Orange County Farmers Markets — Ongoing
List of Farmers Markets in Orange County
www.orangecounty.net/html/farmersmarkets.html
Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta — May 2
Celebrate during a lovely afternoon of live music, food, entertainment and activities for the whole family!
Location: Max Berg Plaza Park
More Information: http://www.san-clemente.org
OC Marathon — May 2–3
The OC Marathon consists of a kids run, 5K, half marathon and full marathon. It will start in front of our Official Start Line Hotel, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel just south of Santa Barbara Drive.
Location: Newport Beach
More Information: https://ocmarathon.com/
Open Garden Day — May 9
Experience the inviting neighborhoods of West Floral Park and 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.
Location: North Santa Ana
More Information: http://www.opengardenday.com/
Celebrating Mother's in The City — May 9
Celebrate this Mother's Day at Pretend City with your little ones!
Location: Pretend City Children's Museum
More Information: https://www.pretendcity.org/
OC Greek Food Festival — May 15–17
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.
Location: 405 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
More Information: https://ocgreekfest.com/
Anaheim Children's Festival — May 16
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.
Location: Pearson Park
More Information: https://muzeo.org/
Crawfish Festival — May 16–18
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!
Location: Fountain Valley Sports Park
More Information: https://www.crawfishfestival.com/
Strawberry Festival — May 22–25
The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history. Free admission!
Location: Garden Grove
More Information: http://strawberryfestival.org/
Scottish Fest — May 23–24
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.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
More Information: http://www.scottishfest.com
Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon — May 25
The Annual Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon honors the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion. Runners choose from a 5K, 10K, and there's even a kid's race! Afterwards, enjoy Memorial Day festivities with food, fun, and a beer garden!
Location: Laguna Hills
More Information: https://www.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com/
