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This Week in OC: Wine Fest, Art Walks & Laguna Hills Dining

Oct 12, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Wine Fest, Art Walks & Laguna Hills Dining

PLUS: Mariposa’s trail reopening, Capistrano Beach sand work, and Santa Ana’s new aquatic center

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Things to Do in Orange County: OC Japan Fair, Canyon Music & Newport Beach Dining

Oct 5, 2026

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6 min read

Things to Do in Orange County: OC Japan Fair, Canyon Music & Newport Beach Dining

PLUS: Free Fall-O-Ween Nights, Bilingual School Guidance & San Clemente Rail Protection

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This Week in OC: Pacific Airshow, Floating Pumpkins & Yucatán Dining

Sep 28, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Pacific Airshow, Floating Pumpkins & Yucatán Dining

PLUS: Laguna’s new surf museum, a Yale Avenue open house, and creek-bikeway maintenance

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Moon Festivals, Sandcastles & Spanish Tapas in Orange County

Sep 21, 2026

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5 min read

Moon Festivals, Sandcastles & Spanish Tapas in Orange County

PLUS: Laguna’s promenade celebration, a youth bus-pass deadline, and Irvine’s boba passport

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This Week in OC: Scary Farm, Culture Festivals & Irish Flavors

Sep 14, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Scary Farm, Culture Festivals & Irish Flavors

PLUS: Casa Romantica’s access update, coastal storm damage and rail disruptions & Hispanic Heritage Month at OC libraries

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Tall Ships, Bull Riding & Vietnamese Comfort Food in Orange County

Sep 7, 2026

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5 min read

Tall Ships, Bull Riding & Vietnamese Comfort Food in Orange County

PLUS: A weekend rail shutdown, a Dana Point dining farewell and library-card perks

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Sep 2, 2026

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7 min read

2026 Orange County Pumpkin Patches: Opening Dates, Prices and Reservations

Plan your fall outing with verified dates, hours, admission, parking and reservation details for pumpkin patches across Orange County.

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Street Fairs, Sci-Fi & Mediterranean Dining

Aug 31, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Street Fairs, Sci-Fi & Mediterranean Dining

PLUS: MonteZOOMa Returns, a $100 Million Claims Program and OC ACCESS Booking Changes

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Dance Nights, Fight Night & a Moonlight Masquerade in Orange County

Aug 24, 2026

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5 min read

Dance Nights, Fight Night & a Moonlight Masquerade in Orange County

PLUS: Angels Baseball, Anaheim Steakhouse Dining & Disney Film History

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Corn Festival, Classic Cars & Historic Mexican Dining in Orange County

Aug 17, 2026

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5 min read

Corn Festival, Classic Cars & Historic Mexican Dining in Orange County

PLUS: Irvine’s New Trail Bridge, a Jewelry Sale for Seniors & West Garden Grove Roadwork

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Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

Aug 10, 2026

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4 min read

Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

PLUS: Phantom Returns, Sunset Sailing & Historic-Home Steak Night

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Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

Aug 8, 2026

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Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

The Aug. 9–15 celebration opens at the Civic Center and concludes with the free 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

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OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Aug 6, 2026

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OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Routes 30, 57, 64 and 86 are getting alignment changes, while updated timetables will affect riders across the system.

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This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

Aug 3, 2026

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5 min read

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s pro baseball plans, Orange County’s West Nile update, and how to weigh in on the county hazard plan

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s new innovation hub, Anaheim construction progress, and updated Laguna Beach evacuation maps

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39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Jul 22, 2026

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39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Construction is beginning at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, but individual restaurant opening dates have not been announced.

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This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

Jul 20, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

PLUS: Dangerous surf hits OC beaches, a Dana Point landmark’s final chapter, and the end of a 41-year poker tradition

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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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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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This Week in OC: Wine Fest, Art Walks & Laguna Hills Dining

Things to Do in Orange County: OC Japan Fair, Canyon Music & Newport Beach Dining

This Week in OC: Pacific Airshow, Floating Pumpkins & Yucatán Dining

Moon Festivals, Sandcastles & Spanish Tapas in Orange County

This Week in OC: Scary Farm, Culture Festivals & Irish Flavors

Tall Ships, Bull Riding & Vietnamese Comfort Food in Orange County

2026 Orange County Pumpkin Patches: Opening Dates, Prices and Reservations

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Street Fairs, Sci-Fi & Mediterranean Dining

Dance Nights, Fight Night & a Moonlight Masquerade in Orange County

Corn Festival, Classic Cars & Historic Mexican Dining in Orange County

Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

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

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