What’s Happening in OC This Weekend & Beyond
Hey neighbors! 👋 Here’s your roundup of upcoming events coming to Orange County — perfect excuses to head out, grab some food, and spend time with friends and family.
This Week
Huntington Beach Civil War Days 🎓
Sept 5-6 | Huntington Beach Central Park
The 31st annual Living History Event during the 160th anniversary of the Civil War. Free admission. Hours open at 10am.
International Street Fair 🌍
Labor Day Weekend (Sept 4-6) | Downtown Orange
International foods, crafts, folk dancing, and music spanning four square blocks around Orange Plaza. Free entry.
Wiener Dog Race 🐕
Sept 6 | Old World Village, Huntington Beach
10am-2pm. Family fun watching dachshunds race. Admission applies.
Oktoberfest Begins 🍺
Sept 6 – Nov 8 | Old World Village, Huntington Beach
Open Wed-Sun through November. German food, imported beers, live bands. Voted one of SoCal’s best Oktoberfests.
Mid-September
Lobster Festival 🦞
Sept 11-13 | Fountain Valley Sports Park
Fresh Maine lobsters flown in daily. Free parking.
Maritime Festival ⛵
Sept 11-13 | Dana Point Harbor/Tall Ships
Visiting ships, cannon battles, mermaid shows, craft beer party. Shuttle service available.
Fiestas Patrias 🇽🇰
Sept 12-13 | Santa Ana
Hispanic/Latino celebration with parade, performers, food, carnival rides. Downtown Santa Ana.
Creep It Real Nostalgic OC EXPO 📿
Sept 11-13 | Heritage Museum, Santa Ana
’80s-’90s nostalgia fest, 120+ vendors, concerts. $7 adults.
Late September
OC Children’s Book Festival 📚
Sept 20 | Costa Mesa
30,000+ visitors. Authors, illustrators, trains, crafts, animals. Free admission.
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival 🏛
Sept 26-27
Authentic Greek food, music, dancing, shopping. Community Center location.
Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair 🎨
Sept 19 | Anaheim
30+ local vendors, no multi-level marketers. Free entry.
Planning on hitting any of these? Or know about an event we missed — drop a note and we’ll add it. Stay cool this weekend everyone!
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