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January


New Years Eve Events in Orange County

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First Night in Fullerton

New Year's Eve | 7 pm to midnight
Downtown Fullerton

"First Night" is the city of Fullerton's annual New Year's Eve party, offering family-oriented, alcohol-free activities at numerous locations in the streets, sidewalks and buildings in Fullerton's historic downtown. Admission to this event is free, ensuring that everyone can participate in this momentous occasion.


Fiesta de las Golondrinas (Festival of the Swallows)

January through March
San Juan Capistrano

949-493-1976

Fiesta de las Golondrinas is tied to the legendary return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano on St. Joseph's Day, March 19th. Some of the activities and events include the annual Taste of San Juan, Kids Pet Parade, El Presidente Ball, Fiesta Grande which includes the Hairiest Man & Soiled Dove Contests, and the infamous Hoosegow Day round-up. All these events culminating with the Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire.

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February


TET FESTIVAL

January 31 - February 2, 2025
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
714.890.1418

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, Pho eating contest, festive games, and customs celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.


2025 Tet Parade

Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 8:30 am
Events start at 8:30 am
Begins at the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Magnolia Street in Westminster

The Tet Parade is a grandiose event that has celebrated the Lunar New Year in Little Saigon for over two decades. The purpose is not only to celebrate the Lunar New Year, but to celebrate the Vietnamese-American community of Orange County centered in Little Saigon. The Tet Parade features floats, marching bands, lion dances, color guards, veterans and youth organizations, martial arts, multi-cultural attires, elected officials, scout organizations, community organizations, and an array of local and international businesses.


Black History Parade and Unity Festival

February 1, 2025 | 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.


Laguna Beach Music Festival

February 12-16, 2025
Laguna Beach

This festival is dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, featuring an internationally acclaimed Mentor Musician or Ensemble along with other talented artists in a week long blend of performances and education.


Pacific Symphony: Lantern Festival

February 22, 2025 | 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 Dragon! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks the return of spring and 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.

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March


Festival of Whales

March 7-9, 2025
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!


OC Wine & Spirit Fest St. Patrick’s Celebration

March 16, 2025 | noon - 4 pm
Giracci Vineyards & Farms Cowboy Canyon Winery
16162 Jackson Ranch Rd.
Silverado, CA

OC Wine & Spirit Festival was created to bring a modern tasting experience to the people of Orange County with luxe vibes and a laid back coastal attitude. With the focus on fun, complemented by global tastings that will include wine, craft beer, spirits, hard seltzers, and more. OC Wine & Spirit Festival offers an experience perfect for everyone, and every taste. The OC Wine & Spirit Festival has partnered with several charities to benefit them with their mission to help others.


Annual Swallows Day Parade & Mercado

Saturday, March 22, 2025
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.


Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Daily March 28 - April 27, 2025
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park

The Knott's Boysenberry Festival is our annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park's historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. Indulge in a tantalizing lineup of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that you can only find at Knott's Berry Farm during this limited-time food festival. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott's Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy.


Bubblefest & Laser Show

2025 Dates: TBA
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana

Orange County’s number one family-friendly event is back. Come see the amazing Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, a 40-minute production featuring world-famous bubble artists Deni Yang. The show combines music, lasers, and bubble artistry sure to make your kids laugh with delight and bring YOUR inner-child out! Who doesn’t LOVE bubbles?

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April


Imaginology

April 12-13, 2025
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


Easter Events

Easter is Sunday, April 20, 2025

Egg hunts, Easter Brunch, Easter Services and more!

Events listed by City


Bolsa Chica Conservancy's Earth Day Festival

April 27, 2025 TBA | 10 AM - 2 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Huntington Harbor Yacht Club
714-846-1114

This three-site extravaganza will begin at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Come by Tower 28 for a beach cleanup to give back to the Earth and your community. Across the street at the Bolsa Chica wetlands, explore the number of booths to learn about our local wildlife. Continue to Huntington Harbor for more activities!


Kidstock Family Music and Arts Festival

April 23, 2025 | 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


Festival of Nations

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:30 am (parade start)
La Palma Central Park, 7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA

Join the City of La Palma's Festival of Nations & Parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025! The festival will feature carnival rides, attractions, and games, as well as cultural entertainment throughout the day. A variety of food trucks will also be available. The Festival of Nations spotlights the rich culture and heritage of Southern California, particularly the cultural diversity of La Palma.


South County Pet Expo

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10 am - 1 pm
Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA

Come on out for a tail-wagging time at the South OC Pet Expo! The expo features a wide variety of adoptable pets, pet-related products, demonstrations, a vaccine clinic and more! People-friendly, well behaved, vaccinated pups are welcome, too - please keep them on a leash!

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May


Spring Citrus Fair

May 2-4, 2025
La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets
562-697-1704

With period charm, a bubble parade, food competition, entertainment and carnival rides, this fair is sure to be a county-wide crowd pleaser!! The 2015 Citrus Fair will almost double in size! New Entertainment venue, lots of great food and a new Agriculture area in the park.


Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May 3, 2025 | 2-6 pm
Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente

The festivities include live entertainment, a Vendor Pavilion, and a Children’s Pavilion with inflatable games, face painting, Fun on the Run Mobile Recreation, and giant slides. The entire family will enjoy this event!


Rancho Days Fiesta

May 3, 2025 | 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


29th Annual Crawfish Festival

May 16-18, 2025
Fri. 5-11PM, Sat. 2-11PM, Sun. 12-8PM
Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
Free Parking, Admission $5 / $15 Sat./Sun.

Fresh live crawfish (MORE TENDER THAN LOBSTERS), flown in daily from Louisiana to California 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 Crawfish Boils and Crawfish & Shrimp Boils 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 • Free DIY Mad Hatter Workshop Magic and Illusion Shows • Kids Area AND more.


Greek Festival

May 16-18, 2025
St. John Greek Orthodox Church
405 North Dale Street, Anaheim

Come and experience the sight, sounds and tastes of Greece. Along with authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries, you will find traditional Greek dancing, an outdoor market place and a Kids Zone with carnival rides, games and other activities for the children.


Anaheim Children's Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm
Pearson Park, Lemon St. & Sycamore St.
Anaheim, CA

The Anaheim Children’s Festival offers families and people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy exploring and making art together. The Children’s Festival includes booths, art projects, musical and performing groups, and plenty of fun for kids and families! All art activities are FREE to all participants!


Strawberry Festival

May 23-26, 2025
Village Green (Euclid St & Main St), Garden Grove
714-638-0981

The Strawberry Festival over the years has evolved into a variety of Commercial booths, Arts and Crafts, Game Booths, Food and major Carnival Rides. Stage shows feature celebrity and local performers and the largest Strawberry Shortcake is devoured by hungry fairgoers on opening night. Parade is held on Saturday.


Scottish Fest

May 24-25, 2025
OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The event features hundreds of bagpipers and drummers, Scottish and Irish food and vendors, Scottish clans, Highland dancing and traditional Scottish feats of strength like the hammer throw, putting the stone and caber toss. Part of the United Scottish Society, the festival was established in 1932 and was called a Highland Games in the tradition of Scottish heritage.


VW Rare Vintage Air d’Elegance at Old World, Huntington Beach

Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9am-3pm
Old World Village Festival Hall, 7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach

Old World offers a very unique traditional German village backdrop for spectators to enjoy this unique and rare VW car show. At the event, you can shop the stores and purchase food & drink at the many different eateries. Don’t forget to make a restaurant reservation to dine at the Biergarten restaurant!

FREE ADMISSION for Spectator. FREE PARKING.

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June


Bowers Museum's Reggae Festival

2025 Dates: TBA | 11 am - 3 pm
Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA

Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival. Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.


Tustin Street Fair & Cook-Off

Sunday, June 1, 2025 11 am - 6 pm
Old Town Tustin
(714) 573-3326

The event features the Chili Cook-Off, craft booths, non-profit food vendors, entertainment, kids carnival, music and much more. Admission is free.


Summerfest

June 19-22, 2025
Recreation Center and Sports Park, Fountain Valley

Carnival rides, vendors, food booths and the famous FV Classic Car Show, great entertainment, and beer garden. Preview Night on Thursday where all rides are $1.


Baroque Music Festival

June 22-29, 2025
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Founded in 1981, our yearly Festival presents five concerts over eight days in late June. This Festival provides astounding wealth and diversity of the Baroque era in a wide variety of ways. Large-scale works, with and without singers, are offered during Sunday concerts, while three mid-week programs give the opportunity to enjoy solo recitals and chamber music, all performed by the finest musicians in the historically informed Baroque field


Boots Brews & BBQ

June 20, 2025
The MET in Costa Mesa, 535 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

What better way to support Project Youth OC than at our annual beer tasting event. Enjoy beer, wine and more at this fun, social event.


Lions Club Fish Fry & Carnival

June 28-30, 2025
Lyons Park, 570 18th Street, Costa Mesa

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.


Sawdust Festival

June 27 - August 21, 2025
935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
949-494-3030

Featuring the fine art and craft of nearly 200 Laguna Beach artists. Art enthusiasts, collectors, and novice artists have come to the Sawdust since the beginning of this festival in 1966. Meet the artists and try your hand at some of the art and craft projects provided.


OC ShakesBEER Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beer Tasting
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Sea Terrace Park, Dana Point

The OC ShakesBEER Festival comes to Dana Point June 29 & 30th with a production of William Shakespreare’s The Tempest. This inaugural family friendly free event features beer tasting from local breweries, games for the kids, and a live 90-minute production of one of the Bard’s classic plays.

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July


4th of July Activities

Fireworks displays, festivals, 5K runs and more!

Events listed by City


Festival of Arts Fine Art Show

July 2 – August 29, 2025
650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach

800-487-3378

Come discover the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach- a juried fine art show featuring over 100 of Orange County’s top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpiece, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere. Weekends are jam-packed with live music and special events providing entertainment for all.


Pageant of the Masters “À La Mode: The Art of Fashion”

July 5 – August 29, 2025 | Shows Nightly at 8:30pm
650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach

800-487-3378

The Pageant of the Masters is arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each evening during the summer season, classic and contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor amphitheater. This summer, the Pageant steps into the world of fashion with its newest production, "Á La Mode: The Art of Fashion." From the opulent grandeur of royal courts to the edgy glamour of today's runways, prepare to be dazzled by the art of fashion come to life!

Tickets start at $45 per person (Includes season pass to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show)


The Orange County Fair

2025 Dates: TBA
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.


Ocean Festival

July 19-20, 2025
San Clemente Municipal Pier & Beach
949-440-6141

Full weekend of family events Classic Woody Car Show, Surf and Ocean Art Show, Children's activities. Annual Beach Party and Concert included.

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August


Brea Fest

2025 Dates: TBA | 6:30 - 10 pm
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA

Brea Fest has spotlighted the area’s most outstanding dining opportunities to celebrate the arts in Brea. Guests sample cuisine from over 30 surrounding restaurants, caterers, and beverage vendors. There will also be live bands, theatre performances, artist demonstrations, and exhibits. Market Place of specialty vendors will also be selling their unique goods. There is a small charge for tickets that can be used for food and/or beverages. Admission and entertainment is free.


San Clemente Music Festival

2025 Dates: TBA | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Held the second Sunday in August

Ave Del Mar, San Clemente
949-492-1131

A unique family-orientated event with continuous entertainment on three stages. Food booths, contests and games provided by non-profit organizations.


BBQ Music Fest

August 15-17, 2025
Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley

Award-winning BBQ pitmasters all over the nation (like Australia, Florida, etc.) battle it out against locals for grand title for the Best BBQ and your vote as the People's Choice Favorite. Trust us, the competition will be intense and the flavors rich in a fierce effort to produce the best that their secret recipes have to offer. You’ve never had BBQ like this before! Pulled pork sandwiches, fresh-off-the-bone ribs, tangy barbecue chicken and many other finger-licking dishes.

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September


Blue Whale & Finback Whale Migration

September 1-30
Newport Beach, CA

September is a special time along the coast of Orange County with warm and mild days and huge numbers of blue whales feeding sometimes just several hundred yards from shore. The Blue Whale Migration is in full swing in September with cruises often seeing several blue whales or more during a single whale watching cruise. And if blue whales weren't enough, finback whales, and minke whales or also viewed regularly. A great opportunity for even the most seasoned whale watcher. Newport Beach is regarded as one of top whale watching destinations worldwide. See why.


International Street Fair

Labor Day weekend
Downtown Orange

International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. Many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts to the visitors.


Rocktoberfest

2025 Dates: TBA
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)

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.


28th Annual Original Lobster Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
Fri 5-11PM | Sat 12-11PM | Sun 12-8PM

Fountain Valley Sports Park 16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - FREE PARKING!

Fresh Live Maine Lobsters flown in daily prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Steamers. You can find all things lobster from lobster rolls to lobster mac and lobster fries, lobster bisque, and even lobster beignets!

Fresh Live Maine Lobster • Live Music • Dance Floor • Beach Bars
DJ & Dance Instructions • Dance Floor • Food Court with Tasty Lobster eats • Exclusive VIP Lounge • Free Souvenir E-Photo • Carnival Rides & Games • Karaoke Lounge w/Live Band • Free El Baston del Rey Tequila and Whiskey Tastings • Local Artisans • Kids Area
Magic Illusions shows as seen on America’s Got Talent (Sat./Sun.) AND much more to explore!


Oktoberfest

2025 Dates: TBA
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.


Maritime Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
Dana Point Harbor / Ocean Institute
949-496-2274

The largest annual gathering of tallships on the West Coast, this festival features a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live music, art shows and a variety of tasty food. Interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages and are not to be missed. Additionally, you can explore the historic tallships and listen to the crew share tails of adventure and life at sea.


Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade

2025 Dates: TBA
Downtown Santa Ana

This annual tradition celebrates Santa Ana‟s vibrant Mexican culture with a parade, performers each night, delicious food, affor dable shopping, interactive activities, and exciting carnival rides for children of all ages


Orange County Children's Book Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
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.


Fall Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA

We are pleased to announce that Westminster's Fall Festival will be returning for its 3rd year in a row! We hope to see you all again for another weekend of family fun, including delicious food, a lively beer garden, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides! This year's Fall Festival will feature an additional night of fun! Join us on Thursday, September 26th for a special preview night!

Thursday, September 26th | 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Preview Night)
Friday, September 27th | 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 28th | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday, September 29th | 12:00pm – 9:00pm


San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano

Be Greek for the day! Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, shopping at the Greek bazaar, kid friendly activities and exhibits featuring Byzantine icons and traditional Greek costumes.

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October


Halloween Events

Haunted Houses, parades, carnivals and much more!

Events listed by city


Tiller Days

2025 Dates: TBA
17522 Beneta Way, Tustin, CA
714-573-3326

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


Irvine Global Village Festival

2025 Dates: TBA| 10 am - 6 pm
Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd, 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.


La Habra Corn Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
El Centro Park, 201 North Cypress, La Habra

562-691-3482

The festival includes a fall parade and two day carnival at El Centro Park. The Corn Festival Parade is open to most any group that wants to participate. Applications may be obtained at the La Habra Chamber of Commerce or from Pageantry Productions in South Gate. The parade is one of the largest daytime parades in southern California.


Cypress Community Festival

2025 Dates: TBA| 10am - 8pm
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.


Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
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!


Newport Beach Film Festival

2025 Dates: TBA
Newport Beach
949-253-2880

Showcasing more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and international selection of features, shorts, documentaries and animation that will compete for both Jury and Audience awards. During the week of the festival, screenings are held at several venues in the Newport Beach area. With 15 screens showing films each day, our venue partners provide a fantastic viewing experience for all festival-goers.


Silverado Days

2025 Dates: TBA
William Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive, Buena Park

Held each October, this community festival includes food booths, arts & crafts booths, live music and more! Come dressed in period garb and win a prize! Silly contests daily! Pie, watermelon & corn eatin’ contests, best beard, best dressed 1800’s western & this year’s new hillbilly hippie costume contest!


Placentia Heritage Festival and Parade

2025 Dates: TBA
Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd, Placentia

(714) 524-8535

Since 1965, this celebration of the city's heritage includes a parade and fair booths. The events begins with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast followed by the parade and band review. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and features many exciting activities for the entire family including the annual car show, a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and more.


OC Wine & Spirit Fest

2025 Dates: TBA | 12-4 pm
Giracci Vineyards & Farms Cowboy Canyon Winery, 16162 Jackson Ranch Rd, Silverado, CA

Join us for a tasting experience with the focus on fun, including tastings of wine, craft beers, spirits, hard seltzers, vendors, live music, dancing, food trucks and more.

OC Wine & Spirit Festival was created to bring a modern tasting experience to the people of Orange County with luxe vibes and a laid back coastal attitude.


Oktoberfest

2025 Dates: TBA
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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November


St. Martin’s Lantern Fest & Parade

2025 Dates: TBA | 5:30 - 7 pm
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, #49 Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)

The Lantern Fest is a beautiful family affair that will mark the start of the festive season and fill everyone with Christmas spirit. It's free and enjoyable for all ages.


Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day
Dana Point
Race Hotline: 949-496-1555

California's Largest Thanksgiving Day Run Event and one of America's Most Scenic Runs... hosted by The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and coves of Dana Point. Enjoy pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim moored in Dana Point Harbor.

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December


Holiday Events

Details of holiday events beginning in November.

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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


Praise & Worship Jam 5 - Christmas Edition

2025 Dates: TBA | 1pm-4pm
Valley Community Church, 3039 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA

Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Praise & Worship Jam! This time we are welcoming you and your loved ones to join us and our congregation for an unforgettable night with the Worshiphouse band other talented Christian musicians in performing original and contemporary worship songs. We are looking to create a space for Christian musicians looking to connect and collaborate with other like-minded musicians, but friends and family of all ages are also welcome to join us in paise and grow a supportive community of faith. Looking forward to seeing you there!


Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

2025 Dates: TBA
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


New Years Eve Events in Orange County

Listed by city. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in Orange County


First Night in Fullerton

New Year's Eve | 7 pm to midnight
Downtown Fullerton

"First Night" is the city of Fullerton's annual New Year's Eve party, offering family-oriented, alcohol-free activities at numerous locations in the streets, sidewalks and buildings in Fullerton's historic downtown. Admission to this event is free, ensuring that everyone can participate in this momentous occasion.

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