OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2026
Danielle Snyder August 28, 2026
Danielle Snyder August 28, 2026
Sept. 3 | 5pm
The last concert of the summer features the high-energy band Family Style!
📍 Salt Creek Beach
🌐 ocparks.com
Sept. 3 | 6–9pm
Annual culinary event celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander-inspired cuisine from more than two dozen distinguished OC chefs, benefiting OCAPICA programs and services.
📍 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
🌐 ocapica.org
Festival through Sept. 3 | Pageant through Sept. 4
One of the nation’s most acclaimed juried fine art shows, paired with the famous Pageant of the Masters. The 2026 Pageant presents “The Greatest of All Time.”
📍 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 foapom.com
Sept. 4–6 | Fri 5–10pm, Sat & Sun 10am–10pm
15 ethnic streets, food and drinks, arts and crafts, local organizations, kids activities, and seven stages of live entertainment.
📍 Orange Plaza, Orange
🌐 optevents.org
Sept. 5–6 | Sat battles 1:30pm & 4pm; Sun 11am & 2pm
Free living-history event featuring hundreds of volunteers recreating life and important moments from the Civil War era.
📍 Huntington Beach Central Park, behind the library
🌐 hbhistory.org
Through Sept. 6 | Sun–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri & Sat 11am–10pm
Immersive outdoor art celebration featuring more than 180 artists, live music, free classes, and demonstrations.
📍 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 sawdustartfestival.org
Through Sept. 6 | Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–7pm
A Laguna Beach summer tradition showcasing a diverse collection of fine art from new and longtime favorite artists.
📍 777 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
🌐 art-a-fair.com
Sept. 11–13 | 10am
Celebrate California’s maritime history with Tall Ships, cannon battles, a beer garden, mermaid and pirate experiences, live music, reenactors, Sailor Camp and more.
📍 Ocean Institute, Dana Point Harbor
🌐 maritime-fest.org
Sept. 11–13 | 4–10pm
Three days of spooky fun featuring 130+ Halloween vendors, live music, food and drinks, photo ops, roaming spooks and old-fashioned Halloween fun.
📍 Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
🌐 creepitrealoc.com
Sept. 11–13 | Fri 5–11pm, Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–8pm
Fresh Maine lobster, live entertainment, dancing, food, tastings, artisans, carnival rides, games and family activities.
📍 Fountain Valley Sports Park
🌐 originallobsterfestival.com
Sept. 12 | 12pm
Beachside music festival featuring BUNT., Kaskade, Cassian, D.O.D, ESSEL, Matroda and more.
📍 Huntington State Beach
🌐 sunsoaked.insomniac.com
Sept. 12 | 2–10pm
Live country music, line dancing, craft vendors and small-town fun.
📍 Main Street, Yorba Linda
🌐 bootsonmain.com
Sept. 12–13 | Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9am–4pm
More than 100 juried artisans and crafters showcasing unique, handcrafted treasures.
📍 Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach
🌐 sealbeachlions.org
Sept. 12–13 | Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Family-friendly celebration of invention, creativity and resourcefulness featuring makers, artists, crafters, technology and hands-on experiences.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 oc.makerfaire.com
Sept. 12–13 | Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Buy, sell and trade sports cards, TCG cards and collectibles at a show featuring more than 450 tables.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 instagram.com
Sept. 12–13 | Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–10pm
Free family celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day with a parade, street fair, live entertainment, carnival rides, food and more.
📍 Downtown Santa Ana Historic District
🌐 santa-ana.gov
Sept. 13 | 2pm
Free campus-wide celebration marking 40 years of performances, education and community at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
📍 Segerstrom Center for the Arts
🌐 scfta.org
Sept. 13 | 6–7:30pm
Bring blankets, beach chairs and a picnic for a free outdoor performance by the high-energy ’80s tribute band Flashback Heart Attack.
📍 Newport Beach Civic Center Green
🌐 newportbeachca.gov
Sept. 18 | 7am
Government, religious and civic leaders gather for the annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast.
📍 Irvine Marriott Hotel
🌐 anyregistration.com
Sept. 19 | 8am
Run and walk supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its work for fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes and their families.
📍 City Beach, 21503 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach
🌐 runwalkhuntingtonbeach.t2t.org
Sept. 19 | 9am–4pm
Shop handmade goods from local artisans and vintage sellers, plus food and Eastern European favorites.
📍 Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
🌐 facebook.com
Sept. 19 | 11am–3pm
Disney-inspired bridal show featuring wedding-planning inspiration, vendors and resources for couples.
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
🌐 premierbridalshows.com
Sept. 19 | 5–9:30pm
Tropical-themed fundraiser supporting Casa Romantica’s cultural programs and historic preservation, with 20+ food and beverage vendors, auctions, entertainment and games.
📍 Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
🌐 casaromantica.org
Sept. 19–20 | Sat noon–11pm, Sun 11am–4pm
Celebrate Polish culture with authentic food and beer, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, vendors and family activities.
📍 Pope John Paul II Polish Center, Yorba Linda
🌐 polishcenter.org
Sept. 20 | 10am–3pm
Classic cars, music, food, slot cars, shopping and family fun in Downtown San Clemente.
📍 Downtown San Clemente
🌐 sccarshow.com
Sept. 20 | 10am–3pm
Meet authors, discover books kids are excited about, and enjoy stories, entertainment and family fun.
📍 Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
🌐 kidsbookfestival.com
Sept. 24–27 | Thu 5–9pm, Fri 5–11pm, Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–9pm
Four days of fall fun featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, food and more.
📍 Westminster Civic Center
🌐 westminster-ca.gov
Sept. 25–26 | Fri 4–10pm, Sat 9am–4pm
Curated vintage finds and California makers featuring home goods, clothing, surfboards, jewelry and more.
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
🌐 redomarket.com
Sept. 25–27 | 5:30am
Three-day celebration of fitness and community bringing world-class athletes, everyday competitors, fans and families to the Huntington Beach coast.
📍 405 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach
🌐 socal.wodapalooza.com
Sept. 25–27 | Fri & Sat noon–10:30pm, Sun noon–10pm
More than 35 performances across three stages featuring Eddie Vedder and friends, Tyler Childers, Pearl Jam and more, plus exhibits, panels and West Coast food.
📍 Doheny State Beach
🌐 ohanafest.com
Sept. 27 – Nov. 7 | Select dates & times
Authentic German food and beer, bands from Germany, competitions, games and traditional Oktoberfest festivities.
📍 Old World Huntington Beach
🌐 oldworldhb.com
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