Schedule of August Events in Orange County 2024*
San Juan Capistrano Festival of the Butterflies
August 3, 2024 10 am to 4 pm
The eagerly awaited Festival of Butterflies is back and better than ever as it celebrates its milestone 10th birthday bash! This beloved event promises a day filled with free, family-friendly fun, captivating entertainment, and educational experiences that will delight attendees of all ages.
LOCATION:
Los Rios Park
31791 Los Rios St
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tustin Open House at The Marconi Automotive Museum
August 4, 2024 10 am – 2 pm
Marconi Museum Open House is BACK! Enjoy FREE admission on us to celebrate 30 years of giving through the Marconi Foundation for Kids, founded in 1994 by Dick and John Marconi. Since then, we have continued our mission and have helped thousands of children throughout Orange County. Join us for a family-friendly day of food and fun, and 100 handpicked vehicles will be displayed during the event in addition to the Marconi Collection.
LOCATION:
The Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Dr
Tustin, California 92780
Brea Brea Fest
August 9, 2024 6:30-10 pm
Brea Fest is a family event that is the “tastiest” celebration of the year! Guests are invited to sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music. Enjoy exhibitions in the Gallery, demonstrating artists, live theater performances, shopping in a market row, and much more! “Kidsville” is sponsored by North Hills Church and includes face painting, balloon animals, make-and-take crafts, a bounce house and kid-friendly foods.
Brea Fest admission and entertainment are free. There is a nominal charge of $4 per ticket that can be used for food and/or beverages. Proceeds from the event support Brea’s Art Programs, such as the Curtis Theatre, Brea Art Gallery, and Concerts in the Park.
LOCATION:
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771
San Clemente San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival
Sunday, August 11, 2024 10 am – 7 pm
Held on scenic Ave. Del Mar, two main blocks of downtown San Clemente, are dedicated to an entire day of FUN. Food and game booths sponsored by local nonprofit organizations, three stages with continuous live music throughout the day, contests for all ages, international booths, an arts & crafts show, a kiddie area, exhibits, face painters, and much more
Free Admission
LOCATION:
Ave Del Mar
San Clemente
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131
Anaheim The Fit Expo
August 17-18, 2024
Non stop competitions for fitness, physique, women’s figure, martial arts, and strength contests. Events also include bodybuilding, the Gracie family’s Jiu Jitsu tournament, powerlifting, strongman, arm wrestling, jump rope and Olympic weightlifting contests, and loopkicks demonstrations. Your ticket includes admission into the giant exhibition floor filled with cutting edge companies displaying, promoting and selling fitness, health and well-being products and services and also includes FREE admission to all competitions taking place on TheFitExpo Anaheim exhibit floor! Don’t forget to check out the FREE seminars, demonstrations and celebrity autograph sessions and grab all the FREE samples. Many of our exhibitors are offering great new products at discounted prices so be prepared for the shopping action.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
Laguna Niguel Sea Country Festival
August 23-25, 2024
Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and much more! The Festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games.
LOCATION:
On Dorine and El Lazo (in between the Laguna Niguel Design Center and the Chet Holifield Federal Building)
Laguna Niguel, Ca
Huntington Beach Plum Festival
August 25, 2024 11 am – 8 pm
Join us for our 2nd PLUM FEST! We have a special Plum menu and Live Music with DA STUBE BUBEN (German Folk Music) and PHIL SHANE at the BIERGARTEN.
The event is FAMILY FRIENDLY with FREE LIVE MUSIC. We will have food, Drinks, and a Full Bar, including Pflaumenkuchen, Plum Cake, Plum Crepes, Plum-Infused Drinks, Berliners (small donuts), and more! Admission is FREE, Parking is FREE, and Live Music is FREE.
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach Civil War Days
August 31 – September 1, 2024
opens 10 am
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 28th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America’s Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history.
This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public. Come out to see this grand display this Labor Day Weekend!
LOCATION:
HB Central Park
On Gothard, between Slater and Talbert
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