We’re here to help you find fun things to do, outdoor events, and more events this weekend and all week long. Check back often as our list will be updated as events are announced.
Visit our Fairs & Festivals page for a list of other exciting upcoming events!
Upcoming Events This Week
- Free Movie in the Park (Orange) – Thursday, June 8
- Fight Club OC – Thursday, June 8
- Free Movies in the Park (5 OC Cities!) – Friday, June 9
- Free Concert in the Park (Laguna Niguel) – Friday, June 9
- Villains Brewing Company Grand Opening – Friday, June 9
- Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival – June 9-10
- Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival – Saturday, June 10
- West Coast Cigar & Spirits Tasting – Saturday, June 10
- Farmakis Farms Craft Market (San Juan Capistrano) – Saturday, June 10
- Huntington Beach Annual Pier Swim – Saturday, June 10
- LA Independent Beer Fest – Saturday, June 10
- Witches Brew Night Market – Saturday, June 10
- San Clemente Annual Car Show – Saturday, June 10
- Star Wars Day (OC Zoo) – Saturday, June 10
- National Outlet Shopping Day – June 10-11
- Intocable at City National Grove (Tickets) – June 10-11
- Anaheim Flag Day (Pearson Park) – Sunday, June 11
- Dana Point Art & Wine Fest – Sunday, June 11
- Free Concert in the Park (Aliso Viejo) – Sunday, June 11
- Creative Babe Market at Honda Center – Sunday, June 11
- Cheez-It Stop Popup (Joshua Tree) – June 5-11
- Koroneburg Renaissance Festival (Corona) – May 27 – June 25
- Fancy Nancy The Musical at Chance Theater – May 26 – June 18, 2023
See also our Main Events Page and events for Free Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park, Farmers Markets, Swap Meets, Car Shows, 5ks & Fun Runs, Night Markets and Food & Wine Events.
Check out these new restaurant openings including Shack Shack, Rare Society Steakhouse, Pacific Catch and more!
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
- Kids Fun Zone (Anaheim) – Last Saturday of every month
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – First Saturday of the Month
- Los Alamitos Sunset Saturdays – 2nd Saturday of the Month
- Live Music on the Lido Deck – Every Thurs., Satu. & Sun. from Noon – 3pm
- Live Music on the Ocean Deck – Sat./Sun. 1-3 PM
- Sunday Musicales
- Surf City Nights – Tuesday Nights
- Taco Tuesday
Events Beyond This Weekend
- New Wave Fest at City National Grove (Tickets) – Wednesday, June 14
- Third Thursdays on the Lido Deck – June 15
- Fountain Valley Summerfest – June 15-18
- Taste of Greece (Irvine) – June 16-18
- Taste of Japan at GardenWalk – June 16-17
- Chili at the (Huntington) Beach – Saturday, June 17
- Summer Suds Brewfest – Saturday, June 17
- Costa Mesa Speedway – June 17
- Led Zepagain at City National Grove (Tickets) – Saturday, June 17
- Repticon – June 17-18
- SoCal World Guitar Show – June 17-18
- OC Beer Week – June 17-24
- Father’s Day – Sunday, June 18
- Baroque Music Festival (Corona Del Mar) – June 18-25
- Juneteenth – Monday, June 19
- Grunion Run at Cabrillo Aquarium (Grunion Schedule) – Monday, June 19
- VidCon – June 21-24
- Lions Club Fish Fry & Carnival (Costa Mesa) – June 23-25
- Doheny Surf & Art Festival – June 24-25
- The Bruery 15th Anniversary Party – Saturday, June 24
- 4th of July Events
- Festival of Arts – July 7 – September 1
- Orange County Fair (Concert/Entertainment Schedule) – July 14 – August 13
- US Open of Surfing – July 29 – August 6
- Beachlife Ranch Festival – September 22-24
- Ohana Festival – September 29 – October 1
Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences
- Bob Marley One Love Experience (Ovation Hollywood)
- Bubble World (Montebello)
- Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros. – Thu., Jun 22, 2023
- Candlelight OC: A Tribute to Beyoncé (Laguna Beach) – Thu., Jun 22, 2023
- Candlelight OC: A Tribute to Adele (Laguna Beach) – Wed., Jul 12, 2023
- Candlelight OC: Favorite Anime Themes (Anaheim) – Thu., Jun 29, 2023
- Circus Vargas (Laguna Hills) – May 5-22, 2023
- Neon Wrld (Westminster)
- Van Gogh Immersive Experience (Los Angeles)
- World’s Largest Bounce Park (Buena Park) – Until July
- World of Barbie (Santa Monica) – Until September
- Buy AMC Tickets & Drinks at a Discount
Entertainment Venue Event Schedules
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Anaheim Garden Walk
- Anaheim Packing District
- City National Grove | Tickets
- FivePoint Amphitheatre | Tickets
- Garden Amp | Tickets
- Honda Center | Tickets
- House of Blues | Tickets
- Improv
- Los Angeles Angels
- 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
- Buena Park Downtown
- The Camp
- District at Tustin Legacy
- DTSA 4th Street Market
- Fashion Island
- Irvine Spectrum
- Kaleidoscope at Mission Viejo
- Lab Anti-Mall
- MainPlace Mall
- OC Parks Events
- OC Public Libraries Events
- Outlets at San Clemente
- The Shops at Mission Viejo
- South Coast Plaza
- Tustin Market Place
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 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 an OC, State or National Park
- Parks with Splash Pads & Outdoor Gyms
- Whale Watching
- OC Wine Tasting or Temecula
- Check out all of our Things to Do
DIY – At – Home
Many of the local maker studios and other do-it-yourself shops are now offering DIY Take Home Kits so you can pickup curbside and get creative at home, either on your own, with your family, or even plan a Zoom with friends. Here are a few of the best DIY-At-Home kits around Orange County:
Duff’s Cake Mix – 827 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine – Pick up DIY cake decorating kits. Cake, fondant, buttercream, decorations and instructions included in the cost of the kit.
Blaze Pizza – Make pizza night more fun with DIY pizza making kits from Blaze Pizza. Kits can be purchased as one, two or four individual sized pizzas complete with dough, sauce, cheese, dusting flour, and up to seven toppings.
AR Workshop – Huntington Beach & San Juan Capistrano – Pick up DIY kits including wood crafts, canvas projects, custom signs, holiday themed crafts, and more.
Hidden Talents – This Huntington Harbour ceramics studio offers kits delivered straight to your door. Kits can also be purchased and taken to-go.
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Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights.