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Things To Do Around Orange County

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SoCal Kids Fair Free Fun & Educational Interactive Activities
(Photo Courtesy of SoCalMOMents)

SoCal Kids Fair

This one-day, outdoor and free to the public event offers sponsors an opportunity to present their brands and directly engage with their target audience in person to over 3,000 family-focused attendees, and an additional… [More]

Return of Nighttime Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort
(Video Courtesy of Jessica Peralta)

Return of Nighttime Spectaculars at Disneyland Resort

The Main Street Electrical Parade, Disneyland Forever Fireworks and more are back in time for summer of 2022 at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif… [More]


 
OC Zoo New Big Cat Exhibit
(Video Courtesy of Jessica Peralta)

OC Zoo New Big Cat Exhibit

The Orange County Zoo opens its new large mammal exhibit, which will feature 4 mountain lions and 1 jaguar, with increased acreage, realistic rock walls, a waterfall and bridge… [More]


 
Fullerton Arboretum Spring blooms
(Video Courtesy of Madison Amirehteshami)

Spring Blooms at Fullerton Arboretum

Living Collections Curator Greg Pongetti guides us through the flowers that will be in blooms this spring and upcoming events at the Fullerton Arboretum… [More]


 
Garden Grove’s 62nd Strawberry Festival
(Photo Courtesy of Garden Grove Strawberry Festival)

Garden Grove’s 62nd Strawberry Festival

The sweet times are back in Garden Grove!! After a two-year hiatus, this festival returns May 27-30 with carnival rides, games, and entertainment. Of course, there will be a juicy lineup of strawberry-inspired merriment, including… [More]


 
Dancing with Cancan girl at Howdown
(Photo Courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm)

Summer at Knott’s

Whether it’s daytime or nighttime. Knott’s offers ways to have fun in the summertime. From May 20-September 5, guests can venture into Ghost Town Alive!, an immersive Western adventure that has… [More]


 
star wars celebration logo
(Photo Courtesy of Star Wars Celebration)

Star Wars Celebration 2022

The Force will be with you at this (inter)stellar fan fest. The Star Wars universe will fill the Anaheim Convention Center with a galaxy of activities to excite fans of all ages and interests. Covering the Star Wars film, television, book, and comic worlds, this four-day celebration (May 26-29) contains… [More]


 
Fancy nancy the musical
(Photo Courtesy of Chance Theater)

Fancy Nacy, The Musical

For its latest family presentation, the Chance Theater has gotten “fancy” as in Fancy Nancy. Based on the popular book series, this stage show involves Nancy and her friends performing their first stage show. See if Nancy can bring some fancy flair to her… [More]


 
“Dinos In The City” Exhibit
(Photo Courtesy of Pretend City)

“Dinos In The City” Exhibit

A trip to Pretend City this summer will let kids pretend they are a paleontologist. Youngsters can dig in a dinosaur pit and learn how fossils and bones are unearthed as well as making species etchings that they can take home… [More]

Forever Fireworks at Disneyland Resort
(Photo Courtesy of Disneyland Resort)

Forever Fireworks

May might be the Disneyland Resort’s most exciting month so far in 2022! This month, guests can experience a trio of freshly arrived popular attractions. Making a big splash in California Adventure is the World of Color. This hi-tech fountain spectacular blends… [More]


 
Heartbeat Of Mexico
(Photo Courtesy of Musco Center of the Arts)

Heartbeat of Mexico Festival

Chapman University will be alive with the sights and sounds of Mexican culture on May 29. From 12 pm-5 pm, a free outdoor community event will offer a storytime, arts & crafts, performances, and other family-friendly activities…. [More]


man in traditional scottish clothing at scottish fest
(Photo Courtesy of Scottish Fest)

Scottish Fest

The OC Fair & Event Center will be more like the Celtic Fairgrounds May 28-29 when it serves as home to Southern California’s largest Scottish festival. Experience an exciting weekend filled with…[More]


 
(Photo Courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation)

SOAR

The South Coast Botanic Garden invites guests to immerse themselves in the world of the tropical butterfly – the subject of SCBG’s latest SOAR installation (April 1-July 31). Start off in the Host and Nectar Garden… [More]


 

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