Events
Taste of Dana
April 19. The 28th Annual Taste of Dana brings together wonderful local restaurants that generously donate their food and time to serve delectable “tastes” to attendees. Highlights of the event include an amazing silent auction featuring a plethora of enticing baskets to bid on and an exciting grand raffle. This year’s Taste of Dana is a school wide fundraiser put on by the Dana Hills Boosters. Bump Out Park, 24354 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point. danahillsboosters.com
Holey Moley’s Mimosa-Fueled Mini Golf Experience
Now Serving. A weekend activity at Holey Moley Golf Club in Irvine Spectrum Center pairs interactive, themed mini golf with a 90-minute mimosa service, offering unlimited bubbly with a choice of juices for $20 per guest through May 10. Guests can drop in without reservations, build their own drinks, and move between rounds of playful, high-energy courses, with cocktails and bites from the Caddyshack Bar keeping the experience social and continuous. Hours vary. 517 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. holeymoley.com
Good to Go Fair
April 18. A free, family-friendly event at Pretend City Children’s Museum invites families with young children to explore activities, resources, and services focused on early development and overall well-being. Designed for ages 0–5, the event includes interactive experiences alongside health screenings, where children can earn a free museum ticket by completing three screenings, combining play with meaningful support for growing families. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Pretend City, 29 Hubble, Irvine. More Information
Climb, Explore, and Celebrate at Sender One Aliso Viejo Grand Opening
April 18. A new indoor climbing destination opens in Orange County as Sender One celebrates its Aliso Viejo location with a community-driven grand opening event. Guests can explore the gym with a $20 day pass, tackle climbing walls, and experience Sender City, a colorful, interactive climbing space designed for kids and families. The event also features local vendors, a live DJ, raffles, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, creating an all-ages outing that blends fitness, play, and community. Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 26505 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo. Reserve Now
Food + Drink
Margarita Crawl Comes to A Close
Ends April 18. A weeklong margarita crawl invites Orange County locals to trade routine for a rotating lineup of tequila-driven drinks across participating restaurants. Each stop offers a different take on the classic, from bright citrus-forward pours to creative seasonal twists, with no tickets or passes required—just show up, sip, and explore at your own pace. Participating Restaurants and More Information
Pups and Pints
April 19. A pet-friendly gathering at OC Local Taproom invites guests to meet adoptable dogs while exploring a lineup of local, dog-focused vendors. The event features pet treats, accessories, trainers, groomers, and dog walkers, alongside the taproom’s well-known craft beer selection and food offerings. Set on its spacious patio, the experience creates a relaxed environment for connecting with pups—and possibly bringing one home. Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 30100 Town Center Drive, Laguna Niguel. More Information
Darkroom Goes South
April 19. Zach and Drew – the iconic culinary duo behind the acclaimed, DARKROOM are celebrating classic southern flavors the DARKROOM way, with an insane menu, featuring: Corny cornbread, with honey brown butter, sea Salt. Baby back Ribs Half Rack, (inspired by Kansas City.) Gumbo. Creme Fraiche Mashed Potato, with brown gravy. Fried Chicken, and more. As always Sunday supper is for parties of 2 or larger, so please consider that when buying tickets. $88 pp. 3751 S Harbor Blvd., Suite C, Santa Ana. More Information
Truly Pizza Laguna Soft Opens
April 18. Truly Pizza – known for its Dana Point location that has been garnering awards since its opening for its outlandishly good food offerings, is set to finally unveil its new Laguna Beach location this weekend with a soft opening. As this is a soft opening for the space, guests should understand that not all of the restaurants offerings may be online yet, however for those wishing to get a first-look at the new space, this is a great opportunity to do so. 320 N Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. More Information
Arts + Culture
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
April 19. Enjoy a day of traditional music and dance, including thrilling taiko drumming with audience participation at our Free Family Festival. Take part in cherry blossom–themed art projects and face painting, savor a special cherry pie treat, and experience live bonsai demonstrations and displays by Kofu Bonsai Kai. Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana. More Information
Art Sessions with Peter Zokosky
April 17. An evening of portrait drawing from a live model. Peter Zokosky will instruct and demonstrate traditional step by step pathways to capturing a likeness. This month the focus will be on smudged graphite and drawing with the eraser. All levels of experience are welcome for an enjoyable evening of drawing portraits. Thursday, 4-7 p.m. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. More Information
Dinosaur World Live
April 19. Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the whole family. Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. Sunday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. More Information
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