NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced

September 28, 2026

Tickets are officially on sale for the Newport Beach Film Festival, running Oct. 15-22, 2026, and this year's international lineup will take you around the globe without leaving Orange County. With more than 300 films from around the world, plus premieres, filmmaker conversations, industry events and signature experiences, the eight-day festival has plenty to explore.

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Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach

September 28, 2026

Huntington Beach's skies are ready for a celebration as Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach marks its 10th year Oct. 2-4. Military and civilian performers from around the world will take over the shoreline for what organizers call the nation's largest airshow by attendance, with three days of action overhead plus family fun and beachfront entertainment on the sand.

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Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween

September 18, 2026

Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public. Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.

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Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach

September 18, 2026

RELISH is back for its second year, and this three-day celebration of food, wine and spirits at VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, runs Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4. The event was created by celebrity chef Jamie Gwen and celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events.

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September 18, 2026

Get RELISH Ready: OC’s Premier Food and Wine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach

RELISH is back for its second year, and this three-day celebration of food, wine and spirits at VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, runs Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4. The event was created by celebrity chef Jamie Gwen and celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events.

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September 16, 2026

Newport Beach Film Festival Turns 27, and the Lineup Is Stacked

The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrates its 27th year this October, screening more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 countries, once again making it the largest international cinema event on the coast. Running Oct. 15-22, 2026, the festival has tickets on sale now, with the full lineup available at newportbeachfilmfest.com.

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September 15, 2026

Purrs in Paradise Opens Its Doors at The CAMP

A new tropical-inspired cat lounge is settling into The CAMP in Costa Mesa, and it wants you to come hang out. Purrs in Paradise celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, with a day built around relaxing, meeting cats and supporting local animal rescue. Every cat in the lounge is available for adoption through the lounge's rescue partner, Friends of Normie Rescue.


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