This April there are tons of events in Orange County to enjoy from beer festivals to fun runs and family festivals that nobody can resist. If you’re looking for something to do this spring break and beyond, look no further
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Now – Sunday, April 3rd knotts.com
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is still going on this weekend with mouthwatering treats you don’t want to miss. The boysenberry – a cross between a blackberry, raspberry and loganberry – is what made Knott’s famous and the farm is reimagining it in dozens of delicious ways this month for the Boysenberry Festival. Boysenberry beer, aioli, wine, ketchup, butter, taffy, soda and so much more waits at Orange County’s rollercoaster haven.
Disney California Adventure Food amp; Wine Festival
Friday, April 1st – Sunday, May 1st Every weekend in April disneyland.disney.go.com
This year is the first ever Food amp; Wine Festival to be held at Disney’s California Adventure. The month-long festival, taking place every weekend, will celebrate the best of California’s cuisine. Check out 8 distinctive Festival Marketplaces, culinary demonstrations, appearances by celeb chefs and attend seminars to gain more foodie knowledge.
The 7th Annual Walk for Kids
Sunday, April 3rd 6:30AM-10:30AM walkforkids.org
Come out and support The Ronald McDonald House mission this spring at the Honda Center in Anaheim on April 3rd. When you register you’ll receive an official 2016 Walk for Kids tee shirt and your own personal walker webpage so you can share and inspire friends and family to support you while you raise funds for families of critically ill children. Race day fun will include a Kids Zone with bounce houses, a rock wall, reptile exhibit, face painting and more.
So-Cal Corgi Nation Spring Beach Day
Saturday, April 9th 10AM facebook.com/SoCalCorgiBeachDay
Corgis will be taking over the Huntington Beach Dog Park on Saturday, April 9th for the biggest corgi party on the planet At least according to the Facebook page. The sponsor for the spring beach day will be Healthy Spot, dedicated to providing all pet parents with high quality food and treats. Ready for the big beach day?
Balboa Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, April 9th 1PM-5PM balboabeerfest.com
Get your ticket for the Balboa Craft Beer Festival and you’ve got unlimited tastings from 15 breweries featuring 30 beers on tap plus unlimited eats from local restaurants like Balboa BBQ and Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill. The festival will also include live rock’n roll by The Strangers, wine, games, a photo booth and free peninsula transportation to and from the event with the Newport Downtowner.
Anaheim Citrusfest 2016
Saturday, April 9th 4PM-10PM anaheimpackingdistrict.com
The Anaheim Packing District and the Anaheim Historical Society partner for a spring evening celebration, Citrusfest, at Farmers Park in Anaheim. In the tradition of the California Valencia Orange Show of the 1920s, this family-friendly festival celebrates all things citrus and the agricultural history of Orange County with free Polly the Trolley rides, live music, kids coloring contest plus other crafts and games, free lemonade and tangerine juice, Citrus Culinary Cooking Contest, pop up shops and a Hard Lemonade Garden.
Faces of Fullerton
Saturday, April 9th 10AM-3PM eventbrite.com
The Fullerton Collaborative 14th Annual Faces of Fullerton will be held at the Fullerton Plaza to honor, celebrate and share the richness of the city. This year’s theme is “Team Fullerton: Together Everyone Achieves More”. Participants put together a free, inter-generational, interactive activity and attendees can come and experience the wide variety of activities. General admission is free and fees for collaborative member activity spaces begin at $77.49.
Angels 5K amp; 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, April 9th 8AM at Angel Stadium race-angels.com
Ever wanted to get down to the feel level and feel the outfield grass underneath your sneaks? Now’s your chance The Angels 5K amp; 1 Mile Fun Run is held this month at Angels Stadium in Anaheim. Registrations for the 5K Race is $45 and the 1 Mile race is $30. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8AM and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30AM. The Angels 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk presented by St. Joseph Hoag Health benefits Angels Baseball Foundation.
Bubble Run
Sunday, April 10th 8AM-10AM bubblerun.com
Need a new twist on the usual 5K? Insert the Bubble Run, which is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun At each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe. The Bubble Run isn’t a traditional race with timing or placement awards, just an excuse to come out and have some fun The 8AM and 9AM heats are already sold out but you can still sign up for the 10AM run.
Wild amp; Crazy Taco Night
Thursday, April 14th 5:30PM-7:30PM shareourselves.org
Now in its 23rd year, Wild amp; Crazy Taco Night™ has become a uniquely popular food event. Get ready for a fun and festive evening where 26 of Orange County’s finest chefs and restaurants each put a twist on everyone’s favorite food – the taco. The chefs’ creativity is endless and the food leaves guests talking for the rest of the year. Best of all, the event raises money for Share Our Selves (SOS), a nonprofit serving the homeless and low-income families of Orange County to provide food, clothing and emergency financial aid.
Star Wars May The Furs Be With You Fundraiser
Saturday, April 16th 11AM-4PM eventbrite.com
Barks of Love Animal Rescue and Dogtopia Doggy Daycare in Anaheim are teaming up for a special Star Wars themed fundraiser festival. Take photos of your Furkids and your real kids with Jedi Knights or Stormtroopers. Enjoy food trucks, raffles, unlimited pics at the Star Wars photo booth, music, shopping and a costume contest. There will be a Star Wars child and dog costume contest so start planning your Padawan costume now
Tavi’s Fairy Festival
Saturday, April 16th 4:30PM-9PM tavisfairyfestival.com
Tavi’s Fairy Festival is the ultimate dress up day for kids with story time, dancing, fairy adventures and more magical fun. Celebrate at Tavis Fairy Festival and help raise money for local charities benefiting women and children. You can come in your own fairy costume or just as you are. Tour fairy houses, make fairy treasures, visit Tinkerbell’s Salon for a fancy updo or become a pirate at the Pirate Saloon, go on a secret fairy adventure or shop in the Fairyland Marketplace. Bring your camera because the cuteness just never ends.
Newport Beach Film Festival 2016
Thursday, April 21st – Thursday, April 28th newportbeachfilmfest.com
The Newport Beach Film Festival brings the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from all over the world right here to Orange County. This year’s theme is “We’re Being Watched”. The line up of films includes shorts, documentaries, music, action sport series and so much more. Festival events include an Opening Night Gala as well as a Closing Night Gala. For all the details on events and films, check out the website.
Taste of Huntington Beach
Sunday, April 24th 12PM-4PM (VIP Reception 11AM-12PM) tastehb.com
For one all-inclusive ticket price you can feast on unlimited samples of your favorite local eaters and sip samples of wine and beer from premier California wineries and breweries. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s Department of the HB Public Library so stick around to bid on the silent action goodie baskets from local businesses and buy tickets to win more raffle prizes. Enjoy live music, fill up on foodie treats and get to know your local community a little bit better
Dapper Day Expo
Saturday, April 30th – Sunday, May 1st Sat: 12PM-7PM; Sun: 10AM-7PM dapperday.com
Dapper Day Expo is a free event open to the public at the Disneyland Hotel Exhibit Hall celebrating stylish living of yesterday and today. At the Expo you can shop vintage and classic fashions for men, women and children including hats, jewelry, grooming products, home décor and more. Entertainment to round out the day includes swing dancing, big bands and specialty cars on display. Dress your best You can also catch the dapper crowds at Disneyland all weekend – it’s common for the attendees to visit the happiest place on earth decked out in their Sunday best.
STEAM Carnival
Saturday, April 30th 2PM-7PM ipsf.net/steam-carnival
A creative twist on the traditional carnival, come and enjoy a fun filled day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities and games at The Market Place, Edwards Courtyard in Tustin. Activities for the day include human foosball, 3D printing, LEGO robotics, Minecrafting, stage shows and so much more for the kids to enjoy and learn. Last year’s even brought over 1,000 guests to enjoy all of the festivities - all related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
3rd Annual Sabroso Craft Beer amp; Taco Festival
Saturday, April 30th 12PM-4PM sabrosotacofest.com
From the producers of Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival comes the 3rd Annual Sabroso Beer and Taco Festival. A ticket to this crazy craft beer festival gets you unlimited tastings of over 60 craft beers, $3 gourmet tacos from the best chefs in Orange County and an in on all of the fun including live music and 5 world class Lucha Libra wrestling matches.
Science in the Park at Irvine Regional Park
Saturday, April 30th 10AM-4PM
ocparks.com
Join the Cooper Center and OC Parks for educational fun for the whole family. This event features paleontology, archaeology, geology, biology, native plants and animals and junior scientist camp. There will be a variety of booths, activities, lectures and hands-on fun for kids ages 3-17. The park Zoo, Train, and playgrounds, and lake activities will also be open according to weather conditions. The event is free and parking is just $5.
8th Annual OC Beer Festival
Saturday, May 7th 1PM-5PM orangecountybeerfest.com
Tickets will sell out for the Annual OC Beer Festival, that’s why we’re including it in our round up for April. Following last year’s sold out event, this year’s promises to be even bigger and better. Sample dozens of international and domestic beers, hit up some delicious food trucks and enjoy the live entertainment. General Admission tickets are $43.19 and VIP Admission tickets are $53.74. Even better than all the quality beer is the fact that proceeds from the day will benefit Noahs B-ark, whose aim is to rescue dogs from shelters and find permanent homes for rescued pets. Save a dog, drink a draft.
What event are you most looking forward to this month in Orange County? Leave a comment and share your event if we missed it on our list for April 2016