Strawberry Festival
May 23-26
The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city’s strawberry-growing history. Free. Friday 1 p.m.-10. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Euclid St., and Main St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: http://strawberryfestival.org/
2013 Strawberry Festival. Photo from http://strawberryfestival.org/
Chili at the Beach
June 14
Chili cook-off and salsa tasting contest. In addition, there will be children’s activities with kid’s games and entertainment, all benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley. Free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Main St. and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: (714) 536-8300 or http://www.hbdowntown.com/chili-at-the-beach.html
Pretend City’s Summer Kick-Off
June 21
Join Pretend City for its 4th Annual Summer Kick-Off Celebration! You won’t want to miss this sizzling summer event which will include live musical performances. Look out for a special guest in the morning where children can learn all about a fun summer time career with a sweet side! Participate in fun summer activities with limbo contests, beach ball volleyball, and sand castle building contests throughout the day! Tickets are $12.50. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble Irvine, Calif. Information: http://pretendcity.org/ai1ec_event/summer-kick-celebration/?instance_id=794
OC Pop Concert 2014
June 22
Young artists showcase their talents on the big stage at the City National Grove of Anaheim Theater! Tickets starting at $25. 4 p.m. City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave. Anaheim, Calif. Information: (949) 582-4714 or http://melodymakersoc.com/pop-concert-2014/
Sawdust Festival
June 27-Aug 3
Outdoors arts and crafts festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. Tickets: Adults $8.50 Children $4. 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Calif. Information: http://sawdustartfestival.org/ or (949) 494-3030
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.
