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Sunday, August 23

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Aug23Sun

ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 7 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.

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Chicano Heritage Festival

Sun, Aug 23  ·  Times vary
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

Chicano culture through music, art, food and cultural performances.

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Aug23Sun

Collectors Expo

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 6 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim

A card show for trading-card-game players and collectors.

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Aug23Sun

Dana Point Classic Car Show

Sun, Aug 23  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point

325 custom and classic cars with awards, vendors and food trucks.

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Aug23Sun

Plum Fest

Aug 22 to 23  ·  Noon
Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach

The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.

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Aug23Sun

Sea Country Festival

Aug 21 to 23  ·  Fri 5 to 10 PM; Sat 2 to 10 PM; Sun 2 to 9 PM
Aliso Creek Rd between Alicia Pkwy and Dorine Rd, Laguna Niguel

A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.

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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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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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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach

An outdoor art celebration with more than 180 artists, live music, free classes and demonstrations.

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