Anatolian Festival
May 16-19
The Anatolian Culture Festival will have food, art, exhibitions, performances, dance and live music. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: (310) 208-7290.
Lobsterfest
May 17
All-you-can-eat lobster with live music and silent auction. Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, Calif. Information: Tickets http://www.yllobsterfest.com/buy-tickets/
Greek Festival
May 17-19
Traditional Greek food and music and activities for children. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim, Calif. Information: (714) 827-0182.
Strawberry Festival
May 24-27
Festival celebrating the city’s growing of strawberries. Free. Euclid and Main streets, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 638-0981.
Fish Fry and Carnival
May 31- June 2
Fry fish, raffle, and carnival games and rides. Fairview Park, Costa Mesa, Calif. Information: http://www.cmnhlions.com/
Orange Curtain Festival
June 1
Summer festival featuring the hottest alternative rock bands in Orange County. Enjoy music, food and “adult” beverages. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Heritage Museum, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana, Calif. Information: (714) 540-0404.
Huntington Beach Concours
June 1-2
Show for classic cars and motorcycles benefits the Huntington Beach Library’s Children Resource Center. Huntington Beach Central Park, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, Calif. Check website for schedule of events: http://www.hbconcours.org.
Garden Tour 2013
June 1
The annual fundraiser supports civic beautification, scholarships and public schools. The tour showcases unique home and gardens of the San Clemente community. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Andrews Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, Calif. Information: http://www.sanclementegardenclub.com/garden-tour.htm.
Tree Hugger’s Green Expo
June 1
Learn about our vanishing wild spaces and our role as stewards of the earth. Manufacturers of green products and services will exhibit. Last year’s expo presented fuel efficient, biodiesel and veggie cars; alternative energy, nutrition and native plant companies; eco-friendly cosmetics; and local environmental groups such as the Sierra Club, Coastal Conservation Network, Santiago Creek Watershed Project, Friends of the Foothills and more. A “Zero Waste” event due to onsite composting, reusable dinnerware and recycling efforts. Previous events generated only one bag of trash, making this the No. 1 sustainable event in Orange County. $25 adult presale tickets; $10 for ages 6 to 16; free for children 5 and under. Information: http://treehuggersball.net/Home_Page.php. Tickets: www.canyonland.org or (714) 649-2820.
Tustin Street Fair and Cook-Off
June 2
Chili Cook-Off, food vendors, entertainment, kid carnival, Watermelon Eating Contest and more. Free. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Old Town Tustin, between El Camino Real and Main Street. Information: http://www.tustinchilicookoff.com/ or (714) 573-3326.
La Habra Valley Fair
June 7-9
Celebrating the success of the youth in the community while giving space to showcase their work. Entertainment, car show, food and game booths, and more. Sonora High School, 401 S. Palm Ave., La Habra, Calif. Information: http://www.lhvcfair.com/.
Family Fun Zone
June 14
Hands-on activities, live entertainment and interactive programs. Carnival atmosphere with games and acts. Free. 5:30 p.m. Balboa Fun Zone, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa, Calif. Information: www.explorOcean.org or (949) 675-8915.
Chili at the Beach
June 15
Chili cookoff and salsa-tasting contest. Children’s activities with games and entertainment to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Free admission; $10 for unlimited chili and salsa tasting. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: http://www.hbdowntown.com/CHILI_AT_THE_BEACH.html or (714) 536-8300.
Garden Grove Village Movie Series
June 26
Seniors are invited to the social event featuring the movie, “The Great Gatsby.” Refreshments will be provided. Free. 1:30 pm. Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Barbara Barker at (714) 539-9402.
Grief Support Group
Thursdays
The Grief Share Support Group is for mothers who have lost children of any age. The group meets every Thursday evening. 12831 Olive St., Garden Grove, Calif. Information: (714) 892-1520 or (714) 343-7516.
Farmers Market
Sundays
Vendors sell fresh produce and other food items. 9 am.-2 pm. Free. Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove, Calif. Information: Lee at (562) 498-6048 or (562) 499-9299.
