Orange County Events, Attractions & Local Guides

The Latest in Orange County

Turkey trots, Santa photos and the first holiday light shows are on the calendar now. Here’s what’s new on Enjoy OC this week, plus the guides locals come back to all year. For a bigger list, see our complete guide to things to do in Orange County.

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2026 in Orange CountyRestaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2026 in Orange CountyPictures with Santa in Orange County 2026Pictures with Santa in Orange County 2026Holidays at Disneyland & California AdventureHolidays at Disneyland & California AdventureChristmas Lights in Orange County 2026Christmas Lights in Orange County 2026Holiday Boat Parades 2026Holiday Boat Parades 2026Knott’s Merry Farm 2026Knott’s Merry Farm 2026Veterans Day Events in Orange County 2026Veterans Day Events in Orange County 2026Orange County Winter Holiday Events 2026Orange County Winter Holiday Events 202650 Fall Activities & Fun Things to Do50 Fall Activities & Fun Things to DoFall Events & Things to Do in Orange County 2026Fall Events & Things to Do in Orange County 2026Best Places Inside Disneyland to Watch The FireworksBest Places Inside Disneyland to Watch The Fireworks🏅 Guide to the Olympics: LA28 in Orange County🏅 Guide to the Olympics: LA28 in Orange CountyBest U-Pick Farms & Orchards in Southern CaliforniaBest U-Pick Farms & Orchards in Southern CaliforniaCalifornia Fruit & Vegetable Season GuideCalifornia Fruit & Vegetable Season GuideBest Family Friendly Farms To VisitBest Family Friendly Farms To VisitBirdwatching in Orange CountyBirdwatching in Orange CountyBest Beaches In Orange CountyBest Beaches In Orange CountyFree Orange County Concerts in the Park 2026Free Orange County Concerts in the Park 2026Free Outdoor Movies in Orange County 2026Free Outdoor Movies in Orange County 2026
California & Orange County Fish Stocking Schedule 2026California & Orange County Fish Stocking Schedule 2026California Open Fishing SeasonsCalifornia Open Fishing SeasonsCalifornia Grunion Run Schedule 2026California Grunion Run Schedule 2026Bottomless Brunch in Orange County: Mimosas & MoreBottomless Brunch in Orange County: Mimosas & MoreFree Things to Do in Orange County: Beaches, Museums & MoreFree Things to Do in Orange County: Beaches, Museums & MoreBest Places to Watch Disneyland Fireworks Without a TicketBest Places to Watch Disneyland Fireworks Without a TicketBest Apple Picking Near Orange County 2026Best Apple Picking Near Orange County 2026New Restaurants in Orange County: 2026 Openings & Coming SoonNew Restaurants in Orange County: 2026 Openings & Coming SoonBest Rooftop Bars & RestaurantsBest Rooftop Bars & RestaurantsHidden Dining and Drinking SpotsHidden Dining and Drinking SpotsCountry Line Dancing in Orange County: Bars, Dance Nights & LessonsCountry Line Dancing in Orange County: Bars, Dance Nights & LessonsHow to Get Discount Tickets to Theme Parks, Events & MoreHow to Get Discount Tickets to Theme Parks, Events & MoreGirls' Night Out Ideas in Orange CountyGirls' Night Out Ideas in Orange CountyLive Theater & Performing Arts Venues in Orange CountyLive Theater & Performing Arts Venues in Orange CountyBest Themed Restaurants & Dining Experiences in Orange CountyBest Themed Restaurants & Dining Experiences in Orange CountySouthern California Bucket List: Best Things To Do In SoCalSouthern California Bucket List: Best Things To Do In SoCalFree Museum Days in Orange County & Southern CaliforniaFree Museum Days in Orange County & Southern CaliforniaBest Kids Birthday Party Places in Orange CountyBest Kids Birthday Party Places in Orange CountyWhere to Play Pickleball in Orange CountyWhere to Play Pickleball in Orange CountyCelebrity Homes in Orange CountyCelebrity Homes in Orange CountyMarriott Newport Coast Villas GuideMarriott Newport Coast Villas GuideEl Niño in Orange County: History, Storm Damage & How to PrepareEl Niño in Orange County: History, Storm Damage & How to PrepareOrange County Shark Sightings & AttacksOrange County Shark Sightings & AttacksVolunteer Opportunities in Orange CountyVolunteer Opportunities in Orange County
Lucky Lottery Retailers in Orange County & CaliforniaLucky Lottery Retailers in Orange County & CaliforniaMICHELIN Star Restaurants in Orange County & California 2026MICHELIN Star Restaurants in Orange County & California 2026Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Restaurants in Orange County & Southern CaliforniaDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives Restaurants in Orange County & Southern California24-Hour Restaurants in Orange County24-Hour Restaurants in Orange CountySecret Menus in Orange CountySecret Menus in Orange CountyDog-Friendly Restaurants in Orange CountyDog-Friendly Restaurants in Orange CountyBest Bagels in Orange CountyBest Bagels in Orange CountyBest Pizza In Orange CountyBest Pizza In Orange CountyBest Poke Places in Orange CountyBest Poke Places in Orange CountyBest Sports Bars in Orange County: Where to Watch the GameBest Sports Bars in Orange County: Where to Watch the GameBest Pie Shops in Orange CountyBest Pie Shops in Orange CountyTop Celebrity Chef Restaurants in Orange CountyTop Celebrity Chef Restaurants in Orange CountyHalloween Events In Orange County 2026Halloween Events In Orange County 2026Orange County Home Haunts & Yard Displays 2026Orange County Home Haunts & Yard Displays 2026Best Pumpkin Patches in Orange County 2026Best Pumpkin Patches in Orange County 2026Orange County Corn Mazes 2026 + Nearby Fall MazesOrange County Corn Mazes 2026 + Nearby Fall MazesBest Hayrides in Orange County & Nearby – Fall 2026Best Hayrides in Orange County & Nearby – Fall 2026Halloween Time at Disneyland & California AdventureHalloween Time at Disneyland & California AdventureHaunted Places in Orange County: Ghost Stories & Historic LocationsHaunted Places in Orange County: Ghost Stories & Historic Locations50 Halloween Activities & Fun Things to Do50 Halloween Activities & Fun Things to DoDía de los Muertos Events in Orange CountyDía de los Muertos Events in Orange County

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