Miles & Muscle Wellness Festival II
A 5K community run followed by local fitness, health and wellness vendors.
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August 2026
33 events
Saturday, Aug 1
Toyota National Championships
Elite swimmers compete at the national championship meet.
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection
A morning of connection with horses and nature, open to all ages.
Sunday, Aug 2
CHOC Walk at Disneyland
A charity walk through the Disneyland Resort that raises money for children's health care.
Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park
Sunday afternoon concerts with beer and wine sold to support Marines. Bands: 90s Rock Show and The Reflexx (Aug 2), Tunnel Vision and Common Sense (Aug 9), Emo Kids an...
Marconi Automotive Museum Open House
A thank-you day for 30 years of the Marconi Foundation for Kids, with food and a display of vehicles.
Tuesday, Aug 4
National Night Out 2026
A community-building evening with giveaways and live demonstrations.
Thursday, Aug 6
Taste of Placentia
The 12th annual food, beer, wine and live music evening with local businesses.
Friday, Aug 7
Brea Fest
Food and drink samples from local restaurants, live music, gallery exhibitions, theatre and a Kidsville.
City of Cypress Concerts on the Green
Pack a picnic and lawn chair for live music under the stars, with refreshments and food trucks.
Saturday, Aug 8
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Fiesta Music Festival
A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.
The Pacific Motor & Spirits Festival
Cars, food and a search for Orange County's top bartender.
Sunday, Aug 9
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Newport Beach Art Week
A week of gallery shows, performances and art happenings around Newport Beach.
OC Fair Fun Run
A fun run or walk through the fairgrounds with three fair games along the route and spots for photos.
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
Symphony in the Cities
Pacific Symphony plays classics, pop and patriotic favorites with a sing-along and a hands-on Musical Playground for children.
Friday, Aug 14
D23
Disney's fan convention at the Anaheim Convention Center, with more than 50 panels, hands-on experiences and a big exhibit floor.
Saturday, Aug 15
Cadillac Fest 14
Classic cars, music, small businesses and fellow Cadillac fans.
OC Smoke Show
A two-day country and hip-hop lineup including Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy.
San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair
Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gifts from local artists.
Friday, Aug 21
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Saturday, Aug 22
ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026
A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.
Running all season
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
Season Multi-week
Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.
Season Multi-week
Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
Season Multi-week
Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Season Multi-week
Pageant of the Masters
Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."
Season Multi-week
Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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