Orange County Events This Weekend & Things to Do

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.

Visit our Fairs & Festivals page for a list of other exciting upcoming events!

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Upcoming Events This Week

🎥 Free Movies in the Park this weekend!

🎶 Free Concerts in the Park this Weekend!

Weekend Long & Ongoing Events
- Art Classes at Sawdust Art Festival (Laguna Beach)
- Flight! Live Butterfly Experience at Santa Ana Zoo
- Museum of Make Believe (Laguna Beach)
- Guided Hikes, Mountain Bike Rides, and Stewardship Activities with OC Parks
- Free Tidepool Education (Laguna Beach Various Locations)
- 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 (Doheny Beach)
- 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 Every Day at the Lido (Newport Beach)
- Movies & Events At The Bay Theater (Seal Beach)
- Movies at The Frida Cinema (Santa Ana)
- Haunted OC Ghost Tours
- Eulogy Collective Shades of Hell (Anaheim)
- Ghost Town Alive! & Summer Nights (Knott’s Berry Farm) – June 12-Aug 30
- Sawdust Art Festival (Laguna Beach) – June 26-September 6
- Laguna Art-A-Fair (Laguna Beach) – June 26-September 6
- Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters – Now through September 4th
- The Shroud of Turin Experience (Garden Grove)
- The Phantom of the Opera (Segerstrom Hall) – Aug 12-30
- Plan 9 From Outer Space (Maverick Theater) – Aug 14-29
- LAcon V World Science Fiction Convention (Anaheim Convention Center) – Aug 27-31
- Frankie Quinones (Irvine Improv) – Aug 28-29
- Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Aug 28-30
- Aries Spears (Brea Improv) – Aug 28-30
- Gem Faire (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Aug 28-30
- Once Upon A Summer Pop Up Market (Anaheim Garden Walk) – Aug 28-30
- The FitExpo (Anaheim Convention Center) – Aug 29-30
- The Royal Duck Inflatable Adventures (MainPlace Mall Santa Ana) – Aug 28- Sept 26
- ArtVenture Art Exhibition (Costa Mesa) – Sept 13-26
Friday, August 28
- An Evening with Diana Ross (Pacific Amphitheatre)
- Friday Night Live (Fullerton Sports Complex)
- Glow With The Flow Night Kayaking (Huntington Harbor)
- Pacific Symphony On the Go (San Juan Capistrano)
Saturday, August 29
- Daisy Chain Fields (Irvine)
- Alison Krauss & Union Station (Pacific Amphitheatre)
- KCRW Summer Nights at Bowers Museum (Santa Ana)
- Main Street Magic Down the Bayou (Heritage Museum)
- Splash In Movie & Rec Swim (William Woollett Jr Aquatics Center Irvine)
- Silent Disco (Irvine Spectrum)
- Don’t Tell Comedy (Laguna Niguel, La Habra)
- Dolly’s Cosmic Rodeo Night Market (Anaheim Packing District)
- Oysterpalooza (Huntington Beach)
- Creative Babe Market (Yorba Linda)
- Fullerton Free Farmers Market
- Outdoor Art Pop Up (Radiant Brewing)
- Sad Night Market (Santa Ana)
- Creatures After Dark OC (Black Star Canyon)
- 5th Annual Chalk Art Festival (Yorba Linda)
- Tanaka Farms Natsu Matsuri (Irvine)
Sunday, August 30
- Shop Small Soiree (Anaheim)
- Dustin Nickerson (Irvine Improv)
- Sip & Stroll at Giracci Vineyards (Silverado)
- Symphony Under The Stars (Placentia)
- Spooky Island Summerween (Villains Brewing Anaheim)
- Slowdown Sunday (Fullerton)
Weekday Events
- Adult Learn To Skate Nights (Fountain Valley Skate Center) – Monday Nights
- Chapman Crafted Movie Nights (Orange) – Monday Nights
- OC Craft Runners Run Club – Monday Nights
- Bring Your Own Vinyl Night (Stone Groove Stillhouse, Anaheim) – Tuesday Nights
- Kaleido Kids (Mission Viejo) – Tuesday Mornings
- Tuesday Night Dance in Argyros Plaza (Costa Mesa) – Tuesday Nights, May through August
- River Street Run Club (San Juan Capistrano) – Wednesdays
- San Clemente Run Club (Station Craft Dana Point) – Wednesday Nights
- Magic The Gathering Commander Nights (Asylum Brewing) – Wednesday Nights
- Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market – Thursdays
- Night Ca[m]p Art Classes (The Muck) – Thursdays
- Fullerton Night Market – Thursdays, Apr 2-Sept 3
- Tustin Sunset Market (Old Town Tustin) – May 21 (every 3rd Thursday through Sept 17)

Things to do Labor Day Weekend

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☠️ Halloween Events In OC ☠️

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

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Events Beyond This Weekend

September Events

Labor Day Weekend – September 4-7
DL Hughley (Irvine Improv) – Sept 4-5
Tunes at the Dunes (Newport Beach) – Sept 4-6
Gran Fiesta Mexican Carnival (Anaheim) – Sept 4-7
After Street Fair Party at Chapman Crafted – Sept 4
Cowboy Canyon Nights (Giracci Vineyards) – Sept 4
Don’t Tell Comedy All Stars (Huntington Beach) – Sept 4
Ron Taylor (Brea Improv) – Sept 4
Chapman Thrift & Flea – Sept 4
Mark Smalls (Irvine Improv) – Sept 4
October Village Horror Event – RSVP Required (Anaheim) – Sept 5
OC Soccer Game & Labor Day Beer Fest (Irvine) – Sept 5
Saturday Salon (Newport Beach) – Sept 5
Boardwalk BioBlitz (Doheny State Beach) – Sept 5
Reptile Encounter (Fullerton) – Sept 5
Community Yard Sale & Resource Fair (Tustin) – Sept 5
Punk Rock Market (Santa Ana) – Sept 5
Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk – Sept 5
Maganda Marketplace (Orange) – Sept 5
Comic Con (Long Beach Convention Center) – Sept 5-6
Justin Willman (Brea Improv) Sept 5-6
Asia Pop Fest (Huntington Beach) – Sept 5-7
Street Fair Shenanigans at Chapman Crafted – Sept 6
Championship Wrestling (Irvine Improv) – Sept 6
Cars & Cafe (San Juan Capistrano) – Sept 6
Monster Mall at Howe Mansion (Santa Ana) – Sept 6
Shinrin-yoku Sound Healing (Sherman Gardens) – Sept 10
Creep It Real OC (Santa Ana) – Sept 11-13
Maritime Festival (Dana Point) – Sept 11-13
Original Lobster Festival (Fountain Valley) – Sept 11-13
St Irenaeus Fall Fiesta (Cypress) – Sept 11-13
PBR Teams (Honda Center) – Sept 11-13
The Bed Trick (Chance Theater) – Sept 11-Oct 4
Pacific Wine & Food Classic (Newport Beach) – Sept 12
Rossmoor Family Festival (Rush Park) – Sept 12
Costa Mesa Speedway Harley Night (OC Fair) – Sept 12
OC Soccer California Classic (Irvine) – Sept 12
Total Vibez Live (Great Park Live Irvine) – Sept 12
Boots On Main (Yorba Linda) – Sept 12
Ales & Trails (Mission Viejo) – Sept 12
Free Movie In The Park (Mission Viejo) – Sept 12
Burger Fest at Chapman Crafted (Orange) – Sept 12
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Main Place Mall) – Sept 12
2200 Steps Memorial Walk (Fairhaven Memorial Park) – Sept 12
Soul Real Market (Tustin) – Sept 12
Symphony Under the Stars (Placentia) – Sept 12
Hot September Nights Market (San Clemente) – Sept 12
Fiestas Patrias (Santa Ana) – Sept 12-13
BlizzCon 2026 (Anaheim Convention Center) – Sept 12-13
Anaheim Hills Restaurant Week – Sept 12-13
Maker Faire OC (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Sept 12-13
OC Card Show (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Sept 12-13
Modern Makers Mart (Irvine) – Sept 12-13
The Coast Vintage Market (Laguna Hills) – Sept 13
Fiesta Latina en Irvine (Great Park) – Sept 13
Surf City Day (Huntington Beach) – Sept 13
Asian Mid-Autumn Festival (Bowers Museum) – Sept 13
Symphony On The Go (Mission Viejo) – Sept 13
Surf City Day (Huntington Beach) – Sept 13
Segerstrom Anniversary Celebration (Costa Mesa) – Sept 13
Future Proof Festival (Huntington Beach) – Sept 14-17
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Santa Ana) – Sept 16
Battle of the Bands (Irvine Barclay Theatre) – Sept 16
Taste of Lantern Village (Dana Point) – Sept 16
Brews & Blooms (Anaheim) – Sept 17
Romance of the Mission Gala (San Juan Capistrano) – Sept 18
Wine Down Friday (Giracci Vineyards) – Sept 18
Paint n Sip at House of Blues (Anaheim) – Sept 18
Sand Sports Super Show (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Sept 18-20
The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe (Yorba Linda) – Sept 18-27
OC BrideCon (Anaheim Convention Center) – Sept 19
Sugar Lane Dessert Festival (Anaheim) – Sept 19
Toast to The Casa Fundraising Gala (Casa Romantica San Clemente) – Sept 19
Buena Park Culture Fest – Sept 19
The Sixties Show (Costa Mesa) – Sept 19
SC Open Skate Contest (San Clemente) – Sept 19
Salsa Classes & Social at Mess Hall (Tustin) – Sept 19
Primrose Market (MainPlace Mall) – Sept 19
Late Edition Flea (Costa Mesa) – Sept 19
The Ghouls Night Out at Halloween Bootique (Costa Mesa) – Sept 19
Oktoberfest Night Market (Mission Viejo) – Sept 19
Trails & Creek CleanUp (Aliso Viejo) – Sept 19
Dollywood Day Pop Up (Orange) – Sept 19
Country Fest Good Vibe Market (Fullerton) – Sept 19
Glow Festival (Tustin) – Sept 19
Coastal Cleanup Day (Crystal Cove) – Sept 19
Scream Queen Night Market (Santa Ana) – Sept 19
SUGAR SKULL! A Día De Muertos Musical Adventure (Costa Mesa) – Sept 19-20
Disney’s Beauty & The Beast (Costa Mesa) – Sept 22-Oct 11
Fall Festival (Westminster) – Sept 24-27
The Lightning Thief (Lake Forest) – Sept 24-27
Mid-Autumn Festival (Irvine Great Park) – Sept 25
Harvest Moon Food Festival & Benefit (Tanaka Farms) – Sept 25
Foods of Garden Grove Live (Village Green Park) – Sept 25
Art In The Dark (Garden Grove) – Sept 25
REDO Vintage & Makers Market (OC Fair) – Sept 25-26
Glow With The Flow Night Paddle (Huntington Beach) – Sept 26
OC Soccer Game + Owners Night & Uncorked (Irvine) – Sept 26
Mid-Autumn Festival (MainPlace Mall) – Sept 26
Terror on Tustin Street Pop Up Market (Orange) – Sept 26
Moongoat Makers Mart (Costa Mesa) – Sept 26
Cornhole Tournament (Placentia) – Sept 26
California Bridal & Wedding Expo (OC Fair Costa Mesa) – Sept 27
Kids Artistic Revue Dance Convention (Anaheim Convention Center) – Sept 27
Sip & Stroll Farmers Market (Giracci Vineyards) – Sept 27
Downtown Disney Fall Crawl (Anaheim) – Sept 28

October Events

Sugar Plum Art Festival (Irvine) – Oct 1-4
Spooky Art Walk (Anaheim) – Oct 3
Lucha & Lattes (Santa Ana) – Oct 3
Reptile Super Show (Anaheim Convention Center) – Oct 3-4
Off-Road Expo (OC Fair) – Oct 3-4
Margaret Cho (The Lido Theater) – October 9
The Addams Family (Yorba Linda) – Oct 9-25
Irvine Global Village Festival (Great Park) – October 10
Concha Fest (Santa Ana) – Oct 10
What Fearful Shadows Opening Reception (Brea) – Oct 10
Chili at the Beach Chili Cookoff (Huntington Beach) – Oct 11
Witchy Sunday Pop Up (Giracci Vineyards) – Oct 11
OC Japan Fair (Costa Mesa) -Oct 16-18
Dogapalooza Makers Mart (Dana Point) – Oct 17
The Outsiders (Costa Mesa) – Oct 20-Nov 1
Modern Makers Mart Halloween Edition (Irvine) – Oct 24-25
75th Annual Pier Swim (Huntington Beach) – Oct 31
Artistic License Fair (The Muck) – Oct 31-Nov 1

November Events

Electric Company Theatre’s Servant of Two Masters (Fullerton) – Nov 1-18
Bluey’s Big Play (Costa Mesa) – Nov 4-5
Idina Menzel (Costa Mesa) – Nov 6-7
Sublime Life Sobriety Festival (Oceanside) – Nov 7
Holiday Faire (Irvine Great Park) – Nov 7
The Coast Vintage Market (Laguna Hills) – Nov 8
OC Book Fair (Tustin) – Nov 14

December & Holiday Events

Sugar Plum Art Festival (Irvine) – Dec 3-12
Illuminate Irvine (Great Park) – Dec 5
Holidayz at the Park (Irvine Great Park) – Dec 5-Jan 3

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
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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.