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This Week in OC

Jun 7, 2026

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4 min read

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Curated events, local happenings, food festivals, live entertainment, and things to do across Orange County this week

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Food & Drink

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Apr 5, 2026

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9 min read

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Discover the best brunch in Orange County, from oceanfront restaurants and cozy cafés to trendy hotspots serving pancakes, eggs benedict, and bottomless mimosas.

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News

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

GRAMMY-winning Arturo O’Farrill leads the new ¡VIVA! The Spenuzza Series celebrating Hispanic and Latino arts across OC

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Articles

Local Guides

Jun 12, 2026

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7 min read

2026 Orange County Summer Trolley Guide

Free summer trolley routes, dates, hours, tracking apps, and city links for Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Concerts, Markets, Movies, Sharks, and Wooden Boats

Jun 8, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Concerts, Markets, Movies, Sharks, and Wooden Boats

PLUS: Disney Magic Helps Kids Through MRIs, San Clemente Trail Updates, and Newport’s Free Summer Trolley

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: TV Fest, Art Walks, Chili, Trolleys, and More

Jun 1, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: TV Fest, Art Walks, Chili, Trolleys, and More

PLUS: Laguna Beach’s New Umbrella Rule, Irvine’s Family-Friendly Ranking, and a Craft Kitchen Gem in Old Towne Orange

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Memorial Day, Jazz Fest, Night Market, and Beach Dogs

May 24, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Memorial Day, Jazz Fest, Night Market, and Beach Dogs

PLUS: Electric Autopia Cars, Etnies Skatepark Expansion, and a San Juan Creek Rail Milestone

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: Night Markets, Strawberry Fest, and Memorial Day Weekend Fun

May 18, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Night Markets, Strawberry Fest, and Memorial Day Weekend Fun

PLUS: Doheny Camping Changes, Capistrano Beach Sand Replenishment, and Westminster’s First Community Garden

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Crawfish Fest, Beach Volleyball & More

May 11, 2026

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6 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Crawfish Fest, Beach Volleyball & More

PLUS: Trestles Goes Olympic, Sherman Gardens’ Big Renovation, and Mission Viejo Releases the Goats

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Featured

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Articles

2026 Orange County Summer Trolley Guide

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Concerts, Markets, Movies, Sharks, and Wooden Boats

This Week in OC: TV Fest, Art Walks, Chili, Trolleys, and More

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Memorial Day, Jazz Fest, Night Market, and Beach Dogs

This Week in OC: Night Markets, Strawberry Fest, and Memorial Day Weekend Fun

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Crawfish Fest, Beach Volleyball & More

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