Shitty Mom Guide · Orange County

This Weekend in Orange County

What's actually worth going to this week.

↻ Updates every Thursday

Shitty Mom Guide publishes a curated list of family events in Orange County, California every weekend. Events cover North OC (Anaheim, Fullerton, Buena Park, Yorba Linda), Central OC (Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach), and South OC (Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Dana Point). Curated by Frances Tang and updated every Thursday. Always free to browse.

Common Questions

How often are events updated?

Every Thursday. Events for the upcoming weekend are curated and go out with the Thursday newsletter. The site updates automatically — check back Thursday evening for the full list.

Are events on this list free?

Mix of free and paid. Cost is listed on each card. Many OC parks, rec department events, and community events are free or low-cost. Use the Free filter on the map to see what costs nothing.

Who curates these events?

Frances Tang, an OC mom and founder of Shitty Mom Guide, curates the weekly list from 150+ OC venues, city recreation calendars, and community Instagram accounts. Events are verified before publication.

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