Orange County Events

Orange County Events

Make plans. Meet neighbors. Enjoy Orange County.

A locally reviewed guide to gatherings, family activities, church events, arts, food, service opportunities and more—plus a free way for community organizations to share what is coming next.

Explore upcoming events Submit an event—free
Free to submitNo listing fee
Locally reviewedHuman editorial screening
Community focusedUseful events, not clutter

Upcoming Events

Fresh ideas for getting out, connecting and participating in Orange County life.

Communities we cover

Irvine Costa Mesa Newport Beach Santa Ana Orange Countywide

Events we welcome

Family & Kids Faith & Church Arts & Culture Food & Drink Service Sports & Outdoors

The first listings are on the way.

We are opening the Orange County calendar to local organizers now. Send your public community event below, and the THRIVE! team will review it for inclusion.

Add your event

Event details can change. Readers should confirm times, admission and venue information with the organizer before attending.

Community Calendar

Submit Your Event for Free

Give us the details once, and our local editorial team will decide whether the event is a useful fit for Orange County readers.

  • Public or broadly community-facing events
  • Orange County location or clear countywide relevance
  • Complete, accurate date and venue information
  • Submit at least seven days ahead when possible
  • No payment required and no automatic publication

Tell us what is happening

Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Organizer contact information is used for verification and is not automatically published.

    Please keep this to 1,200 characters or fewer. THRIVE! may edit submissions for clarity and house style.

    Optional. JPG, PNG or WebP; maximum 5 MB. Only upload an image you have permission to share.

    Free means free

    There is no charge to submit an event. Editorial acceptance is independent of advertising or sponsorship.

    Reviewed before listing

    THRIVE! may verify, edit, decline or remove a submission. Sending an event does not guarantee publication.

    Rights-respecting images

    Only send photos or graphics you own or have permission to share. Uploaded files are used solely for editorial review and event promotion.

    By submitting, organizers confirm that the information is accurate and that they are authorized to provide it. THRIVE! may shorten or edit listings for clarity, style and space. Private gatherings, misleading promotions, unlawful activity and submissions outside the local mission may be declined.