Join Paws of the Planet for a day at the beach Saturday with animal adoptions, education and lots of fun at its “Sheltering Fur, Feathers and Flippers” event. It will be held at Peninsula Park at the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newport Beach Animal Shelter and Orange County Rescue Groups will bring more than 100 fabulous dogs, cats, birds, bunnies and more ... all looking for loving, forever homes. Don’t miss the Shark Mobile from the Back Bay Science Center (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Tide pool rangers, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center, Environmental Nature Center, Pacific Marine Mammal Center and Wonders of Wildlife will bring you up to date on Orange County coastal wildlife and environmental topics.
Also, professional pet photographer Robert Duron will be on hand. There will be opportunities to win fantastic animal adventures and holiday shopping for people and pets. (949) 673-2347.
Greer's OC Weekend: Enjoy art museum for free!
Target Free Second Sundays is one of the best ways for Orange County families to spend time together enjoying art at the Orange County Museum of Art. Admission is free on the second Sunday of every month. Join in the family fun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, it’s the Annual Holiday Celebration. Celebrate the holiday season at OCMA with hands-on projects and festivities that are sure to bring on the cheer! Enjoy exciting live cultural performances such as Ballet Folklorico and Vietnamese Dragon Dancers from local OC community groups and learn how we can honor the season together. 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-1122.
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- 06.17.25 – Strickland’s Ice Cream Marks One Year in Costa Mesa
- 06.15.25 – Catalina Museum for Art & History Presents Work by Sonia Romero
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- 06.14.25 – Jan’s Health Bar Expands to San Diego, Introduces New Smoothies and Summer Menu Favorites
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- 06.09.25 – Topside Roof Deck Launches Sunday Brunch Club
- 06.09.25 – Ninth Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival to Celebrate Stories of the Sea
- 06.09.25 – Anaheim Hills Festival to Host Bubble Poppin’ Fun Event June 14
- 06.08.25 – Father’s Day Weekend at The Ranch: Steak, Lobster, Bourbon
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