OC Weekend: SoCal Swordfight; Kids' Pet Parade; Peanuts At Knott's

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, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 19.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations, in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.
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Kiddle Karoo, Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration: Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park

SoCal Swordfight - Historical European Martial Arts: OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

Wyland's Whale & Dolphin Adventure Art Lesson, Dana Point

Free Food Truck Event, Irvine Auto Center, Irvine

Cool Art Auction Bidding Opens: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach Music Festival: Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

Free Groceries & Support Services, Lake Forest

Sunday Worship Service, The Connection Church, Lake Forest

'Love Fest Night Market' – Games, Music & Minnie Mouse: Mission Viejo

Orange County Beach Cities Aikido Foundation First Aid/CPR Workshops, Newport Beach

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Left Coast Brewing San Clemente

Kids’ Pet Parade & Expo: San Juan Capistrano

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Hitting the road for the weekend? See ...

• San Diego Weekend: Gaslamp Mardi Gras; Reggae Bob Day; Folklorico Fest
• LA Weekend: Super Nintendo World; Chinatown Run; A Cappella Festival
• Inland Empire Weekend: Date Festival; Modernism Week; Police K-9 Trials
• SF Bay Weekend: Museum White Elephant Sale; Bird Expo; Film Fest

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