orange international street fair Sept. 3–5. Sampling of international cuisine, crafts, folk dancing, music and ethnic costumes. Sept. 3, 5 pm-10 pm; Sept. 4–5, 10 am-10 pm. Free. Glassell St. and Chapman Ave., Orange, orangestreetfair.org Map C4
oktoberfest Sept. 5–Oct. 31, W.-Su. German food and music. Dachshund races Sundays at 3 pm. Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.647.7107 Map L8
tall ships festival Sept. 10–12. Live music, pirate encampment, arts and crafts, tours of tall ships. 9:30 am-9 pm. Free. Sunset tall ships parade, $26–$35. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274 Map K16
taste of newport Sept. 17–19. Samplings from more than 30 restaurants and 15 wineries, cooking demonstrations, live name entertainment. Fashion Island, Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.729.4400 Map L15
fascination of orchids show Sept. 25–26. Thousands of orchids exhibited and for sale in outdoor setting. Learn how to grow and display orchids. South Coast Plaza Village, 1631 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 949.735.2930 Map J13
ORANGE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Sept. 26–Oct. 2. Participating restaurants offer tiered-price three-course menus: lunch $10, $15 or $20; dinner $20, $30 or $40. Search by cuisine and location, and make reservations, at orangecountyrestaurantweek.com
sandcastle contest Oct. 3. Sand sculptures by participants of all ages and proficiency. Free. Big Corona Beach, Corona del Mar, 949.729.4400 Map M16
orange county auto show Oct. 7–10. New model debuts, concept cars, green rides, exotics, interactive ride-and-drives and entertainment including bikini contests. Oct. 7, 4-10 pm; Oct. 8, noon-10 pm; Oct. 9, 9 am-10 pm; Oct. 10, 9 am-7 pm. $5–$10, 12 and under free. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.765.8950 Map J10
Haunt at heritage hill/autumn harvest festival Oct. 15–16. Oct. 15: “Back Woods” Scare Zone, haunted schoolhouse, maze, fright films, live music. Oct. 16: Halloween-inspired family activites including costume parade. Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, 949.923.2230 Map D6
anaheim international film festival Oct. 13–17. Inaugural festival includes film screenings, master classes, workshops and gala events. $5–$10. The Shops at Anaheim Gardenwalk, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714.635.7410 Map I10
Fashion island tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 19–20. Tree has 23,000 lights and ornaments, Santa, singing and dancing. 6 pm. Free. 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 949.721.2000 Map L15
sawdust winter fantasy Nov. 20–21, 26–28, Dec. 6–7 and 10–12. 170 artists and artisans display their wares. 10 am-6 pm. $3–$6, under 5 free. Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.494.3030 Map G15
holiday on ice Nov. 1. Opening day for seasonal ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, 949.753.5180 Map D5
Turkey trot Nov. 25. California’s largest Thanksgiving Day run tours the beach, cliffs and coves of Dana Point. Start time is 7 am. Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point. 949.496.1555 Map K16 |
