Things to Do This Weekend in Foothill Ranch, CA

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Foothill Ranch, CA. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Albert Herring

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Albert HerringBy Benjamin BrittenDr. Kerry Jennings & Kimo Furumoto, directors Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19 8 PM: April 16, 17, 183 PM: April 19Recital Hall Tickets: $5All orders are subject to a $4 processing fee. Benjamin Britten’s comic opera follows shy, virtuous Albert Herring...

Jazz Festival

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Fullerton College · Fullerton, CA

High School Jazz Bands, Combos, Vocal Jazz, Gospel Choirs, and A Cappella compete in the Annual Jazz Festival. A two day event with competitions beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continue through 6:00 p.m. in several venues all over campus.

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Good to Go Fair

Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pretend City Children's Museum · 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, CA · Ages Up to 5

Pretend City Children’s Museum Good To Go Fair: A FREE Family-Friendly Event! This FREE event is perfect for families with children ages 0-5. Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being.

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Witte Lectures: Annie Griffiths

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OASIS Senior Center · OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Avenue Corona del Mar, California 92625, Newport Beach, CA

Witte Lectures: Annie Griffiths

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SC Social Middle School Event: 5th Annual Color Run!

Starts in 6 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Vista Hermosa Sports Park · 987, Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA · Ages 10–14

Ages 10-14 https://www.sanclemente.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1330

Register this Summer 2026 via CSUF Open University

Tomorrow · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Summer 2026 Registration through Open University is Open. Through CSUF Open University, you can take classes even if you are not currently admitted to CSUF. If you are graduating and need to take prerequisites, working on readmission to CSUF or looking to update your skillset, now is the time to...

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HMOC Open House

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museum of Orange County · 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, Santa Ana, CA

Join us for a day of Victorian fun at our first HMOC Open Houses of 2026! Enjoy fun Open House activities such as guided Docent and self led historic 1898 Kellogg House tours; Art at the Farm hands on immersive art workshop and Gospel Swamp Farm gardening lessons as well as demos from the OC...

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Squid Dissections

Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Sea Star Feeding

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–7:35 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Wildlife Wonders

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Sherman Library & Gardens · 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, Corona del Mar, CA

Take a walk on the “wild side” at Sherman Library and Gardens. Bring the entire family and spend an exciting afternoon among some amazing animals. Meet wildlife from our local exhibitors, OC Birds of Prey, Santa Ana Zoo, Adventures in Living Science, and the Environmental Nature Center. Journey...

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Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash

Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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X-Out

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

X-OutBy Jack NovakDirected by Miguel Torres Cruz April 9-18, 2026Hallberg Theatre “X-out” is a dark, escalating farce centered on a group of high school cheerleaders who meet up for a weekend campout in the woods to perfect a dangerous stunt. But when a group of restless ghosts begin to...

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General Admission

Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Whale and Marine Life Tour

Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Spring Student Exhibitions | Group 4

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

College of the Arts Galleries SPRING STUDENT EXHIBITIONS | GROUP 4Public Reception | April 15 from 4–6 PMExhibitions on view April 14–18 Student Exhibition Calendar ADELINE WONGGraphic and Interactive Design, BFAOn a VisaDuff Gallery A visual representation of life as an international...

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Tidepool Hike

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA

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Adventure Sail

Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Ocean Institute · 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, Dana Point, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Carole Caroompas: Mystical Unions

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Carole Caroompas: Mystical UnionsCollege of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 2, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation The landmark exhibition...

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Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Cal State Fullerton · 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, Fullerton, CA

Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)College of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation Known for her...