Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend

Discover Upper Newport Bay Kayak Tour

The Newport Bay Conservancy is hosting group kayak tours in the ecological reserve of Upper Newport Bay. Tours are guided by certified volunteer naturalists. This is a mixed public kayaking tour for up to 20 people. The tour is 2 hours long, including an intro lesson, paddling the Bay, and putting away equipment. Newport Aquatic Center 1 Whitecliffs Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660. Saturdays. 10–12 p.m. Tickets start at $25. For more information.

71st Annual Huntington Beach Pier Swim

Get ready for a summer swimming competition. The race is about half a mile long around Huntington Beach Pier. No wetsuits, fins, paddles or other assists allowed. Participants must be 12 years old or up. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. Huntington Beach Pier, 30 Main Street. Saturday, June 11. 8:30–11 a.m. $25.00 per person. For more information.

Michelada Throwdown

The event features SoCal’s Michelada mixes, a car exhibition, food, games, and live music! OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D. Saturday, June 11. 2–7 p.m. $20 general admission; $10 for designated driver and 20 & younger. Parking is $10. Get your ticket here.

Farmakis Farms Craft Market

The Craft markets features a variety of crafts such as jewelry, candles, soaps, succulent arrangements, hand-made cards, and so much more! Not to mention some incredible artists and authors showcasing their work. 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Saturday June 11. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. For more information.

Anaheim Town Square Kids Fun Zone

Kids Fun Zone is an in-person event offering art activities to kids on the second Saturday of every month. This month kids will learn how to create a mixed media art pieces using watercolors and pastels. Anaheim Town Square 2180 East Lincoln Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806. Saturday from 11–2 p.m. Free admission. Registration required. For more information.

Best of SoCal, Presented by Porsche Irvine

Porsche Irvine features live entertainment, a red carpet, specialty cocktails, and delicious bites. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings from SoCal’s best chefs, restaurants, mixologists, and more. 14500 Scientific, Irvine. Saturday. 7–10 p.m. Tickets start at $55. Visit eventbrite.com for more information.

Beethoven’s Piano Concertos

In celebration of the iconic composer’s 250th birthday, the Pacific Symphony is presenting “Beethoven’s Piano Concertos” this coming weekend. The Ukrainian born pianist Alexander Romanovsky will perform all five of the composer’s piano concertos. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Thursday through Saturday, June 9 –11. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $23. For more information.

Anaheim Town Square Drive-In Movie

Bring families to join a drive-in movie at Anaheim Town Square on Sunday night. This drive-in movie event will be showing the kids’ favorite animation Finding Nemo. The movie will be shown in the parking lot near Wells Fargo. The parking will open at 7 p.m. 2180 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim. Sunday, June 12. 8–10 p.m. Free admission. RSVP required.