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Things To Do in Orange County This Memorial Day Weekend 2017

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Here’s what’s happening for Memorial Day weekend in Orange County:

  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Blue Hawaii” Friday 5/26 at the OC Great Park in Irvine. Movie begins at dusk. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2rs091d
  • The Scottish Festival is all weekend at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. Highland games, Whiskey tasting, sheep herding, food, shopping & more! Admission required (free admission for active and retired military, police, firefighters and first responders.). http://ocevent.co/1PxThtt
  • The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is all weekend (starting Friday afternoon) at the Village Green in Garden Grove. Parade, food, games, music & more! FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1FpmRJF
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “The Angry Birds Movie” Saturday 5/27 at the OC Great Park in Irvine. Movie begins at dusk. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2rs091d
  • The Santa Ana Memorial Day Festival is all weekend (starting Friday night) at Madison Park (Edinger & Standard). Rides, games, food & more! FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1TVn6Rk
  • 14th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival is all weekend at the Balboa Bay Resort. Events include Champagne Brunch, Grand Tasting & more. All events are ticketed. More info: http://bit.ly/2qkZL4F
  • FREE Pet Adoptions all weekend for active military and veterans at OC Animal Care in Orange. http://bit.ly/2r2cQCY
  • FREE Pet Adoptions all weekend for active military and veterans at the Irvine Animal Care Center. http://bit.ly/2r15my5
  • The Patchwork Show arts & craft show is Sunday 5/28 from 11am-5pm in Downtown Santa Ana. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1Fy7akI
  • The 19th Annual Memorial Day Half Marathon is Monday 5/29 in Laguna Hills. Half Marathon, 5k, 10k and Kid’s run. Registration is open online: http://bit.ly/2qUey9d

Memorial Day Services:

Anaheim: 

Brea:

  • View 1200 full size American Flags, each having draped the casket of a deceased Veteran, flying along the  “Avenues of Flags”. 58th Annual Memorial Day Service, Monday 5/29 at 11am at the Memory Garden in Brea. http://bit.ly/2qgX4Fo

Buena Park:

  • Memorial Day Service and Pancake Breakfast, Monday 5/29 at George Bellis Park. Breakfast is at 8am the and remembrance service is at 10am, followed by a picnic in the park. http://bit.ly/2r1XpuA

Corona del Mar:

  • 59th Annual Memorial Day Service, Monday 5/29, from 11am-12:30pm at Pacific View Memorial Park. http://bit.ly/2r1amTe

Costa Mesa:

  • 63rd Annual Memorial Day Service, Monday 5/29, from 11am-12pm at Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park. Special guest speaker, flyover & more. http://bit.ly/2r2v9bb

Dana Point: 

Fountain Valley:

  • Memorial Day Service, Monday 5/29, from 10am-1pm at the Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial. http://bit.ly/2s0uXXh

Fullerton: 

  • 79th Annual Memorial Day Celebration, Monday 5/30 at 10am in Loma Vista Memorial Park. http://bit.ly/2qhjDJP

Huntington Beach:

Irvine: 

La Habra:

  • 97th Annual Memorial Day Observance, Monday 2/29, from 11am-2pm at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Military vehicle displays, vintage plane flyover & more. http://bit.ly/2r1aFhb

La Palma:

  • Memorial Day Celebration, Monday 5/29 at 9:15am at the City’s Eternal Flame located in front of the Civic Center. http://bit.ly/2r1u6qd

Laguna Beach: 

  • Memorial Day Celebration, Monday 5/29 at 11am at Heisler Park.

  • Patriotic Concert by the Laguna Beach Concert Band, Monday 5/29, from 12:30pm-2pm at Main Beach. http://bit.ly/2rVOWao

Lake Forest:

  • Memorial Day Observance Program, Monday 5/29, from 11am-12pm at El Toro Memorial Park. http://bit.ly/2s0rWGC

Mission Viejo:

  • Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday 5/29, from 8:30am-12pm at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. http://bit.ly/2r2naLj

San Clemente:

  • Memorial Day Observance, Monday 5/29, from 11am-12pm at the Community Center. Special guest speakers, bagpipers, floral ceremony & more. http://bit.ly/2r0Ourl

San Juan Capistrano:

  • 2nd Annual “Field of Honor” flag display is at Los Rios Park throughout the weekend. A Memorial Day Service will be held at the park on Monday 5/29 from 10am-12pm. http://bit.ly/2qhjUMP

Santa Ana:

  • “From Sea to Shining Sea” Memorial Day Service is Monday 5/29, from 10:30am-12pm at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana. Aerial Flyover, guest speaker, live music, white dove release & more. http://bit.ly/2rmoxoX

  • Memorial Day Program, Monday 5/29, from 10am-11am at Santa Ana Cemetery. http://bit.ly/2r1c0nY

Seal Beach:

  • Memorial Day Service, Monday 5/29 at 11am at Eisenhower Park.

Yorba Linda:

  • FREE admission to the Nixon Library. Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday 5/29 at 11am, followed by a concert at 12pm. http://bit.ly/2qldGYc

16 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Orange County 5/19-5/21

16 fun things to do this weekend in Orange County 5/19-5/21:

  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Cars” Friday 5/19 at Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater in Yorba Linda at 8pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qyvjoy
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Sing” Friday 5/19 at Stanton Central Park in Stanton at 8pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qtIF7d
  • Sunset Serenades continues at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, Friday nights in May from 6:30pm to sunset. Take a picnic & listen to live music in the Rockpile Amphitheater. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qKhEcH
  • “Brea Bonanza Days” Country Music Festival starts Friday night 5/19 and runs all weekend in Downtown Brea. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2pXux3o
  • The OC Night Market returns to the OC Fairgrounds (for its first of three summer shows) on Friday night 5/19 and runs all weekend. Food, entertainment, shopping, & more. Admission is $5 and parking is $8. http://ocevent.co/1H5rcnJ
  • The OC Greek Fest starts Friday afternoon 5/19 and runs all weekend in Anaheim. Food, live music, cooking demonstrations, dancing & more. Admission is $3. http://ocevent.co/1A3CuYi
  • The Brea Centennial Parade is Saturday 5/20 at 9am. USC Trojan marching band, Wells Fargo stage coach, Star Wars 501st Legion & more. Parade will be followed by a Centennial Picnic at the Brea Sports Park from 11am-3pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2pPqM3T
  • The 25th Annual “Duck-A-Thon” is all weekend in Huntington Beach. The highlight of the event is the “duck drop” at 3pm on Saturday when thousands of rubber ducks are dropped off the Pier. First 60 ducks to shore win a prize. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2pPzcs5
  • The Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival is all weekend in Fullerton. On Saturday see Hot Rods and Sunday is the Concours d’elegance. Admission is $5-10. http://bit.ly/2q0y7sL
  • Doheny Blues Festival is all weekend at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Performers include Melissa Etheridge, Chris Isaak, Joe Walsh & more. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2rvAZ2u
  • The OC Spring Home and Garden Show is all weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Friday 12-7, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-5. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qxenAK
  • The Annual Cosmic Creek Surf Competition and Festival is all weekend at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Surf competition is followed by a concert in Bluff Park on Saturday night and Sunday will feature more surfing and live music on the beach. FREE to attend. http://vss.la/2riO8yF
  • The Silverado Summer concert series begins on Saturday 5/20 from 6-10pm at the Silverado Community Center Fairgrounds. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2rvIQNG
  • The 8th Annual Tustin LobsterFest is Saturday 5/20 from 4-8pm at Peppertree Park. Unlimited lobster, and live music. Tickets required. http://ocevent.co/1OEJb4G
  • Balboa Art Walk is Sunday 5/21 from 9am-5pm on Balboa Island. Over a mile of art and live music. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1TLXuGj

Lots Of Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Orange County, 5/5-5/7

There quite a few a fun things to do this weekend, 5/5-5/7, in Orange County:

  • Sunset Serenades return to Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, Friday nights in May from 6:30pm to sunset. Take a picnic & listen to live music in the Rockpile Amphitheater. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qKhEcH
  • Anaheim’s Cinco De Mayo Fiesta is Friday through Sunday in La Palma Park. Classic car show, carnival rides, games, entertainment, food & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qFGCLg
  • Santa Ana’s 18th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is all weekend in Downtown Santa Ana. Live entertainment, carnival rides, food, shopping & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2pFiOJb
  • The 18th Annual Railroad Days is all weekend from 9am-5pm at the Fullerton Train Station. Tour rail cars, view exhibits, enjoy model train layouts & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2peyY9J
  • La Habra Citrus Fair is all weekend at 321 E La Habra Blvd. Live entertainment, food, games, carnival rides & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qKcfT9
  • The AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Huntington Beach Open is all weekend. Watch world class athletes compete in beach volleyball. South side of the pier. FREE to attend, however VIP premium seating is available for purchase. http://bit.ly/2pbnYsJ
  • The Annual San Clemente Cinco de Mayo Celebration is Saturday 5/6 from 2pm-6pm at Max Berg Plaza Park. Entertainment, food, games & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2pMjexP
  • Soka’s 16th Annual International Festival is Saturday 5/6 from 10:30am-5pm at Soka University in Aliso Viejo. Entertainment, food, shopping & more! FREE to attend. $10 parking on-site. http://bit.ly/2p2CtE8
  • Rancho Days Fiesta is Saturday 5/6 from 11am-3pm at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest. Explore the rich history of Orange County’s Ranchos and Native American tribes through music, dance, crafts, presentations & more. Admission is $5. http://bit.ly/2pMoVvq
  • The Annual Old Towne Tustin Home and Garden Tour is Saturday 5/6 from 10am-3pm. Tickets are sold at the door until 2:30pm. http://ocevent.co/1WbS8uz
  • Free Comic Book Day is Saturday 5/6. Comic book stores all over Orange County are participating including locations in Tustin, Orange, Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Fountain Valley. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qFQLrx
  • “May Day” Festival is Sunday 5/7 from 11am-3:30pm at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Live music, arts & crafts activities & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qFFAyH
  • The Taste of Orange is Sunday 5/7 from 3pm-7pm in Old Towne Orange. Tickets required and are sold at the door. http://bit.ly/2p2EEaL
  • OC Marathon, Half Marathon & Wahoo’s 5K is Sunday 5/7. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m on May 5. http://bit.ly/2qK3Z5t
  • Silverado Chili Cook-Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival is Sunday 5/7 from 11am-5pm at the Silverado Canyon Fairgrounds & Community Center. FREE to attend. Chili “taster kit” $5. http://ocevent.co/1TLwEkh
  • Spring Faire and Butterfly House Opening is Sunday 5/7 at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach from 10am-3pm. Crafts, native plant sale, face painting, live animals, & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1kxOPXN
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