Aug1Sat
Miles & Muscle Wellness Festival II
A 5K community run followed by local fitness, health and wellness vendors.
August 2026
34 events
Aug1Sat
Toyota National Championships
Elite swimmers compete at the national championship meet.
Aug1Sat
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection
A morning of connection with horses and nature, open to all ages.
Aug2Sun
CHOC Walk at Disneyland
Thousands of walkers raise funds for children's healthcare programs.
Aug2Sun
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...
Aug2Sun
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.
Aug4Tue
National Night Out 2026
A community-building evening with giveaways and live demonstrations.
Aug6Thu
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Free Thursday concerts: Mariachi Divas at Craig Regional Park (Aug 6), Como La Flor Band tribute to Selena at Mile Square (Aug 13), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Mile Square...
Aug6Thu
Taste of Placentia
The 12th annual food, beer, wine and live music evening with local businesses.
Aug7Fri
Brea Fest
Food and drink samples from local restaurants, live music, gallery exhibitions, theatre and a Kidsville.
Aug7Fri
OC Parks Sunset Cinema
Friday outdoor movies: 10 Things I Hate About You (Laguna Niguel Regional Park), Kung Fu Panda 4 and Jumanji (Irvine Regional Park), Top Gun (Bluff Park at Salt Creek...
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Aug8Sat
Fiesta Music Festival
A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.
Aug8Sat
The Pacific Motor & Spirits Festival
Cars, food and a search for Orange County's top bartender.
Aug9Sun
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Aug9Sun
Newport Beach Art Week
Gallery exhibitions, art, performances and events throughout Newport Beach.
Aug9Sun
OC Fair Fun Run
Run, walk or skip through the OC Fair, playing fair games along the course.
Aug9Sun
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
Aug9Sun
Symphony in the Cities
Pacific Symphony plays classics, pop and patriotic favorites with a sing-along and a hands-on Musical Playground for children.
Aug14Fri
D23
Three days of Disney storytelling with 50+ panels, immersive experiences and the largest show floor yet.
Aug15Sat
Cadillac Fest 14
Classic cars, music, small businesses and fellow Cadillac fans.
Aug15Sat
OC Smoke Show
Two-day music festival featuring Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon and Bow Wow with Soulja Boy.
Aug15Sat
San Clemente Arts & Crafts Fair
Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gifts from local artists.
Aug21Fri
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Running all season
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Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.
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Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
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Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
SeasonMulti-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."
SeasonMulti-week
Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
An outdoor art celebration with more than 180 artists, live music, free classes and demonstrations.
SeasonMulti-week
Oogie Boogie Bash
Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.
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
Crystal Cove State Park
Bluff-top trails, beaches, tide pools and coastline.
∞Any week
Farmers markets
Fresh produce, flowers and artisan goods at markets across Orange County.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Three blocks of Main Street fill with local vendors, live music, food and shopping.