As we step into the month of February, Orange County is set to dazzle with a kaleidoscope of events catering to every taste and interest. From the roar of engines at thrilling car shows to the rhythmic celebrations of Lunar New Year festivals and the harmonious melodies of the Laguna Beach Music Festival, this month promises a diverse array of experiences. Join me on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of events that will unfold in the heart of Orange County, offering something special for everyone to enjoy!
San Juan Capistrano
Taste of San Juan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
6-9 pm
Help launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas at The Limo Barn at Reata Park. The Taste brings together many of San Juan’s marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt you with the ‘tastes’ of their fare. Includes live music. Tickets are only $50 for general admission
LOCATION:
San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920
Annual San Juan Capistrano Rotary Car Show – San Juan Capistrano
February 3, 2024
This event draws nearly 400 exotic and classic show cars and more than one thousand automotive enthusiasts. This car show is a major fundraising event that enables our SJC Rotary Club to help local charities thrive.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park
25925 Camino del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Kid’s Pet Parade
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Part of the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebration. Kids between the ages of 5 to 12 can show off their favorite animals in a contest for The Cutest, Most Unusual, Best Team Costume (owner and pet), Funniest & Most Obedient (pet, not child).
A special “Judges Choice” prize will be awarded, and this winner will be given the opportunity to be in the Swallows’ Day Parade.
Location:
Los Rios Park
31747 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Playhouse presents: “Buried Child” by Sam Shepard
February 2 – 25, 2024
An alternately funny and macabre look at a Midwestern family with a very dark secret, weaving a twisted family drama of epic proportions. When a grandson brings home his girlfriend to meet the family, he uncovers the destructive nature of family secrets.
Winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
LOCATION:
661 Hamilton Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
INFORMATION:
Phone: (949) 650-5269
TET FESTIVAL
February 9 – 11, 2024
Helping preserve Vietnamese culture, the Tet Festival boasts the attraction of over 100,000+ audiences and hundreds of booths in the span of a three-day weekend event. Visitors are immersed in a vibrant array of traditional foods, live entertainment, festive games, and customs celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
Costa Mesa
Westminster
2024 Tet Parade
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Opening Ceremony begins at 8:30 AM; parade begins at 9:30 AM
Honor and celebrate local Vietnamese-American culture at this traditional event. Prepare yourself to be amazed by beautiful displays and musical entertainment celebrating the Lunar New Year.
The Tet Parade is a grandiose event that has celebrated the Lunar New Year in Little Saigon for over two decades. Every year, Vietnamese communities across the globe tune in to watch the event broadcasted by local TV stations and social media platforms. The Tet Parade features floats, marching bands, lion dances, color guards, veterans and youth organizations, martial arts, multicultural attires, elected officials, scout organizations, community organizations, and an array of local and international businesses.
LOCATION:
The parade begins at the intersection of Bolsa Avenue and Magnolia Street and heads eastbound on Bolsa Avenue. The Parade will turn right on Bushard Street and head southbound, ending at Bishop Place.
Santa Ana
Bowers Museum Presents: Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
February 4, 2024
11 am – 3 pm
Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held monthly in the beautiful Key Courtyard.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a lively Chinese New Year Festival! Enjoy free art activities, face painting, and exhilarating dance and music performances. Join us in welcoming a year of strength, confidence, and luck!
LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Huntington Beach
Surf City USA Marathon & Half Marathon
February 4, 2024
This award-winning Boston-Qualifying course is considered one of the best courses in the country and is well known for being scenic and flat. Runners come from all over to experience this exhilarating run. The race starts along the Pacific Coast Highway and passes by the famous Huntington Beach pier.
Location:
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, Ca
INFORMATION:
[email protected]
888-422-0786
German Style Carnival FASCHING Sunday, February 11, 2024
3-6 pm
$5 Admission – Hosted by German Campus School
Families with children ages 4 -17 are welcome to join an afternoon filled with activities, dances, and games led by teachers of GermanSchoolCampus.com. A family fun event with traditional Fasching delicatessens like the famous “Berliner,” Krapfen, and Currywurst.
LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Music Festival
February 16-18, 2024
The Laguna Beach Music Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2023, featuring pianist Jeremy Denk, winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and the Avery Fisher Prize, as artistic director. Jeremy Denk is one of America’s foremost pianists, proclaimed by the New York Times as “a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs.”
LOCATION:
Laguna Beach
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Newport Beach
Spectrum Sailing Camp
February 21-23, 2024
9 am-4 pm
Spectrum Sailing is a 501c3 and the ONLY National Autism Sailing Program. Join us in Newport Beach February 21-13 for a FREE 3-day sailing camp specifically curated for children on the spectrum. Registration is OPEN NOW on our website. 20 local autistic kids between the ages of 10-17 will be selected for this incredible opportunity.
Don’t wait – register your child today!
Location:
Orange Coast College School of Sailing & Seamanship
1801 West Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
INFORMATION:
[email protected]
(225) 936-9425
Orange
Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration
February 24 – 25, 2024
To celebrate their 28th year of business and to show appreciation to all their loyal customers, Irvine Park is rolling back to their original 1996 prices during their anniversary weekend… including $2.00 train rides!
The cost is $2.00 per ticket; this price is valid during the Anniversary Celebration weekend only. Coupons, discounts, and any other promotions are not valid on the Anniversary Celebration dates.
LOCATION:
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
(714) 997-3968
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