4th of July Activities

Fireworks displays, festivals, 5K runs and more!

Events listed by City

Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach
July 8 - August 31, 2009

Presented in July and August since the early 1930's, these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations.

LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach

INFORMATION:
949-494-1145

Sawdust Festival - Laguna Beach
June 26 thru August 30

Outdoor arts and craftes festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere.

LOCATION:
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach

INFORMATION:
949-494-3030

Discovery Science Center Presents:

Robots R Us
Now through Sept 13

Build a Jitterbug Robot, maneuver a bot through an obstacle course, and visit Low Life Labs to see what robot designers are learning from ants, cockroaches and other simple forms of life inside of Robots & Us. This interactive exhibition takes a look at the technology timeline of robots past, present and future!

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Orange County Mining Co.
Orange
9:30 am - 3 pm

Sunday Brunch in Orange County is a wonderful way to enjoy your weekend. At our View Restaurant, Sunday Brunch is always accompanied by champagne, rustic favorites, spectacular views and unique atmosphere. Our elaborate brunch menu includes-but is certainly not limited to-traditional breakfast foods and lunch favorites like barbeque, prime rib, teriyaki chicken and fresh fish selections. You can also choose to view sporting events in the bar or enjoy your Sunday Brunch on the Terrace. With enough variety to satisfy every appetite from the kids to the adults, this is one Sunday Brunch you'll keep coming back to!

LOCATION:
1000 Crawford Canyon Rd.
City of Orange

INFORMATION:
714-997-7411 (Discount $5/each adult seated before 10 am. Additional Sunday Brunch Coupons on Website)

Orange Hill Restaurant
Orange
9 am - 3 pm

Like a hilltop hideaway, Orange Hill Restaurant sits on top of the hills with spectacular views of Orange County. As you enter the restaurant, you are first greeted by cascading waterfalls and koi ponds, then enter into an English style lobby with a cozy fireplace. The buffet brunch features over 100 items every Sunday and offers a number of wonderful options to appease almost any palate, including features such as made-to-order pasta and omelets, stir-fry, fresh sushi, and carving stations.

LOCATION:
6410 E. Chapman Ave
Orange, CA

INFORMATION:
(714) 997-2910

Saturday and Sunday Paws & Claws - Breakfast Buffet
Costa Mesa
7 am - noon

The perfect weekend hangout spot for family, friends, neighbors and man’s best friend. Enjoy TerraNova’s one-of-a-kind breakfast buffet outside on our expansive lakeside terrace surrounded by lush lawns, gardens and fountains. Also, try our “Bubbles and Bones” Champagne Cocktail Bar which includes a champagne fountain, champagne accompaniments and doggy treats ($4 additional). Enter your dog in our “Paws & Claws Personality Photo Contest”! Every Saturday & Sunday, bring and submit a 4x6 picture showing your dog’s unique personality. All pets welcome outside on the lakeside terrace, only ADA assist animals are welcome inside restaurant.

LOCATION:
Wyndham Costa Mesa
3350 Avenue of the Arts

INFORMATION:
714-442-8593 Walk-ins welcome- Reservations suggested.