OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JANUARY 2026

Surf City Splash

Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 | 9am–12pm
Annual oceanfront New Year’s celebration featuring the famous Splash, costume contest, awards, and city dignitaries.
📍 Pier Plaza, Huntington Beach
🌐 www.thelocalhb.com/surf-city-splash

Winter Fest OC

Through Jan. 4
Ice tubing, ice skating, snow play, carnival rides, live entertainment, and nightly tree lightings.
📍 Lot A, OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 www.winterfestoc.com

2026 AIMExpo

Jan. 7–9
Premier powersports industry event with networking, training, and exhibitions.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
📞 949-517-7501
🌐 www.aimexpousa.com

MAKE: A Portrait of Orange County

Jan. 7–29 | Wed–Sun, 11:30am–4:30pm
Participants create watercolor and drawing portraits of meaningful OC places.
📍 Orange County Museum of Art
🌐 https://ocma.art

Gold Medal Gymnastics – California Grand Invitational

Jan. 9–11
Elite gymnastics competition hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Borden.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 www.goldmedalevents.com

Discovery Day at the Farm

Jan. 9 | 9am–12pm
Family-friendly farm activities including animal interaction, planting, and demos.
📍 Centennial Farm, OC Fair & Event Center
📞 714-708-1500
🌐 www.ocfair.com

Fiesta Association Hairiest Man Contest

Jan. 10 | 11am–2pm
Kickoff event for Swallows Day Parade beard-growing competition.
📍 Swallows Inn, San Juan Capistrano
📞 949-615-1920
🌐 www.swallowsdayparade.org

Lake Forest SnowFest

Jan. 10 | 10:30am
Snow play, sledding, games, and family fun (wristbands required).
📍 Pittsford Park
📞 949-273-6960
🌐 www.lakeforestca.gov

JAMZ Palms & Pyramids Cheer & Dance Competition

Jan. 11
High-energy cheerleading and dance competition.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
📞 800-920-4272
🌐 www.jamz.com

The Wiz

Jan. 13–25
Broadway’s iconic reimagining of The Wizard of Oz with soul, gospel, and funk.
📍 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
📞 714-556-2787
🌐 www.scfta.org

Aliso Viejo Children’s Concert

Jan. 15 | 9–11:30am
Free concert for children with face painting and a FIT4MOM workout beforehand.
📍 Grand Park / Town Center Amphitheater
📞 949-243-7750
🌐 www.avca.net

A Day at the Carnival – Preschool Party

Jan. 16 | 10–11am
Crafts, games, storytime, and snacks for preschoolers (pre-registration required).
📍 Crown Valley Community Center, Laguna Niguel
📞 949-425-5100
🌐 www.cityoflagunaniguel.org

Cypress Teens Night Out: Game Zone

Jan. 16 | 6–9pm
Games, prizes, pizza, and high-energy fun for 7th & 8th graders.
📍 Cypress Community Center
📞 714-229-6700
🌐 www.cypressca.org

Yorba Linda Family Art Experience

Jan. 17 | 9am–1:30pm
Hands-on family art sessions featuring rotating creative mediums.
📍 Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center
📞 657-242-4660
🌐 www.yorbalindaca.gov

Blade Runner (Live in Concert)

Jan. 22 | 8pm
The cult classic film with live, synchronized orchestral performance.
📍 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
📞 714-556-2787
🌐 www.scfta.org

Garden Grove Community Cleanup Day

Jan. 24 | 9–11am
Drop-off event for bulky items and e-waste (self-service).
📍 Pacifica High School
📞 714-741-5000
🌐 www.ggcity.org/cleanup-days

The Notebook

Jan. 27 – Feb. 8
Stage adaptation of the beloved romantic novel and film.
📍 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
📞 714-556-2787
🌐 www.scfta.org

Taste of San Juan

Jan. 29 | 6–9pm
Culinary showcase featuring 25 San Juan Capistrano restaurants.
📍 San Juan Hills Golf Club
📞 949-615-1920
🌐 www.swallowsdayparade.org

Surf City Marathon

Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 | 6:30am–1pm
Boston-qualifying race along the Pacific Coast Highway.
📍 Huntington Beach
🌐 www.runsurfcity.com

Ongoing January Events

Surf City Nights (Tuesdays)

Farmers market, food vendors, and live entertainment.
📍 Main St & PCH, Huntington Beach
🌐 www.hbdowntown.com/scn

Pretend City – Family Autism Night (2nd Tuesdays & 4th Thursdays)

Sensory-friendly play environment for families.
📍 Irvine
🌐 www.pretendcity.org

Good Morning CdM (Second Thursdays)

Community discussion group hosted by the CdM Chamber.
📍 Corona del Mar
🌐 www.cdmchamber.com

Harbor After Dark (First Fridays)

Extended shopping, live music, and food specials.
📍 Dana Point Harbor
🌐 www.danapointharbor.com

Cypress Kids Night Out (Third Fridays)

Games, crafts, dinner, movie, and fun for kids ages 5–12.
📍 Cypress Community Center
🌐 www.cypressca.org

San Clemente Village Art Faire (First Saturdays)

Handcrafted art, jewelry, ceramics, and more.
📍 San Clemente Library
🌐 www.scdba.org/Village-Art-Faire

Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk (First Saturdays)

Gallery openings, live music, vendors, and performances.
📍 Downtown Santa Ana
🌐 www.dtsaartwalk.org

Pacific Coast Run Walk Club (Second Saturdays)

All-levels coastal run/walk with raffles and treats.
📍 Huntington Beach
📞 909-367-9546

Bolsa Chica Conservancy Public Tour (Last Saturdays)

Guided tour of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.
📍 Huntington Beach
🌐 www.bolsachica.org

Anaheim Cars & Coffee Classics (First Sundays)

Classic cars, vendors, DJ, and awards.
📍 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
🌐 www.downtownanaheim.com