Viet Film Fest
April 10-13
Viet Film Fest is taking Orange County, California by storm. Turning the corner of a biennial film festival founded in 2003 by the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association to support Vietnamese cinematic story-telling. Tickets online: http://www.ultrastarmovies.com/filmfest.asp Information: http://www.vietfilmfest.com/index.html
Lights! Camera! Action! Viet Film Fest is here. Photo from VAALA.
Spring Citrus Fair
April 11-13
The La Habra Chamber of Commerce will produce its Annual Spring Citrus Fair — full of period charm — showcasing the history of the La Habra Valley. Free. La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets. Information: http://www.citrusfair.com/contact-2/
Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair- Easter Bunny- Karaoke!
April 17
Meet the Easter Bunny and take free photos at the Farmers Market in Downtown Anaheim. 12 p.m.- 7. Free. Downtown Anaheim, S. Lincoln Ave., and Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Calif. Information: http://www.downtownanaheim.com/downtownanaheimfarmersmarket
Easter Egg Hunt
April 19
Egg hunts, carnival games, crafts, bounce house! Parents are encouraged to remain out of the hunt areas so children can enjoy their own goodies. Please remember to bring your own basket or sack for eggs and treats. Free. 8:30 a.m.-11:30. Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Calif. Information: (714) 839-8611
Easter Bunny Photos
Through April 19
Bring your little bunny in for pictures with our Easter Bunny. Westminster Mall, 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, Calif. Information: http://www.simon.com/mall/westminster-mall/stream/2014-easter-bunny-schedule-1114486
Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza
Through April 19
Children and adults can ride the train through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Children ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Each egg is filled with candy or a prize. Tickets: $5. Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, Calif. Information: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/
Newport Beach Film Festival
April 24-May 1
Set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. Information: http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2014/
Taste of Huntington Beach
April 27
A unique sampling of favorite local restaurants in Huntington Beach, paired with the finest wines in California. 12 p.m.-4. Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, Calif. Information: http://www.tastehb.com/
Yorba Linda Lobsterfest
May 16
One of Yorba Linda’s biggest events, the all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest is YL Sunrise Rotary’s main fundraiser each year. Live & silent auction, live entertainment under the stars. Tickets: online at http://www.yllobsterfest.com/buy-tickets/ for $85 and $100 at gate 5:30 p.m.- 11:30. Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda, Calif. Information: http://www.yllobsterfest.com/
Tustin Lobsterfest
May 17
An afternoon of FUN for the family – enjoy entertainment, games, music and prizes. Tickets: online at http://www.tustinlobsterfest.com/buy-tickets/ for $75. 4 p.m.- 8. Peppertree Park, 200 S. C St., Tustin, Calif. Information: http://www.tustinlobsterfest.com/
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/
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.
