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Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026
Ohana Festival
Ohana’s tenth year pairs three days of music at Doheny State Beach with talks about oceans and environmental action.
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Things to Do in Orange, LA the Weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Orange, LA, Orange County the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 29 picks, refreshed weekly.
29 picks · checked Sep 21
29 picks
#1Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Ohana Festival
Ohana’s tenth year pairs three days of music at Doheny State Beach with talks about oceans and environmental action.
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Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, September 25, 2026, 5–9:30 p.m.Free admission and parking
Irvine Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park
Free Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
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#2Friday, September 25, 2026, 5–9:30 p.m. · One Day Only
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIrvine Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park
Free Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
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Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, Orange CountySgt. 1st Class Corey T. VanDiver · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsFriday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026; Friday 8am–7:30pm, Saturday 8am–8:30pm, Sunday 8am–6pm PDTTicketed spectator pass
SoCal Fitness Festival
Three-day Wodapalooza umbrella event with 10 events & experiences, including live music, a brand expo and the free Dreamers Market.
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#3Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 2026; Friday 8am–7:30pm, Saturday 8am–8:30pm, Sunday 8am–6pm PDT · One Weekend Only
Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, Orange CountySgt. 1st Class Corey T. VanDiver · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSoCal Fitness Festival
Three-day Wodapalooza umbrella event with 10 events & experiences, including live music, a brand expo and the free Dreamers Market.
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Oak Knoll Park, Cypress, Orange CountySaturday, September 26, 2026, noon–7pm PDTFree admission
45th Annual Cypress Community Festival
Cypress marks its 70th birthday with a free community festival, a 100-car show, chili and salsa judging, vendors and a free kids area.
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#4Saturday, September 26, 2026, noon–7pm PDT · One Day Only
Oak Knoll Park, Cypress, Orange County45th Annual Cypress Community Festival
Cypress marks its 70th birthday with a free community festival, a 100-car show, chili and salsa judging, vendors and a free kids area.
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OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFriday, September 25, 4–9pm; Saturday, September 26, 9am–4pm PDTFriday first pick $20 (4–6pm)…
Redo Market at OC Fair
More than 130 vintage and artisan vendors fill three OC Fair buildings with live music.
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#5Friday, September 25, 4–9pm; Saturday, September 26, 9am–4pm PDT · One Weekend Only
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyRedo Market at OC Fair
More than 130 vintage and artisan vendors fill three OC Fair buildings with live music.
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South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySaturday, September 26, 2026; supported Music Mobile hours noon–4pm PDTFree.
Festival of Children
Final weekend of a 25th-annual youth celebration involving about 70 charities, performances, crafts and exhibits.
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#6Saturday, September 26, 2026; supported Music Mobile hours noon–4pm PDT · One Day Only
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFestival of Children
Final weekend of a 25th-annual youth celebration involving about 70 charities, performances, crafts and exhibits.
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Honda Center, Anaheim, Orange CountySat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Danzig
A one-night Saturday rock show at the Honda Center, the big arena stop in Orange County.
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#7Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Honda Center, Anaheim, Orange CountyDanzig
A one-night Saturday rock show at the Honda Center, the big arena stop in Orange County.
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Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
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#8Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
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Village Green Park, Garden Grove, Orange CountyFriday, September 25, 2026, 5:30–9pmFree admission and concert
Foods of Garden Grove Live 2026
City-run tasting festival representing 100-plus local food and drink businesses, with live music and family programming.
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#9Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30–9pm · One Day Only
Village Green Park, Garden Grove, Orange CountyFoods of Garden Grove Live 2026
City-run tasting festival representing 100-plus local food and drink businesses, with live music and family programming.
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Westminster Civic Center, Westminster, Orange CountyThursday-Sunday, September 24-27, 2026; Saturday noon-11pm and Sunday noon-9pmFREE
Westminster Fall Festival
A free four-day civic festival with carnival rides, live entertainment and cultural programs.
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#10Thursday-Sunday, September 24-27, 2026; Saturday noon-11pm and Sunday noon-9pm · One Weekend Only
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster, Orange CountyWestminster Fall Festival
A free four-day civic festival with carnival rides, live entertainment and cultural programs.
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Corona del Mar State Beach, Newport Beach, Orange CountySunday, September 27, 2026, 10am–4:30pmTeam registration $35
64th Annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
Sixty-four-year beach tradition drawing thousands of builders and spectators.
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#11Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10am–4:30pm · One Day Only
Corona del Mar State Beach, Newport Beach, Orange County64th Annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
Sixty-four-year beach tradition drawing thousands of builders and spectators.
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Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFeast of Music / Steven Pisano · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday, September 27, 2026, 3pm$62 floor or loft
Attacca Quartet
Attacca Quartet pairs Beethoven’s Op. 131 with new music at Samueli Theater.
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#12Sunday, September 27, 2026, 3pm · Limited Run
Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyFeast of Music / Steven Pisano · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAttacca Quartet
Attacca Quartet pairs Beethoven’s Op. 131 with new music at Samueli Theater.
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Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, Orange CountySaturday, September 26, 2026, 2pm
Wild Child
Original pop-driven new musical in a full Laguna Playhouse season production.
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#13Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2pm · Limited Run
Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, Orange CountyWild Child
Original pop-driven new musical in a full Laguna Playhouse season production.
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Brea Improv, Brea, Orange CountySunday, September 27, 2026, 6pmTickets from $37.17
Sinbad
Sinbad headlines a Sunday night at Brea Improv.
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#14Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6pm · Limited Run
Brea Improv, Brea, Orange County#15
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm
El Haragan y Cia, Inspector y El Gran Silencio
El Haragán y Cía, Inspector and El Gran Silencio share a three-act bill at the Grove of Anaheim.
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#15Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
El Haragan y Cia, Inspector y El Gran Silencio
El Haragán y Cía, Inspector and El Gran Silencio share a three-act bill at the Grove of Anaheim.
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San Juan Capistrano Community Center, San Juan Capistrano, Orange CountySaturday, September 26, 11am–10pm; Sunday, September 27, 11am–9pm$4 early-bird day pass curren…
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival 2026
Greek food, music and dancing fill a two-day festival in San Juan Capistrano.
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#16Saturday, September 26, 11am–10pm; Sunday, September 27, 11am–9pm · One Weekend Only
San Juan Capistrano Community Center, San Juan Capistrano, Orange CountySan Juan Capistrano Greek Festival 2026
Greek food, music and dancing fill a two-day festival in San Juan Capistrano.
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Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Orange CountyOliviaRigby · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsSelect nights, September 17–October 31, 2026Separate Scary Farm ticket fr…
Knott's Scary Farm
Southern California's best-known Halloween haunt, with ten mazes and scare zones; separate ticket.
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#17Select nights, September 17–October 31, 2026 · Limited Run
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Orange CountyOliviaRigby · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsKnott's Scary Farm
Southern California's best-known Halloween haunt, with ten mazes and scare zones; separate ticket.
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Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, Orange CountyFri Sep 25, 6pm–1am (21+); Sat Sep 26, 11am–4pm all ages and 6pm–1am (21+); Sun Sep 27, noon–7pm all agesFriday and Saturday evening $…
Old World Oktoberfest
Old World Oktoberfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Fri Sep 25, 6pm–1am (21+); Sat Sep 26, 11am–4pm all ages and 6pm–1am (21+); Sun Sep 27, noon–7pm all ages · One Weekend Only
Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, Orange CountyOld World Oktoberfest
Old World Oktoberfest has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Tanaka Farms, Irvine, Orange CountyRunning through November 1
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#19Running through November 1 · Limited Run
Tanaka Farms, Irvine, Orange CountyTanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySeptember 12–October 18, 2026 (opening night September 18)Ticketed via South Coast Repe…
Into the Woods
Into the Woods has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#20September 12–October 18, 2026 (opening night September 18) · Limited Run
South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange County#21
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountySun, Sep 27, 2026 · 6:00pm
Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour
The Kinda Hard Tour reaches House of Blues Anaheim for an early Sunday evening show.
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#21Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 6:00pm · Limited Run
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyBilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour
The Kinda Hard Tour reaches House of Blues Anaheim for an early Sunday evening show.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
Orange County SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC- Owners Night
Orange County SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC- Owners Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Orange County SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC- Owners Night
Orange County SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC- Owners Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Friday, September 25, 2026, 8pm–2am (18+)Ticketed
Jason Ross (18+)
Jason Ross (18+) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#23Friday, September 25, 2026, 8pm–2am (18+) · One Day Only
Jason Ross (18+)
Jason Ross (18+) has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Orange CountySat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm
156/Silence - From A Distance Tour
156/Silence - From A Distance Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#24Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
The Observatory, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Orange County156/Silence - From A Distance Tour
156/Silence - From A Distance Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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