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

Jun 22, 2026

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

Jun 8, 2026

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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