Orange County Food, Events & Things To Do

Orange County Events Calendar

Looking for things to do in Orange County this week? This calendar lists concerts, festivals, farmers markets, sports, and nightlife across OC—filterable by city, category, free events, today, or this weekend.

Use the filters to narrow by city or category, toggle Free only, or jump to Today / This weekend. Click any event for times, venue details, and ticket links.

How to use this OC events calendar

Start in List view for a day-by-day agenda, or switch to Month / Week when you want the bigger picture. Filter by city (Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and more), pick a category, or show free events only. Reset clears filters and brings you back to the current month.

Popular ways people search

Most people land here looking for OC events this weekend, things to do in Orange County this week, orange county events today, or free events Orange County. Use the Today and This weekend chips, or Free only, to match those intents without opening ten city calendars.

Related OC Drop event guides

For deeper picks beyond the calendar, see our guide to the best annual festivals in Orange County, the best live music venues in Orange County, free family events in Orange County by month, and best family activities in Orange County. Looking for Nov. 26 dinners and turkey trots? See our Thanksgiving in Orange County guide. Planning the last night of the year? See the best New Year’s Eve events in Orange County.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find free events in Orange County this weekend?

Open the calendar, turn on Free only, then tap This weekend. You’ll see free concerts, markets, festivals, and community events across OC without digging through city sites.

Does this calendar include concerts and festivals?

Yes. Listings cover concerts, festivals, farmers markets, sports promotions, nightlife, and community events across Orange County, California.

How often is the Orange County events calendar updated?

We refresh listings regularly from local sources and editorial updates as new OC events are announced. Check back often for weekends and holidays.

Can I filter events by city (Irvine, Anaheim, etc.)?

Yes. Use the city dropdown to narrow results to places like Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, and other OC cities.

Where else can I find annual OC festivals?

For the big yearly lineup, see our guide to the best annual festivals in Orange County, then come back here for what’s happening this week and weekend.

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