OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - MARCH 2026

IBJJF Orange County Winter 2026

Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 | 8am–7pm
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship featuring elite athletes from around the world.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://ibjjf.com/events/orange-county-winter-international-open-ibjjf-jiu-jitsu-championship-2026

A Sparkling Musicale! Winter Gala Concert & Dinner

Mar. 1 | 5–8pm
Gala concert and fundraising dinner benefiting CdM’s Bright Cecilia Festival.
📍 St. Mark Presbyterian Church
🌐 https://visitnewportbeach.com/events/baroque-music-festival-2/

Lunar New Year Celebration

Mar. 1 | 12–4pm
Fire Horse festivities with traditional performances, family activities, and mocktails.
📍 Irvine Spectrum Center
🌐 https://www.irvinespectrumcenter.com/events-promotions/lunar-new-year-celebration-irvine

Anaheim Ducks Home Games (March Schedule)

Multiple dates throughout March
Cheer on the Ducks live at Honda Center throughout the month.
📍 Honda Center, Anaheim
🌐 https://www.nhl.com/ducks/schedule/2026-03-01

Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel & Outdoors Show

Mar. 5–8
California’s premier sportfishing and outdoor expo.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://sportfishingfestival.com/

Festival of Whales

Mar. 6–8 | Various times
55th Annual Dana Point Harbor celebration with live music, food, and whale-themed fun.
📍 Dana Point Harbor
🌐 https://www.festivalofwhales.com/

Lantern Festival (Pacific Symphony)

Mar. 7 | Schedule TBA
Family-friendly cultural festival with lantern making, performances, and dragon dances.
📍 Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
🌐 https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/oc-lantern-festival-2026

GEMfest 2026

Mar. 7 | 10am–3pm
Leadership, wellness, and creativity workshops for middle school girls.
📍 Sage Hill School, Newport Coast
🌐 https://www.gemfestoc.com

Kite Party 22

Mar. 7–8 | 11am
Public kite flying and professional demonstrations near the pier.
📍 Huntington Beach Pier (north & south sides)
🌐 https://kiteparty.com/

The Revolution – American Revolution Reenactment

Mar. 7–8
Living history event commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
📍 Huntington Beach Central Park
🌐 https://www.hbhistory.org/revolution

El Presidente Ball

Mar. 7 | 6–10pm
Western and 1800s-style formal evening of dining, dancing, and spirits.
📍 El Adobe de Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org/el-presidente-ball/

Chicago Tribute Experience

Mar. 7 | 6–10pm
Live tribute performance featuring Chicago’s greatest hits.
📍 Campus JAX
🌐 https://visitnewportbeach.com/events/chicago-tribute-experience/

Great Bridal Expo

Mar. 8 | 12–4pm
Wedding planning expo with vendors, advice, and prizes.
📍 Hotel Zessa, Santa Ana
🌐 https://www.greatbridalexpo.com

Orange County Restaurant Week

Mar. 8–14 | Various times
Prix-fixe dining at restaurants across Orange County.
📍 Various locations
🌐 https://ocrestaurantweek.com/

Art in the Park

Mar. 9 | 11am–2pm
Outdoor art festival featuring hands-on activities and student exhibits.
📍 Village Green Park, Garden Grove
🌐 https://ggcity.org/community-services/art-in-the-park

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

Mar. 13 – Apr. 12 | Various hours
Annual food and wine festival celebrating Knott’s famous boysenberry.
📍 Knott’s Berry Farm
🌐 https://www.sixflags.com/knotts/events/boysenberry-festival

Melodrama in the Park

Mar. 14 | 1–4pm
Family-friendly interactive musical performance with sing-alongs.
📍 Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org/melodramas/

Overland Expo SoCal

Mar. 14–15
Premier overlanding event with gear, training, and trade show.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 https://www.overlandexpo.com/socal/

The Rodeo Run 5K / 10K

Mar. 15 | 8:15am
Western-themed run with live music, horses, and line dancing.
📍 Huntington Beach State Park
🌐 https://www.carenwareevents.com/the-rodeo-run

OC Wine & Spirit Fest – St. Patrick’s Day Edition

Mar. 15 | 12pm
Wine, beer, spirits, and coastal vibes.
📍 Giracci Vineyards, Silverado
🌐 https://ocwineandspiritfest.com/

Bugs, Bees & Butterflies Day

Mar. 18 | 10am–2pm
Educational family event celebrating beneficial insects.
📍 Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
🌐 https://themuck.org/program/2026-03-18

Fiesta Grandé

Mar. 18 | 6–9pm
Kickoff celebration for Swallows Day Parade season.
📍 Swallows Inn, San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org/fiesta-grande/

St. Joseph’s Day & Return of the Swallows Celebration

Mar. 19 | 9am
Historic celebration welcoming the return of the swallows and springtime renewal.
📍 Mission San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://www.missionsjc.com/st-josephs-day-and-return-of-the-swallows-celebration/

Hoos’ Gow Day

Mar. 20 | 9am–4pm
Old West reenactment tradition throughout downtown San Juan Capistrano.
📍 Downtown San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org/hoos-gow-day/

Frog Jumping Contest

Mar. 20 | 4pm
Family-friendly classic frog jumping competition.
📍 Los Rios Park, San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org/frog-jumping/

Orange County Ukulele Festival

Mar. 20–22 | Various times
Workshops, performances, jams, and auctions celebrating ukulele culture.
📍 Santa Ana & Newport Beach
🌐 https://ocukefest.com/home

RX3 Celebrity Charity Flag Football Tournament

Mar. 21 | 11am–4pm
NFL stars, celebrities, and athletes compete for charity.
📍 Saddleback College Stadium
🌐 https://feverup.com/m/464073

66th Annual Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Street Faire

Mar. 21 | Parade 11am, Faire 9am–5pm
Old West celebration honoring the return of the swallows.
📍 San Juan Capistrano
🌐 https://swallowsdayparade.org

Spring Equinox Run (5K / 10K / 15K / Half Marathon)

Mar. 22 | 7:30am
Friendly and inclusive race for all levels.
📍 Yorba Park, Anaheim
🌐 https://www.raceplace.com/events/176630

Weekend of Art

Mar. 27–28
Community art exhibition with live performances and awards.
📍 Los Alamitos Community Center
🌐 https://www.pacificsymphony.org

HotRods N’ Heroes

Mar. 29 | Time TBA
Classic cars, customs, and modern exotics honoring first responders.
📍 21101 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
🌐 https://hotrodsnheroes.com/