Placentia Palooza June 2-3
Friday, will showcase the following bands: Fat Maggie, Zavala Jazz Soul Posse, and Prime Time Music. Saturday will showcase CSUF Bands: Emi Grace and Vida Moxy. Taco bar by Tlaquepaque Restaurant; beer & seltzer by Broken Timbers Brewing Company. Vendors selling cool stuff will also be there to add to the fun!
5-9pm / Old Town Placentia
714-528-1873 / www.placentiachamber.com
Studio Arts Festival June 3
The juried festival will showcase Southern California artists and their original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography, fiber, and glass.
9am-5pm / Irvine Fine Arts Center 949-724-6880 / www.irvinefinearts.org
OC Fair’s Job Fair June 3
Join us for a job fair to learn about the 1,000+ openings for ages 16 and up. We’ll be conducting walk-up interviews and making offers on the spot. Resumes recommended but not required.
9am-1pm / OC Fair & Event Center 714-708-1500 / www.ocfair.com/jobs
Paws in the Park June 3
Visit fun pet-related vendor booths and rescue groups, enjoy the sound of the DJ with games, and discover crafts and activities that your pet will be sure to love. A resident access card is required to enter the dog park. 9-11:30am / Wagsdale Park, Ladera Ranch www.laderalife.com
Corona del Mar Scenic 5k June 3
Enjoy pristine ocean views and activities for all ages. Register for the 5K Run, 2- Mile Youth Race, Dolphin Dash for the kids, and the popular 2-mile Fun Walk. Enjoy generations of families & friends and don’t miss the festive post event party complete with live entertainment, unique sponsor and vendors, awards ceremony and more.
6am / Corona del Mar State Beach
949-673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com
Kids' Community Swap Meet June 3
The event is designed to give children ages 5-15 yrs. the opportunity to sell gently used toys, clothing, sporting goods, books and furniture all while learning valuable lessons about money.
8-10:30am / Yorba Linda Community Center 714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance June 3-4
Car & Motorcycle Show. A fun event where car lovers and enthusiasts can come to enjoy themselves, while knowing that they are also helping a worthy cause, The Huntington Beach Library Children's Resource Center. It is rated # 1 in California, please help us keep it that why by attending this year's event.
Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 9am-2pm / Huntington Beach Central Park www.hbconcours.org
Tustin Street Fair & Cook-Off June 4
The event comes alive with a variety of exhibitors featuring crafters, community organizations, food and chili booths, and craft beers and wine. Live music and contests are featured on event stages and there is a Kids Fun Zone with games, bounce houses, and entertainment.
11am-6pm / Old Town Tustin 714-573-3326 / www.tustinca.org
Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser June 4
Local pet rescue groups will bring dogs, cats, and birds for adoption. This annual event features vendors and services for pets and their humans that includes gourmet food trucks, a bake sale, and a drawing giveaway.
10am-3pm / Irvine Animal Care Center
949-724-7740 / www.irvineanimals.org/superpet
Balboa Island Parade June 4
“Horsin’ Around Island Style” A 28-year Island tradition filled with Children on Bikes, Island Dogs, Decorated Golf Carts and Floats, Horses, Vintage Cars, USC Marching Band, Keystone Cops, Drill Teams, Marching School Bands, Local Dignitaries and much more! Balboa Island is going WESTERN ISLAND STYLE so grab your cowboy boots and hat, wear your island shirts and shorts, bring your beach chairs, and join us for a fun day on the Island. After-Party starts immediately following the parade in front of the Fire Station featuring our local band “The Fabulous Nomads”.
11am-5pm / 331 Marine Avenue www.balboaislandnb.org
Celebration of the Arts June 4
Dozens of artists exhibits and sales, including paintings, photography, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, sculptures, wood carving, glass art, mixed media and cultural activities. This is a family friendly event offering free activities for all ages, sharing the creativity & talent of our community.
11am-4pm / Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda www.artsyl.org
Lake Forest Business Expo June 9
8:30am-12pm / Lake Forest Civic Center
949-583-9639 / www.lakeforestcachamber.com
Cypress SummerFest June 9
Magic Show, Crafts, activities, games, booths and food sold by Kiwanis of Cypress, Movie on the Green - Puss in Botts: The Last Wish.
6pm / Civic Center Green
714-229-6700 / www.cypressca.org
San Clemente Annual Car Show June 10
A classic day of gorgeous cars, live music by The Chancers, food, slot cars, unique shopping, and family fun! Spectators and sweet pups are welcomed free. Hosted and produced by the San Clemente Downtown Business Association, a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that works to enhance downtown commerce and beautification.
10am-3pm / Downtown San Clemente www.sccarshow.com
Huntington Beach Pier Swim June 10
Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The Gene Belshe Memorial Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the top team. $25.00 per person.
8:30-11am / Huntington Beach Pier
714-960-8870 / www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Farmakis Farms Craft Market June 10
Craft markets are sprinkled throughout the year offering a variety of crafts such as jewelry, candles, soaps, succulent arrangements, hand-made cards, and so much more! Not to mention some incredible artists and authors showcasing their work.
10am-3pm / 29932 Camino Capistrano, SJC 949-364-1270 / www.farmakisfarms.com
Pet Palooza June 10
Adopt a pet, food, music, contests, pet expo, photo-ops, and pet walk. 9am-1pm / Marina Hills Park, Laguna Niguel
949-363-0136 / www.lnchamber.com
Dana Point ArtFest June 11
An outdoor, top-quality juried art and music event that brings artists and the community together in and around the Dana Point, CA area. More approximately 100 local artists. Live music from various artists. Wine and beer garden. Restaurants on Del Prado Ave will open early for the event - providing food and libations.
10am-5pm / Del Prado Avenue www.dpartfest.com
Fountain Valley Summerfest June 15-18
Carnival, food, drone show, live bands, rides, and fireworks. Admission tickets are required for all attendees age 5 years and older. Due to occupancy limits, the only way to guarantee admission to Summerfest is to purchase an online ticket. Walk-up tickets will be sold at the event if occupancy limits have not been reached.
Fountain Valley Sports Park www.fvsummerfest.com
A Taste of Greece June 16-18
This is a fun-filled Festival for the whole family! Pastries, dancing, boutique & delicious Greek food. There will also be Greek folk dancing lessons, church tours and kids play zone.
Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine www.irvinegreekfest.com
Fishing Derby June 17
SAMLARC Members of all ages are invited to grab a fishing pole and head to the lake to compete against friends and neighbors!
7-10am / Lago Santa Margarita, RSM 949-709-0010 / www.samlarc.org
Summer Suds Brewfest June 17
40+ craft breweries with over 100 beers to taste plus food tastings to enjoy. Event includes live performances from local bands and DJ, a giant party game arena for some friendly competition, beer magicians and some of Southern California's best food vendors cuisine.
12-4pm / Fountain Valley Sports Park
562-495-5959 / www.summersudsbrewfest.com
SoCal World Guitar Show June 17-18
All Amigo shows are international buy-sell-trade events. Attendees may bring all the musical instruments or related items they can carry to sell, trade or have appraised. Get bids from several exhibitors to quickly establish the market value of your item and proceed to sell or trade with confidence.
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm / OC Fair & Event Center 918-288-2222 / www.amigoguitarshows.com
Repticon June 17-18
Experience the animal kingdom in an exotic way. Explore our rows of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more! Everything to support your hobby will be available: feeders, caging, and other supplies.
Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm / OC Fair & Event Center 863-268-4273 / www.repticon.com
Baroque Music Festival June 18-25
Our Festival offers five professional concerts during the last week of June. We enjoy the talents of extraordinary musicians playing Baroque instruments, and of singers who are sensitive to historical styles, performing in intimate venues in Corona del Mar and Newport Beach.
949-760-7887 / www.bmf-cdm.org
Lions Club Fish Fry & Carnival June 23-25
Come join us for three days of family fun! Fish fry dinners, carnival rides, games, booths, listen to headliner bands, additional food stations, wine/ beer garden, free give-a-ways, opportunity drawings, and more!! And remember all the money we raise goes to local charities.
Lions Park & Luke Davis Field, Costa Mesa 949-422-4133 / https://cmnh-lions.com/
Laguna Hills Chamber Car Show June 24
Fun for the whole family! Live music. Free entry. 9am-1pm / Laguna Hills Mall
949-542-6016 / www.lagunahillschamber.com
Doheny Surf & Art Festival June 24-25
Celebrates the historic surf culture and coastal beauty of the Park. 9am-6pm / Doheny State Beach
949-496-6171 / www.dohenystatebeach.org
Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival June 30-Sept. 3
Handcrafted art Laguna Beach artists, 3 stages of live music, complimentary art classes, glassblowing, art demonstrations and a variety of outdoor dining and saloon offerings- set in a unique artist village in the heart of Laguna Beach.
11am-10pm Fri-Sat, 11am-8pm Sun-Thu / 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. 949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org