Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend

Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend
Huntington Beach, Calif., on Jan. 6, 2021. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)
7/7/2022
Updated:
7/7/2022

Pageant of the Masters

The iconic Orange County annual tradition—re­creations of classical works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like the original pieces—returns for its 85th year with the theme “Wonderful World.” Audiences will get to explore it by seeing the artworks from 17 countries blend original music, storytelling, and stage illusion. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. July 7 through Sept. 2. Ticket prices vary. Get your tickets here.

Sawdust Art Festival

The 56th annual Sawdust Art Festival features works from over 150 Laguna Beach artists, live music, and entertainment, complimentary art classes, glassblowing, and art demonstrations. Outdoor dining is available onsite; visitors can grab a bite at any of the six food concessions. 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. June 24 to Aug. 28. Times vary. Tickets start at $10. Free for children ages 5 and under. Get your tickets here.

Kids Fun Zone

Kids Fun Zone is an in-person event offering art activities to kids on the second Saturday of every month. This month kids will be creating clay monsters using model magic clay and learning clay sculpting techniques like slipping and scoring. Anaheim Town Square. 2180 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim. Saturday from 11–2 p.m. Free. Registration required. For more information.

Laguna Hills Vegan Festival

The Plant District is hosting a vegan festival at Laguna Hills Mall this coming weekend. The festival will feature over 60 vendors and bring together some of the best plant-based talents. 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills. Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Register here.

Reptile Super Show

The show features various kinds of reptiles, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, educational workshops, and more. It is open to the public, so invite your reptile enthusiast friends. Anaheim Convention Center. 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim. Saturday and Sunday. Times vary. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Get your tickets here.

From Dinosaurs to People

The Heritage Museum’s From Dinosaurs to People features live demonstrations, nature walks, a kids zone, various vendors, and food trucks. Kids can explore the prehistoric era and a variety of cultures in SoCal. 3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana. Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. For more information.

Modern Makers Mart in Yorba Linda

Modern Makers Mart is an outdoor marketplace featuring locally handmade crafted goods, tasty treats, and live music. There will be live music and handmade artisans selling house plants, candles, jewelry, macrame, charcuterie boxes, and chocolates. Yorba Linda Town Center. 18421 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Yorba Linda. Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. For more information.

German Heritage Day

The annual German Heritage Day features a full day of classic German dishes, live music, and authentic German beer. 7561 Center Avenue #49, Huntington Beach. Sunday 1–6 p.m. $8 for a German Heritage Day meal special. For more information.

Drive-In Movie

Bring your family to join a drive-in movie at Anaheim Town Square on Sunday night. This drive-in movie event will be showing the animated classic Monsters Inc. The movie will be shown in the parking lot near Wells Fargo. Parking will open at 7 p.m. 2180 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim. Sunday 8–10 p.m. Free. RSVP required. For more information.