Laguna Beach’s two-month-long art festival has begun featuring 140 artists showcasing acrylic and oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry, wood crafts, and much more. Live music and special events are available on weekends.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. July 5–Sept. 1, Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. General admission $10. For more information, visit www.foapom.com
This unique production, titled “Art Colony: In the Company of Artists,” recreates classic and contemporary works of art through theatrical illusion and people posing as living pictures. Immerse yourself as art springs to life in the Pageant’s open-air amphitheater.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. July 7–Sept. 1 Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11: 30 p.m. Admission: $35. For more information, visit www.foapom.com
This park offers a place to cool off and get wet with a playground of water play features including a captain’s wheel, a huge ship anchor, friendly fish companions, and mesmerizing sea serpents.
7200 Plaza St., Westminster. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.westminster-ca.gov
Discover the world of nature journaling while forging a connection with the natural world.
Bring a journal and some art equipment such as pencils, markers, or watercolors and document the beauty of nature. A camping chair, water, and sun protection are also recommended.
2145 N. Windes Dr., Orange. Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, park entrance fee per vehicle required. For more information, visit www.ocparks.com
This gathering, which takes place three times a year in Southern California, is a magnet for reptile lovers from around the world, where attendees can learn about a wide range of reptiles and amphibians.
1950 West St., Anaheim. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets starting at $16. For more information, visit www.reptilesupershow.com
Enjoy a special museum exhibit that brings Orange County’s captivating history to life, spanning from the era of dinosaurs to modern day. Get ready for fun, education, and entertainment for the whole family—including your furry friends.
3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.heritagemuseumoc.org
German Heritage Day commemorates Germans who migrated to the United States during the 1600s. Attendees are welcome to come as they are or adorned in traditional dirndls and lederhosen.
The event also features the live German Band, The Bluebirds, and traditional German
dances.
7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach. Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. For more information, visit www.oldworldhb.com