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Fiesta Association Hairiest Man Contest - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday January 4, 2025
11 am - 3 pm

One of the wackiest contests the Fiesta Association holds. You must come to the sign-ups with a "Smooth Puss" (clean shaven) and ready to be photographed for the "Most Wanted" poster. You then have 9 weeks to grow a beard or moustache that will be judged at the Fiesta Grande in March

There is a $5.00 entry fee which goes to support the Swallow's Day Parade.

LOCATION:
Swallows Inn
Ortega Hwy & Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
949-615-1920

Winter Fest OC - Costa Mesa
November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well as all-new activities! Activities include; North Pole Journey, ice skating under the stars, 150 foot long ice tubing slide, snowboard simulator, carnival thrills, food and drinks, holiday market, photo ops., and so much more!

LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Don't Tell Comedy - Huntington Beach
January 10, 2025

DON’T TELL COMEDY secret lineup and live comedy show at the Biergarten at Old World Huntington Beach!

Don’t miss out on Orange County’s best kept secret. Come down to the Biergarten for a fun night out, grab a drink and enjoy an evening of laughter!

LOCATION:
Old World Village Biergarten
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach

Cruisin’ 2 Freedom Car Cruise, Car Show and Dinner - Costa Mesa
January 18, 2025

Join the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation’s Cruisin’ 2 Freedom Car Cruise, Car Show and Dinner to support organizations that fight human trafficking.

Guests will cruise down the California coastline with cars reminiscent of those seen on In-N-Out T-shirts, and finish the drive at the OC Fair & Event Center. All attendees will enjoy a Double-Double made fresh to order from the In-N-Out Burger Cookout trucks, participate in raffle giveaways, bid on exciting silent and live auction items, and receive a commemorative T-shirt and gift.

LOCATION:
Huntington Beach to OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

INFORMATION:
(949) 509-4000

Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin - Anaheim
January 19, 2025
4pm-5:30pm

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 / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
Or call 888-624-4233 for more information

SnowFest - Lake Forest
January 25, 2025
10:30 am

Slide into the new year with Snowfest on January 25, 2025. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the snow, games, and a sled ride down Mount Pittsford! The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and offers 3 sessions for families. Wristbands are $10 per person.

Get your wristbands at the Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center today - they sell out fast!

LOCATION:
Pittsford Park
21701 Pittsford Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630

INFORMATION:
For more information please call The Lake Forest Recreation Center at 949-273-6960

Taste of San Juan - San Juan Capistrano
Thursday, January 30, 2025
6-9 pm

Help launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas at The Limo Barn at Reata Park. The Taste brings together many of San Juan's marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt you with 'tastes' of their fare. Includes live music. Tickets are only $50 for general admission

LOCATION:
San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA

INFORMATION:
949-615-1920

TET FESTIVAL - Costa Mesa
January 31 - February 2, 2025

Helping preserve Vietnamese culture, the Tet Festival boasts about the attraction of over 100,000+ audiences and hundreds of booths in a span of a three day weekend event. Visitors are immersed with a vibrant array of traditional foods, live entertainment, festive games, and customs celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
Costa Mesa

Mosaic Classes in Orange County - Tustin
Select days and times throughout December

Embark on a Cultural Journey! Join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to craft your own Mosaic Lamp in just 2.5 hours. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the beauty of Turkish mosaic art by attending our enchanting art classes.

Prepare for a delightful time of creativity, relaxation, and delicious treats.

LOCATION:
1652 Edinger Ave Suite A
Tustin, CA 92780

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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

LOCATIONS:
You can book cruises at the following locations:

DANA POINT:
NEWPORT BEACH:
Captain Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari
24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Davey's Locker Whale Watching
400 Main Street
Newport Beach Ca 92661
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
Newport Landing
309 Palm - Suite A
Newport Beach, CA. 92661
$16 Cruise Special!
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