March in Orange County is brimming with excitement, featuring the beloved Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, a celebration of delectable treats, and the enchanting Festival of Whales, offering captivating experiences celebrating marine life along the coast. Don’t miss out on these unforgettable events that promise fun for the whole family.
Dana Point Festival of Whales
March 1-3, 2024
The annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the once-endangered California Gray Whale with a leviathan-size event. In addition to whale watching at the height of whale watching season, the festival includes a kick-off parade, Sand Sculpting, Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment, an on-the-water Concert, a Whale of a Block Party, Art Shows, Pancake Breakfast, BBQs, Kids Interpretive Crafts, Classic Car Exhibits, Lectures/Seminars at multiple venues including the Ocean Institute, Historical Walking Tours, Paddling Events, Sailing/Rowing/Kayak/SUP Demos, plus much more!
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Wharf Whale Watching Cruises!
Dana Wharf Whale Watching is offering special cruises during this event! Buy tickets online at www.danawharf.com or call (949) 496-5794 for more information!
Costa Mesa Pacific Symphony: Lantern Festival
Saturday, March 2, 2024
11 am – 4 pm
A free Family event! Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks spring’s return and family reunion. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.
Due to venue capacity, admission to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the course of the event. You will need a ticket for every person in your party, including babies in arms and small children. Though a ticket does not guarantee immediate admission, ticket holders will be given priority access. Be sure to print out all print-at-home tickets.
LOCATION:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-556-2787
Buena Park Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Daily March 8 – April 7, Plus Weekends until April 28, 2024
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is our annual food and wine festival that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. Indulge in a tantalizing lineup of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks, including a variety of wines and craft beers that you can only find at Knott’s Berry Farm during this limited-time food-inspired event.
In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. This year’s event will introduce entirely new food offerings featuring a selection of more than two dozen food and drink items.
LOCATION:
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park
San Juan Capistrano El Presidente Ball
Saturday, March 9, 2024
6-10 pm
Journey back to the late 1800s of early California and let the Fiesta Association show you how “the West was fun” at this western-style dinner dance.
Enjoy some great food and old-fashioned fun while dancing under the stars (weather permitting) to live country-western-style music.
LOCATION:
El Adobe de Capistrano
31891 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920
Garden Grove Art in the Park Saturday, March 9, 2024
11 am – 2 pm
The free event will feature the GGUSD’s First Impressions Student Art Gallery, showcasing the artistic talents of K-12th-grade students. Other curated activities include do-it-yourself crafts, live art demonstrations, temporary art installations, and local food vendors.
LOCATION:
Village Green
12732 Main Street
Garden Grove, CA
San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Fiesta Grande
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
6-9 pm
This night of Old West entertainment consists of four contests rolled into one! Best Dressed Old West Man, Best Dressed Old West Woman, Best Belt Buckle, and the Hairiest Man (best mustache and/or beard). So don your finest Old West outfit, belt buckle, or facial hair! And enter one or more of the contests. There is a $5 entry fee (pay when you arrive) per category for each contestant entered.
For the more timid, spectators are always welcome at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.
LOCATION:
Swallow’s Inn
31786 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-615-1920
San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade & Mercado
Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Parade takes place in downtown San Juan Capistrano. This is the nation’s largest non-motorized parade. It is totally organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early; most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade begins promptly at 11 am.
The Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths. It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band, a traditional country music band.
LOCATION:
Downtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-615-1920
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