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11 Things To Do if it Rains this Weekend in Orange County

March 2, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Things to do if it’s raining this weekend in OC:

  1. Visit a Food Hall: 
    Anaheim Packing House in Anaheim, and 4th Street Market, and McFadden Public Market in Santa Ana, are indoor food halls where you can try various trendy food items, from up and coming chefs and restauranteurs.
    Anaheim Packing House: http://bit.ly/2IdTIYM
    4th Street Market: http://bit.ly/2Fo5gLx
    McFadden Public Market: http://bit.ly/2FiE6ow
  2. Attend a late night showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show:
    The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana is hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day “Rocky Horror Picture Show” event on Friday 3/9 at 11:30pm. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2Dc1VZY
  3. Visit an Air Museum:
    The Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana gives you the opportunity to view authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with many items from WWII. Saturday 3/10 you can take a tour inside the DC-3 Flagship Orange County. http://bit.ly/2tvakbd
  4. Take a journey to an imaginary Mexico: 
    Cirque du Soleil LUIZA is in Costa Mesa at the OC Fairgrounds through 3/25. LUZIA takes you on a journey to an imaginary Mexico, with stunning sights, sounds, and breathtaking acrobatic performances. Tickets required. http://cirk.me/2C1BWIC
  5. Visit the newly updated Nixon Museum:
    The Richard Nixon Museum in Yorba Linda has been recently updated and now has nearly 70 new exhibits, a replica of the Nixon’s Oval Office, interactive displays, and more. Admission required: http://bit.ly/2G8atEh
  6. View an Emmy-winning film and stay for the Q&A with the film maker:
    View the film Sonic Sea at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point on Sunday 3/11 from 6pm-9pm, and after the film there will be a Q&A with the film maker. Tickets required: http://bit.ly/2FvcJEE
  7. Visit a Tiki Market or visit 2 for a double dose of Tiki:
    Don the Beachcomber’s Tiki Makeke is Saturday 3/10 from 10am-3pm in Huntington Beach. Shop from 50 vendors while you enjoy live entertainment. Admission is $10 but you get a $10 drink/food voucher. http://bit.ly/2oTNkhs
    The Original Tiki Market Place is Saturday 3/10 from 10am-3pm at Elks Lodge in Garden Grove. Shop from Tiki vendors and listen to live music. Admission is $10 but you get a $10 drink voucher. http://bit.ly/2oWaNP7
  8. See a Golden Globe winner and Oscar-nominated actresses in a live performance: 
    Melanie Griffith stars in The Graduate at the Laguna Playhouse through 3/25. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2EXjqSB
  9. Visit an arcade:
    The top floor of the McFadden Public Market in Santa Ana is home to Mission Control, a bar and retro 80’s arcade. Fill your pockets with quarters and play Pacman, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, classic pinball games, and more. No cover. http://bit.ly/2FiE6ow
  10. Attend a musical: 
    Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The KING AND I is at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. There are 4 performances this weekend. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2FKZ1hJ
  11. Take the kids to the Discovery Cube:
    Discovery Cube in Santa Ana is the perfect rainy day destination for kids in OC. There are plenty of exhibits and things to do to keep the kids busy. http://bit.ly/2oLMYZg

If it doesn’t rain, make sure to check out our list of events for this weekend: http://bit.ly/2Hid3Xz

Fun Things To Do in OC This Weekend, March 2-4

March 1, 2018 / / 0 Comments

This weekend we’ve got some OC favorites returning for another year including the Dana Point Festival of Whales, the Laguna Beach Patriot’s Day Parade and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. You can also check out the second annual OC Art & Literature Fringe Festival in Downtown Santa Ana, Cirque du Soleil in Costa Mesa, the Downtown Anaheim Community Yard Sale, and more!

  • Enter to win a pair of tickets to LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil. Enter here: http://bit.ly/2CKzXo3
  • The 47th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales is this weekend and next weekend in Dana Point. Parade, clam chowder cook off, sand sculpting contest, street fair, live music, movie screenings & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2kSq03O
  • The Laguna Beach Patriot’s Day Parade is Saturday 3/3 at 11am. Marching bands, floats & more! Expect heavy traffic going into Laguna Beach. Arrive early. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2lDNDsb
  • Downtown Anaheim Community Yard Sale is Saturday 3/3 from 8am-1pm along Center Street Promenade. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2mBlHtW
  • Attend a beach clean up in San Clemente on Saturday 3/3 from 9am-11am at Calafia State Beach. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2mBfZbz
  • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts this weekend and runs through 4/12. Attend celebrity chef events, sample California inspired menu items in the Festival Marketplace, attend seminars and more. Park admission required. http://ocevent.co/1ROHxhh
  • The Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk is Saturday 3/3 from 6pm-10pm. Food, shopping, performances & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2oIJ5EJ
  • Boca de Oro: OC Art & Literature Fringe Festival is Saturday 3/3 from 12pm-8pm in Downtown Santa Ana. This festival brings 100+ literary artists to various locations throughout Downtown Santa Ana. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2CQP0fQ
  • Cirque du Soleil LUIZA is in Costa Mesa at the OC Fairgrounds through 3/25. Tickets required. http://cirk.me/2C1BWIC
  • Melanie Griffith stars in The Graduate at the Laguna Playhouse. The show opened this week and is running through 3/25. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2EXjqSB
  • Visit one of the many weekend Farmers Markets in OC:  http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

Fun Things To Do In Orange County This Weekend, Feb 23-25

February 22, 2018 / / 0 Comments

There’s something for everyone this weekend. See Cirque du Soleil in Costa Mesa, Melanie Griffith in The Graduate in Laguna Beach, film selections at the Huntington Beach Film Festival, fossils at OC’s Ancient Wonders in Trabuco Canyon, and so much more!

  • The city of San Clemente is celebrating their 90th Anniversary on Saturday 2/24 from 9am-6pm. Events include, trolley tours, historical site open houses, luncheon, birthday cake and ice cream social, and more. Some events require registration and have a fee (fishing derby, luncheon, etc.) http://bit.ly/2EW3Nen
  • Cirque du Soleil LUIZA opens in Costa Mesa this week and runs through 3/25 at the OC Fairgrounds. Tickets required. http://cirk.me/2C1BWIC
  • Melanie Griffith stars in The Graduate at the Laguna Playhouse. The show opened this week and is running through 3/25. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2EXjqSB
  • Old Town Tustin’s Sip & Stroll is Saturday 2/24 from 1-4pm. Enjoy a walking taste tour of Old Town Tustin, with music, food, wine, craft beers, and more. Tickets required and can be purchased day of event. http://conta.cc/2okbsJO
  • The 13th Annual Huntington Beach Film Festival runs through Saturday 2/24 in Huntington Beach. Tickets required and start at $5. http://bit.ly/2EN6b3y
  • Attend a free screening of the movie Trolls at the Huntington Beach City Gym on Saturday 2/24 at 7:15pm. http://bit.ly/2sNms7k
  • Take a mystery hike with the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach on Saturday 2/24 at 8am. http://bit.ly/2HEAgnK
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are at the Honda Center in Anaheim for 2 shows on Saturday 2/24. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2olDyEu
  • Lunar New Year celebrations continue this weekend at South Coast Plaza, with live entertainment, crafts, and exhibits. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2o8B9vT
  • The 1st Annual Hobie Surf Shop Vintage Surfboard Festival is Sunday 2/25 at La Plaza Park in Dana Point from 8am-3pm. View, buy, or trade surfboards. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2HAvUOx
  • The 41st Annual Orange County Home & Garden Show is all weekend at the OC Fairgrounds (in 2 buildings and the promenade). Parking and admission required. http://bit.ly/2sR4n8u
  • OC’s Ancient Wonders is Sunday 2/25 from 11am-3pm at O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Explore over 180 million years of Orange County history, view fossils, artifacts and more. http://bit.ly/2HFZsu3
  • Monster Jam is at Angel Stadium in Anaheim all weekend. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2HEiMIv
  • It’s National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend! Girl Scouts will be out in full force at locations across Orange County. It’s the perfect time to stock up on all your favorites. http://bit.ly/2ohz0PG
  • Visit one of the many Farmers Markets in OC:  http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ
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