What's Happening in Orange County in January 2015
Farmers Markets Ongoing
List of Farmers Markets in Orange County
www.orangecounty.net
Orange County Parks & Outdoors Ongoing
Orange County, California has beautiful beaches, scenic vistas, and pristine wilderness areas that are visited year-round by residents and out-of-town guests alike. OC Parks is the caretaker of these beautiful county assets and operates nearly 60,000 acres of regional and wilderness parks, nature preserves, historical sites and famous OC beaches. New! Annual passes are available all year round.
www.ocparks.com
Knott’s Fire and Police Recognition Days
Thru Jan. 31
As a thank you to all the men and women who assist in protecting life and property, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is proud to offer Fire and Police Recognition Days. Starting November 22 through January 31, 2015, Knott’s will once again extend free Park admission to all active fire and police personnel and one guest.
www.visitbuenapark.com
Commitment Day 5K Jan. 1
The Commitment Day 5K will start and finish at Life Time Athletic: 25600 Rancho Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
www.commitmentday.com
BrideWorld Expo Jan. 3
Orange County’s annual wedding planning expo where brides-to-be can shop and compare 150 local wedding professionals including photographers, entertainers, cake bakers, bridal salons, tuxedos, invitations and romantic honeymoon destinations.
www.ocfair.com
Dana Point’s “IlluminOcean” Thru Jan. 4
Dana Point’s “IlluminOcean” featuring the wonders of the deep blue sea, dazzling spectacle of sights, sound and motion that’s electrifying our ocean views like never before will be happening November 26th thru January 4th.
http://www.kwve.com
Southern California Half Marathon & 5K Jan. 10
Take a run around the course known to locals as “inside the loop” at the Southern California Half Marathon & 5K, which celebrates its 24th annual running in 2015 as the official warm-up road race for other California races like the Los Angeles Marathon, the O.C. Marathon and the Surf City Marathon later in the year.
www.active.com
Holidays On Ice Mission Viejo Ice Skating Rink
Thru Jan. 10
The “Holidays On Ice Mission Viejo Ice Skating Rink” at The Shops at Mission Viejo is open seven days a week thru January 11th 2015.
www.kwve.com
Monster Jam Jan. 10
Angel Stadium. Monster Jam® Trucks: Grave Digger® driven by Carl Van Horn, Dragon driven by Scott Liddycoat, El Diablo℠ driven by JP Ruggiero, Scooby-Doo™ driven by TBA, Grave Digger the Legend® driven by Adam Anderson, El Toro Loco® driven by Dan Rodini, Tropical Thunder driver TBA, Freedom Keeper driven by Matt Clark, Menace driven by Darren Migues, Time Fly’s driven by Kelvin Ramer, Detour driven by Garrette Ladelle, Felon driven by Mark Schroeder, Shocker driven by Pat Gerber, Bounty Hunter® driven by Jimmy Creten, and Scarlet Bandit™ driven by Dawn Creten!
Subject to change without notice.
www.monsterjam.com
Film Night at the Museum Jan. 15
Laguna Art Museum
www.visittheoc.com
Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival Jan. 16
This multi-day festival celebrates the history, food and music of this region of Turkey, showcasing the civilizations that thrived in Anatolia, dating back to the Trojans, Romans and Ottomans. Coordinated by the Pacific Institute, Orange County Branch.
www.anatolianfestival.org
3rd Annual Baby & Kidz Expo Jan. 17
One day expo of vendors, giveaways, entertainment, activities, coupons, information and samples for the whole family.
www.ocfair.com
New Year’s Hustle 5K: Your Next Step Is the Cure Jan. 24
The Orange County Great Park
www.renegaderaceseries.com
Laguna Hills, CA - Wine Class: Wine 101 – Back to Basics Jan. 29
This seminar is ideal for learning the fundamentals of wine tasting. Attendees will learn how to identify the key components of a wine, how to score a wine like the experts and proper serving temperatures. They will also explore how to select favorite wine styles and how to pair wine with appropriate foods. Eight delicious wines will be featured.
www.eventbrite.com
Snow Day Jan. 31
Tons of the frosty stuff is delivered to the dam to enable youngsters to sled, make snow people, and have old-fashioned snowball battles. Children are advised to wear warm clothes and gloves. Space is limited to 900 persons, and early registration is recommended. Advance registration fee for the event is $12 per person for Fullerton residents and $15 per person for non-residents. The day of the event admission will be $15 per person for Fullerton residents and $18 non-residents.
www.orangecounty.net
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