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Things To Do in Orange County this Weekend, 3/8-10

March 8, 2019 / / 0 Comments

palm trees at beach

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in OC, it’s the last weekend for the Dana Point Festival of Whales, there’s a Kite Party in Huntington Beach, Pet Expo in Lake Forest, and more!

  • The 48th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales  is this back for it’s second and final weekend in Dana Point. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2kSq03O
  • There’s a “Kite Party” all weekend at the Huntington Beach Pier, from 10am-7pm. There will be experienced kite flyers from all across the country. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1SHoTgn
  • The 4th Annual South County Pet Expo is Saturday 3/9 from 10am-1pm at the Sports Park in Lake Forest. Pets for adoption, pet products, “A Dog’s Way Home” book signing, and more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2TBiz1u
  • OC Wine Fest is this weekend weekend in San Juan Capistrano. There are 2 sessions available with unlimited wine tastings. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2oWgnRH
  • The 12th Annual “Musink” Tattoo and Music Festival is all weekend at the OC Fairgrounds. Hundreds of world famous tattoo artists, low and slow car show, bands & more. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2nKGYOz
  • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is on now through 5/23. Attend celebrity chef events, sample California inspired menu items in the Festival Marketplace, attend seminars and more. Park admission required. http://ocevent.co/1ROHxhh
  • Visit one of the many weekend Farmers Markets in OC:  http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

10 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in OC!

February 28, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Fat Tuesday is next week! Just because you’re not down in The Big Easy, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some Mardi Gras fun. Orange County has some great options to get you in the Mardi Gras spirit. Below are 10 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Orange County.

 

Get a fresh baked King Cake

Porto’s Bakery in Buena Park is baking up traditional King Cake with cream cheese filling, only available through 3/5.

 

Party at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen

Fat Tuesday is back at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen! The fun celebration includes a crowning of the King and Queen for the day, as well as specialty menu items, mini king cakes and lots and lots of beads!

 

Enter a Crawfish Eating Contest

Hot N Juicy OC is bringing back their crawfish eating contest! Show up before 6pm on Tuesday, March 5th to register, or just come by anytime that evening to enjoy the drink specials! For more information, check out the events page here.

 

Visit Bourbon Street

Head down to Bourbon Street, Bar & Grill of course, in Downtown Fullerton for a Mardi Gras celebration with food, drinks and live music from DixieDelics and DJ Barbosa. The party begins at 4pm on March 5th.

 

Get some Mardi Gras inspired desserts

French’s Bakery is a great place to grab an authentic King Cake for your at-home Mardi Gras celebration. They also have delicious Mardi Gras decorated tiered cakes and cupcakes too!

 

Take a trip to New Orleans Square

What better place to get into the Mardi Gras spirit than New Orleans Square in Disneyland? Check out the larger-than-life decorations, grab a Mickey beignet and a mint julep and maybe even catch a performance from the Jambalaya Jazz Band!

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The festive New Orleans Square. One of my favorite areas

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Eat some NOLA-inspired food

Grab some authentic, live Louisiana crawfish or one of the other great Cajun combo meals from The Fire Crab in Garden Grove. No need to wait until Fat Tuesday, they have great specials every day!

 

Take the kids to their very own Mardi Gras party

Kids can celebrate Mardi Gras too at Pretend City in Irvine! On Tuesday, March 5th, Pretend City is hosting their own family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration with fun themed activities, King Cake tasting and a Mardi Gras Parade!

 

Catch some beads

Head to Campus Jax for Super Fat Tuesday, featuring $5 hurricanes, delicious cajun food and live music from 6pm to 10pm on Tuesday, March 5th.

 

Enjoy a Mardi Gras Happy Hour

Celebrate Mardi Gras at On The Hook in Newport Beach on March 5th! Guest can enjoy Happy Hour all night long including $1 oysters, and great drink specials and try out their new Cajun Tacos!

 

Things To Do in Orange County this Weekend, Feb 22-24

February 22, 2019 / / 0 Comments

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There’s plenty of things to do this weekend in OC, visit a farmers market, attend a silent disco, go on a 5k fun run, enjoy Old Town Tustin during their annual sip & stroll, and more.

  • Old Town Tustin’s Sip & Stroll is Saturday 2/23 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. https://conta.cc/2txGwI8
  • “Brilliance: A Night of Music and Light” silent disco is Saturday 2/23 at the Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from 7pm-10pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2GCoEoj
  • The 42nd 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
  • The 39th Annual Black History Parade and Cultural Faire is has been rescheduled to Saturday 2/23 from 10am-4pm at Center Street Promenade in Anaheim. Live entertainment, food & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2nxr7Eo
  • The Mission Viejo Oso 5K fun run and health fair is Saturday 2/23 at 7:30am at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. Registration required. http://bit.ly/2GAN7ud
  • The Gem Faire is all weekend at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. Shop for gemstones, crystals, jewelry & more. Admission and parking required. Visit the website for a 2 for 1 coupon: http://bit.ly/2br8EkT
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are at the Honda Center in Anaheim for 2 shows on Saturday 2/23. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2olDyEu
  • Monster Jam is at Angel Stadium in Anaheim all weekend. Tickets required. https://atmlb.com/2SR2ZiK
  • 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/2E40Ky7
  • Visit one of the many Farmers Markets in OC:  http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

 

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