Spring is just around the corner, here is our guide for Spring fun for the whole family.
Festival of Whales
The annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the once-endangered California Gray Whale with a leviathan-size event. In addition to whale watching at the height of whale watching season, festival includes a kick-off parade, Sand Sculpting, Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment, on-the-water Concert, Whale of a Block Party, Art Shows, Pancake Breakfast, BBQs, Kids Interpretive Crafts, Classic Car Exhibits, Lectures/Seminars at multiple venues including the Ocean Institute, Historic Walking Tours, Paddling Events, Sailing/Rowing/Kayak/SUP Demos, plus much more!
Dana Point Harbor Dr,
Dana Point
March 5-6 & 12-13, 2016
For more information call (949) 472-7888 or visit danawharf
Swallows Day Parade & Mercado
This is the nation’s largest non-motorized parade. It is totally organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early; most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade begins promptly at 11 am. The Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths. Listen and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band, a traditional country music band.
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, March 12, 2016
For more information call (949) 493-1976 or visit swallowsparade
Cherry Blossom Festival
A FREE day of fun for the whole family filled with Japanese food, music, dance, cultural performances, an Anime costume contest, and games and crafts for the kids. This festival is in support of the over 30 year student exchange relationship Huntington Beach shares with their sister city of Anjo, Japan.
Central Park Bandstand
7111 Talbert
Huntington Beach
Sunday, March 20, 2016 11am to 4pm
For more information visit hbjapanesefestival
Annual Multicultural Fair at Sage Hill School
This colorful, fun-filled event showcases and celebrates Sage Hill school’s amazing cultural diversity. Taste home-cooked delicacies from virtually every nation represented at Sage Hill; enjoy non-stop musical and dance performances; bid on tantalizing baskets of themed goodies; browse the ethnic bazaar; and plenty of entertainment for the kids.
Wilkins Town Square
Sage Hill School
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast
Saturday, March 12, 2016
To purchase tickets visit brownpapertickets
For more information visit sagehillschool
Celebrate UCI Annual Open House
This spring event features an outdoor Festival, Open House and Car Show. Wayzgoose, UCI’s oldest tradition, is a student run festival in Aldrich Park – filled with live entertainment, food, games and rides for UCI and the community.
UCI Campus
Irvine
Saturday April 16, 2016 10am
Events and Parking are FREE
For more information visit celebrate
Dachshund Races
Great Family Fun! Come see these short legged but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race to the finish line once a month at Old World Village. Arrive early and stay for lunch on their dog friendly patio.
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach
April 17, 2016 3 pm (doors open at 2 pm)
Additional dates:
May 15, June 19, July 10, Aug 21, Sept 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec 4
For more information visit oldworld
Pet Expo
The largest pet and pet product expo in the world, over 1,000 animals will entertain you in stage shows, competitions and demonstrations including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, rodents, goats, pigs, llamas, rabbits, miniature horses and more. There will also be pet adoptions, pet products for sale, petting zoo, how-to workshops and advice from animal experts. It is presented by a nonprofit organization to promote responsible pet care. Please do not bring your pets.
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa
April 22-24, 2016
For more information call (800) 999-7295 or visit petexpooc
California History Education Program Family Day
Both children and adults can take a trip back in time with Irvine Park Railroad’s 2016 Fourth Grade California History Education Program on family day. This fun program – created by teachers, for teachers – is a hands-on learning experience and meets the State of California curriculum requirements for fourth grade history/social science (for field trip attendees during the week).
Each session will last for two hours. . Reservations must be made in advance by calling Irvine Park Railroad at (714) 997-3968.
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Admission is $14 per person
For more information call (714) 997-3968 or visit irvineparkrailroad
Spring Citrus Fair
The La Habra Chamber of Commerce will produce its Annual Spring Citrus Fair showcasing the history of the La Habra Valley. Event will include entertainment, carnival rides, local food, exhibits & character mascots.
La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets
April 29, 30 and May 1, 2016
Admission is Free
For more information call (714) 997-3968 or visit citrusfair
Soka University’s Annual International Festival
Enjoy over 700 musicians and dancers performing on three stages and over 230 non-profit, craft and business exhibitors! There will be lots of international food, exhibitors, games and activities, art exhibitions, ceramic sales, a children’s play area with Bounce House, student projects — and much more!
Soka University
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo
May 7, 2016
Admission is FREE for everyone! Parking is $10 cash on campus
For more information call (949) 480-4081 or visit soka
Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration showcases live entertainment featuring traditional Mariachi’s and Ballet Folklorico to Cumbias, Tex Mex, and Salsa dancers. Community groups will be serving up authentic Mexican food fare and other activities will include a juried Art Contest, Carnival Game booths and a vendor area.
Max Berg Plaza Park
1100 Calle Puente
San Clemente
May 7, 2016 12 – 6pm
For more information call (949) 361-8264
Tustin LobsterFest
The Tustin Lobsterfest is an annual fundraiser event that provides financial support for the programs and services sponsored by the Tustin / Santa Ana Rotary Club. All net proceeds from this event help pay for local Rotary programs throughout Tustin and Santa Ana.
Peppertree Park
Corner of First and C street
Tustin
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Admission is Tickets $85 Each, $100 at the gate.
Early Bird Tickets $75 available before MAY 1
Purchase tickets here tustinlobsterfest
Greek Festival
Come experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece at the Annual Greek Food Festival celebrating the food, music, and culture of Greece! Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace and expansive “Kidz Zone” with carnival rides & games and other children’s activities, and much more.
St. John Greek Orthodox Church
405 N. Dale St.
Anaheim
May 20, 21 & 22
For more information call (714) 827-0182 or visit ocgreekfest