OC Weekend Guide: U-Pick Sunflowers; Ocean Encounter; 'Old Laguna' Art

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, June 25.

Among standout events: Discovery Cube OC's new Sea Lab & Ocean Encounter in Santa Ana; opening of "Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad & At Home In Old Laguna" at Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach; and last sunflower-picking days at Hana Field by Tanaka Farms in Costa Mesa.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations, in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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Bayside Orange County - Sunday Service, Costa Mesa

Sunflower Picking: Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, Costa Mesa

Catalina Island Cruise & Whale Watch, Dana Point

Nature Area Clean-Up At Mile Square Regional Park: Fountain Valley

'Joseph Kleitsch: Abroad & At Home In Old Laguna' Exhibit: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

"4th Of July Is A DRAG" Brunch, Comedor, Laguna Beach

Free 'Symphony On The Go' Concert: Sycamore Park, Mission Viejo

Inflatable Water Park: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

‘The Comedy of Errors’ by Shakespeare Reading Group, Book Carnival, Orange

Urban Farms' Summer Garden Fest Fundraiser: Bella Collina San Clemente

OPENING: Discovery Cube OC 'Sea Lab & Ocean Encounter': Santa Ana

Summer Kick-Off & Movie In The Park: Seal Beach

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Hitting The Road This Weekend? See ...

• LA Weekend Guide: The FRIENDS Experience; Pier 360 Beach Fest; Venice Fest
• San Diego Weekend Guide: OB Street Fair; Ice Cream Fest; Independence Parade
• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: 3 Fireworks Shows; U-Pick Lavender; Wine & Music Festival
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Vette-O-Rama Car Show; Beaver Festival; SF Pride

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