Sawdust Festival Through Sept. 2
Outdoor arts and crafts festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere.
Time/Place: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Contact: 949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org
Laguna Art-A-Fair Through Sept. 2
Stroll through Laguna Art-A-Fairs peaceful garden setting and enjoy a variety of art including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, drawings, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wood.
Time/Place: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Contact: 949-494-4514 / www.art-a-fair.com
NSSA National Championships June 26-July 3
The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events.
Time/Place: 7am-5pm / Huntington City Beach
Contact: 760-906-7423 / www.nssa.org
Festival of the Arts July 5-Aug. 31
A juried fine art show featuring 140 of OCs top artists in an open-air gallery setting. A world-renowned art destination, visitors can take tours of the exhibit, catch an art demonstration, dine at one of the on-site restaurants, create their own masterpiece, or simply sit back and enjoy the creative atmosphere.
Time/Place: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Contact: 800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com
Pageant of the Masters July 7-Aug. 31
This iconic, long-running Orange County tradition combines artfully costumed people, extravagant sets and theatrical illusion to re-create famous works of art on stage.
Time/Place: 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Contact: 800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com
The Orange County Fair July 12-Aug. 11
Offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games.
Time/Place: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Contact: 714-708-FAIR / www.ocfair.com
Kids Night Out: Camp Out July 13
Participants will be able to create lasting memories with friends while we play games, tell camp stories, make smores and much more. Pre-registration is required.
Time/Place: 6-8:30pm / Stanton Central Park
Contact: http://ci.stanton.ca.us
Artesanos Village Craft Fair July 13
Community Crafters meet every 2nd Saturday of the month to sell their beautiful art and display their talented skills.
Time/Place: 9am-2pm / Hecho en Mexico, Placentia
Contact: www.facebook.com/hechoenmexicogiftstore
Lake Forest Family Campout July 13-14
Enjoy the evening playing games, making crafts and singing campfire songs under the night sky. Participants must provide their own tents, sleeping bags and any other personal items. Dont forget to bring your appetite because dinner, dessert, and breakfast are included!
Time/Place: 5:30pm-10am / Lake Forest Sports Park
Contact: 949-461-3400 / www.lakeforestca.gov
Health, Education & Business Summer Expo July 18
Health: Weight loss, health insurance information, personal training, dental, eldercare advice, nutrition. Education: Career guidance, apply on the spot, information of scholarships and grants, school information. Business: See the latest products from fellow vendors, networking and building business relationships, discover new business opportunities.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / South Coast Village
Contact: 714-541-5353 / www.santaanachamber.com
Costa Mesa ArtWalk Dance Battle July 20
Brings community and the arts together for an afternoon of family-friendly fun! Check out work by local artists, enjoy live music and watch a final dance battle.
Time/Place: 2-6pm / Lions Park, Costa Mesa
Contact: www.travelcostamesa.com/artwalk
Ocean Festival July 20-21
Celebrating over 40 years of The Greatest Show on Surf!. Competitions include the NEW Tandem Boogie Board contest, the NEW Pier Bowl Surf Classic, our world-famous Dory boat races, 5K beach run, and one-mile ocean swim. Kids Dolphin Dash, Groms Rule Surf Contest, and Fishing Derby. This year’s line-up includes a FREE beach concert, Sand Sculpting Contest, Woody Car Exhibits, and the Ocean Art Show.
Time/Place: San Clemente Pier
Contact: 949-440-6141 / www.oceanfestival.org
Symphony at the Mission July 21
Music Under the Stars and Pacific Symphony Co-present Pacific Symphony performs Broadways and Operas Greatest Hits.
Time/Place: 7:15-9pm / Mission San Juan Capistrano
Contact: 949-234-1300 / www.missionsjc.com
Cypress Community Festival July 27
This event includes an early morning 5K/10K run, a pancake breakfast, car show, chili cook-off, family games, food booths, the Chamber of Commerce business expo, children’s rides, arts and crafts booths and four stages with entertainment.
Time/Place: 7am-5pm / Cypress Community Center
Contact: 714-827-2430 / www.cypressfestival.com
Healthy Junk Vegan Faire July 27
Presented with love by Healthy Junk, our award-winning vegan restaurant, the Vegan Faire is an annual one-day festival showcasing a full spectrum of healthy lifestyle goods and services with booths and workshops focusing on food, environment, local artisans and wellness. Admission is FREE!
Time/Place: 4-10pm / 201 W Center Promenade, Anaheim
Contact: www.veganfaire.com
Illumination Foundations Carnival for Kids July 27
Serves over 1,000 homeless and at-risk children and families. The community comes together to provide a carefree summer day of family fun that these children and families would otherwise not experience.
Time/Place: 12-5pm / La Palma Park, Anaheim
Contact: www.ifhomeless.org
OC Yoga Festival July 27-28
Enjoy yoga, meditation, sound healing, workshops, talks, live music, concert and more! Your ticket will give you access to yoga classes and workshops located in Huntington Beach. This event is for all ages and yoga levels; beginners and advanced welcome and free to attend the vendor village.
Time/Place: 7:30-10am / SeaLegs At the Beach
Contact: www.facebook.com/ocyogafestival
Fighting For Me Warrior Festival July 30
Live music, guest speakers, children’s costume contest, doggie costume contest, various local vendors, prizes, celebrity appearances, auction, food & drink, and the band Flock of 80s to follow. We will take the largest group Warrior selfie to show other survivors they are not alone and we are fighting for them and Fighting For Me is here to help!
Time/Place: 12-5pm / Outlets at San Clemente
Contact: www.fightingforme.org
4th of July Celebrations
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Aliso Viejo July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
6-9:30pm Grand Park, www.avca.net
Anaheim
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm Canyon High & Peralta Park
www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org
Disneyland 4th of July Fireworks
9:30pm Disneyland, www.disneyland.com
Brea July 4 Country Fair
7am-3pm City Hall Park, www.cityofbrea.net
Buena Park July 4th Fireworks
9:30pm Knotts Berry Farm, www.knotts.com
Costa Mesa Music of Hotel California w/Fireworks
8pm Pacific Amphitheatre @ OC Fair, pacificsymphony.org
Cypress Salute to America Celebration
4-9:30pm Cypress College, www.cypressca.org
Dana Point
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
8:45pm DP HarborDoheny State Beach, www.danapoint.org
Capt. Daves Fireworks Spectacular!
8-10pm Dolphin & Whale Safari, www.dolphinsafari.com
4th of July Fireworks Cruises
7:30-9:30pm Dana Wharf Sportfishing, www.danawharf.com
Fullerton Festival and Fireworks Show
5-9:30pm Fullerton H.S. Stadium, www.cityoffullerton.com
Huntington Beach Parade, Celebration, Fireworks July 3-6
Downtown Huntington Beach, www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irvine Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival
3-9:30pm Irvine High School Stadium, www.irvinepa.org
La Habra 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm La Bonita Park, www.lahabraca.gov
La Palma Fitness Run for Fun & Fun Zone
7:30-10:30am Central Park, www.cityoflapalma.org
Ladera Ranch 4th of July Celebration
6am-9:30pm Various Locations, www.laderalife.com
Laguna Beach Fourth of July Fireworks
9pm Heisler Park, www.lagunabeachcity.net
Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration w/Fireworks
4-9:30pm Laguna Hills Comm. Center, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
Laguna Niguel July 4th Celebrations & Fireworks
7:30am-9:30pm Crown Valley & LN Regional Parks
(949) 425-5100 www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Lake Forest 4th of July Parade
10am-12pm Toledo Way/Ridge Route, www.lakeforestca.gov
Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor & Seal Beach
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
4-9:30pm Joint Forces Training Base, cityoflosalamitos.org
Mission Viejo Street Faire & Firework Spectacular
12-9:30pm Olympiad & Marguerite, www.mvactivities.com
Newport Beach
Old Glory Boat Parade
1-3:30pm Newport Harbor: Collins Island, www.alyc.com
American Legion Festivities & Fireworks
7am-8pm Post 291: 215 15th Street, www.al291.com
4th of July Cruise & Fireworks
7-9:30pm Newport Bay, www.cruisenewportbeach.com
Independence Day on the Back Bay fireworks
2:30-10:30pm Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
(949) 729-3863 www.newportdunes.com
Orange 3rd of July Celebration w/Fireworks
4-9pm Grijalva Park, ca-orange.civicplus.com
Rancho Santa Margarita
Star Spangled Spectacular with Fireworks
8am-9:30pm Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, samlarc.org
San Clemente Fireworks Show
9pm San Clemente Pier, www.san-clemente.org
San Juan Capistrano 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
3-9:30pm SJC Sports Park, www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Santa Ana 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
5-9:30pm Centennial Park, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
Tustin July 4th Celebration & Fireworks
6:30-9:30pm Tustin High School Stadium, www.tustinca.org
Yorba Linda 4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks
5-9:30pm Veterans Sports Park/Yorba Linda Middle
(714) 961-7160 www.yorbalindaca.gov