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 Octoberfest
- Huntington Beach September 5 thru October
31, 2010
If you love to drink beer, eat bratwürst and sauerkraut
and enjoy dancing to "Oompah-pa music directly
from Linzerbuben, Austria, then you'll love the
Oktoberfest at Old World Village with its traditional
German festivity. Complete
with German bands imported from Europe, dancing,
and imported beers (of course) and tasty German
foods from bratwürst to potato salad to hot pretzels
and apple strudel, Oktoberfest has something for
everyone.
LOCATION:
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-647-7107
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 Richard
Henry Dana Charity Regatta - Dana
Point
September 9-12, 2010
Three days of competitive sailing and one day
fishing tournament. Participants
have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of
the Dana Point Yacht Club, which features a breathtaking
clubhouse and panoramic views of the Dana Point
Harbor.
A
wide variety of activities take place throughout
the four days. Some of which include; Thursday
Lido & Capri sail races and the Texas Hold'em
Poker Tournament, Friday sponsor and VIP recognition
dinner, Saturday and Sunday boaters continental
breakfast, a full day of sail races and a fishing
tournament both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday
evenings Casino night, and Sunday's boaters lunch
and awards. All four-days of fun filled events
will be open to Sponsors.
LOCATION:
Dana
Point Yacht Club
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949-496-2900
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 SCR
Summer Players presents: "Misalliance"
September 10 - October 10, 2010
Here
is George Bernard Shaw is at his mischievous best,
turning his sharp wit to the relationship between
parents and children. While the elders argue ideas
and morals, the younger generation longs for action,
adventure, love and independence. Especially Hypatia,
who is tired of all the talk and ready for something
to happen. Finally it does!
Also,
playing on the Julianne Argyros Stage - In
the Next Room by Sarah Ruhl. Runs September
26 - October 17, 2010
LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
714-708-5555
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 Orange
County Beer Festival - Irvine
September 11, 2010
12 - 3 pm
Join
us on 9/11for a fundraiser festival supporting
the Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund. Remember
and honor those who serve.
This
event will have it all… Custom Craft Beers from
some of the best So Cal Breweries and beyond,
awesome food, entertainment, raffles, an unprecedented
group of renowned beer experts sharing their wisdom,
at the best location in Orange County, and… a
GREAT CAUSE!
VIP
packages available
LOCATION:
Hidden Valley Park
8800 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine (Where the 5 and 405 meet)
INFORMATION:
www.OCBrewHaHa.com
Info@OCBrewHaHa.com
949-363-1774
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 8th
Annual BB Jazz Festival
September 11, 2010
Featuring
R&B and Jazz artists Maysa, Walter Beasley, Raul
Midon and more!
This
concert series brings the finest in contemporary
jazz to Huntington Beach. Event also has large
vendor village for food and crafts and a full
day of R&B and Contemporary Music. The proceeds
benefit children with autism and other children's
charitie.
On-line
ticket purchasing available
LOCATION:
Central Park
Huntington Beach, Ca
INFORMATION:
714-377-7574
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Annual
Coastline Car Classic - Corona del
Mar
Sunday, September 12, 2010
10am-4pm
Coastline Motoring Road Rally
Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:30am-1:00pm
Featuring
an extraordinary display of show cars from distinguished
European and American Classics to racy Street
Rods, Sports Cars and custom Woodies. The seaside
setting for this event is an exciting venue for
family, friends and extreme car enthusiasts. Join
in on the fun with live entertainment, food &
beverage and some of the most fascinating exhibit
cars in the area.
LOCATION:
Big
Corona del Mar State Beach
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 Annual
Taste of Newport - Newport Beach
September
17-19, 2010
The
Taste of
Newport is a three-day festival drawing over 75,000
people with over 30 restaurants, 15 wineries,
rich tasting brews, flavorful drinks and top notch
live entertainment. The Taste is truly Newport
Beach's social event of the year!
LOCATION:
Newport
Center Drive,
Fashion Island in Newport Beach
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and
Country Faire - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Traditional
family barbecue in a casual setting featuring
live country western entertainment, activities
for children, live and silent auctions and riding
demonstrations throughout the evening. Country
western wear is encouraged!
All
proceeds benefit the programs of the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center dedicated to improving
the lives of persons with disabilities through
horsemanship.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441
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 Heritage
Museum Annual Fundraising Gala -
Santa Ana
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Heritage
Museum of Orange County invites you to The Templeton
Expedition: Death in the Desert for their Annual
Fundraising Gala benefiting children’s educational
programs.
LOCATION:
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W. Harvard St.
Santa Ana, CA
INFORMATION:
714-540-0404
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Persian Festival of Autumn (Mehregan)- Irvine
September 25–26, 2010
This
is the largest Iranian-American gathering in the
United States with over 20,000 visitors during
the two-day event. You will enjoy ancestral Dances,
Persian Customs, Arts and Crafts, Ancient Sports,
Live Musical Performances, and taste the exotic
Persian food.
LOCATION:
Hidden Valley Lakeview Lagoon Park
8800 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949-851-3993
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 Annual
Festival of Children
Costa Mesa
September
Beginning early September and continuing every
weekend throughout the month. Over two million
people attended last year’s celebration of childhood.
Showcasing over 50 children’s charities, this
year’s Festival of Children brings together even
more fun activities for children and families
to enjoy together. It will feature more than 100
special events, including celebrity appearances,
live performances, character appearances, arts
& crafts, special demonstrations and more.
All
events are free to the public.
LOCATION:
South
Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa
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 International
Beach Cleanup Day - Dana Point
2010 information coming
Every year Project AWARE Foundation (located in
Rancho Santa Margarita) organizes a beach cleanup
in Corona del Mar, San Clemente and other area
beaches. Volunteers have been invaluable with
weighing the trash collected and ensuring recyclables
are separated and recording data.
This
is also an opportunity for youth to get involved
with the AWARE Kids program.
LOCATION:
Salt Creek State Beach
Dana Point
INFORMATION:
1-866-80-AWARE
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October
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 Tiller
Days-
Tustin
October 1-3, 2010
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 entertainmnet
LOCATION:
Columbus Tustin Park
Located at the corner of Prospect and Irvine Blvd
Directions
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival
- Irvine
Saturday,
October 2, 2010
10 am - 6 pm
Boasting
artistic cultural performances on five 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 the 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.
LOCATION:
Bill Barber Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92618
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606
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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
Sunday,
October 3, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 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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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival
- Costa Mesa
Sunday, October 3, 2010
9:30am - 4:30pm
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.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528
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 Easter
Seals “Walk With Me” Fundraiser - Irvine
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Starts at 8 am
This
fun, family fundraising walk is in support of
services for children and adults with autism and
other disabilities. The 1 or 3 mile walk brings
community members together with children and adults
with disabilities who have increased their independence
through Easter Seals services. All walkers will
receive free refreshments, and enjoy live music
and entertainment by local Indy rockers Arrest
My Sister and The Instigator Band! All registered
walkers also receive a free event T-shirt and
helium balloon ride on a first-come, first-serve
basis.
LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
6990 Marine Way
Irvine
INFORMATION:
714.834.1111, ext 221
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Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The festivities
begin with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast
at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade and band review
at 9:30 a.m. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m.
and will feature many exciting activities for
the entire family including the annual car show,
a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and more.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
INFORMATION:
(714) 524-8535
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 San
Clemente Sea Fest - San Clemente
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sponsored
by the San Clemente Chamber, this event features
a Chowder Cook-off, an Arts & Craft Show, Business
Expo, entertainment and an array of fresh seafood,
served seaside on the beach in the historic San
Clemente Pier area.
Free
shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente
High School.
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 15-17, 2010
Held
each October, this community festival includes
games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for
the whole family. Featured contests include World
Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, Custom Car
Show, a pie-eating contest, hog calling, baby
contest, dog show, petting zoo, chili cookoff
and much more!!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive
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 The
Vintage "Farewell to the Swallows"
- San Juan Capistrano
October 16, 2010
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
An
annual celebration produced by the San Juan Capistrano
Chamber
of Commerce to commemorate the return of its famous,
small swallows to their winter home in
Goya, Argentina. Includes dancing, entertainment,
dining and wine tasting.
LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy & El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-4700
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 RagFest,
the Orange County Ragtime Festival
Fullerton
October 16-17, 2010
RagFest is the only annual festival of Ragtime
music in Southern California. Soloists, duets,
combos, orchestras, vocalists and more performing
vintage and contemporary ragtime music.
LOCATION
Downtown Fullerton
Festival HQ is Steamers Jazz Club
138 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton.
TICKETS/INFORMATION:
(714) 525-6669
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 SCR
Summer Players presents: "Becky Shaw"
October 22 - November 21, 2010
Like
the Victorian upstart Becky Sharp, this modern
Becky is unsure, overdressed and socially ambitious.
But watch out. She’s no shrinking violet, as the
silkily cynical Max soon learns. From their first
blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit
to the police station, these 30-somethings, along
with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise us—and
themselves—in a comedy thriller The New York Times
called “as engrossing as it is ferociously funny,
like a big box of fireworks fizzing and crackling
across the stage!”
Also,
playing on the Julianne Argyros Stage - Sideways
Stories from Wayside School based on the
novels by Louis Sachar. Runs November 5-21, 2010
LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
714-708-5555
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 Memory
Walk - Fullerton
Saturday, October 23
Our
Memory Walk is part of a national movement to
help those battling Alzheimer's and related memory
loss disorders.
As
one of the largest Memory Walks in the country,
it features a 2-mile walk, Kidz Zone, Doggie Dugout,
Remembrance Garden, Food Vendors, Festival Area
with over 50 exhibitors, live entertainment and
more!
LOCATION:
Cal State Fullerton
INFORMATION:
For details, contact Shannon Kincaid at (949)
757-3708
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 Community
Nature Day at Rancho Sonado - Silverado
Saturday, October 23, 2010
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Spend
the day and learn how to reconnect with nature.
There will be live animals, activities for all
ages (including guided activities for young children),
interpretive hikes, sustainable living workshops,
food, and an eco-expo featuring environmentally
friendly vendors from around the community to
help you learn how to lessen your carbon footprint.
This event if free (small fee for food or crafts)
so please come and join us!
LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - Adult Wildlife Research Camp
- Trabuco Canyon
October - November
Audubon California’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invites
you to our fall classes for adults. Join our wildlife
biologist for two peaceful days at beautiful 4000
acre Starr Ranch in southeast Orange County and
experience nature hands-on as a wildlife researcher.
Our fall wildlife research camp gives participants
the opportunity to learn and use techniques employed
by wildlife biologists to study large and small
mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and terrestrial
invertebrates.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
949-858-0309
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 Boardfest
Fall Frenzy - Huntington Beach
(postponed, date TBA)
The surf-inspired festival features a family-oriented
beach exposition showcasing free attractions and
games, surf clinics, skateboarding demonstrations
and live music all set against the backdrop of
a top-rated professional women's surfing competition.
Activities
include
robo surfers, rock climb wall, as well as a "venders
row". This is a fun event for the whole family!
LOCATION:
Huntington
Beach Pier
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 375-1132
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center - Rider's Cup Golf
Classic - San Juan Capistrano
Date TBA
An annual Charity Golf Event for the J. F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center which is dedicated
to improving the lives of people with disabilities
through therapeutic horse-related programs.
LOCATION:
Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club
Coto de Caza, CA
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441, ext. 111
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Astonomy
Night - Silverado
November 5-6, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Spend
an evening under the stars in the canyons away
from city lights. We will take a sunset hike,
peer at the night sky through telescopes and hear
ancient legends about how the constellations were
named. The same program is offered both nights.
Cost
$5 per person/$25 per family. Advance
registration is required.
LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Dinosaur
Dash - Tustin
November 7, 2010
Run
for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public
Schools Foundation, this 5K, 10K, 2K run is held
in the Tustin Market Place. After the race, there
will be entertainment, a Food Court and Expo with
games, activities and more. There's fun for the
whole family.
LOCATION:
The Marketplace
Tustin
INFORMATION / HOTLINE:
714-832-3060
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Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - Family Nature Workshops
- Trabuco Canyon
2010 dates TBA
The staff at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre
nature preserve east of Dove Canyon and Coto de
Caza, invites you to join us for our biannual
“Family Nature Workshops.” We invite you and your
family to experience first-hand the beauty of
wilderness in our rapidly urbanizing county and
to learn together during workshops and walks offered
by our staff, guest biologists, and docents that
will include: Cougars; Bobcats, and Coyotes!;
Hawk Research; Ghostwalker, Cougar in the Santa
Ana Mountains; Starr Ranch Ecosystems (during
a truck ride around the Ranch); Plant Walk; Reptiles
and Amphibians of Orange County; and Nature Walks.
Admission
is free, but by RESERVATION ONLY. Space is limited,
so make your reservations soon. Each person chooses
two programs during the 9 am sign-up. Programs
are available on a first come first serve basis.
Tables will be available for picnic lunches. No
pets are allowed. Rain cancels.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
949-858-0131 or sign up online at: www.starr-ranch.org
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Annual La Palma Days - La Palma
Saturday, November 13, 2010
This
annual tradition event has been celebrated in
our community for over 25 years, encouraging residents,
business partners and friends to celebrate La
Palma’s community spirit.
The
event features Miss La Palma Pageant, Parade &
Band Review, Activities, Entertainment, Cultural
& Historical Activities & International Food
& Product Vendors
LOCATION:
La Palma Central Park
INFORMATION:
714-690-3350
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 Discovery
Science Center Presents: Pumkin Launch 2010
- Santa Ana
November 20, 2010
Discovery
Science Center and California State University,
Fullerton, are teaming up to offer a day of hands-on
science fun! The day of family-friendly activities
will be hosted at Fullerton’s Titan Stadium. Free
activities will include: carved-pumpkin contests
(bring your own carved pumpkin), catapult contest,
music & entertainment.
LOCATION:
California State University Fullerton's Titan
Field
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
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Rock N' Run 5k - Anaheim Hills
November 25, 2010
Registration Starts at 6:30 am
The
5k and 10k course is around the perimeter of the
Yorba Regional Park and it is a flat attractive
run. Primetime will perform the timing, and there
will be music, prizes, food, and a kids fun run
for 12 & under.
All
of the funds raised by sponsors and race participants
will help Reeve-Irvine research to battle spinal
cord injuries and other neurological afflictions
such as stroke, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.
LOCATION:
Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim Hills
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 Irvine
Park Railroad – Annual Christmas Train to Meet
Santa Claus
November 26 - December 23, 2010
Take
an enchanting night ride through historic Irvine
Regional Park to meet and have your picture taken
with Santa Claus. In addition to riding the Irvine
Park Railroad, activities include story time with
Mrs. Claus, Christmas cookie decorating, a Santa
Claus moon bounce, Christmas coloring corner,
carnival games, picture stands and more. Hot food
and snacks are available for purchase.
The
cost to ride the Christmas Train is $8.00 per
person. Children younger than 24 months ride free.
Prices for activities vary. For directions, costs
and additional information or to purchase tickets,
visit us online at www.irvineparkrailroad.com
LOCATION:
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
(714) 997-3968
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Arab
American Festival
Day
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