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116th Annual Orange County Fair
Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Friday, July 11, 2008
to Sunday, August 03, 2008
Tuesday-Friday, noon-midnight; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-midnight; Closed Mondays
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4/3/2008
to 10/1/2008
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Angels Major League Baseball
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| Torii Hunter, Vlad Guerrero and the rest of the highly touted Angels are primed to take the field and defend their 2007 AL West title . Come out and cheer on Orange County’s home team at Angel ... |
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Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry Way
Anaheim , CA 92805
714/634.2000
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5/8/2008
to 10/16/2008
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Fullerton Farmer's Market
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| Every Thursday, Fullerton Farmer's Market offers farm fresh produce, food, craft vendors, childrens activities, live music (6:30-8:30pm), an outdoor beer & wine garden and more. |
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Fullerton Downtown Plaza
121 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714/738.6545
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5/18/2008
to 10/12/2008
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Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor
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| Join the "Terra Cotta Invasion" as Bowers Museum presents the U.S. premiere of the largest number of warriors and national treasures to ever leave China. You won't want to miss this spectacular ... |
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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714/567-3600
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5/24/2008
to 9/28/2008
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Wild Rivers 2008 Season
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| Splash into family fun at Wild Rivers, OC's premiere waterpark. With over 40 water rides and attractions, including classics like Bombay Blasters and Congo River Rapids, Wild Rivers is the perfect ... |
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Wild Rivers Waterpark
8770 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949/788.0808
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5/24/2008
to 9/1/2008
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SeaWorld's Summer Nights
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| Fireworks and fantastic new nighttime shows light up Summer Nights at SeaWorld®. Feel the amazing energy of Shamu Rocks®, SeaWorld's killer nighttime show. Watch dolphins leap into the sky at ... |
| Categories: Annual Events, Concerts, Family Fun, Entertainment & Nightlife, Special Events, Sports & Outdoor |
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SeaWorld Adventure Park San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
619/226.3845
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6/1/2008
to 8/31/2008
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Indiana Jones Summer of Hidden Mysteries
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| Disneyland Park's Adventureland is the home of a thrilling series of action in the season-long INDIANA JONES SUMMER OF HIDDEN MYSTERIES entertainment experience. Guests can become archaeologists, ... |
| Categories: Culture & History, Family Fun, Holiday/Seasonal Events, Performing Arts, Special Events, Sports & Outdoor, Visual Arts & Exhibits |
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Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Park
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/781.4565
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6/27/2008
to 8/31/2008
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Art-A-Fair
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| Nestled in a colorful garden setting, this romantic festival features traditional fine arts, sculpture, bronze, stained glass and paintings by artists from around the world. |
| Categories: Annual Events, Culture & History, Visual Arts & Exhibits |
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Laguna Canyon
777 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949/494.4514
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7/7/2008
to 8/31/2008
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Pageant of the Masters
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| Watch people transform into life-size re-creations of famous works of art within a starlit amphitheater, accompanied by a symphony orchestra, sophisticated lighting and artistic wizadry.
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Irvine Bowl
650 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
800-487-3378 or 949-494-1145
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7/11/2008
to 8/3/2008
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116th Annual Orange County Fair
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| This annual event in Costa Mesa features headline entertainment, a thrilling carnival, delicious food and traditional county fair fun, such as competitive exhibits and authentic livestock shows. ... |
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Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
714-708-3247
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7/18/2008
to 7/29/2008
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US Open of Surfing
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| The US Open of Surfing brings together top surfers from around the world as well as a mix of action sports super-stars of skate, BMX and freestyle motocross in a week-long beach festival. |
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Huntington Beach Pier
315 Pacific Coast Hwy. (approximate address)
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
310/473.0411
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7/18/2008
to 7/20/2008
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The National Train Show
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| The 18th Annual National Train Show®, the world’s largest model train show, will showcase all aspects of model railroading including the industry’s newest and most unique products and services ... |
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Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/765.8950
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7/19/2008
to 7/20/2008
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Eat-A-Bug Weekend
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| Learn about the world's bug-eating cultures and fun facts about bugs! For example, did you know that a dried grasshopper's body is more than 60-percent protein, twice that of chicken or beef? ... |
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Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714/542.2823
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1/1/2008
to 12/31/2008
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Golden Opportunities
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| The Newport Dunes Resort is celebrating its 50th Anniversary With "Golden Opportunities." ... |
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina
1131 Back Bay Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949/729.3863
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2/4/2008
to 9/14/2008
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Art Since the 1960s: California Experiments
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| This exhibition of works from the museum’s permanent collection focuses on the development ... |
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Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949/759.1122
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2/21/2008
to 12/31/2008
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The Paul Dougals Band
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| The Paul Douglas Band will be performing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning February ... |
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The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949/759.0808
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3/14/2008
to 12/31/2008
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The New Pixar Play! Parade at the Disneyland Resort
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| The Disneyland Resort’s colorful and interactive Pixar Play! Parade debuts March 14, 2008 ... |
| Categories: Family Fun, Entertainment & Nightlife, Performing Arts, Special Events, Visual Arts & Exhibits |
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Disney's California Adventure park
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/781.4500
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3/22/2008
to 8/23/2008
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Abundance of Color: California Flowers in Art
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| In keeping with our annual tradition, the Spring 2008 show highlights the outstanding display ... |
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The Irvine Museum
18881 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92612
949/476.2565
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5/18/2008
to 9/30/2008
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Bayside Restaurant Exhibits Canadian Artist Brian Scott
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| Patrons may view Scott's art and enjoy complimentary fine wine and hors d' oeuvres at Bayside ... |
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Bayside Restaurant
900 Bayside Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949/721.1222
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5/23/2008
to 9/7/2008
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Animal Grossology
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| Get ready to meet some of the stinkiest, slimiest, and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth ... |
| Categories: Convention Center Events, Family Fun, Entertainment & Nightlife, Special Events, Visual Arts & Exhibits |
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Discovery Science Center
2500 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714/542.2823
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5/23/2008
to 9/7/2008
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Bob the Builder--Project: Build It!
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| In the summer of 2008, Bob the Builder and his can-do crew invite aspiring builders and their ... |
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Discovery Science Center
2500 N Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714/542.2823
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