From the Orange County Fair and a free outdoor screening of Twilight to Reggae on the Mountain, Pasadena POPS, an interactive dating show, SmorgasJOON and Terranea's Food & Wine Festival, there's something happening all across Southern California this weekend
Orange County Fair
Summary: The OC Fair is back with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits, fair food, farm animals and games. This year's theme, "Find Your Happy," continues through mid-August and features headline concerts throughout the summer.
Date/Time: Wednesday–Sunday through August 16, 2026
Place:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Website: https://ocfair.com/oc-fair
OC Parks Sunset Cinema: Twilight
Summary: Pack a blanket and head to Yorba Regional Park for a free outdoor screening of Twilight. Arrive early for food trucks, DJs, games, photo opportunities and family-friendly activities before the movie begins at sunset.
Date/Time: Friday, July 24, 2026
Pre-show: 6 p.m. | Movie: Sunset
Place:
Yorba Regional Park
7600 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA
Website: https://www.ocparks.com/events/oc-parks-sunset-cin...
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Reggae on the Mountain
Summary: One of Southern California's biggest reggae festivals returns to Topanga Canyon for its 14th year with Protoje, Don Carlos, Yellowman, Marlon Asher, Chalice and more. The festival also features gourmet food trucks, artisan vendors, speakers and a children's area.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Place:
1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
Website: www.reggaeonthemountain.com
Let's Make a Date
Summary: Looking for a different kind of night out? This live interactive dating show puts four singles on stage while audience members vote, participate and even compete for a chance at a real date.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 7–10 p.m.
Place:
Boomtown Brewery
700 Jackson St.
Los Angeles, CA
Website: https://www.thenextfunthing.com/events/lets-make-a...
Pasadena POPS: A Toast to the Rat Pack
Summary: Enjoy an evening of swing under the stars featuring the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Concert: 7:30 p.m.
Place:
Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA
Website: https://www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org
Music Under the Stars
Summary: Spend the evening inside historic Mission San Juan Capistrano as the summer concert series continues with a live tribute performance in one of Southern California's most beautiful outdoor venues.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Place:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Website: https://www.missionsjc.com/events/
Parks After Dark
Summary: Pasadena's free Parks After Dark program continues Saturday with Aztec Dance Toltecayotl at Villa Parke and Aqua Boogie Nights at local pools.
Website: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/p...
SUNDAY, JULY 26
SmorgasJOON
Summary: Smorgasburg LA teams up with the Farhang Foundation for a free celebration of Iranian Angeleno culture featuring specialty foods, artisan vendors, live music and family-friendly activities.
Date/Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place:
ROW DTLA
777 S. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA
Website: https://la.smorgasburg.com/calendar
Terranea Food & Wine Festival
Summary: Savor oceanfront bites from Terranea Resort chefs alongside local restaurants, wineries and breweries during this annual afternoon festival overlooking the Pacific.
Date/Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Noon–4 p.m.
Place:
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Website: https://www.terranea.com/events/rancho-palos-verde...
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