Huntington Beach 72nd Annual Pier Swim
Join or watch this yearly tradition where participants aged 12 and above take on a challenging half-mile swim around the famed Huntington Beach Pier. Awards will be given to those who place first through third in each division.Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration: $25. For more information, visit huntingtonbeachca.gov
Participants compete in the Huntington Beach Annual Pier Swim. Courtesy of City of Huntington Beach
Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
The Balboa Yacht Club hosts its 7th annual wooden boat festival featuring traditional marine craftsmanship. Guests will also be able to tour Aviator, an Air Sea Rescue vessel that saved downed pilots during WWII, along with various entertainments, food, and live music.1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Free parking and shuttle at 1600 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit newportbeachwoodenboatfestival.com
A wooden boat is seen at the 2019 Newport Wooden Boat Festival in Newport Beach, California. Courtesy of the Balboa Yacht Club
Movie in the Parks
Bring a blanket and enjoy some family-friendly movies at five Orange County cities this week, featuring movies including the Greatest Showman, Minions: Rise of Gru, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.Be sure to arrive early and bring extra layers of closing as the weather can be chilly at night in Southern California.
Free, outdoors. Thursday and Friday. For more information, including times and locations, visit enjoyorangecounty.com
626 Night Market
Immerse yourself in the magic of this renowned festival, showcasing more than 200 captivating attractions such as food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music, and entertainment.Make sure to bring cash as most vendors don’t accept other types of payments.
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Friday to Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket: $5. Children 3 and under are free. Parking: $12. For more information, visit 626nightmarket.com
Farmakis Farms Craft Market
Enjoy an all-age craft market event at Farmakis Farms. The event features craft vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, music, and face painting. Note that only service animals are allowed at the event grounds.29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For more information, visit farmakisfarms.com
Farmers Market in Tustin
Bring your family and enjoy a weekly Sunday outing with fresh produce, honey, eggs, plants, baked goods, crafts, and more.2411 Park Avenue, Tustin. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For more information, visit farmandcraftmarket.com
National Outlet Shopping Day
Looking for some good deals? The second annual National Outlet Shopping Day is said to feature thousands of exclusive discounts from popular brands at 97 Simon Premium Outlets and The Mills properties nationwide—the Outlets at Orange will be one of them.20 City Boulevard West, Orange. Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit nationaloutletshoppingday2023.splashthat.com
