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September 2026

9 events

Friday, Sep 4

Orange International Street Fair

Sep 4 to 6
Old Towne Orange, Orange

International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day weekend festivals.

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Friday, Sep 11

Saturday, Sep 12

Fiestas Patrias

Sep 12 to 13
Santa Ana

A celebration of Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, food and family activities.

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Saturday, Sep 19

Surf City 10

Sep 19 to 20
Huntington Beach

A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.

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Toast to the Casa

Sat, Sep 19
Casa Romantica, San Clemente

Support Casa Romantica with fine wine, cuisine, live music and ocean views.

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Thursday, Sep 24

Friday, Sep 25

Ohana Festival

Sep 25 to 27
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

Three days of oceanfront performances featuring Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam, Fontaines D.C. and more, plus food and drinks.

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Saturday, Sep 26

Running all season

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Festival of Arts

Through Sept 3  ·  Mon to Thu 4 to 11:30 PM; Fri to Sun 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach

One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  6:00 to 11:00 PM
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim

Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞ Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞ Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞ Any week

Downtown Tustin Saturday Market

Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
El Camino Real and 3rd Street, Tustin

Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.

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∞ Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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∞ Any week

Great Park Farmers Market

Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, Irvine

Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.

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∞ Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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∞ Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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