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This Week in OC

Jul 12, 2026

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Curated events, local happenings, food festivals, live entertainment, and things to do across Orange County this week

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Food & Drink

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Apr 5, 2026

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9 min read

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Discover the best brunch in Orange County, from oceanfront restaurants and cozy cafés to trendy hotspots serving pancakes, eggs benedict, and bottomless mimosas.

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News

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Apr 2, 2026

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4 min read

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

GRAMMY-winning Arturo O’Farrill leads the new ¡VIVA! The Spenuzza Series celebrating Hispanic and Latino arts across OC

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Articles

Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

Jul 13, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

PLUS: Anaheim’s 39 Commons Breaks Ground, a Superyacht-Ready Newport Estate, and a $40M Corona del Mar Showpiece

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Newsletter

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Jul 6, 2026

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6 min read

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

PLUS: Disneyland’s $59 nights, the Ziggurat’s next chapter, and Costco’s Mission Viejo gas-only debut

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Newsletter

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Jun 29, 2026

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5 min read

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

PLUS: Garden Dining in Newport, a $110M Laguna Beach Sale, and a Major Raptor Rescue Expansion

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Local Guides

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Free watch parties, giant screens, and match-day events across Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Buena Park, and Dana Point

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Newsletter

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

Jun 22, 2026

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5 min read

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

PLUS: America 250 Plans, a Major Skatepark Expansion, and Comfort Food in Seal Beach

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Orange County

Jun 17, 2026

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21 min read

Orange County 4th of July Events 2026: Fireworks, Parades & America 250 Celebrations

Your complete city-by-city guide to Independence Day fireworks, festivals, races, concerts and family fun across Orange County for America’s 250th birthday

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Featured

Things to Do in Orange County This Week

Best Brunch in Orange County: Top Spots for Weekend Brunch, Mimosas & Coastal Dining

Segerstrom Center Announces First-Ever Artist in Residence, Launches New Cultural Initiative in Orange County

Articles

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Greek Fest, Beach Festivals & a New Food Hall

Orange County 4th of July Events 2026: Fireworks, Parades & America 250 Celebrations

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