February Events in Orange County 2016

Although February is the shortest month out of the year, we still have tons of wonderful February events in Orange County to keep you entertained! Don’t miss out!

Monday, February 1st 

Father Daughter Dinner Dance

Monday February 1 | 5-8pm | 32712 Crown Valley, Dana Point, CA 92629 | $15 for children $25 for adults
A special evening enhancing the relationship between fathers & daughters in addition to building goodwill throughout the community

Saturday, February 6th 

Rotary/CARE Car Show to Benefit Rotary charities, Capistrano Animal Rescue

Saturday February 6 | 7:30am-2pm | San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park
Come and see the impressive rows of cars and trucks, shop the vendor’s booths and enjoy delicious food with your family

Wednesday, February 10th

Festival Prelude-A dazzling display of Festival talent 

Wednesday February 10 at 5:30pm | 891 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach | $200 Ticket
features tasty appetizers, dinner, wine, music and other exceptional memories yet to be made at Seven Degrees

LV@VLVT-Live at Velvet Lounge

Wednesday February 10 | 7:30-9:30PM | 416 W. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 | $10 in Advance | $15 at the Door Come out and join us for an evening of pre-Valentine hilarity with a stellar cast of LGBT-friendly standup comedians

Thursday, February 11th 

Taste of San Juan – San Juan Capistrano

Thursday February 11 | 6-9pm | at San Juan Hills Golf Course | $35 Ticket
The Taste brings together many of San Juan’s marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt you with ‘tastes’ of their fare

Friday, February 12th

16th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party

Friday February 12 | 4PM-Midnight | Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive | $70 pass
Taking place outdoors during the day and indoors in a plush hotel ballroom with world class sound and lighting in the evening

Saturday, February 13th

Fun Finding Fungi Mushroom Walk

Saturday February 13 | 1:30-4:30pm | The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy in Mission Viejo | Adults $10, Children $5 Explore the fascinating world of wild mushrooms with mycologist Joanne Schwartz. Bring your camera if you want

Timberwolf 5 K Run/Walk 

Saturday February 13 | Northwood High School-4515 Portola Pkwy | $30 registration
Features breathtaking views, fantastic free food, event t-shirts and the company of hundreds of friendly fitness enthusiasts

Sunday, February 14th

Bridge to Beethoven: Laguna Beach Music Festival

Sunday February 14 at 3pm | The Laguna Playhouse-606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | $45 a person
Koh & Wosner pair two of Beethoven’s heroic-period sonatas with the premiere of newly commissioned work by composer Anthony Cheun

Monday, February 15th 

Valentine’s Day Champagne Whale Watching Cruise

Monday February 15 | 5:30-7pm | Dana Wharf Sportfishing in Dana Point Harbor-34675 Golden Lantern | $49 a person
Whale watch aboard the largest vessel in OC, the Dana Pride. Includes Valentine’s Day chocolate treats and glasses of champagne.

Friday, February 19th

San Juan Dirty Laundry-A Musical Melodrama

Friday February 19 at 8pm | Camino Real Playhouse-31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We promise the most fun you can have in a theatre since the 1890s. A renewed, refreshed reimagining of the Classic San Juan Melodrama

Saturday, February 20th

The Kid’s Pet Parade

Saturday February 20 | 10am-1pm | Los Rios Park- 31747 Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano |
Kids between the ages of 5-12 can show off their favorite animals in a contest for the cutest, most unusual, funniest, & most obedient pet

Shooting Stars Wildflower Walk

Saturday February 20 | 8-11am | The Richard and Donna O’Neill Conservancy in Mission Viejo | Adults $10, Children $5
Local wildflower expert Bob Allen will lead an exploration of The Reserve looking for early wildflowers. You will Learn to Identify blooms

Sunday, February 21st 

Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration

Sunday February 21 | Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 | $2 Activities
Will feature activities and concessions including carnival games, food, a bounce house, face painting, and panning for gold

Saturday, February 27th 

OC Weekly’s Fresh Toast 2016 at Newport Dunes

Saturday February 27 | 11am-2pm | Newport Dunes – 1131 Back Bay Drive in Newport Beach | GE-$35, VIP-$55
Includes delicious bites from the 40 local restaurants, a bloody mary competition, drink samples, pop-up shops and live music

Irvine Lake Mud Run

Saturday February 27 | 9am-4pm | Oak Canyon Park-5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676 | Kids $25, Adults $69 Run the +5k course around Irvine Lake. You will get wet and you will get muddy so be sure to bring towels and a change of clothing.