Published February 29, 2024
ORANGE COUNTY MARCH CALENDAR EVENTS
Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza
Info: www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/eastereggstravaganza
3/11-4/8: weekdays 10am-5pm, weekends 8am-6pm
Goldie Palooza
The happiest place on Earth for Golden Retriever families and friends. Enjoy the Golden Village, gourmet food, play games, and more!
Location: Oak Canyon, Lakeview Private Parks, Silverado
Info: goldiepalooza.com
4/2: 10am-4pm
KidStock Music & Arts Festival
Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds!
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Info: www.pretendcity.org/events/kidstock
4/3-4/15: Wed-Sun 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm
Walk MS: Orange County 2023
Walk MS brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Feel the support that can only come from a community whose steps fuel breakthroughs, solutions, and a cure.Join the movement today to show that together, we are stronger than MS.
Location: Experian, Costa Mesa
Info: mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1510
4/4: 7am
Ragnar Road So Cal
On Friday, you’ll start this 200-ish mile journey in San Diego and wind your way through world-famous cities like La Jolla, Encinitas and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Bask in the peace and awe that only comes from seeing the ocean while running at night, and explore the gorgeous groves that gave Orange County its name. Then, you and your teammates will cross the new finish line in Huntington Beach (aka “Surf City USA”).
Location: San Diego to Huntington Beach
Info: www.runragnar.com/eventdetail/relay/southerncalifornia
4/14-4/15: Times TBA
NAMM Show
The global crossroads of the music, sound, and entertainment technology products industries with more than 115,000 registrants from 139 countries and regions!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center.
Info: www.namm.org
4/13–4/15: 10am
Veggiepalooza Plant Sale
Over 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs to choose from. All of the plants offered for sale are grown right here at the Arboretum!
Location: Fullerton Arboretum
Info: fullertonarboretum.org/sales-events
4/14, 4/15: Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
OC Cherry Blossom Festival
An annual spring celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture. The festival brings together a broad spectrum of performers and activities that span the traditional to the contemporary. Of course, the event is also all about tasting the best of Japanese food and drink vendors in the region. Featuring the Sakura Night Market!
Location: Central Park, Huntington Beach
Info: www.occbfest.com
4/14-4/16: Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Día del Niño
Featuring fun and interactive activities and performances by professional artists, arts organizations, schools and community groups that can be enjoyed by the whole family and children of all ages and skill levels.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: www.eldiadelnino.org
4/15, 4/16: 10am-5pm
Imaginology
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook… or what causes a rainbow… or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course for full STEAM ahead to Imaginology, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come alive in the most fun and exciting ways.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: ocfair.com/imaginology/about-imaginology
4/15, 4/16: 10am-5pm
Dapper Day Expo
A companion to our Dapper Day outings to Disneyland, shop our 30,000 sq ft. Expo marketplace featuring everything for fun, stylish living. Browse our hand-picked selection of vintage and classic contemporary clothing and accessories vendors, including cosmetics, jewelry, eyewear, shoes, hats, and more. Location: Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall
Info: dapperday.com/pages/dapper-day-expo
4/15, 4/16: Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Orange Plaza Car Show
Nearly 400 pre-1976 Street Rods, Custom and Classic vehicles will be on display. A wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy.
Location: Old Towne Orange Plaza Square
Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/27th-annual-orange-plaza-rotary-car-show-tickets-514379301337
4/16: 8am–3pm
Sunday Musicale
Mirror Visions Ensemble’s Midnight Magic reflects upon the witching hour as musical favorites by Mozart, Debussy, and Price intermingle with Bonds, Sondheim, and more.
Location: Central Library Friends room, Newport Beach
Info: www.newportbeachlibrary.org/calendar/sund ay-musicales
4/16: 3pm–4pm
California Wine Festival – Dana Point
Choose from Friday’s Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, or Saturday’s Beachside Wine Festival!
Location: Tasting at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, festival at Sea Terrace Park
Info: www.californiawinefestival.com/dana-point
4/17–4/18: Fri. 6:30pm-9pm, Sat. 1pm–4pm
Free Entrance in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone on the first day of National Park Week.
Location: All National Parks
Info: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm
4/22: Various park hours
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Mission Viejo is hosting its annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration with a planting and Green Expo, that will feature earth-friendly activities and environmental exhibits with tips on pollution prevention, recycling and more.
Location: Oso Creek Trail, north of Jeronimo Road
Info: cityofmissionviejo.org/events/earth-day-arbor-day-celebration-4-22-23
4/22: 8am-12pm
2023 Earth Day Celebration
“Go Green” and volunteer to plant, weed, and clean up the Niguel Botanical Preserve.
Location: Botanical Preserve, Laguna Niguel.
Info: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4968&month=4&year=2023&day=2&ca lType=0 4/22: 8:30am-11:30am
South County Pet Expo
Visitors will find a wide variety of adoptable pets from multiple rescues, as well as an array of pet products, demonstrations, and services. Veterinarians will be available to provide a wealth of pet-related information. There will also be a silent auction, food trucks, giveaways, and family fun!
Location: Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center, Lake Forest
Info: adoptocpets.org/news/south-county-pet-expo-april-22-2023
4/22: 10am-2pm
Orange County Wine Fest
Enjoy three hours of wine tasting from more than 30 wineries pouring 100+ wines, bringing a diverse group of wine from around the world under one roof. From crisp, refreshing whites to deep-flavored reds, guests will find plenty to discover and love.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, The Hangar
Info: www.orangecountywinefest.com
4/22, 4/23: Sat 12pm-3pm or 5pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
Newport Boat Show
Incorporating live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach's elevated lifestyle.
Location: Hoag Health Center, Newport Beach
Info: www.nbibs.com
4/27-4/30: Thu-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
La Palm Festival of Nations
Location: parade on Walker St., festival at Central Park, La Palma
Info: www.cityoflapalma.org/553/Festival-of-Nations
4/29: Parade 10:30am, festival 11:30am-6pm
2023 Home & Garden 30th Anniversary Tour
Numerous vintage homes from the 1910s through 1930s will be open for public viewing. In addition, there will be lovely gardens to enjoy, a vintage automobile display, food from local restaurants, a wealth of shopping along our “Street of Treasures,” and our Wine & Beer Garden featuring live entertainment and locally crafted beer and wines from vineyards owned by Floral Park residents.
Location: homes and gardens will be in the southwest section of Floral Park Historic District on three streets: Flower St., Greenleaf St., and Heliotrope Dr., the Street of Treasures will be located on Heliotrope Dr. at 19th St.
Info: www.floralpark.com/hometour
4/29, 4/30: 10am-4pm
Hop on over with family and friends to enjoy this fun and exciting Spring-time event. Children can meet and have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny as well as participate in several activities that are located throughout the area.
Location: Irvine Regional ParkInfo: www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/eastereggstravaganza
3/11-4/8: weekdays 10am-5pm, weekends 8am-6pm
Goldie Palooza
The happiest place on Earth for Golden Retriever families and friends. Enjoy the Golden Village, gourmet food, play games, and more!
Location: Oak Canyon, Lakeview Private Parks, Silverado
Info: goldiepalooza.com
4/2: 10am-4pm
KidStock Music & Arts Festival
Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds!
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum
Info: www.pretendcity.org/events/kidstock
4/3-4/15: Wed-Sun 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4pm
Walk MS: Orange County 2023
Walk MS brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Feel the support that can only come from a community whose steps fuel breakthroughs, solutions, and a cure.Join the movement today to show that together, we are stronger than MS.
Location: Experian, Costa Mesa
Info: mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1510
4/4: 7am
Ragnar Road So Cal
On Friday, you’ll start this 200-ish mile journey in San Diego and wind your way through world-famous cities like La Jolla, Encinitas and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Bask in the peace and awe that only comes from seeing the ocean while running at night, and explore the gorgeous groves that gave Orange County its name. Then, you and your teammates will cross the new finish line in Huntington Beach (aka “Surf City USA”).
Location: San Diego to Huntington Beach
Info: www.runragnar.com/eventdetail/relay/southerncalifornia
4/14-4/15: Times TBA
NAMM Show
The global crossroads of the music, sound, and entertainment technology products industries with more than 115,000 registrants from 139 countries and regions!
Location: Anaheim Convention Center.
Info: www.namm.org
4/13–4/15: 10am
Veggiepalooza Plant Sale
Over 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs to choose from. All of the plants offered for sale are grown right here at the Arboretum!
Location: Fullerton Arboretum
Info: fullertonarboretum.org/sales-events
4/14, 4/15: Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
OC Cherry Blossom Festival
An annual spring celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture. The festival brings together a broad spectrum of performers and activities that span the traditional to the contemporary. Of course, the event is also all about tasting the best of Japanese food and drink vendors in the region. Featuring the Sakura Night Market!
Location: Central Park, Huntington Beach
Info: www.occbfest.com
4/14-4/16: Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Día del Niño
Featuring fun and interactive activities and performances by professional artists, arts organizations, schools and community groups that can be enjoyed by the whole family and children of all ages and skill levels.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: www.eldiadelnino.org
4/15, 4/16: 10am-5pm
Imaginology
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook… or what causes a rainbow… or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course for full STEAM ahead to Imaginology, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come alive in the most fun and exciting ways.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: ocfair.com/imaginology/about-imaginology
4/15, 4/16: 10am-5pm
Dapper Day Expo
A companion to our Dapper Day outings to Disneyland, shop our 30,000 sq ft. Expo marketplace featuring everything for fun, stylish living. Browse our hand-picked selection of vintage and classic contemporary clothing and accessories vendors, including cosmetics, jewelry, eyewear, shoes, hats, and more. Location: Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall
Info: dapperday.com/pages/dapper-day-expo
4/15, 4/16: Sat 12pm-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Orange Plaza Car Show
Nearly 400 pre-1976 Street Rods, Custom and Classic vehicles will be on display. A wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy.
Location: Old Towne Orange Plaza Square
Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/27th-annual-orange-plaza-rotary-car-show-tickets-514379301337
4/16: 8am–3pm
Sunday Musicale
Mirror Visions Ensemble’s Midnight Magic reflects upon the witching hour as musical favorites by Mozart, Debussy, and Price intermingle with Bonds, Sondheim, and more.
Location: Central Library Friends room, Newport Beach
Info: www.newportbeachlibrary.org/calendar/sund ay-musicales
4/16: 3pm–4pm
California Wine Festival – Dana Point
Choose from Friday’s Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, or Saturday’s Beachside Wine Festival!
Location: Tasting at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, festival at Sea Terrace Park
Info: www.californiawinefestival.com/dana-point
4/17–4/18: Fri. 6:30pm-9pm, Sat. 1pm–4pm
Free Entrance in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone on the first day of National Park Week.
Location: All National Parks
Info: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm
4/22: Various park hours
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Mission Viejo is hosting its annual Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration with a planting and Green Expo, that will feature earth-friendly activities and environmental exhibits with tips on pollution prevention, recycling and more.
Location: Oso Creek Trail, north of Jeronimo Road
Info: cityofmissionviejo.org/events/earth-day-arbor-day-celebration-4-22-23
4/22: 8am-12pm
2023 Earth Day Celebration
“Go Green” and volunteer to plant, weed, and clean up the Niguel Botanical Preserve.
Location: Botanical Preserve, Laguna Niguel.
Info: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4968&month=4&year=2023&day=2&ca lType=0 4/22: 8:30am-11:30am
South County Pet Expo
Visitors will find a wide variety of adoptable pets from multiple rescues, as well as an array of pet products, demonstrations, and services. Veterinarians will be available to provide a wealth of pet-related information. There will also be a silent auction, food trucks, giveaways, and family fun!
Location: Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center, Lake Forest
Info: adoptocpets.org/news/south-county-pet-expo-april-22-2023
4/22: 10am-2pm
Orange County Wine Fest
Enjoy three hours of wine tasting from more than 30 wineries pouring 100+ wines, bringing a diverse group of wine from around the world under one roof. From crisp, refreshing whites to deep-flavored reds, guests will find plenty to discover and love.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, The Hangar
Info: www.orangecountywinefest.com
4/22, 4/23: Sat 12pm-3pm or 5pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
Newport Boat Show
Incorporating live entertainment, immersive activations and beautiful yachts from top builders and brokerages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach's elevated lifestyle.
Location: Hoag Health Center, Newport Beach
Info: www.nbibs.com
4/27-4/30: Thu-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
La Palm Festival of Nations
Location: parade on Walker St., festival at Central Park, La Palma
Info: www.cityoflapalma.org/553/Festival-of-Nations
4/29: Parade 10:30am, festival 11:30am-6pm
2023 Home & Garden 30th Anniversary Tour
Numerous vintage homes from the 1910s through 1930s will be open for public viewing. In addition, there will be lovely gardens to enjoy, a vintage automobile display, food from local restaurants, a wealth of shopping along our “Street of Treasures,” and our Wine & Beer Garden featuring live entertainment and locally crafted beer and wines from vineyards owned by Floral Park residents.
Location: homes and gardens will be in the southwest section of Floral Park Historic District on three streets: Flower St., Greenleaf St., and Heliotrope Dr., the Street of Treasures will be located on Heliotrope Dr. at 19th St.
Info: www.floralpark.com/hometour
4/29, 4/30: 10am-4pm
