Best Activities To Do This Weekend in OC - April 15
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last month, it's common knowledge that there is a massive party happening this weekend in the Mojave Desert. However, if loud music, sunburns, and flower wreaths just aren't for you, there are a host of alternatives happening this weekend. Orange County is a haven for art, culture, and entertainment, which translates to an unending amount of people and places to visit. Disregard your social media feed and get off the couch, let's plan your weekend.
"Always...Patsy Cline"
Gem Theater
12852 Main St
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 744-7016
www.onemoreproductions.com
A country music icon, Patsy Cline has the kind of catalog that has withstood the test of time. Award-winning troupe One More Productions has taken on the task of retelling the true story of Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. From 1957 until Cline's tragic death in 1963, the two continued a strong friendship and communicated through letters and occasional visits. Sharing the trials and tribulations of each other's lives, Cline's music is peppered throughout the production. A remarkable human tale about the kind of camaraderie we all hope to find, "Always" is a must see.
The Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714)210-4585
www.lyonairmuseum.org
Among aerospace museums, the Lyon is lesser known than it's LA contemporary, but offers a comprehensive look at the art and science of aerospace with the same reverence. Located on the West side of the John Wayne Airport, the Lyon is on the site of an old 1923 plane repair facility and now houses a beautiful collection of planes and related memorabilia specific to the World War II era of aerospace. Showcasing warplanes like Douglas "Invader" contrasted with one of the first commercial transport plans in the Douglas DC-3, the Lyon also offers exhibits of historical military automobiles and motorcycles. With the occasional themed event and air show, the Lyon is a great place to explore a slice of engineering history.
Turtle Rock Nature Center
1 Sunnyhill
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 724-6738
legacy.cityofirvine.org
If getting away from the city hustle and exploring nature is your speed, the five acre preserve of Turtle Rock is an ideal place to spend some time. Located in the San Joaquin Hills deep in Irvine, there is healthy disconnect that never far away from home. Functioning as an outdoor classroom, guests can appreciate the wildlife that calls Turtle Rock home. Furnished with picnic tables and playgrounds for kids of all ages, this is an oasis of green that is super convenient to get to.
Imaginology
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 708-1500
www.ocfair.com
Now in it's 36th year, the non-profit education fair with an emphasis on interactive learning focuses on the acronym S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. From woodworking to book readings, from fishing demonstrations to fossil exploration, there are literally dozens of activities happening all three days of the fair, each reinforcing Steam. The kind of event that will keep the kids engaged and likely strike a chord with mom and dad, this free fair is one of the county's best for families.
Local Brews & Grooves
House of Blues Anaheim
1530 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
www.houseofblues.com
You can literally spend an entire day eating, drinking, and dancing it off just to start all over again. What has now become a hugely successful monthly event in cities across the country wherever The House of Blues is located is essentially a marriage of local breweries with local musicians. This hyper-local answer to the average fest is a collaborative effort long overdue. Breaking down the math of it all, there are some 50 different beers to fuel your day across tree stages with 16 different bands. You can spend your downtime enjoying amenities like a Build Your Own Waffle and or Build Your Own Mac N Cheese station. The ultimate in indulgence, this is so much more than a beer festival.
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