Sep11Fri
Original Lobster Festival
Fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food and family fun.
On set dates
213 events
Jun18Thu
Summerfest
Live music, a community stage, carnival rides, food, beer and vendors.
Oct13Tue
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.
Oct13Tue
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
A fairgrounds pumpkin patch with inflatables, small rides, a petting zoo and a train, plus seasonal decor and a market for squash and gourds.
Oct15Thu
Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center
A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.
Oct15Thu
The Ranch Discovery Day
A Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center, which celebrates horses, ranching and nature.
Oct16Fri
OC Japan Fair
A multi-day celebration of Japanese culture across the fairgrounds.
Oct16Fri
Altego
A Pop music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters
A hands-on craft workshop turning pumpkins into succulent planters.
Oct17Sat
TOKiMONSTA
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct21Wed
Newport-Mesa Unified School District College and Career Fair
A college and career fair hosted by Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Oct22Thu
Fight Club OC
A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.
Oct23Fri
Eli & Fur
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct24Sat
Orange County Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
A two-day IBJJF jiu-jitsu championship.
Oct24Sat
6th Annual All Abilities Celebration
A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.
Oct24Sat
Benny Benassi
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct24Sat
Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming
A zombie-themed Halloween event at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
Oct25Sun
OC Day Party
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct26Mon
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea
A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.
Oct28Wed
Beyond Business Women’s Experience Expo
A women’s business and experience expo.
Oct29Thu
Electrik Seoul: K-pop x EDM
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct30Fri
KREAM
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
OC Card Show
A trading card show at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Running all season
21 listingsSeasonMulti-week
Discovery Day at the Farm
A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.
SeasonMulti-week
Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars
A Heroes Hall exhibition about animals who served in American wars. (End date assumed to be Sept 1, 2027; confirm on the OC Fair site.)
SeasonMulti-week
Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
SeasonMulti-week
Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
SeasonMulti-week
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.