OC Weekend Guide: Pre-July 4th Fests; 'Red, White & Booze' Trolley Hop

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, July 1 to Sunday, July 2.

Among standout events: the 'Red, White & Booze' Trolley Hop in Dana Point; and Independence Day events regionwide.

• RELATED: July 4th Fireworks 2023 In Orange County

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations, in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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Free Family Event: Sonia De Los Santos & The Okee Dokee Brothers, Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

Safe & Sane Fireworks Stand & Sales: OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

Sunday Service with Bayside OC, Costa Mesa

'Red, White & Booze' Trolley Hop: Dana Point

'Sounds of SummerConcert Cruise on Catamaran, Dana Point

Green Valley Vendor Boutique, Fountain Valley

4th Of July Celebration: Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine

Independence Day Market, Irvine

Food Truck Event, Irvine

Orange County SC vs. Monterey Bay FC - Beer Fest, Irvine

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

Laguna Bluebelt Photo Contest, Laguna Beach

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Monthly Gardening Checklist for July with David, Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Experience A Hummingbird Summer, Roger's Gardens, Newport Beach

Book Carnival: Matthew Quirk with INSIDE THREAT, Orange

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

Exhibition Opening: Ubuhle Women: Beadwork: Art of Independence, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

Huntington Beach Concert Band 'Independence Day Concert': Nixon Library, Yorba Linda

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Hitting The Road This Weekend? See ...

• LA Weekend Guide: Pre-July 4th Fireworks & Fests; 'Bubble World' Immersive
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Pre-July 4 Fireworks; U-Pick Lavender; Foodieland
• Inland Empire Weekend: Pre-July 4th Fireworks; Casino Roller Rink; Dueling Pianos
• San Diego Weekend Guide: Pre-July 4th Fireworks; Billie Jean King 'Love All'

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For Independence Day Fests ...

• July 4th Fireworks 2023 In Inland Empire
• July 4th Fireworks 2023 In Greater Los Angeles
• July 4th Fireworks 2023 In San Diego County
• July 4th Fireworks 2023 In San Francisco Bay Area

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