Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Orange County the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 27 picks, refreshed weekly.
27 picks · checked Sep 21
Huntington Beach (beach at Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street), Huntington Beach, Orange CountyPacificAirshow2024 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAerobatic displays and high-speed flyovers you watch from the sand, in the show's tenth year.
Huntington Beach (beach at Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street), Huntington Beach, Orange CountyPacificAirshow2024 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAerobatic displays and high-speed flyovers you watch from the sand, in the show's tenth year.
Add to calendarThe Soundtrack to Life tour stops at Orange County's Honda Center for a Friday show.
The Soundtrack to Life tour stops at Orange County's Honda Center for a Friday show.
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Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyBuchanan-Hermit · Wikimedia CommonsMahler’s Second fills Segerstrom with Pacific Symphony, chorus and soloists for three nights.
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyBuchanan-Hermit · Wikimedia CommonsMahler’s Second fills Segerstrom with Pacific Symphony, chorus and soloists for three nights.
Add to calendarDisney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
Disney’s first North American tour in 25 years closes its Segerstrom run this weekend.
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OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyHundreds of off-road brands, new builds, gear and live demos fill the OC fairgrounds.
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyHundreds of off-road brands, new builds, gear and live demos fill the OC fairgrounds.
Add to calendarCoheed and Cambria plays both Afterman albums in full on Neverender’s Saturday bill, alongside Sunny Day Real Estate and Turnover.
Coheed and Cambria plays both Afterman albums in full on Neverender’s Saturday bill, alongside Sunny Day Real Estate and Turnover.
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Observatory Festival Grounds, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange CountyCirca Survive leads Neverender’s Sunday lineup, with PUP, Thursday and La Dispute at the Observatory Festival Grounds.
Observatory Festival Grounds, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange CountyCirca Survive leads Neverender’s Sunday lineup, with PUP, Thursday and La Dispute at the Observatory Festival Grounds.
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Great Park Live, Irvine, Orange CountyCelebrate Persian culture with live music, folk dance, art, food, a bazaar and family activities.
Great Park Live, Irvine, Orange CountyCelebrate Persian culture with live music, folk dance, art, food, a bazaar and family activities.
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South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
South Coast Repertory, Segerstrom Stage, Costa Mesa, Orange CountySCR marks Sondheim’s 40th anniversary with a full new production and an ASL matinee.
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Anaheim Convention Center — Hall D, Anaheim, Orange CountyThousands of reptiles and specialty vendors fill Anaheim Convention Center Hall D.
Anaheim Convention Center — Hall D, Anaheim, Orange CountyThousands of reptiles and specialty vendors fill Anaheim Convention Center Hall D.
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Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella, Orange CountyA single Saturday 6pm show at the Honda Center in Orange County.
Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella, Orange County
RELISH 2026 — Newport Beach and Costa Mesa venues, Newport Beach / Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCelebrity chefs, tastings, dinners, brunch and wellness programs span three Orange County days.
RELISH 2026 — Newport Beach and Costa Mesa venues, Newport Beach / Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCelebrity chefs, tastings, dinners, brunch and wellness programs span three Orange County days.
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Columbus Tustin Park, Tustin, Orange CountyTustin Tiller Days has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Columbus Tustin Park, Tustin, Orange CountyTustin Tiller Days has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarThe Ducks host Florida at Honda Center for an early-evening Sunday hockey game.
The Ducks host Florida at Honda Center for an early-evening Sunday hockey game.
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Bowers Museum — Key Courtyard, Santa Ana, Orange CountyCelebrate the Persian harvest festival with music, dance, artmaking and sweet treats.
Bowers Museum — Key Courtyard, Santa Ana, Orange CountyCelebrate the Persian harvest festival with music, dance, artmaking and sweet treats.
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Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Orange CountyOliviaRigby · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouthern California's best-known Halloween haunt, with ten mazes and scare zones; separate ticket.
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, Orange CountyOliviaRigby · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouthern California's best-known Halloween haunt, with ten mazes and scare zones; separate ticket.
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House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyInsane Clown Posse has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyInsane Clown Posse has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarAdam Ray brings WHO IS ME to Anaheim, drawing on a comedy career spanning stand-up, characters and crowdwork.
Adam Ray brings WHO IS ME to Anaheim, drawing on a comedy career spanning stand-up, characters and crowdwork.
Add to calendarRed Jumpsuit Apparatus - 20 Year Anniversary of Don't You Fake It has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - 20 Year Anniversary of Don't You Fake It has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarOrange County SC vs. Monterey Bay FC- Hispanic Heritage Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Orange County SC vs. Monterey Bay FC- Hispanic Heritage Night has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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ANQI at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCoolcaesar at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFashion & Food at Anqi at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
ANQI at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Orange CountyCoolcaesar at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFashion & Food at Anqi at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Constellation Room, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange CountyDeath Lens has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Constellation Room, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, Orange County
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyRangoo has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange County
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyThe Home Team: THE Crucible OF Life II has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Orange CountyThe Home Team: THE Crucible OF Life II has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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