Orange County Events This Weekend
Find things to do in Orange County this weekend and throughout the week, including festivals, concerts, markets, family events, live entertainment and free activities. This calendar is updated regularly as new events are announced.

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Upcoming Events This Week
🎥 Free Movies in the Park — find upcoming screenings
🎶 Free Concerts in the Park — find upcoming shows
🍻Oktoberfest Events In Orange County🍻
Monday, November 2
- Wicked Lit 2026 — Anaheim
Final performance Nov 2 · Halloween-season theater at the Chance Theater
Wednesday, November 4
- Bluey's Big Play — Costa Mesa
Nov 4–5
Thursday, November 5
- Dream Glow Festival — Irvine
Opens Nov 5 (runs through Dec 30) · From 5 PM · From $25 · Wild Rivers Waterpark
Friday, November 6
- The Book of Life Outdoor Movie Screening — San Juan Capistrano
6–8 PM · All ages · San Juan Capistrano Branch Library (OC Public Libraries) - Idina Menzel — Costa Mesa
Nov 6–7 - Is Ignorance Bliss? (Irvine Theater Company) — Irvine
Nov 6–7 & 13–14 · Irvine Theater Company - Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival — Costa Mesa
Nov 6–8
Saturday, November 7
- 44th Annual Holiday Faire — Irvine
10 AM–4 PM · Free · Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex & Hangar 244 - Noche de Altares — Santa Ana
12–9 PM · 4th Street, Downtown Santa Ana - Tustin Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show — Tustin
10 AM–2 PM · Veterans Sports Park - Mission Viejo Elks Veterans Day Car Show — Mission Viejo
Noon–5 PM (per organizer listing)
Sunday, November 8
- The Coast Vintage Market — Laguna Hills
- ünStock (Porsche Club of America) — Huntington Beach
10 AM–2 PM · Huntington Beach Pier · Modified Porsche show; reported free for spectators
All Week & Multi-Day Events
- Electric Company Theatre’s Servant of Two Masters — Fullerton
Through Nov 18 - Old World Village Oktoberfest — Huntington Beach
Final weekend: Wed–Sun through Nov 8 · 7561 Center Ave
Ongoing & Recurring Things to Do
- Art Classes at Sawdust Art Festival — Laguna Beach
- Flight! Live Butterfly Experience at Santa Ana Zoo
- Museum of Make Believe — Laguna Beach
- OC Parks Guided Hikes, Bike Rides & Stewardship Activities
- Free Tidepool Education — Laguna Beach
- Live Music at GardenAmp — Garden Grove
- Live Music at The Biergarten — Huntington Beach
- Live Music at SeaLegs at the Beach — Huntington Beach
- Live Music at DoHo Cafe — Dana Point
- Live Music at River Street Marketplace — San Juan Capistrano
- Live Music at The Observatory — Santa Ana
- Live Music at Kaleidoscope — Mission Viejo
- Live Music at Off The Hook — Los Alamitos
- Live Music at The Ranch Saloon — Anaheim
- Live Music at Westwood Coast — Costa Mesa
- Late Night DJs at High Horse Saloon — Fullerton
- Movies at the Lido Theater — Newport Beach
- Coffee & a Movie at the Lido — Newport Beach
- Movies & Events at the Bay Theater — Seal Beach
- Movies at The Frida Cinema — Santa Ana
- Haunted OC Ghost Tours — Various Locations
- Eulogy Collective Shades of Hell — Anaheim
- The Shroud of Turin Experience — Garden Grove
Events During the Week
- Adult Learn to Skate Nights — Fountain Valley
Mondays · Adult skating instruction - Chapman Crafted Movie Nights — Orange
Mondays · Movies & craft beer - OC Craft Runners Run Club
Mondays · Community running group - Bring Your Own Vinyl Night — Anaheim
Tuesdays · Bring and play your own records - Kaleido Kids — Mission Viejo
Tuesday mornings · Children’s activities - River Street Run Club — San Juan Capistrano
Wednesdays · Community run - San Clemente Run Club — Dana Point
Wednesday evenings · Community run - Magic: The Gathering Commander Nights — Anaheim
Wednesdays · Tabletop gaming - Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market — Anaheim
Thursdays · Farmers market & local vendors - Night Ca[m]p Art Classes — Fullerton
Thursdays · Evening art classes
See also our Main Events Page and events for Farmers Markets, Swap Meets, Car Shows, 5ks & Fun Runs, Night Markets, and Food & Wine Events.
Curated Activity Lists: Apple Picking, U-Pick Farms, OC Parks Activities, Hiking Trails in OC, and Volunteer Opportunities
Event dates, times and locations can change. Check the linked organizer before attending.
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Events Beyond This Weekend
November Events
- City of Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony (Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, Irvine) - Nov 11, 11 AM–12:30 PM, free
- OC Book Fair (Tustin) - Nov 14
- Sawdust Festival Winter Fantasy (Laguna Beach) - Nov 20-Dec 20, Fridays-Sundays
- Winter Fest OC (Costa Mesa) - Nov 27-Jan 3
December & Holiday Events
- Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting (Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach) - Nov 21, 4–7 PM
- Magic on Main Street (Downtown Huntington Beach) - Nov 24, 4–7 PM
- Brea Tree Lighting (Brea) - Dec 3
- Sugar Plum Art Festival (Irvine) – Dec 3-12
- Holidayz at the Park (Irvine Great Park) - Dec 5-Jan 3
- Winter in the Grove (Garden Grove) - Dec 5
- Illuminate Irvine (Great Park) - Dec 5
- La Habra Tamale Festival (La Habra) - Dec 5
- Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights (Dana Point) - Dec 11-13
- Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade (Newport Beach) - Dec 16-20
2026 Ongoing Events
- Anaheim Marketplace Live Entertainment - Every Sat. & Sun. 12pm-6pm
- Balboa Fun Zone Makers in the Zone - First Thursday of the Month
- DTSA Art Walk - First Saturday of the Month
- Friday Night Munchies (Night Market) (Santa Ana) - Every Friday Night
- Kids Fun Zone (Anaheim) - Last Saturday of every month
- Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) - Every 3rd Sat. & Sun.
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshops - First Saturday of the Month
- Antique Airplane Display Days (Fullerton Airport - Every 2nd Sunday)
- Live Music on the Lido Deck - Every Thurs., Satu. & Sun. from Noon - 3pm
- Live Music on the Ocean Deck - Sat./Sun. 1-3 PM
- The Layover (Great Park) - Sat./Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM
- Stage on Forest (Laguna Beach) - Fri. - Sun.
- Sunday Musicales
- Surf City Nights - Tuesday Nights
- Taco Tuesday
- Night Markets
Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences
- Candlelight Concerts & More
- Buy AMC Tickets & Drinks at a Discount
Entertainment Venue Event Schedules
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Anaheim Garden Walk
- Anaheim Packing District
- DigAlert Grove of Anaheim | Tickets
- Garden Amp | Tickets
- Honda Center | Tickets
- House of Blues | Tickets
- Improv
- Los Angeles Angels
- MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center
- OCMA
- OC Fair & Event Center
- Old World Huntington Beach
- Pacific Symphony | Tickets
- SeaLegs At The Beach
- Segerstrom Center | Tickets
- South Coast Repertory
- The Barclay Theatre
- The Coach House | Tickets
- The Doll Hut
- The Gem
- The Observatory | Tickets
- The OutPost
- Time Nightclub | Tickets
Event Schedules at More Venues
- Bella Terra
- The Camp
- District at Tustin Legacy
- DTSA 4th Street Market
- Fashion Island
- Irvine Spectrum
- Kaleidoscope at Mission Viejo
- Lab Anti-Mall
- MainPlace Mall
- OC Public Libraries Events
- Outlets at San Clemente
- The Shops at Mission Viejo
- South Coast Plaza
- Tustin Market Place
- Outdoor Activities
Things to do This Weekend
- Amazing Day Trips 90 Minutes or Less From OC
- Beach Bonfires & Fire Pits
- Best Beaches, Swim & Surf Spots
- Watch Disneyland Fireworks Without A Ticket
- Bottomless Brunch & Celebrity Chef Restaurants
- Breweries, Sports Bars & Line Dancing
- Date Ideas & Stay at Home Date Night Ideas
- Disneyland, Knott's, Wild Rivers & More
- Fishing
- Free Things to Do
- Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails
- Live Music & Performing Arts Venues
- OC Campgrounds
- OC Downtowns
- OC Museums
- Restaurants with a View, Themed or Hidden
- Staycation Ideas
- Travel to LA, Palm Springs, Big Bear and Beyond
- Visit a California State Park or National Park
- Parks with Splash Pads & Outdoor Gyms
- Whale Watching
- OC Wine Tasting or Temecula
- Check out all of our Things to Do
Orange County Events FAQ
What's happening in Orange County this weekend?
Orange County has festivals, concerts, markets, live entertainment, family activities and community events happening throughout the year. Check the Upcoming Events This Week section above for the latest events we've added.
What free events are happening in Orange County?
Free Orange County events often include outdoor concerts, movies in the park, art walks, community festivals, markets and activities hosted by local cities and OC Parks. Admission policies vary, so check the linked organizer before attending.
What family events are happening in Orange County this weekend?
Family-friendly options can include festivals, museum programs, farmers markets, outdoor activities, kids workshops and seasonal events. The weekly listings above include events throughout Orange County for a range of ages and interests.
Where can I find Orange County festivals?
Visit our Orange County Fairs & Festivals guide for upcoming cultural festivals, community celebrations, fairs and seasonal events throughout OC.
What can I do in Orange County tonight?
Options for tonight can include live music, theater, comedy, night markets, movies, sporting events and recurring weekday activities. Check the current-week listings and entertainment venue schedules above for ideas, then confirm times and availability with the organizer.



