What’s Happening in Orange County

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

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival (Knott’s Berry Farm) – Sat/Sun, Apr. 27-28
Stagecoach (Indio) – Fri-Sun, Apr. 26-28
Beetlejuice The Musical (Segerstrom Hall) – Apr. 16-28
Tiny Beautiful Things (Chance Theater Anaheim) – April 5-28
Back To The 80’s Nite! (Beach Boulevard Club) – Thu, Apr. 25
Old Town Live! (Placentia) – Thur, Apr. 25 (weekly through June 20th)
Disney On Ice Mickey’s Search Party (Long Beach) – April 25-28
Spring Garden Show (South Coast Plaza) – April 25-28
Friday Night Street Market (Downtown Anaheim) – Fri., Apr. 26
Stop Making Sense Dance Party (The Frida Cinema) – Fri, Apr. 26
Friday Night Munchies Night Market (Santa Ana) – Fri., Apr. 26
Live Music On The Green (Bella Terra HB) – Fri/Sat, Apr. 26-27
Sounds Of Spectrum (Irvine Spectrum) – Fri/Sat, Apr. 26-27
Amazing Art Expo Featuring Disney, Marvel, & More (Irvine) – April 26-28
Stage On Forest (Laguna Beach) Apr. 26-28
Fremont Loop Distance Hike (Silverado) – Fri., Apr 26
Twilight Fitness Hike (Limestone Canyon) – Fri, Apr. 26
Kathleen Madigan (Honda Center) – Fri, Apr. 26
AnaCon (Anaheim Central Library) – Sat., Apr. 27
Survivor Beach Drop (Hollywood) – Sat, Apr. 27
Seal Beach Classic Car Show – Sat., April 27
Jam Fest & Summer Camp Expo (Aliso Viejo) – Sat., Apr. 27
Festival Of Nations (La Palma) – Sat., Apr. 27
Tamale Festival (Catalina Island) – Sat., Apr. 27
West Coast Wiener Nationals (Tustin) – Sat., Apr. 27
BSOC’s Annual Art Of Adorning (Santa Ana) – Sat, Apr. 27
Santa Ana Fun Run (Santa Ana Stadium) – Sat, Apr. 27
Superhero 5k Run/Walk Health & Safety Expo (Irvine) – Sat, Apr. 27
Hot Rod Resurrection Car Show & Hootenanny (Huntington Beach) – Sat, Apr. 27
714 Market at The Camp (Costa Mesa) – Sat, Apr. 27
Trail Stewardship (Little Sycamore) – Sat, Apr. 27
Bird Walk At Dilley (Laguna Beach) – Sat, Apr. 27
Morning Yoga Hike (Baker Canyon) – Sat, Apr. 27
OC Soccer Club vs Monterey Bay FC (Great Park Irvine) – Sat., Apr. 27
90s Beach Brunch at SeaLegs (Huntington Beach) – Sat, Apr. 27
$2 Saturday Morning Kids Flicks (Regal at Tustin Marketplace) – Sat., Apr. 27
City-Wide Volunteer Day (Yorba Linda) – Sat, Apr 27
Dia De Los Ninos, Dia De Los Libros (Santa Ana) – Sat, Apr. 27
Silent Disco (Irvine Spectrum) – Sat, Apr 27
Love Buena Park Community Service Event (Buena Park Civic Center) – Sat, Apr 27
SurfScape (Huntington Beach) – Sat/Sun, Apr. 27-28
Live Music On The Ocean Deck (Pacific City HB) – Sat/Sun, Apr. 27-28
Soireeland (Downtown Anaheim) – Sun., Apr. 28
Creative Babe Pop Up Market (La Palma) – Sun, Apr. 28
OC Triathlon (Lake Mission Viejo) – Sun, Apr. 28
Reggae Sunday at SeaLegs (Huntington Beach) – Sun, Apr. 28
Redo Vintage & Makers Market (Dana Point) – Sun, Apr 28
Early Morning Hike (Fremont Canyon) – Sun, Apr. 28
Intro Cardio Hike (Weir Canyon Rifle Range Loop) – Sun, Apr. 28
Family Hike at Dilley (Laguna) – Sun, Apr. 28
Splash Into Summer (Mission Viejo) – Sun, Apr. 28
MaxLove Walk For Kids at Tanaka Farms (Irvine) – Sun, Apr 28
Tuesday Night Dance: Hip Hop Cardio (Segerstrom Center) – Tues., Apr. 30

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

Party On Pine Concert Series (Los Alamitos) – Thur, May 2
Dana Point Film Festival (Salt Creek Beach Park) – May 2-5
Anaheim 5 De Mayo Fiesta (La Palma Park) – May 2-5
Movie In The Park & Celebration (Fountain Valley) – Fri., May 3
Cinco De Mayo Celebration (Tustin Frontier Park) – Fri., May 3
Fiesta Friday Night Market (Huntington Beach) – Fri., May 3
Ocean Institute Mermade Market (Dana Point) – Fri-Sun, May 3-5
La Habra Citrus Fair ( La Habra) – Fri-Sun, May 3-5
USC Baseball (Irvine Great Park) – Fri-Sun, May 3-5
Rancho Days Fiesta (Lake Forest) – Sat., May 4
SOKA Peace Festival (Soka University, Aliso Viejo) – Sat., May 4
Magikal Marketplace & Brew Fest (Anaheim) – Sat., May 4
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta (San Clemente) – Sat., May 4
Surf City Derby Party (Huntington Beach) – Sat, May 4
Water Festival (Rancho Santa Margarita) – Sat, May 4
Comedy Night At Virginia De Land Theater (Yorba Linda) – Sat, May 4
Yorba Days Community Fair & Car Show (Main Street Yorba Linda) – Sat, May 4
Cinco De Mayo At Shoreline Village (Long Beach) – May 4-5
Afternoon Art & Music Expressions (Yorba Linda) – Sun, May 5
French Park Historic Architecture Walking Tour (Santa Ana) – Sat., May 11
Modern Makers Mart (Dana Point) – Sat, May 11
Crawfish Festival (Fountain Valley) – May 17-19
Anaheim Children’s Festival (Pearson Park) – May, 18
Yorba Linda Lobsterfest – Sat., May 18
Magic Market at Heritage Museum Of OC (Santa Ana) – Sat., May 18
Tustin Talent Show (Tustin Market Place) – Sat, May 18
BMX Jam (Laguna Niguel Sports Park) – May 19
Annual Balboa Island Artwalk (Newport Beach) – Sun, May 19
Silent Disco (Irvine Spectrum) – Sat, May 25
Summer Kick-Off & Expo (Laguna Niguel) – May 31
626 Night Market (OC Fair) – May 31-Jun 2
Walk for Kids (Great Park) – Saturday, June 1
Kids Community Swap Meet (Yorba Linda Community Center) – Sat, Jun 1
Celebration of the Arts & Music Festival (Yorba Linda) – Sun, Jun 2
Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook Off (Tustin) – Sun, Jun 2
FV Summerfest (Fountain Valley) – June 13-16

Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences

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)
Museum Of Make Believe (Laguna Beach)
Neon Brush Sip & Paint (Los Angeles)
POKÉMON X KOGEI (Japan House LA)
Buy AMC Tickets & Drinks at a Discount

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Things to do This Weekend

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.

Monique McArthur

Monique McArthur is a mother of two, writer, and creator of delicious recipes. In her spare time she enjoys exploring all that Orange County has to offer, traveling, shopping, running with her dogs and spending time with family.