by Jeff Pittman | Sep 27, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County October 2016 From Halloween parties, events and festivals to Oktoberfest, food fests and more, this October 2016 has TONS of events in Orange County for you to enjoy. Check out the list of haunted houses, special Halloween events, and more community fun going on all around OC this month. Time to make some room on your calendar for fun this month. MICKEY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Now – Monday, October 31st Select nights; 6PM-12AM disneyland.disney.go.com Disneyland will be hosting Mickey’s Halloween Parties for a whole new haunting twist on the happiest place on earth. Your ticket to the party includes 5 hours of themed fun from trick-or-treating around the park to villainous character meetings, a special fireworks show, special Halloween themed attractions and the all-new Headless Horseman ride. Costumes are welcome and encouraged for kids and adults alike! THE 17TH DOOR HAUNTED HOUSE Now – Sunday, October 23rd 7PM-12AM (times vary depending on the day) the17thdoor.com This haunted house takes the experience to a whole new level. Your endurance will be tested as you progress throughout twenty-one unsettling rooms for 34 minutes of psychological terror. There’s even a safe word (Mercy!) if you need to be escorted out of the maze. But don’t worry, they go over all of that in the liability waiver you need to sign before going in the maze. Can you make it through the 17th Door? OLD WORLD OKTOBERFEST Now – Sunday, October 30th Wed. & Thurs. 6:30-10PM; Fri. & Sat. 6:30PM-1AM; Sun. 2-7:30PM oldworld.ws German bands, food trucks, beer and more fun is going on for nearly two months at the...
by Jeff Pittman | Aug 30, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County September 2016 Summer is coming to a close but the fun doesn’t end in Orange County. Check out events in Orange County this September that will have you feeling the fall vibes and local community scene. ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR Friday, September 2nd – Sunday, September 4th Fri. 5PM-10PM; Sat. & Sun. 10AM-10PM orangestreetfair.org Source: Flickr Come hungry to the Orange International Street Fair because it’s all about the delicious international cuisine and you’ve got to try it all. You’ve got all weekend after all! There’s more entertainment to go along with stuffing your face including several stages with live entertainment all weekend long, arts and crafts booths, community booths and more. PARADE OF SAIL Friday, September 9th 4:30PM-7:30PM ocean-institute.org Join the armada as you cast off for adventure aboard a historic tall ship at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. Sing sea shanties, haul up sail, or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular demonstration of skill, knowledge and survival. Enjoy picturesque views and a sunset sail aboard an old fashioned tall ship. GREEN FEAST 2016 Saturday, September 10th 4PM-10PM theecologycenter.org Local chefs, farmers, fishermen, and vintners collaborate on a magical farm to table dining experience in support of The Ecology Center. The Ecology Center is located in San Juan Capistrano and is a non-profit educational center that teaches hands-on environmental solutions to life at home, in the office and in the community. Tickets for the dinner fundraiser start at $250 for members and $300 for non-members. Guests will enjoy fresh food prepared by local chefs with an auction to follow. FIESTAS PATRIAS Saturday,...
by Jeff Pittman | Jul 31, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County August 2016 It’s summertime, which means tons of events in Orange County this August 2016 from the OC Fair to beach Lobsterfests. Check out our list of all the fun things to do around town and make the most of your summertime in SoCal. For some real good clean fun straight out of Mayberry, don’t miss the La Habra Corn Festival & Parade with an apple pie baking contest! OC FAIR Now – August 14th Open Wednesday – Sunday ocfair.com Image: Wikipedia The OC Fair is here with endless fun at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the carnival rides, games, exhibits, livestock, courtyard wine seminars, live music and entertainment and so much more all month long. Check out the list of performers at the Pacific Amphitheater with everyone from Styx, The Offspring and Boston to Train, Hunter Hayes and Ziggy Marley. There will also be several events at the action sports arena including Broncs & Bulls, Extreme Rodeo, Xtreme Freestyle Moto-X and demolition derbies. SEGERSTROM CENTER’S FREE MOVIE MONDAYS Monday, August 1st and 8th scfta.org/movieMondays Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa finishes their free summer movie series outdoors this August for two more Monday nights of movies under the stars. Set-up begins at 5:30PM, with the movie starting at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.). Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable seating items, snacks and picnic suppers. There will be food trucks so you can get your grub on with great movies all month long. August 1st – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off | August 8th – Labyrinth AMERICAN FAMILY HOUSING RIBS, PIGS, &...
by Jeff Pittman | May 31, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County June 2016 Summertime is here and that means even more festivals and fun in Orange County. Food, fun, music and good times are flowing this June 2016. Check out our list of Orange County events and start filling up your calendar with craft beer, local art and more. HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPO Thursday, June 2nd 3PM-8PM hbchamber.com Community and business is coming together at the Huntington Beach Expo held at City Hall. Admission is free for all the festivities of the day including a recycling drop-off, health screenings, food trucks, a job and internship fair, shopping, and police and fire education. SUMMERFEST BREA 2016 Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th summerfestbrea.org A local tradition for 29 years, SummerFest has grown to become the largest community event in North Orange County. The 3-day celebration of food, family, live music and fun is the largest community event in North Orange County thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of supporters. Admission is free and net proceeds from the sale of ride tickets, food, and other attractions raise funds for the benefit of St. Angela Merici Parish School. NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th festivals.hyattconcerts.com Southern California’s most scenic jazz festival returns! Celebrate the kick-off of summer with a star-studded lineup of musicians, food and drink selections, and dancing on the lawn. Check out the website for a full lineup of musicians and play your weekend accordingly! SOCAL BREW FEST Saturday, June 4th 1PM-5PM socalbrewfest.com Taste more than 60 beers from over 30 breweries at the SoCal Brew Fest...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 29, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County May 2016 April flew by and soon it will be May which means a whole new month of community events in Orange County to enjoy. This month is bringing the OC Beer Festival, free comic book day, the Strawberry Festival and sooooo much more cool stuff. Check the list, check your schedule and start checking things off your to-do list this May 2016. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA Sunday, May 1st 12PM-4PM san-clemente.org Source: Yelp The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta has moved to a Sunday, May 1st. The Fiesta is in its 26th year of celebrating Mexican culture in our Spanish Village by the Sea. The program features live entertainment, beer garden hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, gourmet food trucks, deserts, and authentic beverages as well as children’s game booths and activities sponsored by the Friends Foundation. There’s tons of fun from rock climbing to a petting zoo and giant slide for the kids so come out and celebrate with the whole family. TASTE OF ORANGE Sunday, May 1st 3PM-7PM thetasteoforange.org The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary, an Auxiliary of Assistance League® of Orange, will be hosting the annual Taste of Orange event. This food and beer tasting event will include tons of local restaurants, beer and wine tastings from top restaurants and breweries, silent auction, raffles, live music and more. Tickets are $40 for all food tastings, drinks sold separately. Did we mention $20 of the ticket price is deductible? Yep, it’s a responsible choice. STAR TREK THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE – 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Monday, May 2nd 7:30PM startrekultimatevoyage.com Five decades of Star Trek LIVE for...
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 30, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County April 2016 This April there are tons of events in Orange County to enjoy from beer festivals to fun runs and family festivals that nobody can resist. If you’re looking for something to do this spring break and beyond, look no further! KNOTT’S BOYSENBERRY FESTIVAL Now – Sunday, April 3rd knotts.com Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is still going on this weekend with mouthwatering treats you don’t want to miss. The boysenberry – a cross between a blackberry, raspberry and loganberry – is what made Knott’s famous and the farm is reimagining it in dozens of delicious ways this month for the Boysenberry Festival. Boysenberry beer, aioli, wine, ketchup, butter, taffy, soda and so much more waits at Orange County’s rollercoaster haven. DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Friday, April 1st – Sunday, May 1st Every weekend in April disneyland.disney.go.com This year is the first ever Food & Wine Festival to be held at Disney’s California Adventure. The month-long festival, taking place every weekend, will celebrate the best of California’s cuisine. Check out 8 distinctive Festival Marketplaces, culinary demonstrations, appearances by celeb chefs and attend seminars to gain more foodie knowledge. THE 7TH ANNUAL WALK FOR KIDS Sunday, April 3rd 6:30AM-10:30AM walkforkids.org Come out and support The Ronald McDonald House mission this spring at the Honda Center in Anaheim on April 3rd. When you register you’ll receive an official 2016 Walk for Kids tee shirt and your own personal walker webpage so you can share and inspire friends and family to support you while you raise funds for families of critically ill children. Race day fun...
