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Free things to do in Orange County this weekend
There is so much to do this weekend in the Orange County area! Visit our Calendar of Events https://livingmividaloca.com/oc-events-calendar/
This Orange County FREE weekend events list is organized by city and noted where the entrance are FREE – which are all listed below! Use it as a jumping off point to celebrate the weekend Orange County and choose a few events to attend.
There are so many free things to do in Orange County this weekend with family! Check out our list of events below, and visit their pages to confirm event details. All these free events in Orange County this weekend are noted as such.
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Free things to do this weekend in Orange County with family – March 24, 25, and 26, 2023
OC WEEKEND EVENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023
COSTA MESA
Weekend Events in Costa Mesa
Centennial Farm | OC Fairgrounds
Fridays 1:00PM-4:00PM (Ongoing)
Visit our three-acre working farm, which features seasonal crops, farm animals and knowledgeable staff. Free admission and parking. Centennial Farm is on the south side of our property.
Heroes Hall Museum | OC Fairgrounds
10:00AM-4:00PM Friday-Sunday (Ongoing)
Visit our museum to view the latest exhibits and learn about local veterans. Heroes Hall is next to Centennial Farm. Free admission and parking.
GARDEN GROVE
Weekend Events in Garden Grove
Grand Opening- Crumbl Cookies | 9877 Chapman Ave, Suite C
8:00AM-Midnight
Join us in our Grand Opening celebration for The Promenade store!
Main Street Classic Car Show | Historic Main Street (Every Friday)
4:00pm – 8:00pm
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County, California. Classics are on display for sure. But you’re likely to find all types of vehicles on the show-strip any given Friday. Because there are roughly 50 parking spaces. And with the show running every Friday you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rids on display.
Museum | The Hilbert Museum of California Art
11:00AM-5:00PM (every Friday and Saturday)
The Hilbert Temporary is located at 216 E. Chapman Avenue in downtown Orange, CA. Days/hours: Tues-Sat, 11am to 5pm. Admission free with online reservation at hilbertmuseum.org
SANTA ANA
Weekend Events in Santa Ana
Friday Night Munchies | 1301 S. Bristol Street
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Music, food, drinks, merch, friends and family. Free parking.
OC WEEKEND EVENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
ALISO VIEJO
Weekend Events in Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo Farmers Market | Aliso Viejo Town Center (Every Saturday)
8:00am – 12:00pm
The Certified Farmers Market every Saturday morning in the Regal Edwards Theatre parking lot at Aliso Viejo Town Center.
ANAHEIM
Weekend Events in Anaheim
The Pop Up | Anaheim Garden Walk (Every Saturday)
2:00PM-9:00PM
The Pop Up at Artist Row, your new destination to feed you belly and feast your eyes! Every Saturday come shop with our vendors, enjoy live painting, our gallery, and live music. Food court open now!
Live entertainment | Anaheim Indoor Marketplace- 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd
12:00pm – 6:00pm (every Saturday and Sunday)
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT every Saturday and Sunday in our Placita at the Anaheim Marketplace! We are doing giveaways, all you have to do to enter is come enjoy our entertainment!
Cars & Coffee | Anaheim GardenWalk
8:00am – 12:00pm (Every Saturday)
World class facility to unite cars and coffee‘s throughout Southern California. Come meet the locals, meet new auto owners, and talk about planting more cars and coffee’s from California to Connecticut.
COSTA MESA
Weekend Events in Costa Mesa
Spring Party & Egg Hunt | Estancia Park
9:00AM-11:00AM
FREE community event at local park! Egg hunt, bounce house, games, photos with the Easter Bunny, food available for purchase!
Garage Sale Day | Westside Costa Mesa
8:00AM-2:00PM
Westside Costa Mesa Garage Sale Day!
Centennial Farm | OC Fairgrounds
10:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays and Sundays (Ongoing)
Visit our three-acre working farm, which features seasonal crops, farm animals and knowledgeable staff. Free admission and parking. Centennial Farm is on the south side of our property.
Heroes Hall Museum | OC Fairgrounds
10:00AM-4:00PM Friday-Sunday (Ongoing)
Visit our museum to view the latest exhibits and learn about local veterans. Heroes Hall is next to Centennial Farm. Free admission and parking.
Segerstrom Center Tour | Segerstrom Center (Most Saturdays)
10:00am – 3:30pm
Take a free tour of Orange County’s award-winning home for the performing arts and see Segerstrom Center in a whole new light! Led by Segerstrom Center volunteer Docents, guests will explore the remarkable campus while experiencing the details and history of this cultural arts hub located in the heart of Orange County. Reservations required.
FULLERTON
Weekend Events in Fullerton
Mental Health Awareness Market | 2311 E Chapman Ave
11:00AM-4:00PM
SHOP SMALL BUSINESSES, SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, FACE PAINTER, KIDS ACTIVITY AREA, MEET AND GREET ALICE AND THE MAD HATTER AT 1PM.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Weekend Events in Huntington Beach
Donut Derelicts | Adams Ave Donuts (Every Saturday)
Mornings
Each Saturday morning, car enthusiasts from all over gather in the parking lot of Adams Ave Donuts to enjoy a donut, a cup of coffee and a spectacle of hot rods and classic cars.
MISSION VIEJO
Weekend Events in Mission Viejo
Farmers Market | North Paseo, 25282 Marguerite Parkway (every Saturday)
10:00am – 2:00pm
Shop a variety of locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cooked items, handmade crafts and more. For more information on events at the North Paseo, visit envisionmv.com.
ORANGE
Weekend Events in Orange
LMVL Market | LMVL.Club- 146 S. Glassell St.
2:00PM-6:00PM
This pop-up is happening during the first annual Old Towne Orange Art Walk. People attending the art walk will pick up a passport at the Hilbert Museum and will visit all artist locations on the passport.
Orange Plaza Art Walk | Various Businesses at the Orange Circle
2:00PM-6:00PM
Spring Into Art in Old Towne Orange! Stroll through the Orange Plaza to meet local artists and view or purchase their unique artworks. Spend the day visiting local restaurants, shops, and antique stores too!
Museum | The Hilbert Museum of California Art
11:00AM-5:00PM (every Friday and Saturday)
The Hilbert Temporary is located at 216 E. Chapman Avenue in downtown Orange, CA. Days/hours: Tues-Sat, 11am to 5pm. Admission free with online reservation at hilbertmuseum.org
PLACENTIA
Weekend Events in Placentia
Diamond 9 Sports Cards and Memorabilia Show | Diamond 9 Sports Cards (Every Saturday)
9:00AM-6:00PM
Sports cards and collectible show. Raffle every Saturday.
SAN CLEMENTE
Weekend Events in San Clemente
South OC Cars and Coffee | Outlets at San Clemente (every Saturday)
9:00am –11:00am
Common sights include supers, hypers, euscle, classics, rods, trucks, and motorcycles. But, of course, you don’t have to bring a car to put on display. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow car guys and gals.
SANTA ANA
Weekend Events in Santa Ana
Zumba Classes | Madison Elementary (every Saturday)
9:00AM-10:00AM
No membership required, Ages 18 and over only, no kids.
Patio Vibrations | 4th Street Market, Downtown Santa Ana (every Saturday)
4:00pm – 10:00pm
All ages, music, food and drinks. 80’s flashback music.
OC WEEKEND EVENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY ON SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
ANAHEIM
Weekend events in Anaheim
Live Mariachi | El Gallo Giro – 990 S. Euclid St. (every Sunday)
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Treat yourself to lunch at El Gallo Giro and enjoy LIVE Mariachi music & entertainment for the whole familia!
Live entertainment | Anaheim Indoor Marketplace- 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd (every Saturday and Sunday)
12:00pm – 6:00pm
We’re here to remind you we have FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT every Saturday and Sunday in our Placita at the Anaheim Marketplace! We are doing giveaways, all you have to do to enter is come enjoy our entertainment.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Weekend Events in Huntington Beach
Arts & Crafts Marketplace | Old World Huntington Beach
10:00AM-4:00PM
Shop our unique, hand picked artisans and crafter’s as they showcase their latest designs, collections and one-of-a-kinds!!!
LAGUNA BEACH
Weekend Events in Laguna Beach
Drag Bingo Hosted by Lana Layover | 1460 S Coast Hwy (every Sunday)
Happy Hour 4:00PM-8:00PM, Bingo 9:00PM
Join us for Drag Bingo Sunday’s hosted by Orange County’s favorite flight attendant, Lana Layover.
NEWPORT BEACH
Weekend Events in Newport Beach
Community Day | Back Bay Science Center (every Sunday)
10:00AM-2:00PM
Join us as you tour the facility, including Shellmaker trail, teaching lab, and aquatic lab.
Learn about the Back Bay Science Center’s Educational Programs and how you can get more involved.
Fun, hands-on activities for kids.
PLACENTIA
Weekend Events in Placentia
Wedding & Event Expo 2023 | Placentia Round Table Women’s Club
1:00PM-4:00PM
Come and see some of Orange County’s premier vendors who can take any wedding, party or celebration to the next level!
ORANGE COUNTY WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday, March 24 – high: 65° – low: 43°
Saturday, March 25- high: 63° – low: 44°
Sunday, March 26 – high: 62° – low: 40°
A LOOK AHEAD:
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Orange County weekend events.
- April 2- Cars and Coffee Classics (First Sunday of every month)
- April 16- 27th Annual Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show
- April 14-16 OC Cherry Blossom Festival
- April 16- Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
ORANGE COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR
How do you get YOUR event on the calendar? It’s easy! View Event Submission Guidelines and Submit Your Event here: livingmividaloca.com/event-submission-form/
Save this free Orange County weekend events list for next week!
Originally published on February 15, 2023. Last Updated on March 22, 2023 by Belinda Espinoza Simon
