PICK OF THE MONTH: Virtual OC FairEven though the traditional in-person OC Fair isn’t occurring this year, you can still get a fairly terrific fair experience through the magic of the Internet. With content available on ocfair.com all summer long, this virtual version presents an entertaining array of performances, contests,...
PICK OF THE MONTH: Knott's Peanuts CelebrationSaturday, February 1 - Sunday, March 1On February weekends (as well as on March 1 and Feb. 10, 14, 17), Knott’s will go nutty for its beloved Peanuts characters. Visitors will feel like they have stepped into the pages of Charles M. Schulz’s comics....
PICK OF THE MONTH: California Adventure’s Lunar New Year CelebrationFriday, January 17 - Sunday, February 9At California Adventure, Lunar New Year is all about the mouse — the Year of the Mouse to be exact. You can celebrate Year of the Mouse with multicultural activities that salute Chinese, Vietnamese and...
PICK OF THE MONTH Parenting OC’s Learn & Grow Expo Saturday, October 5 This health, education and special needs expo gives families the opportunity to connect with more than 60 exhibitors that focus on healthy living. These are experts in the community that can offer parents valuable tools, experience and...
PICK OF THE MONTH Wednesday - Sunday, July 12 - August 11 You can explore “Acres of Fun” (that’s also this year’s theme) at the OC Fair. From carnival rides to rodeos; animal competitions to Moto-X racing; acrobats to karaoke—everyone will have many things to enjoy. And don’t forget all...
PICK OF THE MONTH Knott’s Boysenberry Festival April 1 - April 28 Knott’s goes boysenberry wild during this sweet annual springtime festival. You’re sure to find something tasty from the 75+ boysenberry-inspired delicacies at the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. The park will also present a variety of special fun attractions—from Snoopy’s...
PICK OF THE MONTH 48th Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales March 2-3, 9-10 This whale-sized festival crams an incredible number of events into two weekends at Dana Point Harbor during the gray whale’s annual winter migratory ritual. The Festival of Whales Parade kicks off the festivities on Saturday, March...
PICK OF THE MONTH - SAVE THE DATE Ocean Institute's Jazz Festival Friday, March 29 - Saturday, March 30 A March event in January? Yes, because tickets go on sale this month for this amazing parents' night out. The Jazz Festival is Ocean Institute's biggest fundraiser of the year with...
PICK OF THE MONTH The Mom-Made Market Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, 18th This market is truly the mother of all invention. More than 150 local mompreneurs make this holiday market a very unique shopping experience. Come out for a weekend of gift-buying, food, and fun. This event is too...
Pick of the Month Parenting OC's Learn & Grow Expo Saturday, October 6 This health, education and special needs expo gives families the opportunity to connect with more than 60 exhibitors that focus on healthy living. These are experts in the community that can offer parents valuable tools, experience and...