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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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This Week in OC: Cinco de Mayo, Taco Night, and Mother’s Day Markets You Can’t Miss

May 4, 2026

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This Week in OC: Cinco de Mayo, Taco Night, and Mother’s Day Markets You Can’t Miss

PLUS: New Mini Golf Coming to San Clemente, Monarch Beach Resort Ownership Shift, and a Heartwarming OC Airport Story

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Art Walks, Markets, Beach Events & More

Apr 27, 2026

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Art Walks, Markets, Beach Events & More

PLUS: Westminster Mall’s New Chapter, $18.8M Laguna Cabin, and New Coastal Train Service

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This Week in OC: Taco Nights, Wine Fests, and a Beachfront Dining Spot You Need to Try

Apr 20, 2026

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This Week in OC: Taco Nights, Wine Fests, and a Beachfront Dining Spot You Need to Try

PLUS: Ducks Clinch Playoff Return, Costa Mesa Landmark Being Replaced, Knott’s Coaster Reopening

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Wine Fest, Night Markets, Swing Dancing & More

Apr 13, 2026

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Wine Fest, Night Markets, Swing Dancing & More

PLUS: SpaceX Lights Up SoCal Skies, a Massive Tustin Development, and NASA’s Artemis II Returns Off SoCal Coast

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This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

Apr 6, 2026

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This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

PLUS: Segerstrom’s New Arts Initiative, Irvine’s $9.9B Deal, and Coastal Funding Boosts

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

Apr 5, 2026

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

Apr 2, 2026

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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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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

Mar 30, 2026

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

PLUS: New Disneyland-Area Shuttle Service, Irvine’s Robotaxi Play, and a New Coffee-and-Car Hangout in San Clemente

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This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

Mar 23, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

PLUS: Surf Museum move, Big Newport redevelopment, and OCVibe’s new concert venue

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

Mar 16, 2026

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

PLUS: Irvine Lands a World Cup Role, Snake Season Begins Across OC, and Powerful Surf Hits the Wedge

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This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

Mar 9, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

PLUS: The Ziggurat is up for sale, San Clemente beach trail work continues, and Death Valley is putting on a rare bloom

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

This Week in OC: Cinco de Mayo, Taco Night, and Mother’s Day Markets You Can’t Miss

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Art Walks, Markets, Beach Events & More

This Week in OC: Taco Nights, Wine Fests, and a Beachfront Dining Spot You Need to Try

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Wine Fest, Night Markets, Swing Dancing & More

This Week in OC: Beach Tacos, Vinyl Markets, Gatsby Nights, and More

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

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Spring Festivals, Night Markets & Easter Weekend Events

This Week in OC: Spring Events, Coastal Brunch Spot, and a Weekend Full of Markets

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Swallows Day Parade, Vintage Markets & St. Patrick’s Festivities

This Week in OC: Markets, Music Fests, Taco Spots, and Irish Fest

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