Fun Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend

Owners celebrate Corgi Beach Day with their dogs in Huntington Beach, Calif. (Courtesy of So Cal Corgi Nation)

San Juan Capistrano Walking Tour

Travel back in time in the oldest town in Orange County where visitors can walk through adobe homes built in the late 1700s, listen to tales of local characters like “Bouchard” the pirate, and the town’s alleged witch—and maybe even catch a glimpse of the ghosts said to haunt the old streets.

This tour runs every Saturday afternoon by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society.

Railroad depot platform on Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, see sjchistoricalsociety.com

The Amtrack train station in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2022. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)

California Writers Club in Anaheim

Looking to improve your storytelling skills? Join writers and experts at the California Writers Club, a monthly meeting focused on the craft and business of writing. This month’s speaker is Tina Mai, a New York Times best-selling author and founder of VAST, an app that helps blind and visually impaired youth write and publish stories.

Anaheim Packing House, 440 South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. For more information, see www.calwritersorangecounty.org

Corgi Beach Day

Come out and meet the cutest and friendliest dogs on Corgi Beach Day in Huntington Beach, where hundreds of corgis are out for a day of festivities.

Corgi attendees will compete for best costume, best “momo” or behind, best fetcher, fastest pie eater, and more. Guests of all ages are welcome.

Huntington Dog Beach at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Goldenwest St., by Tower 22 Lifeguard Station. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For more information, see socalcorgibeachday.com

“Crouton the Corgi" poses with her trophy after winning the Corgi Limbo contest for the seventh year during the 10th Annual Corgi Beach Day in Huntington Beach, Calif., on April 2, 2022. (Carol Cassis/The Epoch Times)

Easter Bash Market

Bring the family out for a day of Easter fun while supporting local businesses and vendors.

Activities include an Easter egg decorating contest, face painting, lots of tasty treats, and live music performances.

Hangar 24 Orange County at 17877 Von Karman Ave., Unit 110, Irvine. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. www.eventbrite.com

Volunteer Day at Big Oak Canyon

Give back to the community while cleaning up the environment at Big Oak Canyon located on ancestral Acjachemen and Tongva territory in Silverado Canyon. Volunteers will help tend to the land including picking up waste and planting, building compost piles, and more. All ages are welcome, no experience necessary.

30464 Silverado Canyon Rd., Silverado. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. For more information, see earthrootsfieldschool.org

Big Oak Canyon Volunteers. (Courtesy of Earthroots)

Therapy Horse Hug and Groom

De-stress while bonding with and supporting friendly therapy rescue horses under the sun, with all proceeds going to support these gentle animals. This event happens every first Sunday of the month. Refunds not available, but guests may transfer their tickets to a different month if unable to attend.

Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center at 6956 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets $18 to $25. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com

Egg Hunt for Children With Special Needs

Grace City Church and Revival Church are hosting multiple outdoor Easter egg hunts with special features for children with varying needs, including a quiet hunt for kids with sensory issues and a beeping hunt for those with limited vision, among others. Face painting, inflatable games, live bunnies, train rides, and more will also be available.

Jeffrey Trail Middle School at 155 Visions, Irvine. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com