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Family Friendly Events

Sawdust Festival - Laguna Beach
June 26 to September 6, 2026
11 am daily

Outdoor arts and crafts 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

The Orange County Fair - Costa Mesa
July 17 - August 16, 2026

Findy your happy! 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.

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

INFORMATION:
714-708-FAIR

Open House at The Marconi Automotive Museum - Tustin
August 2, 2026
10 am - 2 pm

Join us as we celebrate over 30 years of impact through the Marconi Foundation for Kids.

Since 1994, your support has helped us serve thousands of children across Orange County. This special open house is our way of saying thank you, enjoy a family-friendly day filled with food, fun, and an incredible display of vehicles alongside the Marconi Collection. Exotic and collector car parking is first come, first served, with additional spectator parking available.

LOCATION:
The Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Dr
Tustin, California 92780

Old World Wiener Nationals Dachshund Races - Huntington Beach
August 9, 2026
10 am - 2 pm

Great Family Fun! Come 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!

UPCOMING DATES:
September 6 – "Inge Invitational” Race & Pet Expo
September 27 – "Princess Theresa Trot” Race & Pet Expo
October 11 – “Oktoberfest Stakes” Race & Pet Expo
October 25 – “Prince Ludwig Open” Race & Pet Expo
November 15 – “Old World National Championship” Race & Pet Expo
December 6 – “Wiener Wonderland Cup” Race & Pet Expo

LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach

Sea Country Festival - Laguna Niguel
August 21-23, 2026

Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and much more! The Festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games.

LOCATION:
Aliso Creek Road, between Alicia and La Paz
Laguna Niguel, Ca

Plum Festival - Huntington Beach
Sunday, August 22-23, 2026
12 - 8 pm

Join us for our 30th PLUM FEST at Old World Biergarten! We have special PLUM menu and LIVE German Band!

The event is FAMILY FRIENDLY with FREE LIVE MUSIC We will have… Food, Drinks and Full Bar, Pflaumenkuchen, Plum Cake, Plum Crepes, Plum-Infused Drinks, Berliners (small donuts) and more! FREE Admission. FREE Parking. FREE Live Music.

LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach

Patriotic Surrey Nights Rides - Huntington Beach
Now through September 7, 2026
Fri – Sun & Holidays: Sunset – 10pm

Wheel Fun Rentals at Waterfront Adventures in Huntington Beach is lighting up summer nights in patriotic style as it celebrates America's 250th anniversary with special Red, White & Blue LED Illuminated Surrey Night Rides.

For the summer-long celebration, Wheel Fun Rentals has transformed its iconic LED-lit Surrey Night Rides into a dazzling patriotic experience featuring custom red, white, and blue illuminated Surreys. Guests can experience Huntington Beach evenings aboard specially illuminated patriotic Surreys featuring vibrant red, white, and blue lighting in honor of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

LOCATION:
21351 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California 92648

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Neurodivergent Family Events

Pretend City Presents: Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
Twice monthly
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)

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

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Child Support Services

Orange County Department of Child Support Services
Watch ‘Em Soar

Orange County Child Support Services partners with parents to make a difference in the lives of families we serve. Our program aims to help parents achieve self-sufficiency and support children by establishing and enforcing child support orders in an effective and efficient manner while providing a well-rounded range of community resources.

Our services include:
• Obtaining, collecting and changing child support
• Obtaining medical insurance
• Financial accounting and payment processing
• Online access to case information

Click link above to learn more about our legal services offered.

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Children's Organizations

Boy Scouts of Orange County

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

Girl Scouts of Orange County

Through a wide range of enriching experiences-field trips, cultural exchanges, community service, leadership opportunities, skill-building workshops, outdoor education-girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scout program is progressive and age-appropriate, with the girls' roles and responsibilities expanding as they move through the different levels. Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults.

National Girls Ministries

Girls Ministries is a ministry tool to help fulfill the Titus 2 principle of women mentoring young girls. Girls can begin in Missionettes at 3 years of age and continue through high school.

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Parenting & Relationships

Spero Family Services

Spero Family Services’ mission is to assist parents in developing nurturing bonds with their children in order to foster healthy development for their children. This is achieved by assisting the parents in establishing boundaries and limits through constructive discipline techniques.

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