a free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on S.T.E.A.M. education and hands-on learning.
Admission is free. Parking is $10
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Festival of Nations
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10:30 am (parade start) - 6 pm
La Palma Central Park,
7821 Walker Street,
La Palma, CA
La Palma Festival of Nations will celebrate La Palma’s cultural heritage through dancing, performances, and exhibits. Kicking off the event will be a hometown parade marching down Walker Street at 10:30 then continuing with the festival until 6 pm
Following the Parade, the Festival will feature fun attractions for all ages, kids-zone, petting zoo, carnival games, international food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Throughout the day musical performances and dances will be held at the Central Park Pavilion.
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South County Pet Expo
Saturday, April 30, 2022 | 10 am - 1 pm
Lake Forest Sports Park,
28000 Rancho Pkwy,
Lake Forest, CA
This exciting and informative event, presented by Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Board of Supervisors, OC The Pet Adoption Center OC, and Saddleback Church. This family and pet friendly event will also feature rescue groups with many loving animals available for adoption, fun and exciting canine demonstrations, local vendors providing all manner of pet products and services, food trucks and giveaways. Free admission, parking and shuttle service. |
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May
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Rancho
Days Fiesta
Saturday, May 6, 2023
| 11 am - 3 pm
Heritage Hill Historical Park,
25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest
Come explore the rich history of Orange County’s rancho era through hands-on activities, crafts, music, dance and more at the annual Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park!
Activities and performances include: Native American and Folklorico dancing, Early California ranching with hands-on activities and exhibitors, Music, piñata breaking and crafts for children, Charro horse riding and roping demonstrations plus Historic buildings will be open, courtesy of the Amigos de la Colina docents
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Soka
University's Annual International Festival
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Soka University,
1 University Drive,
Aliso Viejo, CA
This free, day-long event marks the anniversary of our university’s dedication and is open to everyone! Enjoy eclectic programming of musical performances from contemporary artists, delicious food and drink selections, and a variety of exciting activities for the whole family, including balloon animals, bubble artists, inflatable slides, and a bounce house.
Admission
is FREE for everyone! Parking is $10 cash on campus |
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27th Annual Crawfish Festival
May 19-21, 2023 | Fri. 5-11PM, Sat. 2-11PM, Sun. 1-8PM
Fountain Valley Sports Park,
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
Fresh live crawfish (MORE TENDER THAN LOBSTERS), flown in daily from Louisiana and prepared true, Louisiana-style with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce. Crawfish Festival has become a tradition to over thousands of festival goers annually. Come experience a New Orleans tradition!
New Orleans-style Live Music • Dance Floor
Food Court with New Orleans’s most iconic dishes
Second Line Parade a historical New Orleans tradition
French Quarter Bars • Café du Monde-style Fresh Beignets
Karaoke w/Live Band • Exclusive VIP Lounge
Free Souvenir E-Photo • Carnival Rides & Games
Magic and Illusion Shows • Kids Area
Live Sports Tent AND more. |
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June
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Lions
Club Fish Fry & Carnival
June 23-25, 2023
Fairview Park,
Costa Mesa, Ca
Held since 1945, the event features a parade,
carnival, food and car show in Fairview Park. The Fish Fry is presented to help raise money for local schools, clubs, and other organizations in the community.
Event
includes, fish fry, raffle, baby contest carnival
and rides.
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Summer Suds Brewfest
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 12-4 pm
Fountain Valley Sports Park,
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
562-495-5959
UNLIMITED TASTINGS! Features 40+ craft breweries with over 100 beers to taste plus food tastings to enjoy. Event includes live performances from local bands and DJ Leenie, a giant party game arena for some friendly competition, beer magicians, local artisans and some of Southern California's best food vendors cuisine. YOU. BEER. MUSIC. FUN.
$50 General Admission (at the door $60) / $60 VIP Admission (at the door $70)
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July
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The
Orange County Fair
Jully 14 - August 13, 2023
Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa
714-708-FAIR
Advanced tickets required this year
The
annual Orange County Fair is the premier
family attraction in Southern California
offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods,
entertainment, rides and hands-on activities.
There is something for everybody at the
Fair including the summer headline concert
series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill
rides, contests, and games. |
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August
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September
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Rocktoberfest
September 1-16, 2023
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Click link above for bands and tickets. Friday & Saturday events are ticket concerts, 21+ only, full bar, food and drinks.
Sundays are free shows (No Tickets Needed) with all ages welcome (with Parents), full bar, food and drinks. |
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Oktoberfest
September 17 - November 5, 2023
EVERY Wednesday through Sunday
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, #49 Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sunday’s are family day with Dachshund Races. |
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October
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Orange
County Children's Book Festival
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 9:30am
- 4:30pm
Orange
Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa
(714) 838-4528
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is
designed specifically for children of all
ages. This family-fun festival attracts
more than 20,000 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. |
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Cypress
Community Festival
October 6-7, 2023 | 9 am - 5 pm
Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave, Cypress
(714) 229-6780
One
of the largest one-day festival in Orange
County that attracts over 20,000 people
annually. Event includes: an early morning
5K/10K run, a delicious pancake breakfast,
a 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. |
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Oktoberfest
September 17 - November 5, 2023
EVERY Wednesday through Sunday
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, #49 Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sunday’s are family day with Dachshund Races.
Special dates to remember Oktoberfest Parade Sunday Sept. 30th 2pm, German Day Thursday, Oct. 4th 7pm |
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Irvine
Global Village Festival
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10 am - 6 pm
Bill Barber Park, Irvine
949-724-6606
Boasting
artistic cultural performances on three
stages, the Festival's live entertainment
is a mosaic of music and dance representing
more than 50 cultures from Europe, Asia,
Africa, and North and South America. Immerse
yourself in cultural displays, world religion
and demonstrations, indulge in international
cuisine, explore our world marketplace and
keep the little ones in motion with hands-on
art projects, games and activities in a
giant, interactive Kids Village. Festival
admission and parking are free. |
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Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival
October 14-15, 2023
Silverado Community Center & Fairgrounds
27641 Silverado Canyon Rd,
Silverado, Ca
The Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival is one of the best family events of the season which explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic culture, great live Bluegrass, Country and Folk music, Wild West reenactments, handmade arts and crafts, 1800's activities & lock 'em up makeshift jail, tasty food, beer & wine saloon, plus some silly ‘ole timey’ contests, all nestled under the Oak trees below Orange County’s famous Saddleback Mountain. $5 adult admission, $3 kiddos, under 3 are free! |
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November
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Annual European Food Festival
TBA | 12 noon - 10 pm
Lakeview
Senior Center,
20 Lake Road,
Irvine, CA 92604
Food, live music, folk dance, arts & crafts, carnival games, a bounce house, face painting, and more. Hosted by Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos Serbian Orthodox Church, all are welcome to this free event! |
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December
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Sawdust
Winter Fantasy
Five Weekends: November through December
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
949-494-3030
This unique fair offers shoppers the opportunity
to purchase unique artisan crafts from various
local artists. Includes live entertainment,
hands-on art projects and picture-perfect
moments, the Sawdust Art Festival's Winter
Fantasy will become your family's holiday
tradition.
General
Admission:
$9.00 Adults, $4.00 children 6-12 |
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Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 13-17, 2023
Newport Beach
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light up the harbor for five consecutive nights from December 14-December 18, 2016. The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately two and a half hours over 250 ships participate in the parade along with hundreds of water front estates. Providing the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating boats. Over 1 million people view the parade each year.
For those of you that would like to be in parade Newport Landing offers 3 general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. Can't make the five nights of the parade Newport Landing offers Holiday Lights Cruises every night from December 2, 2016 through January 1, 2017. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone.
Location for cruises:
Newport
Landing
309 Palm - Suite A Newport Beach Ca
949-675-0551 |
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