Huntington Beach Neighborhood News

09/20/2023

09/15/2023

09/13/2023

Huntington Beach Oktoberfest Sept. 17-Nov. 5
Wednesday through Sunday. Enjoy authentic German Food, imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
Old World Festival Hall

We invite you to take a stroll through our cobble stone streets shopping at our many SPECIALTY STORES and SERVICES. (All businesses are individually owned and operated.)

09/13/2023

Creep It Real OC EXPO Sept. 16-17
We are inviting all artists and haunt community leaders, as well as Halloween super fans and their families to join us on this day to honor the spirit of Halloween in Orange County. Shop local small businesses including artists, licensed merchandise, food and treats and more.
12-6pm / Heritage Museum of Orange County

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09/08/2023

South OC Cars and Coffee
and Cruisin' For A Cure Car Show Sept. 9
Many hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motor cycles are expected to be on display. Cruisin' For A Cure will be offering prostate cancer screening.
6am-3:30pm / OC Fair & Events Centers

Cruisin' For A Cure will be at the OCFair & Events Center on Sept. 24, 2022. Support our sponsors like Meguiar's, HAGERTY, Bomel Construction, Lucas Oil, Leon's Transmissions, Interstate Batteries, Budnik, Original Parts Group, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Guarany Chevrolet, Southern Tire Mart, Classic Indu...

09/08/2023

Original Lobster Festival Sept. 8-10
Dance away the calories to a variety of popular artists throughout the day on the dance floor, enjoy tasty eats in the food court, kick back in the VIP Lounge, take a Free Souvenir E-Photo, treat yourself to a frst-class tequila/ whiskey tasting experience by El Baston del Rey, check out the Arts & Crafts booths, catch some sports action at the Live Sports Tent, sip on adult beverages, and sing a tune at the Karaoke Lounge with a Live Band.
Fountain Valley Sports Park
562-495-5959 /

Lobster Fest with live music, dance bands, photo booth, DJ, food court, Fresh Live Maine Lobster steamed in the world's largest cooker and more.

08/29/2023

Huntington Beach Civil War Days Sept. 2-3
Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible, and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history.
Sat 10am, Sun 9am / HB Central Park

The Largest Civil War Reenactment in Southern California - historical demonstrations & interactive programs. Free Event.

08/29/2023

International Street Fair Sept. 1-3
International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. Many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts to the visitors.
Fri 5-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm / Orange Plaza
714-633-4816 /

08/17/2023

They Will Surf Again 2023 - AUGUST 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Presented By: Life Rolls On
Price: Free to Spectators
Huntington City Beach
9th Street and Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

They Will Surf Again is an event thrown by the Life Rolls On Foundation, founded by Jesse Billauer, that allows individuals with spinal cord injuries to experience a day of surfing.

Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean. Whether you've surfed for years, are a beginner, or just want to meet people and hangout for a day, you belong here! Everyone is welcome.

Adaptive surfboards and beach transfer wheelchairs will be available on-site, but make sure to bring your own wetsuit, lifejacket, fins, towels, etc. Lunch and water will be provided throughout the day for registered athletes and volunteers.

SCHEDULE
6 a.m. Volunteers arrive
7 a.m. Athletes arrive
8 a.m. Mandatory safety briefing
9 a.m. Surfing begins
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Event cleanup

08/17/2023

Surf History Downtown Walking Tour 8/26/2023
Price: $10
Visit Huntington Beach Visitor Information Kiosk
325 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Visit Huntington Beach invites you to experience the Surf History Downtown Walking Tour.

Led by our Visitor Experience Specialists, you'll enjoy a short stroll through Downtown and learn more about Huntington Beach's interesting surf stories. If surf culture interests you or you enjoy learning about local history, this tour is a must!

Tickets must be purchased in advance, no walk-ups will be allowed. Tickets are $10 for adults (age 13 and over). Children 12 years and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tours end with a complimentary beverage courtesy of Longboards Pub.

Note: Tour may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather (more than a little sprinkle). If the tour is cancelled your tickets will be refunded or you can choose another tour date. Visit Huntington Beach assumes no risk to potential injury during the tour.
(714) 969-3492
[email protected]

08/17/2023

The 25th Anniversary of the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's Surfin' Sundays kicks off Sunday, April 16, hosting a stellar live music lineup including headliner Surfer Joe. Make sure you bring a deckchair or a blanket and sunscreen to Pier Plaza and enjoy! Presented By: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
When:8/19/2023, 8/20/2023, 9/23/2023, 9/24/2023, 10/7/2023, 10/8/2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

08/17/2023

Gem Faire Aug. 25-27
The Largest Jewelry & Bead Show in SoCal . Shop fne jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while you shop.
Fri 12-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / OC Fair www.gemfaire.com

08/17/2023

American Legion Post 133 Car Show Aug. 20
This event is set to beneft the Huntington Beach Veterans Resource
Center, supporting veterans in need. Show off your classic car, show car, or motorcycle, and help make a difference. This family-friendly event promises a day of fun with music, food, opportunity drawings, and more. Bring the whole family and furry friends for a day of excitement and support.
9am-2pm / Huntington Central Park Sports Complex
714-726-5854 /

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08/11/2023

LIVE MUSIC ON THE OCEAN DECK: SCOTT GARREPY
Sunday, August 13
Stop by for the afternoon and enjoy live music every weekend right here on the Ocean Deck.

From 1-3pm spend the afternoon enjoying live music from Scott Garrepy while soaking in the sun with a perfect view of the Pacific Ocean!

Scott Garrepy is a guitarist and vocalist who specializes in engaging audiences and playing a wide variety of songs spanning the past seven decades, with emphasis on 80s to today.

For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield) Free Falling (Tom Petty / John Mayer) Freebird (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Friday I'm in Love (The Cure)

08/11/2023

Pacific City strives to make your visit memorable beginning the moment you arrive. From the breathtaking views of the majestic Pacific Ocean...

08/11/2023

SAPD Summer Safety Event Aug. 16
Don’t miss out on summer safety information, giveaways and vehicle displays! Three stages of continuous entertainment throughout the day. Arts & crafts, children's activities, and beverage booths. 12-2pm / El Salvador Park, Santa Ana

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08/11/2023

Visit Huntington Beach
Historical Downtown Walking Tour Aug. 12 & 24
Led by our Visitor Experience Specialists, you'll enjoy a stroll through Downtown and learn more about Huntington Beach's interesting past. The tour has a walking distance of 1.5 miles.
325 PacifIc Coast Highway

Huntington Beach has world-class surfing beaches, local and world cuisine, and other outdoor activities.

07/14/2023

2023 US Open of Surfing July 29-Aug. 6
The Huntington Beach U.S. Open of Surfing is the world's largest surf competition. The event will include world-class surfing and product demos and samples from your favorite action sport industry brands. The U.S. Open of Surfing is free to the public with a large event footprint south of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Huntington City Beach

07/14/2023

Safety Day July 19
The event provides children and their families an opportunity to become familiar with the City’s safety staff and services. The event also features demonstrations by the Westminster Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority.
Sigler Park, Westminster

Launched in 2019, Project W is a clearinghouse of completed and upcoming city improvement projects, a portal for economic development, information on places and events of interest in the City, consolidated contact information for City departments, and a place where you can provide feedback on Westmi...

07/14/2023

Wiener Dog Races July 16
1-3:30pm / Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
714-202-4504 /

Shop and experience our unique, hand-selected artists, crafters, makers and more.

07/07/2023

Orange County Fair July 14-Aug. 13
The premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. Summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games.
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

The 2022 OC Fair is set for July 15-Aug. 14 and we are thrilled to welcome everyone back to “Feel the Sunshine.” Tickets are on sale now! Advance ticket purchase … Continue reading "OC Fair"

07/07/2023

Arts & Crafts Marketplace July 9 & 23
Arts, crafts, jewelry, soaps, apparel, home accents and more!
10am-4pm / Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
714-202-4504 /

Shop and experience our unique, hand-selected artists, crafters, makers and more.

07/07/2023

From Dinosaurs to People July 9
Enjoy our wildly popular event showcasing Orange County's history from dinosaurs to present day! Fun, educational pet and family friendly!
11am-3pm / Heritage Museum of OC

07/07/2023

Pageant of the Masters July 7-Sep. 1
Ninety minutes of tableaux vivants (living pictures), incredibly faithful recreations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. 8:30pm / 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Art Show, Workshops, Pageant show

06/26/2023

Festival of Arts July 5-Sep. 1
This juried fne art show features the work of over 100 award-winning OC artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics, photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers to browse and purchase directly from the artists. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach www.foapom.com

06/26/2023

Huntington Beach
Parade, Celebration & Fireworks - June 30-July 4

06/26/2023

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 /

57th Annual Sawdust Art Festival One week away! The 57th Annual Sawdust Art Festival is open Friday, June 30th thru Sunday, September 3rd. Open daily: 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday, and…

05/20/2023

05/20/2023

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05/17/2023

Scottish Fest May 27-28
Come explore and enjoy two packed days of family fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more!
10am-6pm / OC Fair and Event Center

Join us each Memorial Day Weekend in May for the annual Scottish Fest, Southern California's largest Scottish, Celtic, American Festival. Experience two days of world class Celtic music, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancing contests, Scottish heavy athletics, Scottish gifts and foods,....

05/17/2023

Strawberry Festival May 26-29
Dozens of fun and exciting rides. Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday. Great music is happening every day at the Showmobile. Enough strawberry shortcake cake for everyone! Local and regional vendors are invited to purchase a booth where a whole array of local products and food are sold. Lots of fun games and great food await festival goers that helps fund local charities. Contests, performances and more are held each day at the Strawberry Festival Amphitheater.
Village Green Park, Garden Grove
714-638-0981 /

The 2023 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival is one of the premier festivals in Southern California. It takes place this year from May 26th-29th in downtown Garden Grove, CA. Admission is free.

05/17/2023

Tustin LobsterFest May 20
Treat yourself to this outdoor indulgence jubilee. Featuring music from the '50s, '60s and '70s, Lobsterfest serves up unlimited whole lobster — as many as you can handle with pools of melted golden butter on the side. If Lobster is not your thing, we will also have pulled pork, salads and desserts.
4-7:30pm / Peppertree Park

Tustin Lobsterfest. ~ Pepper Tree Park, Tustin California ~ Enjoy all-you-can-eat Lobster and Tri-tip at this annual festival to support Tustin Santa Ana Rotary, local projects and charities in Orange County.

05/17/2023

Anaheim Children's Festival May 20
This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the arts and to engage children, parents and everyone in the arts. The MUZEO and City of Anaheim are the major presenters of this arts festival.
11am-3pm / Pearson Park
714-815-3885 /

Muzeo presents a broad array of art, artists, and artifacts that tell important stories and celebrate the diversity of human expression. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions Cultural festivals, hands-on art workshops, talks with local authors ... all designed to promote self-discovery and bring peop

05/17/2023

OC Greek Food Festival May 19-21
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 “Kidz Zone” with games and other children’s activities.
12-10pm / St. John Greek Orthodox Church, Anaheim 714-827-0181 /

The food is sooooo good. I ate, I drank, I had a good time. I recommend everybody check out the OC Greek Festival–John, Orange

05/16/2023

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05/12/2023

Wild & Crazy Taco Night May 18
On the 30th anniversary of this event, we will serve wild and delicious tacos from some of the best local chefs in Orange County. All proceeds from the event go towards providing critical social services, alleviating food insecurity and health care that is affordable and accessible to the underserved and underinsured in our community.
5:30-7:30pm / OC Fair & Event Center
949-270-2166 /

Here you will be able to easily complete a wide range of tasks such as making appointment requests, submitting prescription refill requests, or update personal information.

05/12/2023

Classic Car Show & Art Exhibit May 13
DJ Soluz will be spinning some sweet tunes while you enjoy craft beer and delicious grub from Kaya's Kitchen HB.
12-4pm / Four Sons Brewing, Huntington Beach
714-584-7501 /

Four Sons Brewing is a family owned and operated brewery in Huntington Beach, CA. Visit our taproom, host an event in our barrel room and take a tour of our brewery!

05/12/2023

Open Garden Day May 13
Experience the inviting community of West Floral Park and Fisher Park in North Santa Ana. Two gorgeous neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, vintage homes and friendly people. We invite you to tour through a variety of our gardens throughout the day. Tranquil spaces, unique planting ideas and inspiring yard designs are open for your viewing.
10am-4pm / North Santa Ana
714-836-9777 /

Experience the inviting community of West Floral Park and Fisher Park in North Santa Ana. Two gorgeous neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, vintage homes and friendly people.

05/04/2023

Gem Faire May 12-14
Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices.
Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing while you shop.
OC Fair & Event Center
503-252-8300 / www.gemfaire.com