OC Weekend: Pageant of Masters; Bruschetta Battle; Bat Night Hike

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 8 to Sunday, July 9.

Among standout events: Festival Of Arts and Pageant Of The Masters in Laguna Beach; Battle Of The Bruschetta at Postino WineCafé, Irvine; and "Bats: Heroes Of The Night" hike with Orange County Parks in Silverado.

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 Senior Community Education, Health & Wellness Fair, Anaheim

Two Harbors Wine Fest: Catalina Island

Balboa Gold Grand Opening at SOCO + The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

"Around the World in 80 Days," Vanguard University Lyceum Theater, Costa Mesa

Sunset Wine Cruise, Dana Point

German Heritage Day, Live Music & Dance: Biergarten at Old World, Huntington Beach

Battle Of The Bruschetta: Postino WineCafé, Irvine

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

Festival Of Arts & Pageant Of Masters: Laguna Beach

Festival of Arts Adult/Teen Class, Laguna Beach

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Kids' Yoga Storytime & Book Signing with Teresa Power, Barnes & Noble, Newport Beach

Buses by the Beach SoCal 2nd Annual Takeover Car Show, San Juan Capistrano

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

112th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

'Bats: Heroes Of The Night' Hike: Irvine Ranch Open Space, Silverado

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Hitting The Road This Weekend? See ...

• LA Weekend: Butterfly Pavilion; Wine Fest; Monk-Led Candle Meditation
• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: U-Pick Blueberries; Pines Jazz; Salsa Dance Lessons
• San Diego Weekend Guide: 'Bayfest' Musical Fest; Mission Candlelight Concert
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Summer Wine Trail; Beer Fest; 'Salute To Service'

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