Things to do this weekend in and around Orange County, CA

Friendly fun in Orange County, CA for 09/18/2026–09/20/2026. Check out these highlights!

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Little Seedlings Story Time - Sherman Library and Gardens - 09/18/2026-09/25/2026 - Corona Del Mar. Families can enjoy a short morning story time in the garden setting designed for young children and their caregivers.
Friday Fun - Madrona Marsh Nature Center - 09/18/2026-12/25/2026 - Torrance. Kids and families can explore nature-themed activities and enjoy time in the Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center.
Apple Picking - Stone Pantry Orchard - 09/18/2026-09/26/2026 - Yucaipa. Visitors can pick their own apples in the orchard during daytime hours and experience a seasonal farm outing.
Pumpkin Palooza Festival - Discovery Cube Orange County - 09/17/2026-10/31/2026 - Santa Ana. Discovery Cube hosts a pumpkin-themed festival with seasonal exhibits and activities for children and families.
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - 09/14/2026-11/01/2026 - Irvine. Families can visit the farm to explore the pumpkin patch and corn maze during the day.

Drop-in Workshop for Families: Production Design Miniature Sets - 09/19/2026 - Los Angeles. The Academy Museum offers a hands-on family workshop where participants create miniature sets inspired by film production design.
Halloween Spooktacular - Bob Baker's Marionette Theater - 09/18/2026-11/08/2026 - Los Angeles. Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents a Halloween-themed marionette show suitable for families, with multiple fall performance dates.
Fantasy Forest Skate Nights - 09/18/2026-10/31/2026 - Skyforest. Guests can enjoy themed evening skating sessions in an outdoor forest setting at SkyPark at Santa's Village.
Los Angeles Angels Home Games - 09/14/2026-09/20/2026 - Anaheim. Baseball fans can catch home games at Angel Stadium, with game times varying by date.
SOAR - Tropical Butterflies - 09/14/2026-10/04/2026 - Palos Verdes Estates. South Coast Botanic Garden features a walk-through exhibit where visitors observe tropical butterflies in a garden environment.

Madelein Murphy: Lesbian American Princess - 09/20/2026 - Rochester. Comedian Madelein Murphy presents an hour-long stand-up show with multiple Sunday performances.
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival - Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation - 09/18/2026-09/20/2026 - Torrance. This multi-day festival offers ukulele performances and related programming presented by the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation.
Imaginarium “Journey to Oz… Enter a World Like No Other” Event at Ontario Mills - 09/16/2026-09/27/2026 - Ontario. An immersive evening experience invites guests to explore themed light displays and environments inspired by the world of Oz.
Jelly Dreamscapes - 09/14/2026-12/31/2026 - Long Beach. Aquarium of the Pacific showcases jellyfish-focused exhibits that highlight these animals in an artistic, dreamlike setting.
FREE Fall and Holiday Mini Photo Sessions with Shoott! - Irvine & Orange County - 09/18/2026-12/27/2026 - Irvine/Orange County. Families can book complimentary 30-minute outdoor photo sessions and later purchase only the images they choose.

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