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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

PLUS: Anaheim’s 39 Commons Breaks Ground, a Superyacht-Ready Newport Estate, and a $40M Corona del Mar Showpiece

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This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Jul 6, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

PLUS: Disneyland’s $59 nights, the Ziggurat’s next chapter, and Costco’s Mission Viejo gas-only debut

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Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

PLUS: Garden Dining in Newport, a $110M Laguna Beach Sale, and a Major Raptor Rescue Expansion

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Local Guides

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Free watch parties, giant screens, and match-day events across Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Buena Park, and Dana Point

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

PLUS: America 250 Plans, a Major Skatepark Expansion, and Comfort Food in Seal Beach

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Orange County

Jun 17, 2026

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21 min read

Orange County 4th of July Events 2026: Fireworks, Parades & America 250 Celebrations

Your complete city-by-city guide to Independence Day fireworks, festivals, races, concerts and family fun across Orange County for America’s 250th birthday

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This Week in OC: Summer Festivals, Rooftop Dining, and Father’s Day Fun

Jun 15, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: Summer Festivals, Rooftop Dining, and Father’s Day Fun

PLUS: A New San Clemente Pier Spot, Big Surf Warnings, and Free Summer Trolleys

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4 min read

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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4 min read

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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5 min read

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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13 min read

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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13 min read

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

Mar 30, 2026

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13 min read

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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13 min read

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: Festival of Whales, Spring Carnival & OC Food Events

Mar 2, 2026

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12 min read

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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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

Orange County 4th of July Events 2026: Fireworks, Parades & America 250 Celebrations

This Week in OC: Summer Festivals, Rooftop Dining, and Father’s Day Fun

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

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

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

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