Welcome to the local's favorite Orange County events site for Families! Here is a huge list of Orange County Events happening THIS WEEKEND for January 3 - 5, 2025. Fun things to do in OC this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many are FREE!
Looking for FREE family activities, children's activities, community events, great food trucks, OC entertainment, live music performances or craft fairs? We've got the scoop! This list is organized by date. Double check event's website to confirm details before going. To submit your event, email jill@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.
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Things to Do in Orange County ALL Weekend
Here are some fun things happening multiple days during this weekend in Orange County.
- Orange County Storytimes
Huge list of every story time in Orange County listed by city. Includes storytimes for public libraries, local business, and community centers. - Monster Jam
Angel Stadium
2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Experience adrenaline-charged fun for everyone. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the legendary Grave Digger®, snarling El Toro Loco, mighty Megalodon® and more push the limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions. Monster Jam. As Big As It Gets!™ - Knott's Merry Farm - Last Weekend
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025
All Day
Knott's Merry Farm transforms into a festive holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, themed garlands, and beautiful seasonal décor. Enjoy Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays and a Peanuts ice show, plus unique holiday foods and Santa’s Christmas Cabin. Explore the Christmas Crafts Village, join the nightly tree lighting, and experience the Snow and Glow event. It’s a joyful celebration with activities, entertainment, and holiday spirit for the whole family. - Winter Lights at Discovery Cube - Last Weekend
Discovery Cube OC
2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA
November 23 - December 23, 2024
Experience the magic of the season at Winter Lights at Discovery Cube! Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland filled with a million twinkling lights, gentle snowfall, and giant decorations perfect for exploring with the whole family. Highlights include a festive holiday show, an enchanting holiday tunnel walkthrough, interactive Brite Lites displays, and fun snowball tosses. Enjoy singing snowmen, a large ice castle play structure, and a giant snowglobe for memorable photo ops. Don’t miss Jean Luc’s Snowbulb Workshop, where guests can create and take home their own light bulb snowglobes! - Winterfest OC - Last Weekend
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr, Costa
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
All Day
Experience the magic of winter in California with an immersive holiday celebration that will leave you captivated. Create unforgettable memories with loved ones as you enjoy over a million lights, dazzling decor, thrilling activities, and the North Pole Journey to the enchanting Ice Trail. Delight in snow play, a 150-foot ice tubing slide, carnival fun, festive food, a holiday market, and more! Embrace the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season in a winter wonderland. - Weekend Walks at Oak Canyon Nature Center
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
November 23 & 24, 2024
10:30am
FREE EVENT
Come join us on Saturday or Sunday mornings for an hour-long, naturalist-led hike through Oak Canyon to learn about the Canyon's plants, animals, history, ecology, and more! Each week's hike is themed and ends at the Interpretive Center for a live animal demonstration. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Things to Do in Orange County - Friday, January 3, 2025
- Morning Playdate with Sonic
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA
January 3, 2025
10:30pm
Play & Parties Playdates include Live Storytimes, Singalongs, and a special guest! Have fun with other children while paying games, singing songs, and playing with our special guest. - Wild Tales
Upper Newport Bay
2301 University Drive, Newport
November 1, 2024
10:00 - 10:45am
FREE
Upper Newport Bay’s popular storytime is back! Wild tales will be offered every Friday and include an outdoor storytime in their amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in our classroom. Each session has a new story, hike theme, and craft project. - Family Hike: 5 Senses Hike
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
January 3, 2025
9:30 - 11am
FREE
Want to explore nature in a whole new way? Join OC Parks naturalists for a sensory adventure where we will listen, smell, touch and even taste as we make our way to beautiful Barbara’s Lake. This program is a fun, hands-on experience for the entire family! - Main Street Classic Car Show
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove
January 3, 2025
4-8pm
FREE
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County. With roughly 50 parking spaces, and the show running every Friday, you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rides on display.
Things to Do in Orange County - Saturday, January 4, 2025
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Home Depot Free Kids Workshop
Home Depot Stores
9am - Noon
Pick up your free Kids Workshops Kit on the first Saturday of each month from your local store. Build it in store. Supplies are provided. (While supplies last) - Arts at the Oaks: Nature Journaling
Santiago Oaks Regional Park Nature Center
2145 N. Windes Drive, Orange, CA 92869
January 4, 2025
9 - 11am
Nature journaling is a wonderful tool for nature observations, creating lasting memories and making deeper connections with the world around us. This session will cover the basics of art theory and practices, journal anatomy and maximizing your senses. This program's theme will focus on the signs of winter. - Laser Shows the OCC Planetarium
OCC Planetarium
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA