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.
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Upcoming Events This Week
- St. Patrick’s Day Events
- Easter Events
- Amadeus (Maverick Theater) – February 16-March 23, 2024
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – March 1 – April 22
- Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza – Sat., Mar. 2-30
- Knott’s Boysenberry Festival (Knott’s Berry Farm) – March 8-April 7
- The Phantom Tollbooth (South Coast Repertory) – March 9-17
- Natural Products Expo West (Anaheim Convention Center) – Mar. 12-16
- Shen Yun (Segerstrom Center) – March 13-17, 2024
- Irish Fest at the Biergarten (Huntington Beach) – March 13-17, 2024
- Club 90s Presents Midnight Memories (House Of Blues) – Fri., Mar. 15
- Stop Making Sense Dance Party (Frida Cinema) – Fri., Mar. 15
- Limestone Canyon Distance Hike (Limestone Canyon) – Fri., Mar. 15
- Dead Man’s Party (City National Grove) – Fri., Mar. 15
- Super Mario Bros. Movie Night (Aliso Viejo) – Friday, March 15
- Balboa Fun Zone Arcade Grand Opening (Newport Beach) – Fri., Mar. 15
- Live Music On The Green (Bella Terra HB) – Fri-Sun, Mar. 15-17
- Shamrock Rebellion (Silverado) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Run Seal Beach – Saturday, March 16
- Sugar Lane Dessert Festival (Downtown Anaheim) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Carnival Of The Animals (Segerstrom Concert Hall) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Beckman Arts & Science Festival (Argyros Plaza) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Wicked Of Oz & Magickal Marketplace (Heritage Museum Santa Ana) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Keep It Wild Native Plant Nursery (Laguna Beach) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Growing Together at the Native Seed Farm (Silverado) – Sat., Mar. 16
- $2 Saturday Morning Kids Flicks (Regal at Tustin Marketplace) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Dreamers Market (The Camp Costa Mesa) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Golden Years Market (Downtown Santa Ana) – Sat., Mar. 16
- The Man In Black: Tribute To Johnny Cash (City National Grove) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Flashback Heart Attack Free Show (House Of Blues) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Busta Rhymes Blockbusta Tour (House Of Blues) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Easter Celebration at Manassero Farms (Irvine) – Sat., Mar. 16
- Easter Bunny at the Train Museum (Fullerton) – Sat., Mar. 16
- The Dana Ocean Challenge (Dana Point) – Sat., Mar. 16
- St. Patrick’s Day Farm To Table Cookout Tour (Tanaka Farms) – Sat/Sun, Mar. 16-17
- Spring Harvest Food Festival (Tanaka Farms) – Sat/Sun, Mar. 16-17
- Free Train Rides with OCME (Costa Mesa) – Sat/Sun, Mar. 16-17
- Paper Planet (Segerstrom Center) – Sat/Sun, Mar. 16-17
- Live Music On The Ocean Deck (Pacific City HB) – Sat/Sun, Mar. 16-17
- Weekend Of Art (Los Alamitos) – Sat/Sun, March 16 & 17
- Impalas Magazine Orange County Super Show (OC Fair) – Sunday, March 17
- Family Beginner Mountain Bike Ride (Limestone Canyon) – Sun., Mar. 17
- Weir Canyon Fitness Hike (Silverado) – Sun., Mar. 17
- Slow Paced Mountain Bike Ride (Limestone Canyon) – Sun., Mar. 17
- Back Bay Community Day (Newport Beach) – Sun., Mar. 17
- St. Pat’s Makers Market (Bella Terra) – Sun. Mar., 17
- Ducks vs. Stars (Honda Center) – Tues.., Mar. 19
- MJ The Musical (Segerstrom Hall) – Mar. 19-31, 2024
See also our Main Events Page and events for Farmers Markets, Swap Meets, Car Shows, 5ks & Fun Runs, Night Markets, Food & Wine Events and New Restaurant Openings.
2024 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
- Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) – Every 3rd Sat. & Sun.
- 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
- Night Markets
Events Beyond This Weekend
- Bugs, Bees, & Butterflies Day (The Muck) – Wed., Mar. 20
- World Down Syndrome Day Celebration (Pacific City) – Thu., Mar. 21
- Ducks vs. Islanders (Honda Center) – Thur., Mar. 21
- Discovery Day At The Farm (OC Fair) – Thu., Mar. 21
- Casino Night (Tustin) – Friday, March 22
- Disney Princess – The Concert (City National Grove) – Fri/Sat, Mar. 22-23
- Break The Floor 24 Seven Dance Convention (Anaheim Convention Center) – Mar. 22-24
- Bubblefest at Discovery Cube (Santa Ana) – Mar. 22 – Apr. 7
- OC Soccer Club Home Opener (Great Park Irvine) – Sat., Mar. 23
- Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Street Fair – Sat., March 23
- Hope Fest OC (OC Fair) – Sat., Mar. 23
- SoCal Museums Annual Free-for-All Day – Saturday, March 23
- Festival De Tomates – Sat., Mar. 23
- OC Wine & Spirit Fest (Silverado) – Sun., Mar. 24
- Sheep Shearing Day & Fiber Arts Festival (Hana Field) – Sunday, March 24
- Easter Eggstravaganza (Heritage Museum Santa Ana) – Sunday, March 24
- USC Trojans Baseball (Great Park Irvine) – Tues., Mar. 26 & Apr. 5-7
- WonderCon 2024 – Mar. 29-31
- Field Trip Fest (San Juan Capistrano) – Saturday, March 30
- OC Soccer Spring Break Beer Fest (Irvine Great Park) – Saturday, March 30
- Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus (OC Fair) – Thur-Sun, April 18-21
- Seal Beach Classic Car Show – April 27, 2024
- Jam Fest & Summer Camp Expo (Aliso Viejo) – Sat., Apr. 27
- SOKA Peace Festival (Soka University, Aliso Viejo) – Sat., May 4
- BMX Jam (Laguna Niguel Sports Park) – May 19
- Summer Kick-Off & Expo (Laguna Niguel) – May 31
Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences
- Astra Lumina (Palos Verdes Estates)
- Bluey x CAMP: A Bluey Experience (Los Angeles)
- Bubble World (Montebello)
- Candlelight Santa Monica: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
- Dining in the Dark (Los Angeles)
- Dinos Alive (Montebello)
- Dr. Seuss Experience (Santa Monica)
- Fans Strike Back (Santa Monica)
- Hip Hop Til Infinity (Los Angeles)
- Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition (California Science Center) Opens March 2nd!
- Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy (Los Angeles)
- Mesmerica (Costa Mesa)
- Neon Brush Sip & Paint (Los Angeles)
- POKÉMON X KOGEI (Japan House LA)
- 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
- 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 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:
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 – San Juan Capistrano – Pick up DIY kits including wood crafts, canvas projects, custom signs, holiday themed crafts, and more.