Orange County Events - March 2023
Here is our curated list of fantastic activities to do and experience in Orange County in March 2023.
If you have an event that’s important to you, feel free to share it so that we may add it to our next event calendar.
ORANGE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKETS - ONGOING
List of Farmers Markets in Orange County www.orangecounty.net/html/farmersmarkets.html
Anaheim Spring Family Festival MARCH 2-5
This event is perfect for the whole family with rides, food, live music, and more! FREE parking and FREE admission for kids. Location: Anaheim Marketplace Mall
More Information: https://festivalnet.com/
Disney Food & Wine Festival
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back! Hang out with Disney chefs, sample cuisine, sip some wine, and enjoy your day at the most magical place on Earth!
Location: Disney California Adventure Park
More Information: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Festival of Whales - MARCH 4-5
The 52nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales is dedicated to the memory of the founder, Don Hansen. This two-day festival celebrates the return of the once-endangered California Gray Whale with a leviathan-size event. In addition to whale watching, this festival includes a kick-off parade, sand sculpting contest, Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment, Whale of a Block Party, art shows, a pancake breakfast, BBQs, arts and crafts for kids, classic car exhibits, lectures/seminars at multiple venues including the Ocean Institute, and much more!
Location: Dana Point Harbor
More Information: http://festivalofwhales.com/
OC Restaurant Week - MARCH 5-11
Dine on specially priced prix-fixe menus across Orange County. Select your restaurant(s) of choice from the following categories: luxury, date nights, dinner with your squad of besties, vegetarian, family dining, and view options with drink specials.
Location: Orange County, California
More Information: https://ocrestaurantweek.com/
community garage sale - MARCH 11
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
If you happen to be in the Aliso Viejo area on Saturday, March 11th, come shop till you drop at the Community Garage Sale in the Promenade neighborhood! I will be co-hosting this event with my friend and colleague, Aliso Viejo Resident, Art Camoia, Realtor®.
Location: Promenade Community, Aliso Viejo, California
Entrances to the community can be found at 25 & 70 Plateau and 1 Pierremont, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
More Information: https://www.kristina.house/events
easter eggstravaganza - March 11 - April 8
Hop on over with family and friends to enjoy this fun and exciting Springtime event. Children can meet and have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny as well as participate in several activities that are located throughout the area.
PLEASE NOTE…CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
Location: Irvine Regional Park
More Information: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival - MAR. 10 - APR. 16
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is a food and wine festival that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the berry that started it all: the boysenberry.
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm
More Information: https://www.knotts.com/
St. Patrick’s Day at Pretend City - MARCH 17
It’s the luck of the Irish! Join us for this fun-filled day as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with story time, art, and fun activities. Wear your greenest outfit for our Irish parade at the end of the day.
Location: Pretend City Children’s Museum
More Information: https://www.pretendcity.org/
Laguna Beach Music Festival - MARCH 17-19
The 21st Annual Laguna Beach Music Festival will feature pianist Jeremy Denk, winner of a MacArthur “Genius” fellowship and Avery Fisher Prize.
Location: Laguna Beach, California
More Information: https://www.lagunabeachlive.org/musicfestival
Newport Beach Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl - MARCH 18
Follow the rainbow with us this St. Paddy’s Day weekend and ring in the spring season with the best bars and drink specials! Location: Newport Beach, California
More Information: https://pubcrawls.com/city/newport-beach/
Huntington Beach Dog Beach Clean Up - march 19
Join us as we clean up our dog beach. Sign-up is required ahead of time.
Location: 100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA Contact: 714.841.8644 More Information: https://www.surfcityusa.com/
St. Joseph’s Day at the Mission - march 19
Join us for this historic celebration full of tradition, community, and festivity, on March 19 marking the return of our famous swallows to Capistrano and the coming of spring – a time of renewal and rebirth.
Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano
More Information: https://www.missionsjc.com
Shamrock ‘n Run - march 19
The 5K Run begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by the 2K Fun Run at 9:00 a.m. The event also features games, food, a photo booth, and more!
Location: Yorba Regional Park
More Information: https://www.reach4pylusd.org/
Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Street Faire - march 25
The 63rd Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado Street Faire are back! It’s been two years since the streets of San Juan Capistrano hosted the annual BBQ event, pet parade, hairiest man competition, and all the other festivities we have grown to love.
Location: San Juan Capistrano
More Information: http://www.swallowsparade.com/
