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Orange County Thanksgiving Guide + Open Restaurants & Events
Thanksgiving in Orange County on Nov. 26, 2026: eight verified restaurants with prix fixe dinners and buffets, plus the Dana Point and Irvine turkey trots.
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8 Best New Year’s Eve Events in Orange County (2026 Guide)
The best New Year’s Eve events in Orange County, ranked: midnight fireworks at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Winter Fest OC, a 21+ party at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Harbor cruises, a Disneyland-view rooftop, Golfland and a Noon Year’s Eve at Pretend City.
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8 Best Christmas Events in Orange County (Updated 2026)
Eight Orange County Christmas events ranked for 2026: the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Disneyland holidays, Knott’s Merry Farm, the Irvine Park Christmas Train, Cruise of Lights, Dana Point Boat Parade, SCR’s A Christmas Carol, and Roger’s Gardens.
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8 Best Halloween Events in Orange County (Updated 2026)
Eight Orange County Halloween events ranked for 2026: Knott’s Scary Farm, Oogie Boogie Bash, The 17th Door, Anaheim Parade, Adventure City Boo-tastic, Fall-O-Ween, Haunted Car Wash, and Spooky Seas.
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OC Japan Fair 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
OC Japan Fair 2026 (Oct 16–18) at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa—hours, ticket tiers, free kids under 6 & seniors 65+, food, anime, parking, and weekend planning tips.
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OC Tech Week 2026 (Everything You Need to Know)
OC Tech Week 2026 (Oct 19–24) is TCVN’s six-day decentralized celebration across Orange County—opening ceremony, Global Trade Summit, pitches, MasterMinds, tracks, and how to register or host.
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8 Best Beer Festivals in Orange County (2026 Guide)
Eight Orange County beer festivals ranked: Old World Oktoberfest, Phoenix Club, OC Brew Hee Haw, Boo Ha Ha, Brewers Mash, OCSC Beer Fest Series, Beer City Half OC, and SteelCraft Oktoberfest.
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8 Best Farmers Markets in Orange County (2026 Local Guide)
Eight certified farmers markets across Orange County, ranked for produce depth, day-of-week coverage, EBT options, and coastal or park vibes.
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8 Best Free Outdoor Concerts in Orange County (2026 Local Guide)
Ranked local guide to free outdoor concert series in Orange County, from OC Parks and Surfin’ Sundays to Irvine, Newport, SeaLegs, Costa Mesa, Pacific Symphony, and Laguna.
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The Ultimate OC Festival Guide: Top Annual Events to Attend
A year-round calendar of Orange County’s best annual festivals, from the OC Fair and US Open of Surfing to Sawdust, Tết, and the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.
Orange County Food, Events & Things To Do
