by Jeff Pittman | Mar 2, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County March 2016 Orange County events this March 2016. Take a look and start filling up your empty weekends with spring fun! ODYSSEO BY CAVALIA Now – March 13th Shows Wednesday through Sunday cavalia.net Known as the world’s largest touring production, Odysseo marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. This larger-than-life show sends hearts racing, but it is also a feast for the eyes that succeeds in delivering the spectacular with soul. MUSINK Friday, March 4th – Sunday, March 6th Fri: 3PM-10PM; Sat: Noon-10PM; Sun: Noon-9PM musink.org Musink is a 3-day tattoo convention, car show and live music concert held annually in Orange County by Travis Barker. Boasting over 300 world renowned tattooers, 100’s of vendors, three full days of bands and Low & Slow Car Show presented by Famous Stars and Straps, Musink is the US’ premiere tattoo and music lifestyle event. VIP tickets include VIP viewing area for the music stage, VIP lounge, and meet and greet with Travis Barker. Headliners for the weekend include Snoop Dogg, Deftones, and Circa Survive. DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM PRESENTS COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, March 5th 8AM-1PM downtownanaheim.com Rummage through the city’s second-hand goods at Center Street Anaheim at the Community Yard Sale. In addition to providing a friendly atmosphere for residents to buy/sell their goods, Downtown Anaheim Association encourages residents to connect with friends, old and new. Any Anaheim residents who live in zip codes 92801 through 92806 can sell, payment is $10 per 10’x10’ plot. THE COASTER RUN AT KNOTT’S BERRY FARM Sunday, March 6th 7AM renegaderaceseries.com Run, Walk and Ride the...
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 3, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County February 2016 Looking for fun new things to do in Orange County this February? We’ve got just the thing! Check out our list of events in Orange County including festivals, fights, beer, wine, and more! OC WRITERS: READ & CRITIQUE Friday, February 5th 11AM-1PM ocgp.org/events The OC Writers: Read and Critique gathering is all about giving local writers space and time to write, learn and network. Bring your own manuscript in progress for supportive feedback and to learn more about the field. Outlets for laptops and tablet users will be available as well as wifi. Gathering includes time to meet and greet plus ask questions pertaining to the writing and publishing field. HOUSE OF 90’S @ HOUSE OF BLUES Saturday, February 6th 7PM-1:30AM eventbrite.com Get ready to go back to everyone’s favorite decade, The 90’s! Bust out your grunge flannel and head out to the House of Blues Anaheim for a party that’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips. There will be four bands playing all the hits from the 90’s and a DJ upstairs so you can get jiggy with it all night long! Presale tickets are $18, $30 at the door. SURF CITY MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Sunday, February 7th 6AM-1PM runsurfcity.com Let’s Run This Beach! Celebrating 20 years of running Surf City, California’s classic oceanfront marathon is back again. In Southern California style, the Beach Party will be in the finish area, right next to PCH where you can come on in and have a cold one with the Sam Adams Crew! Your race bib and I.D. are good...
by Jeff Pittman | Jan 4, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County January 2016 With the New Year comes tons of new things to do and events in Orange County. This January 2016 here’s what’s going on in the neighborhood. Our events round-ups come out monthly so be sure to check back later for more exciting things to do in Orange County! IRVINE SPECTRUM OC CHILL ICE RINK Now – February 2016 shopirvinespectrumcenter.com It’s still skating season at Irvine Spectrum! Tickets can be purchased at the Ice Rink Box Office in Giant Wheel Court, $19 for rentals including skates, $15 if you bring your own skates. Check out the site for a complete schedule of skate times. FOOD TRUCK FARE Source: Flickr Wednesday nights 5:30-9PM Thursdays afternoons 11AM-2PM ocfair.com Food Truck Fare Wednesdays and Thursdays brings a variety of gourmet food trucks to the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. Admission is free, all you have to do is stop by and check out the line-up for yourself! BOLLYWOOD BRIDAL SHOW Sunday, January 10th 12PM-6PM eventbrite.com The Bollywood bridal show features the finest South Asian and American vendors in California, for Californians to experience the rich culture and traditions of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian and other Southeast Asian weddings & preparation. California’s best & experienced vendors will be here under one roof to help you plan and help you make decisions that will make your dream wedding into reality. NEWPORT BEACH RESTAURANT WEEK Monday, January 18th – Sunday, January 31st dinenb.com Feed your inner food critic during the Newport Beach restaurant week. Celebrating 10 Years of Good Taste in 2016, Newport Beach Restaurant Week is Orange County’s longest running...
by Jeff Pittman | Dec 1, 2015 | Events
Events In Orange County December 2015 It’s the most wonderful time of the year with tons of things to do and events in Orange County this December 2015. Check out the list of events and start filling out your holiday calendar with some much needed merriment. SEASON OF THE FORCE AT DISNEYLAND Now – Wednesday, December 16th disneyparks.disney.go.com Source: Flickr In anticipation of the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disneyland will give guests the chance to experience new and exiting twists on the Star Wars park attractions. Special attractions include Star Wars Launch Bay with exhibits, peeks at the upcoming film and a chance to meet your favorite characters. A new scene in the Star Tours ride, Jedi Training with new characters. Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain plus themed food and drink around the park. IRVINE SPECTRUM HOLIDAY EVENTS OC CHILL ICE RINK Now – February 2016 shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/Skate It’s skating season at Irvine Spectrum! Tickets can be purchased at the Ice Rink Box Office in Giant Wheel Court, $19 for rentals including skates, $15 if you bring your own skates. Check out the site for a complete schedule of skate times. SELFIES WITH SANTA Now – December 24th orangecountyzest.com Take a free selfie with Santa at the Carousel Court in Irvine Spectrum. Santa’s house (aka surf shack) is open Monday-Saturday from noon to 8PM and Sunday 11AM to 6PM. DISNEY MAGICAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS Now– Sunday, December 27th orangecountyzest.com Kicking off the holiday season at Irvine Spectrum is the Disney Magical Holiday Lights in the Edwards Courtyard. This special tree lighting moment occurs throughout the night: Showtimes begin...
by Jeff Pittman | Oct 28, 2015 | Events
Events In Orange County November 2015 Once Halloween has passed, there’s still plenty of things to do in Orange County. We’ve got the what and where on the events in Orange County this November 2015. Get ready for more Fall events including turkey trots, the Season of the Force at Disneyland and holiday fun popping up all over town. VIVA LA VIDA SANTA ANA Sunday, November 1st 11AM-9PM Viva La Vida is a free, family friendly Dia De Los Muertos Festival. Participants in past events have dedicated altars to parents, siblings, and friends as well as present causes such as soldiers who have died in war, women who have made an impact in history, and people who have died of illnesses such as AIDS, cancer, or diabetes. In addition to the beautiful altars is live entertainment and a variety of vendors. Event website: vivalavidasantaana.com SOCAL VEGFEST Sunday, November 1st 10AM-4PM Shake off the Halloween candy wrappers and commit yourself to some healthier choices at the SoCal Vegfest. Admission is free to this event geared toward inspiring health conscious living in people of all ages. The event will include plant-based food samples, live music, guest speakers, cooking demos, raffles, interactive booths and more. The event is run by volunteers as a project of Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL), a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. And did we mention there’s a Vegan Cupcake Competition? We think this is a must try! Event website: socalvegfest.org DINOSAUR DASH Sunday, November 1st 6:30AM-11AM The Dino Dash is the biggest fundraiser of the year and it’s having its 25th anniversary this year. The Dinosaur Dash Run for...
by Jeff Pittman | Sep 30, 2015 | Events
Events In Orange County – October 2015 The month of October brings tons of fall fun to Orange County with haunted houses, Oktoberfest, autumn festivals and more. Check out the list of events in Orange County this October 2015 and start planning where to get your fright on this month. KNOTT’S SCARY FARM Now – Oct 31st Knott’s Scary Farm is the biggest Halloween event in LA and OC. This year there will be 11 mazes, 1,000 monsters, 2 shows, 3 scare zones and tons more attractions to enjoy. One of the newest mazes in Paranormal Inc, featuring ghost hunters from a TV network investigating a mental hospitals full of deranged doctors. There’s also Special Ops, a fun and unique experience where you can hunt zombies with your very own laser gun. Every year the experience gets better and better! Event website: knotts.com/scaryfarm OKTOBERFEST AT OLD WORLD VILLAGE Now – November 1st Wednesdays- Sundays Old World is celebrating its 38th year of Oktoberfest celebrations and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. The German American Brass Band will be there to get the party started on opening day plus come enjoy the best German beers, brats (voted best in SoCal!), beautiful shot girls and more. Wednesday and Thrusday nights admission is free for beer tasting, food trucks and bands, Friday and Saturdays admission is $20 and includes beer contests and Sundays are Kinderfest aka Family Day with wiener dog races, and admission is only $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Event website: oldworld.ws IRVINE PARK RAILROAD PUMPKIN PATCH Now – Oct. 31st Open daily at 10AM, the Irvine...
