Feb. 10, 17, and 24: Garden Classes at Centennial Farm
Topics include Floral Jewelry Design (Feb. 10), Ikebana Floral Arrangements (Feb. 17) and Homegrown Tomatoes (Feb. 24).
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
Fees vary.
Pre-registration is required; sign up at ocfair.com/gardenclasses
Feb. 11: Baby Date Festival
Take your baby on a date featuring fun activities such as arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artist, photo booth, professional photographer, shows on stage throughout the day, and a marketplace.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
$3 general admission/$5 kids 15 and younger. Parking is $8.
babydatefest.com
Feb. 15: Fight Club OC
Pro boxing and pro MMA show featuring a 40-foot big screen with instant replay, an outdoor cigar lounge, and 14 VIP suites.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7-10 p.m. (Happy Hour specials from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
$60 admission. Parking is $8.
socafights.com
Feb. 15: Heroes Hall 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate the first anniversary of Heroes Hall, OC Fair & Event Center’s veterans museum and education center. Special gifts will be given to the first 100 visitors that day, including commemorative Heroes Hall coin and Heroes Hall coffee mug. Cake will be served at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (cake will be served at 2 p.m.)
Free admission and parking
ocfair.com/heroeshall
Feb. 16-18: Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show
Southern California’s premier fishing show will feature tons of tackle, great travel destinations, cool boats, and amazing seminars by the top captains in the area.
Friday, Feb. 16, 1-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$15 general admission/$10 with military ID/free for children 12 and younger.
Parking is $8.
sportfishingfestival.com
Feb. 17-18: Genbu-Kai Goodwill Karate Tournament
The 47th annual Genbu-Kai Goodwill Karate Tournament will feature an exciting competition in multiple weapons, with separate competition for sword, on Saturday, and in karate on Sunday, with special guests and demonstrations.
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
$5 general admission/$3 children ages 3-11. Parking is $8.
genbukai-hq.org
Feb. 21-March 18: LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is bringing LUZIA to SoCal. Experience water inside the Big Top, jaw-dropping acts and larger-than-life props in this unique production unlike any show you have ever seen.
Tickets start at $50; premium and VIP seating will be available. General parking is $10 (preferred is $15, bus/limo is $20).
cirquedusoleil.com/luzia
Feb. 23-25: Gem Faire
Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals and more at manufacturer’s prices, sold by nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world.
Friday, Feb. 23, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$7 general admission (good for all three days)/free for children 12 and younger.
Parking is $8.
gemfaire.com
Feb. 23-25: The 41st Annual Orange County Home & Garden Show
At the 41st annual Orange County Home & Garden Show, find everything for home and garden projects. Plus, don’t miss the Great Landscape Competition with the best of OC professionals competing for cash prizes.
Friday, Feb. 23, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
$6 general admission/$4 seniors and military. Parking is $8.
thebesthomeshow.com
Save the date
April 13-15: Imaginology
At OC Fair’s Imaginology, kids and families will not only see a world of wonder, but can participate in a wide range of fun and educational hands-on activities designed to inspire and encourage academic and career exploration.
Free admission
ocfair.com/imaginology
July 13-Aug. 12: 2018 OC Fair
Get ready for 23 days of fun at the 2018 OC Fair, where you can “Free Your Inner Farmer” and enjoy all the rides, food, games, and entertainment you can handle. Performances are being announced at pacamp.com.
$12-$14 general admission/$7 senior (60+) and youth (ages 6-12)/free for children five and younger. Parking is $10. Super Pass is currently available for $30 (price valid until Feb. 28).
ocfair.com
