Blue Whale & Finback Whale Migration
September 1-30
Newport Beach, CA
September is a special time along the coast of Orange County with warm and mild days and huge numbers of blue whales feeding sometimes just several hundred yards from shore. The Blue Whale Migration is in full swing in September with cruises often seeing several blue whales or more during a single whale watching cruise. And if blue whales weren’t enough, finback whales, and minke whales or also viewed regularly. A great opportunity for even the most seasoned whale watcher. Newport Beach is regarded as one of top whale watching destinations worldwide. See why.
Labor Day weekend
Downtown Orange
International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. Many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts to the visitors.
August . 30 – September 7, 2025
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
Click link above for bands and tickets. Friday & Saturday events are ticket concerts, 21+ only, full bar, food and drinks. Sundays are free shows (No Tickets Needed) with all ages welcome (with Parents), full bar, food and drinks.
29th Annual Original Lobster Festival
September 5-7, 2025
Fri 5-11PM | Sat 12-11PM | Sun 12-8PM
Fountain Valley Sports Park 16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 – FREE PARKING!
Fresh Live Maine Lobsters flown in daily prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Steamers. You can find all things lobster from lobster rolls to lobster mac and lobster bisque, and even lobster on-a-stick! Incredible live music – Bruno and the Hooligans, REMJ-Michael Jackson Tribute Show, Devotional The Depeche Mode Experience, Rio: A Tribute to Duran Duran, and Jumping Jack Flash THE Tribute to the Rolling Stones, to name a few. Admission $5 Fri., $15 Sat/Sun – Kids 12 and under FREE
September 7 – November 9, 2025
EVERY Wednesday through Sunday
Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave, #49 Huntington Beach
714-696-TAP1 (8271)
Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sunday’s are family day with Dachshund Races.
September 12-14, 2025
Dana Point Harbor / Ocean Institute
949-496-2274
The largest annual gathering of tallships on the West Coast, this festival features a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live music, art shows and a variety of tasty food. Interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages and are not to be missed. Additionally, you can explore the historic tallships and listen to the crew share tails of adventure and life at sea.
Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade
September 13-14, 2025
Downtown Santa Ana
This annual tradition celebrates Santa Ana‟s vibrant Mexican culture with a parade, performers each night, delicious food, affor dable shopping, interactive activities, and exciting carnival rides for children of all ages
September 25-28, 2025
Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA
We are pleased to announce that Westminster’s Fall Festival will be returning for its 3rd year in a row! We hope to see you all again for another weekend of family fun, including delicious food, a lively beer garden, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides!
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival
September 27 & 28, 2025
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano
Be Greek for the day! Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, shopping at the Greek bazaar, kid friendly activities and exhibits featuring Byzantine icons and traditional Greek costumes.
Source: https://www.orangecounty.net/html/fests.html#september
