Can you believe that it’s already May? This year is rocketing by so quickly! We have one last month of spring before we transition to even warmer temperatures and longer days. It’s time again to fill up your calendars with these fun and exciting May events in Orange County 2017
AVP Tour National Championships May 4-7
The world’s best beach volleyball talent, interactive activations, music, food, and more.
8am-7pm / Huntington City Beach www.avp.com
Laguna Beach Gate & Garden Tour May 5
A fiesta of nine fabulous gardens in Central Laguna – including a half acre of magnificent grounds. This year’s tour will offer Mexican fare, margaritas, wine, beer and agave plants for sale.
11am-4pm / Starts at Arabella Laguna Historic Cottages www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org
Newport Beach Standup for the Cure May 6
Join us for a fun day Standup Paddling at Newport Dunes in support of the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G Komen.
8am / Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
Derby Day Fundraiser May 6
Bring the entire family for a fun afternoon of BBQ, silent auction, pony rides, kid’s crafts, face painting, and riding demos.
1-6pm / Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center
714-848-0966 / www.trchb.org
Rancho Days Fiesta May 6
Celebrate the rich history of OC’s Mexican Ranchos and Native American tribes at with music, dance, crafts, and hands-on demos.
11am-3pm / Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
949-923-2230 / www.lakeforestca.gov
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 6
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Spanish Village by the Sea! 2-6pm / Max Berg Plaza Park: 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente 949-361-8200 / www.san-clemente.org
OC Marathon May 6-7
There is a full-marathon, half-marathon, 5k and kids’ run. Festivities will begin on Saturday with the Kids Run the OC one-mile run in the morning and the 5K taking place on at 5pm.
Full Marathon 5:30am / Newport Center Drive
949-222-3327 / www.ocmarathon.com
Martini Madness May 7
Join The Cliff Restaurant & Bar and Pacific Marine Mammal Center for an evening of great martinis, live music, and a virtual reality sea lion experience. 4-6pm / 577 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
949-494-3050 / www.pacificmmc.org/mm2017
Irvine Junior Games May 7
Track-and-field event open to Irvine USD students in grades 4-8, and is a key fundraising effort for the Irvine Children’s Fund.
9am-6pm / Irvine High School Stadium: 4321 Walnut Ave.
949-786-6454 / www.irvinechildrensfund.org
Spirits Tasting Newport Beach May 13
Taste & evaluate over 30 spirits from around the world while enjoying the beautiful Newport Beach venue.
1-5pm / Hyatt Regency Newport Beach www.visitnewportbeach.com
SoCal Wienerfest May 13
There will be contests, wiener dog races, photo opportunities, raffles, food and vendors.
10am-3pm / Huntington Beach Dog Beach www.surfcityusa.com
Dana Point Art Fest May 21
Shop for art from 80+ local artists showcasing a variety of media. Enjoy live music! Food and libations provided for purchase by local restaurants. 10am-5pm / Dana Point Lantern District www.dpartfest.com
Balboa Island Artwalk May 21
This fine art show features 100 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography.
9am-5pm / South Bay Front www.balboaislandartwalk.infohttp://www.balboaislandartwalk.info
Kocktails for Kittens Fundraiser May 21
The ARK of San Juan Kocktails for Kittens Fundraiser. Join the fun fundraiser to save the lives of orphan kittens.
5-8pm / Marbella Country Club, San Juan Capistrano
949-388-0034 / www.arkofsanjuan.org
Laguna Beach Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry May 21
Celebrity chefs will come together to prepare fresh farm-to-table delicacies to further Share Our Strength’s mission to end childhood hunger.
2-7pm / Montage Laguna Beach: 30801 South Coast Hwy. 800-969-4767 / http://ce.strength.org
Newport Beach Wine Festival May 26-28
Sip wine, savor delicious entrees, cooking and blending interactive classes. Balboa Bay Resort: 1221 Coast Highway
877-346-4382 / www.meritagecollection.com
Mission Viejo Memorial Day Observance May 29
Local dignitaries, members of Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, keynote speaker, Guest Speaker Frans Vandenbroek and a musical tribute.
8:30am-12pm / 200 Civic Center www.cityofmissionviejo.org
Cesi Pagano
949-370-0819
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