Orange County Events - May 2023
May this list of fun activities to do and experience in Orange County in May bring you joy.
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
star wars day - may 4
Join us at the North Paseo for Star Wars Day! This fun, free event will include Star Wars trivia, crafts, drawing contests and photo ops with Star Wars characters. You will also be able to check out Star Wars books from the library. See the event website for more information. 4:00pm - 6:00pm
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/events/star-wars-day
PAINT PARTIES - ONGOING
The Original Paint Nite and Sip events are BACK in Orange County! Artist Wendy Anderson guides you through the step-by-step process of acrylic painting. This event is perfect for a girls’ night out, date night, or family and friends event! Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Some events are 21+. See the event website for more information.
https://www.paintnite.com/
LA HABRA CITRUS FAIR - MAY 5-7
The La Habra Citrus Fair features carnival rides, live entertainment, a parade, food, a car show, and much more! Admission is FREE! https://www.lahabrachamber.com/citrus-fair-home/
annual cINCO DE MAYO fiesta - MAY 6
Celebrate during a lovely afternoon of live music, food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family!
http://www.san-clemente.org
OC MARATHON - MAY 6-7
The SDCCU OC Marathon Course will start in front of our Official Start Line Hotel, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa just south of Santa Barbara Drive. You will run through the beautiful coastal communities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana finishing off at the OC Fair and Event Center conveniently located just off the 55 freeway in the heart of Costa Mesa. https://ocmarathon.com/
beach club opening DAY - MAY 13
Splash into summer at the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club. We invite you to join us to celebrate the opening of the Beach Club Lagoon with DJ interactive games and prizes, ballon artist, and fun activities in the Fiesta Room from 11:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. Enjoy tasty treats from Screamin Ice Cream Bus. SAMLARC Members with IDs are welcome to bring their immediate household and a total of 5 guests to the Beach Club Lagoon.
https://www.samlarc.org/events/beach-club-opening-day-and-celebration
OPEN GARDEN DAY - MAY 13
Experience the inviting neighborhoods of West Floral Park and Jack Fisher Park in North Santa Ana. This one-day community event offers an array of activities: lovely gardens to tour, water-wise front yard sidewalk tour, garden expert talks & demonstrations, vintage cars to peruse, a street full of vendors selling unique garden treasures, and gourmet food trucks with plenty of tasty treats.
http://www.opengardenday.com/
Irvine Korean Cultural Festival 2023 - May 13
The Irvine Korean Cultural Festival is an event designed to celebrate and share Korean cultural heritage and artistic traditions with the broader Irvine community and Orange County. https://www.irvinekoreanfestival.org/
Palm Tree Music Festival - May 13
The Palm Tree Music Festival features beachy vibes and live entertainment from Kygo, Ellie Goulding, Tovelo, The Midnight Official, Forester Music, and The Knocks. Get your tickets today! https://www.palmtreemusicfestival.com/
Mother’s Day Art Show 2023 - May 13-14
The Dana Point Fine Art Association is hosting its Mother’s Day Art Show at the Dana Point Harbor. https://danapointfinearts.org/events/
OC Greek Food Festival 2023 - May 19-21
The OC Greek Food Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing, and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace and expansive “Kidz Zone” with carnival rides & games, other children’s activities, and much more. https://ocgreekfest.com/
Crawfish Festival - May 19-21
Enjoy yummy crawfish entrees, appetizers, and treats from other vendors. Rides, games, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family await you at the Crawfish Festival! Children under 12 are FREE and parking is FREE!
https://www.crawfishfestival.com/
Anaheim Children’s Festival - May 20
Fun for the whole family with free arts and crafts, dance lessons, and performing arts classes. More than fifty organizations, city departments, and more bring art projects to the Park atmosphere and invite the kids to “try art”. All art activities are FREE to the participants and include: arts, crafts, dancing lessons, art lessons, plus performing opportunities.
https://muzeo.org/
Strawberry Festival - May 26-29
The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city’s strawberry-growing history. Free admission! http://strawberryfestival.org/
Scottish Fest - May 27-28
The Annual Scottish Fest is Southern California’s largest Scottish and Celtic Festival! The event features hundreds of bagpipers and drummers, Scottish and Irish food and vendors, Scottish clans, Highland dancing, and traditional Scottish feats of strength like the hammer throw, putting the stone, and caber toss. Part of the United Scottish Society, the festival was established in 1932 and was called a Highland Games in the tradition of Scottish heritage. http://www.scottishfest.com
Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon - May 29
The Annual Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon honors the United States Marine Crops Dark Horse Battalion. Runners choose from a 5K, 10K, and there’s even a kid’s race! Afterward, enjoy Memorial Day festivities with food, fun, and a beer garden! https://www.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com/
