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OC Social Distance Events

Orange County continues to evolve, getting creative with new activities and events to keep our community connected and our businesses up and running. Here’s a list of OC Events, most will require masks and physical social distancing.

Socially Distanced Events in Orange County

Also see our list of Drive-in movies and concerts and What’s Happening in OC for more events and things to do.

City National Grove Drive-In Concerts

You can keep your distance and still enjoy a fun concert or Show thanks to City National Grove and the Drive-In OC series. In fact, they just made improvements on their outdoor stage, so check out their calendar. Here’s what’s coming:

February 12 & 13, 2021 – Tribal Seeds (7:00 PM)
February 14, 2021 – Dirtybird Presents F*&K 2020 With Claude VonStroke + Friends (6:00 PM)

March 19 & 20 – Whethan (6:00 PM)

For more details, visit our Drive In Events page


Drive In Movies

Enjoy classic movies from the comfort and safety of your car. Starlite Movies and The Frida Cinema are keeping you entertained with big inflatable movie screens at various locations throughout Orange County. Locations change from time to time and movies are updated weekly on our Drive In Events Page.


Drive-In Comedy at the Improv

Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Drive
Performances begin at 7 PM

Get ready for a good laugh from the comfort of your car at the Irvine Spectrum Irvine Live Comedy Drive-In. New special guests are regularly being added to the calendar. Shows are held on top of the Regal Parking Deck.

February 6 – Drew Lynch
February 13 – Steve Byrne

February 20 – Jay Mohr with Alonzo Bodden and Jade Catta-Preta
February 26-27 – Felipe Esparza
March 6 – Whitney Cummings
March 13 – Fortune Feimster


Live Music Series at Old World Biergarten

Old World Huntington Beach
7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach

Enjoy fast casual dining at Old World’s spacious 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio or in the Biergarten Hall.

February Calendar

  • February 13 – Funk Station 7-10 PM
  • February 14 – The Pollen Collective 2-5 PM
  • February 20 – Cruise Control 7-10 PM
  • February 21 – Hot Rod Trio 2-5 PM
  • February 27 – Matchbox Twenty Too 7-10 PM
  • February 28 – 3 Mile Radius 2-5 PM

Sea Legs At The Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach – 17851 PCH, Huntington Beach CA 92649
Recurring events

Right on the sand in Huntington Beach, Sea Legs is one of Orange County’s go-to outdoor venues for dinner, drinks, and fun. Some of their regular events include:

Reggae Sundays: Spend your Sundays at SeaLegs for Reggae music, food, and fun. The outdoor, beach front patio is open to all ages and is pet friendly. No cover charge for these events. Social distancing and masks are required.

Boots At The Beach: Select Saturdays at 5:00 pm SeaLegs at the Beach hosts fun country music events complete with line dancing and campfires. Bring your friends for dinner and dancing. Face coverings and physical social distancing are required. SeaLegs at the Beach is an outdoor venue and restaurant. Boots at the Beach is open to all ages, is pet friendly, and there is no cover charge.


Haunted OC Ghost Walks

Locations Vary
Tours start at $24 per person
Tours are limited to 20 people for social distancing

Explore the dark side of Orange County with Haunted Orange County. Tours are 90 minutes to two and a half hours depending on location. Choose from five OC locations: Old Town Orange, San Juan Capistrano, Downtown Santa Ana, Black Star Canyon, the Kellogg House and Fairhaven Cemetery.


The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum Center
655 Spectrum Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949-541-9165

The Escape Game at Irvine Spectrum Center offers 60-minute escape room experiences. To follow social distancing recommendations, all games will be private and sanitized prior to the entry of each new group. All team members will wear face coverings and practice 6-foot social distancing measures. Can’t wait to play? Book a remote game to play virtually!


Tanaka Farms

5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
Monday-Friday: 9:30am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Reservations & Details

Sign up for a socially distant U-Pick wagon ride to cruise around the farm and pick fresh produce. Wagon rides include stops to collect three different kinds of fruit & veggies, and guests can take a walk to the Barnyard Educational Exhibit to visit the farm animals. Tanaka Farms also offers curbside pickup and a drive-thru produce stand.


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