Labor Day Weekend 2008 Events in Orange County

Labor Day Weekend Events in Orange County

International Street Fair - Orange
Labor Day Weekend
August 29-31, 2008
International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. Many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts to the visitors.
LOCATION:
Street Fair is located in a four-square block area radiating out from the center of the Orange Plaza, which is the intersection of Chapman and Glassell.
Hello Kitty Boardfest - Huntington Beach
Labor Day Weekend
August 30 - September 1, 2008
Hello Kitty BoardfestSM is returning to the Huntington Beach Pier on Labor Day weekend. The surf-inspired festival features a family-oriented beach exposition showcasing free attractions and games, surf clinics, skateboarding demonstrations and live music all set against the backdrop of a top-rated professional women's surfing competition.
Free daily activities include a rock climbing wall, a mechanical surfboard, face painting, an obstacle course, and a moon bounce house and games every hour including sand castle building contests, tug-of-war, hula hoop contests, relay races, and more.
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 375-1132
Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach
Now through August 30, 2008
Presented in July and August since the early 1930's, these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations.
LOCATION:
650 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach
INFO:
949-494-1145
Sawdust Festival - Laguna Beach
Now through August 31, 2008
10 am - 10 pm daily
Outdoor arts and craftes festival. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere.
LOCATION:
935 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach
INFORMATION:
949-494-3030
Discovery Science Center Presents:
Animal Grossology
Now through September 7, 2008
Meet some of the stinkiest, slimiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth at Discovery Science Center’s summer 2008 exhibition, Animal Grossology.
Bob the Builder
Now through September 7, 2008
Bob the Builder and his can-do crew invite aspiring builders and their families help to get the job done, as the first-ever hands-on Bob the Builder–Project: Build It traveling museum exhibit visits Taco Bell Discovery Science Center.
LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
International Street Fair - Orange
Labor Day Weekend
August 29-31, 2008
International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. Many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drink, entertainment and crafts to the visitors.
LOCATION:
Street Fair is located in a four-square block area radiating out from the center of the Orange Plaza, which is the intersection of Chapman and Glassell.
Directions
Hello Kitty Boardfest - Huntington Beach
Labor Day Weekend
August 30 - September 1, 2008
Hello Kitty BoardfestSM is returning to the Huntington Beach Pier on Labor Day weekend. The surf-inspired festival features a family-oriented beach exposition showcasing free attractions and games, surf clinics, skateboarding demonstrations and live music all set against the backdrop of a top-rated professional women's surfing competition.
Free daily activities include a rock climbing wall, a mechanical surfboard, face painting, an obstacle course, and a moon bounce house and games every hour including sand castle building contests, tug-of-war, hula hoop contests, relay races, and more.
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 375-1132



Annual Festival of Children
Costa Mesa
September 1 - 30, 2008
Beginning early September and continuing every weekend throughout the month. Over two million people attended last year’s celebration of childhood. Showcasing over 50 children’s charities, this year’s Festival of Children brings together even more fun activities for children and families to enjoy together. It will feature more than 100 special events, including celebrity appearances, live performances, character appearances, arts & crafts, special demonstrations and more.
All events are free to the public.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa