Featured Special Events


2013 Calendar of Events

Date
Event Details
Event Name Description
February

Saturday, Feb. 9th
Time: 7pm
Place: La Placita

Valentine's Day Concert Be a part of our festivities on Saturday February 9th. There will be LIVE music playing all night outside the food court.
February 17

Sunday February 17
Time: 2-5pm
Place: TBA

Community
Valentines Wedding

Over 30 couples say “I Do” at the same time.  Over 300 families & friends will be present to celebrate the union of all couples.  Live Mariachi, Cake, and Champagne to celebrate the Unions.

Sponsorship opportunities available.   

March 1‐3

Date: March 1-3rd
Place: Front Parking Lot

Spring Carnival 14th Annual Spring Carnival 50,000 people in attendance, Vendor Booth opportunities, Live Music, Clowns, and Carnival Rides
March 31

Sunday March 31st
Time: 12-4pm
Place: The Placita and Soccer Field

Easter Fest Annual Family Easter Celebration. Easter Bunny, Coloring Contest, Easter Egg Hunt, Games and Fun. Have the opportunity to take a family photo with Easter Bunny
April

Date: TBA
Time: TBA

Quinceañera Expo

Vendor Opportunities available.
TBA

April 28

Sunday April 28th
Time:12-4pm
Place: Placita

Dia del Niño 2nd Annual Celebration of Children. We'll be offering hours of fun for children of all ages, including clowns, dancing /singing groups  and games for the whole family.
May 12

Sunday May 12th
Time:12-4pm
Place: Placita

Fiesta del Día de Las Madres A time to celebrate Mothers Day with the whole family. There will be live Mariachi, Free Flowers to all Mothers and a few select Mothers will be able to receive a FREE Dinner with her family courtesy of the Marketplace.
June 16

Sunday June 16th
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Placita

Father’s Day Celebration Celebrate Fathers Day with us. The Marketplace will have a special performance by Don Cheto from la Que Buena, Mechanical Bull, and full Taco Bar.
June 24-28

Date: 6/24-6/28
Time: 10am-12pm
Place: La Placita

Kid’s Camp

Kid’s Camp is geared towards children who are in Elementary School. Grades 1st-6th and Ages 6-11.

*Last Day to Sign up is: June 16th

July 27

Saturday July 27
Time: 11am-5pm

OC Viejitos Classic
Car Show

Low Rider Classic Car Show and Bike Show. Award Categories, Raffle Prizes, Live Music, Food Booths and more…
For more information and Registration contact: OC Viejitos Car Club

August 4th

Sunday August 4th
Time: TBA
Place: TBA

Annual Folkloric
Competition

Regional Dance Group Competition. If you have a Folklorico group, please be sure to register for a chance to win $500.00 in cash! Registration will be available soon.  

Last day to register: July 21st
August 18

Sunday August 18th
Time: 12-4pm
Place: parking lot

Community Health Fair

FREE! Community Health Fair for the public.  Screening, Dental, Vision, Cholesterol, Blood Test and more. Vendor booth space is available!

Last day to sign up: August 5th
August 25

Sunday August 25
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Placita

Back to School
Event

A time to celebrate going back to school. The Marketplace will be giving away school supplies to the first 200 students. In addition, we will have live entertainment, crafts and bouncers available for the whole family.
October 17-20th

Date: 10/17-20
Place: Front Parking lot

Carnival

14th Annual Fall Carnival 50,000 people in attendance, Live Music, Clowns, and Carnival Rides.
Vendor Booth opportunities

October 27

Sunday Oct. 27th
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Placita

Halloween Celebration Come and join us at our Annual Halloween Celebration. The Marketplace will be hosting a Costume Contest for the best dressed in two different  age categories. Along with other Halloween activities.
October 31

Thursday Oct. 31st
Time: 3:00-6:30pm
Place: Inside Marketplace

Trick or Treat Halloween Celebration Join us on Halloween night to seek treats inside the Marketplace, where you will find more than 200 stores giving out candy to all of our festive guests. Who knows what you other festive characters you might find roaming the halls of the Marketplace.
November 29

Friday Nov. 29
Time: 10-7pm

Black Friday Sales Savings of up-to 60% on clothing, jewelry, toys, sporting goods, electronics, house accessories and much more. Over 200 stores!
December 6

Friday December 6
Time: 3-5pm
Place: Inside Studio

1,000 Toy Giveaway The Marketplace will be giving out FREE toys to the first 1000 kids. Have the opportunity to take a family picture with one of our Christmas characters.
December 7

Saturday Dec. 7th
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Parking Lot

Snow Wonderland Come and get into the Christmas Spirit and play in the snow! The Marketplace will have over 25 tons of snow for families to play in. There will be live entertainment, free hot chocolate, crafts, and a bunch of Giveaways.
December 15

Sunday Dec. 15th
Time: 12-4pm
Place: Placita

Posada Navideña There will be Christmas Carolers singing throughout the Marketplace ending at our Nativity set with a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph. Live festive music will surround the Placita, as well as a Piñata breaking to end festivities.  

December 1-24

Date: 12/1-12/24
Place: TBA

Santa Clause Photo booth Santa's Village will be available for families to take their Christmas photo.