OC Weekend: Free Train Days; PlumFest; Festival Of Arts Fashion Show

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 20.

Among standout events: the free "Train Ride" weekend at Goathill Junction Railroad, Costa Mesa; the PlumFest & weiner dog races at Old World Village in Huntington Beach; and the Festival Of Arts Runway Fashion Show in Laguna Beach.

Double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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'CHOC Walk In The Park' Fundraiser: Disneyland, Anaheim

Free 'Train Ride' Weekend: Goathill Junction Railroad Train Station, Costa Mesa

Sounds of Summer Concert Cruise, Dana Point

PlumFest & Weiner Dog Races: Biergarten, Old World Village Huntington Beach

Summer Music In The Park: Peter's Landing, Huntington Beach

Battle Of The Bruschetta: Postino WineCafé, Irvine

Melon Tours & Wagon Rides: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Laguna Canyon Winery Party, Dinner & Live Music: Laguna Beach

Festival Of Arts Runway Fashion Show: Laguna Beach (UPDATE: This event is postponed. Here are details for new date.)

'Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad & At Home In Old Laguna' Exhibit: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

Festival Of Arts & Pageant Of Masters: Laguna Beach (UPDATE: Closed Sunday & Monday, Aug. 20-21. Details here.)

Taikun Sushi Omakase Pop-Up: Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

'Under The Sea' Night Market: Mission Viejo

Drive-Thru Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic, Mission Viejo

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Discovery Cube OC 'Sea Lab & Ocean Encounter': Santa Ana

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Inland Empire Weekend: Taco Fest; Flick N Float; Pints In Pines; Honey 5K
• LA Weekend: Elephant Parade; Boat Cinema; 'Shakes' In Parks; Air Show
• San Diego Weekend: Uncorked Wine Fest; TwainFest; Model Railroad 'Thomas' Day
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Greek Fest; Pesto Festo; 'Menu For Maui' Brunch

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