Welcome to the local's favorite Orange County events site for Families! Here is a huge list of Orange County Events happening THIS WEEKEND for April 25 - 27, 2025. Fun things to do in OC this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many are FREE!
Looking for FREE family activities, children's activities, community events, great food trucks, OC entertainment, live music performances or craft fairs? We've got the scoop! This list is organized by date. Double check event's website to confirm details before going. To submit your event, email jill@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.
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Things to Do in Orange County ALL Weekend
Here are some fun things happening multiple days during this weekend in Orange County.
- Orange County Storytimes
Huge list of every story time in Orange County listed by city. Includes storytimes for public libraries, local business, and community centers. - Where to Play with Kids on Rainy Days in OC
- List of fun place in OC to take kids on Rainy Days
- Knott's Boysenberry Festival
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
March 28 - May 18, 2025
All Day
The Knott's Boysenberry Festival is a limited-time food and wine celebration at Knott's Berry Farm, honoring the park’s roots with creative boysenberry-inspired dishes, specialty desserts, and exclusive drinks including wines and craft beers. Along with delicious offerings, the festival features local crafters, live music, stage shows, and family-friendly activities. This year’s event debuts more than two dozen new food and drink items. - U-Pick Strawberries
Manassero Farms
33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92618
April 26 - 27, 2025
10am - 4pm
Reservations required. $12.50 per person (ages 2 and under free, no container). Includes field admission and a 1lb container for picking (lid must close). Extra containers available for purchase during booking. - Kidstock Music & Arts Festival at Pretend City
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
April 26 - 27, 2025
11am - 3pm
Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop! Because we’re bringing back the Kidstock Music & Arts Festival! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds! - The Gruffalo's Child - Family Theater Series
Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
April 26 - 27, 2025
1pm & 3:30pm
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on a snowy adventure as she sets out to find the Big Bad Mouse in this lively adaptation of the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Featuring physical storytelling, humor, and original music, this enchanting performance is perfect for families with children ages 4–8. - Vernardos Circus
MainPlace Mall
2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
April 25 - May 4, 2025
Times Vary
The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus performance, has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014. It is reinventing the American Circus tradition for a new generation with Broadway-style flair, bringing joy to people across the U.S. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience. - Weekend Walks at Oak Canyon Nature Center
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
April 26 & 27, 2025
10:30am
FREE EVENT
Come join us on Saturday or Sunday mornings for an hour-long, naturalist-led hike through Oak Canyon to learn about the Canyon's plants, animals, history, ecology, and more! Each week's hike is themed and ends at the Interpretive Center for a live animal demonstration. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Things to Do in Orange County - Friday, April 25, 2025
- Morning Playdate with a Fun Character
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:30am
Play & Parties Playdates include Live Storytimes, Singalongs, and a special guest! Have fun with other children while paying games, singing songs, and playing with our special guest. - Wild Tales
Upper Newport Bay
2301 University Drive, Newport
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:00 - 10:45am
FREE
Upper Newport Bay’s popular storytime is back! Wild tales will be offered every Friday and include an outdoor storytime in their amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in our classroom. Each session has a new story, hike theme, and craft project. - Jr. Ranger Adventure: Irvine Regional Park
Irvine Park
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA
Friday, April 25, 2025
3:30 - 5pm
FREE
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Participants will explore Irvine Regional Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. This program will begin outside the Nature Center. - Main Street Classic Car Show
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove
Friday, March 28, 2025
4-8pm
FREE
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County. With roughly 50 parking spaces, and the show running every Friday, you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rides on display.
Things to Do in Orange County - Saturday, April 26, 2025
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Earth Day at the Bay
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10am - 4pm
FREE EVENT
OC Parks and Newport Bay Conservancy invite you to attend our annual Earth Day at the Bay celebration. This free, family-friendly event features environmental-themed exhibits from community partners and local artists. Enjoy arts and crafts, science discovery and educational information. There will be live music throughout the day as well as a scavenger hunt complete with prizes and an opportunity drawing. Food trucks will be on-site with tasty treats available for purchase. - Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6 - 9pm
FREE
Turn your nights into a dance party! Choose your DJ, groove to your favorite hits, and create lasting memories. - Bowers' Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries
Bowers Museum
1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30am - 12pm
Held every last Saturday of the month, Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of each author’s featured book for the first 35 to RSVP and free General Admission to the galleries for the first 35 participants to arrive at each event. - Jr. Ranger Adventure
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:30 - 11am
FREE
The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. Participants will explore Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge. - Family Fun Day at OCMA
Orange County Museum of Art
3333 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11am - 2pm
FREE
Experiment with shapes, colors, and self-expression to create your own unique artwork! This drop-in program is designed for families and kids ages 3 and up. Live steel drum music with captivating island rhythms! Music and art activities are hosted outside on the Upper Plaza located on Level 2. Visit the galleries to explore the new exhibitions at your own pace. - Nature's Grocery Store
Irvine Ranch Open Space
13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8 - 11am
FREE
Come enjoy and learn about the bounty of the local flora and fauna. We will talk about how the animals and early settlers of the area survived and thrived with what nature has to offer. We will discuss how over-grazing, weather, and seasonal patterns affected the daily availability of food in times when there were no grocery or convenience stores. Buckwheat graham crackers, prickly pear jam, and lemonade berry drink are a few of the tempting treats that we will taste-test. After a few snacks, we will take a short stroll along Baker Canyon and take in all the bounty of nature. - Storytime and Activity
Barnes & Noble - Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Ave. #110, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Storytime and Activity
Barnes & Noble - Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Drive Suite A215, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Storytime and Activity
Bella Terra, Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach
7881 Edinger Ave. #110 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Storytime and Activity
Irvine Spectrum, Barnes & Noble - Irvine
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11am
FREE
Join us for Storytime every Saturday in our Kids department! Fun activities will vary from book to book! Parents/guardians must attend with their kiddos! - Surf City Artisan Fair
Huntington Pier
325 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10am - 5pm
FREE
Surf City Artisan Fair, located at the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and coastal culture held on Fridays and select weekends. This event has become a staple for locals and visitors alike and is a platform to celebrate the remarkable talents of local and regional artisans. - Laser Shows the OCC Planetarium
OCC Planetarium
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Times Vary
Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds. - Archery for 10 and up
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10 & 11:30am
Do you know how to shoot a bullseye? Join us for open range archery and we will teach you the basic skills needed to point, aim, and shoot an arrow. We will cover the correct way to draw a bow and talk about range safety. Ages 10 and up. - All Ages Wood Workshops
AR Workshop
31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10am - 1pm
Join AR Workshop for a family DIY class to make one of their many wood projects! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. - Anaheim GardenWalk Cars & Coffee
Anaheim GardenWalk
400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8 - 11am
FREE EVENT
California's only indoor covered Cars & Coffee event! Every Saturday morning, call GardenWalk your home cars & coffee or simply stop by and bring your crowd for a covered C&C late morning gathering. All makes, models, projects, and finished builds are welcome. Enter at Clementine Street north (Clementine & Disney Way). - South OC Cars and Coffee
Outlets At San Clemente, San Clemente