OC Weekend: Melon Tour; Hatch Chile Roast; Free 'Under Sea' Symphony

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. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 6.

Among standout events: melon tours & wagon rides at Tanaka Farms in Irvine; Hatch chile roasting & tastings at Gelson's Market, Newport Beach; and "Under The Sea" park symphony in Mission Viejo.

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

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Orange County Fair: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

The Rascals + War Live in Concert, Costa Mesa

Free Affirming Haircuts + Eyebrow Waxing for Trans Community, Costa Mesa

'80s night with Flashback Heart Attack, Stillwater, Dana Point

Wallex US Open Of Surfing: 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

Free Yoga Day, Irvine

Beginning, Fun & Creative Acting Class, Lake Forest

Free, Community Concert Band Performance: Laguna Beach

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

Festival Of Arts & Pageant Of Masters: Laguna Beach

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

St. Isidore Historical Plaza Garage Sale: Los Alamitos

'Under The Sea' Symphony In Cities & Prelude In Park: Mission Viejo

Dementia Caregiver Education Series: Alzheimer's Update, Mission Viejo

Hatch Chile Live Roasting & Tastings: Gelson's Market, Newport Beach

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Free, 'Symphony In The Cities' Outdoor Concert: Musco Center For Arts, Orange

Dine-In Fundraiser, Inka Mama’s, San Clemente

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Left Coast Brewing Company, San Clemente

American Blues & Jazz Festival: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

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

Heron Hike in the Wetlands, Seal Beach

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Los Angeles Weekend: 5 Immersive Experiences; Pier History Tour; Pride Parade
• Inland Empire Weekend: Storm Stadium Music Fest; Victorian Steampunk Tea Party
• San Diego Weekend: Lunch For Swifties; Puppy Yoga; Soul Food Fest
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Strawberry Festival; 2 County Fairs; Italian Festa

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