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

Aug 10, 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jun 12, 2026

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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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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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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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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

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

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