Free things to do this weekend in and around Orange County, CA

Orange County, CA's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026

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FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Irvine & Orange County - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Friday, September 11, 2026 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, See link for times

Mehregan Persian Festival - Bowers Museum - 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, United States - Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11 am - 3 pm

Asian Mid-Autumn Festival - Bowers Museum - 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, United States - Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11 am - 3 pm

Heartbeat of Mexico - Musco Center for the Arts - Musco Center for the Arts, Orange, CA - Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm