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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

PLUS: Irvine Secures $1M Innovation Funding, Dana Point Harbor Phase 3 Begins, and a Total Lunar Eclipse Peaks March 3

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This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

Feb 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

PLUS: Big Canyon Restoration Progress, South San Clemente Beach Trail Closure, and An Important Food Recall You Should Know About

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Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

Feb 16, 2026

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14 min read

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

PLUS: New Nonstop Flights from John Wayne Airport, OCVIBE’s Katella Commons Revealed, and Costa Mesa Park Construction Begins

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This Week in OC: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Date Nights, and a Steakhouse You’ll Want to Save

Feb 9, 2026

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15 min read

This Week in OC: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Date Nights, and a Steakhouse You’ll Want to Save

PLUS: A New Irvine Rail Connection, Dana Point Beach Access Changes, and a Fullerton Park Revamp

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

Feb 2, 2026

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14 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

PLUS: Newport Beach Wave Pool Update, Free Tax Help, and Harbor Dredging Progress

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Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

Jan 26, 2026

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12 min read

Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

PLUS: Road Closures, New Pickleball Courts, and the Best Events This Week in OC

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City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

Jan 25, 2026

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City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

New zoning changes allow R&D uses by right in two major Irvine business districts

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Event Guide

Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Jan 22, 2026

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31 min read

Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Best Valentine’s Day Dinners, Experiences, Singles Events & Things to Do Across OC

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

Jan 19, 2026

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12 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

PLUS: In-N-Out at Great Park, Old Town Tustin Updates, and a New Community Park

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This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

Jan 12, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

PLUS: Park Upgrades, a New Open-Space Map, and Wildlife Tips

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Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

Jan 5, 2026

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10 min read

Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

PLUS: A Win for Animal Rescues, a Major Battery Project Pauses in San Juan Capistrano, and Huntington Beach Gets a High-Speed Internet Upgrade

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New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

Dec 29, 2025

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13 min read

New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

PLUS: San Clemente Beach Trail Updates, a Possible Costco Coming to Brea, and a Historic OC Music Venue Closes

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

This Week in OC: Casino Nights, Rooftop Dining, Line Dancing, Cars & Coffee, and More

Things to Do in OC This Week: Tet Parade, Taco Fests, Night Markets & Casino Nights

This Week in OC: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Date Nights, and a Steakhouse You’ll Want to Save

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

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