OC Weekend: Lobster Fest & Carnival; 'Cook's Corner Strong' Fundraiser

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, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10.

Among standout events: the Original Lobster Festival and carnival in Fountain Valley; and a "Cook's Corner Strong" fundraiser auction in Trabuco Canyon.

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

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Catalina Art & History Museum Fundraising Extravaganza: Avalon

Working Wardrobes Annual Gala, Costa Mesa

'Cruisin’ For A Cure' Car Show & Live Music: OC Fair, Costa Mesa

Original Lobster Festival, Live Music & Carnival: Fountain Valley

Second Harvest Food Bank 'Walk To Feed OC': Tanaka Farms, Irvine

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

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

Sunset Saturdays 'Oktoberfest': Los Alamitos

Lass Your Aff Off! Stand-up Comedy, Mission Viejo

Ghost Walks: San Juan Capistrano

'2,200 Steps' 9/11 Memorial Walk: Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana

'Cook's Corner Strong' Auction: Trabuco Canyon

MaxLove Project Fall Pickleball Tournament & Beginner Clinic, Tustin

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ALSO SEE:

Haunted Houses 2023: OC Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

Oktoberfest 2023: OC Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• San Diego Weekend: Greek Fest; DogFest; Grape Day Fest; Hatch Chile Roast
• Los Angeles Weekend: Day Of The Dog Fest; Falafel Fest; Union Station Days
• Inland Empire Weekend: Stagecoach Days & Parade; Jam For Maui; Dog Pool Party
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Flower Piano; 2 Chili Cook-Offs; Boardwalk Fiesta

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