Things to Do in Orange County in August 2026: Events, Festivals & Family Fun

Summer isn’t slowing down yet! If you’re looking for things to do in Orange County in August 2026, the calendar is packed with festivals, concerts, food events, family activities, sporting events, art experiences and plenty of ways to enjoy the last full month of summer.

From the final weeks of the OC Fair to the U.S. Open of Surfing, D23, community festivals, outdoor concerts and unique local experiences, there’s something happening throughout Orange County almost every weekend.

Here are some of the August events worth adding to your calendar.

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Major Orange County Events Continuing Into August

OC Fair — Costa Mesa

Through August 16

The OC Fair continues through mid-August at the OC Fair & Event Center with carnival rides, fair food, exhibits, shopping, entertainment and concerts. It’s one of Orange County’s biggest summer traditions.

U.S. Open of Surfing — Huntington Beach

Through August 2

Head to the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier to watch professional surfing and enjoy beach activities, vendors, food and live entertainment during one of Surf City USA’s signature events.

Sawdust Art Festival — Laguna Beach

Through September 6

Explore work by local artists, watch demonstrations, enjoy live music and take part in art classes at this longtime Laguna Beach summer tradition.

Pageant of the Masters — Laguna Beach

Through September 4

The famous Pageant of the Masters continues throughout August with its extraordinary living-art performances recreating famous works of art.

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AUGUST 1-2

August starts with a full weekend of things to do around Orange County.

Saturday, August 1

Beach Cleanup at San Clemente Pier — San Clemente
Start the month by helping Surfrider South Orange County clean up the coastline from 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Sip & Dink Wine + Pickleball Tournament — Newport Beach
Pickleball meets wine tasting during this afternoon event at The Tennis and Pickleball Club.

The Great Gatsby Dinner Tower — Anaheim Hills
Enjoy a Gatsby-inspired dining experience featuring caviar, lobster rolls, wagyu sliders and more.

California Sound: Fender Legacy — Fullerton
Celebrate Leo Fender Day at the Fullerton Museum Center with live surf music, vendors, food trucks and family activities.

DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk — Santa Ana
Downtown Santa Ana becomes an outdoor celebration of art, creativity and culture during this free, all-ages monthly event.

Sunday, August 2

Segerstrom Shelby Cars & Coffee — Irvine

CHOC Walk in the Park — Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Hug and Groom — Huntington Beach

Sunday Gospel Brunch — Laguna Beach

Party Pupils Beachfront DJ Set — Huntington Beach

Angels vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Beach Week & Kids Run the Bases — Anaheim

Orchids of Hawaii Exhibition Opening — Tustin

Cookbook Book Club at HanaHaus — Newport Beach

Nelly with Too $hort — Costa Mesa

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AUGUST 4-6

Toddlers & Tunes — Irvine

August 4

Families with little ones can enjoy complimentary carousel rides, bubbles, games and an interactive DJ at Irvine Spectrum Center.

Dive-In Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean — Newport Beach

August 4

Pendry Newport Beach hosts a complimentary poolside screening of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Motorhome Madness Demolition Derby — Costa Mesa

August 5

Watch some RV-crushing action at the OC Fair’s Action Sports Arena.

12th Annual Taste of Placentia — Placentia

August 6

Tri-City Park comes alive with food and drink tastings, live music, local businesses and community fun.

Mariachi Divas — Fullerton

August 6

Enjoy a free OC Parks Summer Concert featuring the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas at Craig Regional Park.

Also happening August 6:

• Sin City: Newport Beach screening

• Top Chef Canada Chef Dinner at Balboa Bay Resort

• First Thursdays Art Walk in Laguna Beach

• Movies on the Beach: The Wild Robot at Crystal Cove

• Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles in Yorba Linda

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AUGUST 7-9

This may be one of the busiest weekends of the entire month.

Taste of Anaheim — Anaheim

August 7

Sample food and drinks from Anaheim restaurants while enjoying live music and community festivities downtown.

HB Foodie Fest — Huntington Beach

August 7

Food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly fun take over Golden West College.

Brea Fest — Brea

August 7

Enjoy food tastings, live music, art, theatre, shopping and family activities at Brea’s Civic & Cultural Center.

Little Saigon Night Market — Westminster

August 7–9

The final weekend of the summer market brings food vendors, shopping and entertainment to Asian Garden Mall.

Rebelution, Skip Marley & Niko Rubio — Costa Mesa

August 7–9

Three nights of music come to Pacific Amphitheatre as part of the summer concert season.

Other August 7 events include the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk, Summer Fridays at PAIGE, a singles pickleball mixer, an Amor Prohibido Selena tribute at House of Blues Anaheim, Late Night BMX Night and Paul van Dyk at TIME Nightclub.

Saturday, August 8

Look for:

• Pacific Motor & Spirits Festival — Irvine

• Bier Fest at Old World Village — Huntington Beach

• Beginner’s Photography Class — Laguna Niguel

• California Card Festival — Lake Forest

• San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival — San Clemente

• The Treasure Hunter’s Experience — Laguna Beach

• Mission San Juan Capistrano 250th Anniversary Birthday Cupcakes

• Sourdough Bread Class — Laguna Beach

• Taikun Omakase at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

August 9

Newport Beach Art Week begins, with exhibitions, live music, dance, classes, literary programs and cultural activities continuing through August 15.

Other Sunday activities include a resin serving-board class in San Clemente and an amateur chess tournament at SteelCraft Garden Grove.

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AUGUST 10-16

Gem Studio Silversmithing Experience — Irvine

August 10

Create your own sterling silver jewelry during a guided workshop at Irvine Spectrum Center.

World Taste of Anaheim Packing District — Anaheim

August 11

Enjoy gourmet tastings, entertainment and D23-themed fun.

Angels D23 Night & Mickey Mouse Bobblehead — Anaheim

August 12

The Angels host the Texas Rangers with a special Mickey Mouse bobblehead giveaway for D23 Night.

The Phantom of the Opera — Costa Mesa

August 13

The legendary Broadway musical comes to Segerstrom Hall.

Robert Cray — San Juan Capistrano

August 13–14

The five-time Grammy winner performs two nights at The Coach House.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons — Yorba Linda

August 13

Hear music from both bands reimagined by a string quartet inside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event — Anaheim

August 14–16

Disney fans descend on Anaheim for exclusive panels, shows, shopping, announcements and fan experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center.

CHIMAC Fest — Irvine

August 14–16

Great Park Live hosts a celebration featuring Korean fried chicken, beer, K-pop, K-beauty and Korean cultural experiences.

Other August 14 events include Sharks After Dark in Dana Point, a free California Jammin’ ’76 concert at Muzeo, an Angels giveaway game and the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival in Brea.

Saturday, August 15

• California Love Lowrider Hobby Show — Anaheim

• Capo Country Fest — San Juan Capistrano

• Fujifilm Photography Class — Santa Ana

• Afternoon Tea at Pelican Hill — Newport Beach

• Summer Ska Classic — Garden Grove

• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer — Newport Beach

• Super Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute — San Juan Capistrano

Sunday, August 16

• Fresh Flower Centerpiece Workshop — Newport Beach

• Angels Family Sunday & Kids Run the Bases — Anaheim

• Steel Pulse at Pacific Amphitheatre — Costa Mesa

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AUGUST 18-23

Observations: Photography by Veterans — Huntington Beach

August 18–22

View photography by U.S. veterans at the Huntington Beach Art Center.

Spectrum Sunset Strolls — Irvine

August 19

Join a community 2–3 mile evening walk at Irvine Spectrum Center.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — Fountain Valley

August 20

OC Parks presents a free outdoor concert at Mile Square Regional Park.

Sea Country Festival — Laguna Niguel

August 21–23

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and live entertainment during this longtime community festival.

La Habra Corn Festival & Parade — La Habra

August 21–23

The 77th annual celebration returns with rides, food, entertainment, shopping and community traditions.

Also happening August 21:

• Tequila & Mezcal Tasting — San Juan Capistrano

• French Macaron Class — Anaheim

• Stags’ Leap Wine Dinner — Anaheim

• Sam Morril at Brea Improv

Saturday, August 22

August 22 is another particularly busy day:

• Vic Pro/Am Skimboarding Championship — Laguna Beach

• Exotics & Espresso — Irvine

• Anime Impulse Orange County — Anaheim

• Plum Fest at Old World Village — Huntington Beach

• Mod & Mix Scent Bar — Orange

• Artists in Action at Pretend City — Irvine

• Pokémon Market — Santa Ana

• Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Tasting — San Juan Capistrano

• Patio 21 Spritz Garden — Newport Beach

• TEDx San Joaquin Hills Youth — Newport Beach

• Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary screenings

• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA — Yorba Linda

• The Broken Hearts: Tom Petty Tribute — Anaheim

• Kawaii Rave — Anaheim

Sunday, August 23

• Surfrider Bolsa Chica Beach Cleanup — Huntington Beach

• Dog Day Sundays — Newport Beach

• Dana Point Classic Car Show

• Candlelight: Queen & The Beatles — Newport Beach

• Daniel Caesar at Honda Center — Anaheim

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AUGUST 26-31

Frank Cuprien: For the Love of the Sea — Laguna Beach

August 26

Visit Laguna Art Museum for this exhibition celebrating the coastal painter and his Laguna Beach legacy.

Worldcon 2026 — Anaheim

August 27–31

The 84th World Science Fiction Convention brings authors, artists, panels, cosplay, exhibits and the Hugo Awards to the Anaheim Convention Center.

Classic Handmade Pasta Class — Anaheim

August 27

Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch during a hands-on cooking class.

Long Point Race Week — Newport Beach & Catalina

August 28–30

Watch offshore sailboats race between Newport Beach and Catalina Island.

August 28 also includes:

• Tab Benoit at The Coach House

• An Idiot’s Guide to Wine — Fullerton

• Angels Zach Neto Bobblehead Night — Anaheim

• El Tri at House of Blues Anaheim

• Frankie Quiñones at Irvine Improv

• Diana Ross at Pacific Amphitheatre

• Candlelight: 90s Unplugged — Newport Beach

• Daft Punk Tribute Party — Costa Mesa

Saturday, August 29

• Anaheim Half-ROX Hybrid Race

• Summer Shopping Series: Cinq à Sept — Newport Beach

• Daisy Chain Fields — Irvine

• Champagne New Releases Tasting — Costa Mesa

• Spectrum Silent Disco — Irvine

• Snake River Farms & Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner — Laguna Beach

• Romeo & Juliet — Irvine Barclay Theatre

Sunday, August 30

• OC Record Show — Buena Park

• Woodworking 101 — Orange

• Bollywood Afternoon Tea — Orange

• Angels vs. Philadelphia Phillies Family Sunday — Anaheim

• Women’s Pickleball Round Robin — Yorba Linda

• Green Cheek Beer Dinner — Orange

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Make the Most of August in Orange County

One of the best things about living in Orange County is that you don’t have to travel far to find something fun to do. One weekend might mean surfing in Huntington Beach or an art festival in Laguna Beach, while the next could include a community festival in La Habra, a concert in Costa Mesa or a family day in Anaheim.

Event schedules, prices, ticket availability and details can change, so always confirm information directly with the event organizer before heading out.

This roundup was compiled using events currently listed by The Guide OC for August 2026.

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