Orange County Events - April 2024

🌸 Welcome to April in Orange County! 🌸

As spring blossoms across Orange County, so does a vibrant array of events for every interest and age. From celebrating local produce to immersing in cultural festivities, to e-waste recycling to the celestial wonder of the solar eclipse, there's something for everyone this April.🎉

If you have an event that’s important to you, feel free to share it so that we may add it to our event calendar.

ORANGE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKETS - ONGOING
List of Farmers Markets in Orange County www.orangecounty.net/html/farmersmarkets.html


Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Apr. 1-23
Celebrate the historic berry that put Knott’s Berry Farm on the map—the boysenberry! Knott’s Boysenberry Festival will feature countless one-of-a-kind boysenberry-inspired dishes, drinks and more, plus live entertainment for the entire family.
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm
More Information: https://www.knotts.com/


KIDSTOCK Apr. 3-7 & 10-14
Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop because we’re bringing back the Kidstock Music & Arts Festival! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week and explore different musical stylings, instruments, and sounds!
Location: Irvine, California
More Information: https://www.pretendcity.org/


Walk MS: Orange County Apr. 6
The National MS Society’s mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. They are currently accepting registrations via, email, mail or over the telephone for this walk. After the two-mile walk enjoy a fun, festival-like event including food, drinks, and entertainment!
Location: Costa Mesa, California
More Information: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/


South County Pet Expo Apr. 6
This pet adoption event features dozens of adoptable furry friends, toys, pet products, demonstrations, food trucks and much more.
Pets are WELCOME to attend.
Location: Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center
More Information: https://adoptocpets.org/


Corgi Beach Day Apr. 6
Corgi Beach Day is a pet-centric, family-friendly festival that welcomes corgis and honorary corgis, (all dogs are welcome at Corgi Beach Day) and is the biggest breed specific event and largest gathering of corgis in the world!
Location: Huntington Beach Dog Beach
More Information: https://socalcorgibeachday.com/

solar Eclipse - April 8th
The Solar Eclipse will be a partial solar eclipse in Orange County beginning at about 10:05 am with its height at 11:12 am and ending at 12:23 pm. Be sure to wear eclipse glasses before you look. To get more specific timing in your area, click the link.

https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/

LAS FLORES E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT Apr. 13
Annual Las Flores eWaste Recycling Event benefiting Las Flores Elementary PTA. Let's recycle those old TVs and electronic waste! All communities are welcome to participate.
Location: Las Flores K-8 Parking Lot
More Information: https://www.kristina.house/events

Annual Gardenfest Apr. 13
Hosted by the San Clemente Garden Club. This event is San Clemente’s biggest plant sale and garden/household goods flea market. The proceeds go towards the San Clemente Garden Club College Scholarship and Junior Gardeners programs. The event includes exhibits, demonstrations, water conservation information, local art, contests, kids gardening activities, and MUCH more!
Location: San Clemente Community Center
More Information: http://www.sanclementegardenclub.com


Imaginology Apr. 13-14
Each April, OC Fair & Event Center transforms into Imaginology, a free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on S.T.E.A.M. education and hands-on learning.
Location: OC Fairgrounds
More Information: https://ocfair.com/imaginology/


Cherry Blossom Festival Apr. 14-16
A FREE day of fun for the whole family filled with Japanese food, music, dance, cultural performances, and games and crafts for the kids.
Location: Huntington Beach, California
More Information: https://occbfest.com/


Veggiepalooza! Apr. 18-20
More than 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs to choose from! Members of the Fullerton Arboretum can pre order to receive a discount! More information on the event website.
Location: Fullerton, California
More Info: http://fullertonarboretum.org


Newport Beach International Boat Show Apr. 18-21
The Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) will take place in 2024 at Lido Marina Village with both on-water and on-land exhibitions, activations and entertainment, the reimagined show will transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience for all to enjoy.
Location: Newport Beach, California
More Information: https://www.nbibs.com/


Festival of Nations Apr. 27
La Palma Festival of Nations will celebrate La Palma’s cultural heritage through dancing, performances, and exhibits. Kicking off the event will be a hometown parade marching down Walker Street at 10:30 then continuing with the festival until 6 pm
Location: La Palma, California
More Information: https://www.cityoflapalma.org/