Top Attractions in Orange County

Meet the Artist with Ms. Nicole

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA

Learn about a different artist each month and explore their artistic style through a hands-on activity led by our Art Studio Lead, Nicole. Times 11am & 2:30pm

SOLD OUT | Anne's Treasures | Tin Foil 'Enameling'

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Bowers Museum · 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, Santa Ana, CA

Mini Ren Faire Festival

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Westminster Library · Westminster, CA · Ages 10–17

Magical refreshments Adult and Teen crafts Children crafts Performance by the Juggler/Comedian Michael Rayner @ 3:30pm

FemQueer Fest

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 12:30 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Beckman Hall 404 - George Bush Conference Center · Orange, CA

Join us for laughs and community at FQF '26 with comedian headliner Robin Tran! Robin was a breakout star at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023, receiving 5-star reviews. She was named one of Just For Laugh’s New Faces of 2021. You can see her perform on That’s My Time with David...

RESILIENCE: Licia Wise, Alexia Kutzner, Maria Elena Fuster, Sara DeSmet

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Answering the call to make art in tumultuous times, the works in this exhibition are by artists who are also art therapists. Using diverse media and processes, they engage creativity as a source and an expression of resilience in the face of potentially overwhelming change and uncertainty. The...

French Film Festival

Thu, Apr 9, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)College of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation Known for her...

Commercial Music Ensemble

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall · Orange, CA

A concert of all original music, written and performed by the students under the direction of Tim Hall.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Happening now · Mar 6 – Apr 28 · Disney California Adventure® Park, Buena Vista Street, Disneyland® Resort · 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA

Fresh Faces at foaSouth

Starts in 9 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Karl Kramer-Johansen, french horn

Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Karl Kramer-Johansen, french horn, with Alison Edwards, pianoWednesday, April 8 at 8pmMeng Concert Hall Norwegian horn player Karl Kramer-Johansen is a much sought-after chamber musician, soloist, and recitalist. As a member of the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players and the Dorian Wind Quintet, he...

Sacred Realms Sound Immersion with Jody Post Theissen

Thu, Apr 9, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Bowers Museum · 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, Santa Ana, CA

Publishing Festival

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Beckman Hall 404 - George Bush Conference Center · Orange, CA

Publishing festival (in place of pub crawl) more to come

Symphonic Winds

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 AM–3:45 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

The Symphonic Winds ensemble is the major performing group for wind, brass and percussion music majors at Fullerton College. This ensemble performs standard band literature as well as commissioning new works from both students and established composers. Entrance in the ensemble is by audition....

HMOC & VTS 2026 Spring Tea

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

The Victorian Tea Society and Heritage Museum of Orange County cordially invites you to join us for TEA AT TIFFANY’S under the shade pavilion outside the historic 1898 Kellogg House. Come looking Holly Golightly glamorous and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in a setting that’s simply Darling with.

Knott's Boysenberry Festival

Happening now · Mar 13 – Apr 13 · Knott's Berry Farm® Theme Park · 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA

Music Exchange Club Meetings

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Music 105 - Classroom · Huntington Beach, CA

Music exchange club weekly meetings.

Kidstock

Happening now · Apr 7 – Apr 12 · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 8

Kidstock is Pretend City Children’s Museum’s Spring Break music and arts festival in Irvine, California. Families with young children can enjoy daily live performances, cultural music, dance, and hands-on musical experiences included with museum admission.

Carole Caroompas: Mystical Unions

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Carole Caroompas: Mystical UnionsCollege of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 2, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation The landmark exhibition...

Beth Sussman

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · The Muckenthaler Cultural Center · 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, Fullerton, CA

Beth Sussman received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at the age of twenty-one from The Juilliard School where she was on full scholarship. She has performed throughout North America and Europe including appearances at Lincoln Center, The Ravinia Festival (Summer home of the Chicago Symphony...

Elders – Arnoldo Vargas Exhibition

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The intent of the exhibit is to give image and voice to elders in contemporary society. At a time when elders are under attack it is imperative to honor those who have laid the foundation that we stand on today. The opening reception is February 25 and the exhibition closes April 16. This free...

The Landscape of the Assyrian Heartland with Dr. Jason Ur

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Bowers Museum · 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, Santa Ana, CA

Nicholas Isherwood, bass/baritone

Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

"The Electric Voice 2026" Nicholas Isherwood, bass/baritone Part of the 25th Annual New Music FestivalTuesday, April 7 at 8 PMMeng Concert HallProgramMartin Daske: Missile Threat (2026) Eda Er: I kept the voice you left behind for voice, video and electronicsAtau Tanaka: Burning...

Banning Branch Yarn and Conversation Club

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Huntington Beach Oak View Library · Huntington Beach, CA · Ages 10–17

Calling all teen and adult fiber art enthusiasts. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or create using any other fiber art we welcome you to bring your current work in progress and join other...

Saxophone Ensemble

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall · Orange, CA

A faculty saxophone recital filled with classical and jazz repertoire.

MILA GOKHMAN: A RETROSPECTIVE

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Mila Gokhman creates abstract and floral collages of cut and pasted papers and leather that pulsate with life, joy, and movement. Born in Kyiv in 1934, the artist and designer moved to Southern California in 2000. In her ninth decade, her creative energies continue to flow and, as she says, “huge...

Homeschool Day

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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HMOC Open House

Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

Join us for a day of Victorian fun at our first HMOC Open Houses of 2026! Enjoy fun Open House activities such as guided Docent and self led historic 1898 Kellogg House tours; Art at the Farm hands on immersive art workshop and Gospel Swamp Farm gardening lessons as well as demos from the OC...

Memorial Day Holiday — Campus & Online Services Closed

Mon, May 25, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

Shared Voices Dance Concert

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Performing Arts Center (PAC), Rezanoor Stage, PAC · Irvine, CA

A harmony of perspectives, Shared Voices exchanges diverse perspectives through dance. Discover eleven works celebrating our student choreographers alongside guest choreographers Ilya Nikurov and Megan Doheny of Outrun the Bear, and New Jersey based choreographer Dawn Schultz. Experience a show...

Taste of Napa in Huntington Beach

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Paséa Hotel & Spa · 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

Festival Napa Valley's annual signature tasting event comes to southern California for the first time! Joining live music with exceptional food and wine, Taste of Napa celebrates the bounties of Napa Valley and its signature Wine Country hospitality. Guests can savor pours from more than 30...

Nolan's Aquarium

Nolan's Aquarium · 2004 S Yale St, Santa Ana, CA

Aquarium in Santa Ana, CA

Slow Art Day

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Bowers Museum · 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, Santa Ana, CA

Student Union Indoor & Patio, Star Shower Amphitheater, Quad, Student Services Center Back Patio, Student Services Center Portico, GWC Mathematics and Sciences Center Lobby, GWC Mathematics & Science Ctr - 1st Floor Patio, Language Arts - West Pat

Student Union Indoor & Patio, Star Shower Amphitheater, Quad, Student Services Center Back Patio, Student Services Center Portico, GWC Mathematics and Sciences Center Lobby, GWC Mathematics & Science Ctr - 1st Floor Patio, Language Arts - West Pat · Huntington Beach, CA

Community venue · Huntington Beach

Studio Art Junior Portfolio Showcase

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Moulton Hall- Guggenheim Gallery · Orange, CA

Studio Art Junior Portfolio Showcase

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday · 1313 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA

Community Meetup in Anaheim, CA

Conversations Faculty Dance Concert

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Performing Arts Center (PAC), Rezanoor Stage, PAC · Irvine, CA

Join us for our faculty choreographed works, Conversations. Witness dialogues of movement exploring facets of life. Six works featuring live performance and screendance invite discourse on and off stage.Ticket proceeds benefit the IVC Department of Dance.Advance online ticket sales only.Purchase...

Summer Camp 2026 Holiday Week

Jun 29 – Jul 2 · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages 5–17

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Garden Grove Amphitheater

Garden Grove Amphitheater · 12762 Main St, Garden Grove, CA

Outdoor Space in Garden Grove, CA

Soo Kim Artist Lecture

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Soo Kim - Artist Lecture Thursday, April 9, 2:00-3:00 PMLocation: Bldg. G – College of the Arts Galleries Organized in collaboration with Creative Photography and Experimental Media Free and open to the public Join us for an artist lecture with Soo Kim whose work bridges photography, video,...

Frank & Ella: The Lounge Set ft. Gina Saputo & Macain Treat

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM UTC · Campus JAX · 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA

Gina Saputo and Macain Treat bring to life a jazz “what if” that fans have dreamed about for decades. Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald never recorded a full album together, yet they were great admirers of one another and shared strikingly parallel careers that helped define the golden era of...

We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages 55+

Pretend City Children’s Museum and Parentis Foundation are partnering for something truly magical at We Read Wednesdays, where Littles and Grans read together! Our wonderful Empowering Readers OC reading mentors are bringing the joy of storytelling into the playful world of Pretend City, where...

Merry Christmas Snoopy On Ice

Merry Christmas Snoopy On Ice · Knott's Taste of Merry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA

Holiday Seasonal in Buena Park, CA

Disney Festival of Holidays

Disney Festival of Holidays · 1313 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA

Swimming Water in Anaheim, CA

Fullerton College, Art Gallery, room 1004

Fullerton College, Art Gallery, room 1004 · Fullerton, CA

Community venue · Fullerton

Wayward Sons

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM UTC · Campus JAX · 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA

Wayward Sons is a nostalgia-fueled, power-chord packed rock show featuring the greatest hits of the ‘80s including hits from Journey, Queen, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Guns & Roses and many more. This tailor-made rock & roll concert is choreographed and arranged by seasoned musicians and singers who hit all..

Mickey's Soundsational Parade

Mickey's Soundsational Parade · 1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA

Community Meetup in Anaheim, CA

Bowers Game Night: Play Chess hosted by ChessPalace

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Bowers Museum · 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, Santa Ana, CA

Art Projection Night + Student Film Festival

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–4:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

This night is to celebrate the work of our VAPA students. Digital art is displayed on the surface of Cypress College Complex building and film and animated works are shown inside the same space. This free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to come witness what we do. This event takes.