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May Events Happening
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National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving our nation's economy, cultivating vibrant communities and forging connections. | |
Travel Santa Ana has curated the following list of events and activities taking place in Santa Ana throughout the month of May. | |
Friday Night Munchies Night Market | |
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Fridays, 6-10 p.m.
Featuring specialty food stalls and unique vendors. Families and pets are welcome.
Parking Lot, 1301 S. Bristol St.
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Friday Night Munchies Flea Market | |
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Saturdays, 2-10 p.m.
Sundays, 12-4 p.m.
Discover a vibrant array of goods and delicious treats at the weekend flea market.
Parking Lot, 1301 S. Bristol St.
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Patio Vibrations 80's Flashback | |
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Saturdays, 4-9 p.m.
Enjoy 4th Street Market's back patio, a family-friendly atmosphere with games, TVs, ping pong, and DJ.
4th St. Market, 201 E. 4th St.
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West Coast Gem & Mineral Show | |
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May 3rd 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 4th 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 5th 10 a.m.-5p.m.
Minerals, gems, lapidary, beads, jewelry, fossils, decorative pieces and much more!
Holiday Inn Santa Ana, 2726 S. Grand. Ave.
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Star Wars Day Celebration | |
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May 4th 10:30 a.m-3 p.m.
Celebrate Star Wars Day with games, crafts, and snacks! Take a photo with your favorite characters, grab a Boba (Fett) drink, and forge your own lightsaber to take home. The event is open to all ages. Cosplay is encouraged!
Santa Ana Public Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza
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Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House Tour | |
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May 4th 11 a.m-3 p.m.
Explore the historic Queen Anne-style home and medical museum once inhabited by Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, one of Orange County's pioneering female physicians during this month's open house.
Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, 120 W. Civic Center Dr.
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May 4th 12-10 p.m.
Get ready to buy, sell, and or trade your favorite POP figures, Pins, Cards, Street Wear and Much more with fellow enthusiasts.
The Blue Lot, 119 N. Bush St.
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Cito de Mayo Street Festival | |
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May 4th 2-10 p.m.
This year's festival is hosted by Jacqie Rivera, featuring craft beer, food trucks, music and arts and crafts vendors.
Downtown Santa Ana, 4th and Birch St.
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May 4th 4-9 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Pacific Islander culture and marvel at the stunning new mural by artist David Pursley.
Downtown Santa Ana, 480 N. Sycamore St.
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May 4th 5-10 p.m.
It features outdoor festival areas with vendors, pop-up artists, and performances, dancing under the stars, and over 20 art galleries and studios with rotating art shows, performances, and live music.
Downtown Santa Ana, 4th St. and French St.
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May 4th 6-10 p.m.
Dance the night away in Downtown Santa Ana. Free Salsa dance lesson from 6-7 p.m.
2nd Street Promenade, 125 N. Broadway
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Cinco de Mayo Family Festival | |
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May 5th 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enjoy free art activities, face painting, and exhilarating dance and music performances.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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DreamSlam Wrestling Lucha Lot Maynia | |
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May 10th 7-10 p.m.
Get ready for an epic night of high-flying, action-packed Lucha Libre wrestling. Watch as your favorite masked wrestlers battle it out in the ring.
The Blue Lot, 119 N. Bush St.
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May 11th 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 25th 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Enjoy a yoga session in Downtown. Bring a mat, water and a towel.

Plaza Calle Cuatro, 325 E. 4th St.
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Santa Ana Fire Museum Open House | |
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May 11th 12-4 p.m.
Explore the proud history of Santa Ana's firefighters on a docent-guided tour of the Santa Ana Fire Museum. View vintage equipment and memorabilia dating back to the late 1800s alongside state-of-the-art contemporary fire trucks and equipment.
Santa Ana Fire Museum, 120 W. Walnut St
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May 11th 2-4:30 p.m.
Tour-goers will enjoy seeing several large intact "Painted Ladies," brightly painted houses designed in the Queen Anne style from the 1890s, the district's earliest period of development, as well as an assortment of Eclectic and Period Revival residences from the first decades of the 20th century.
Corner of 8th Street & French Street
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May 11th 4:30-9 p.m.
Join Santa Ana's May-garita Pub Crawl. At participating venues, enjoy a variety of delicious margaritas, tequila shots, beer, and cocktails.

Downtown Santa Ana, 201 N. Broadway
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The Witches Brew Night Market | |
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May 11th 5-10 p.m.
An outdoor shopping and dining experience featuring over 60 vendors, themed cocktails, and themed photo ops.

2nd Street Promenade, 125 N. Broadway
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The Kellogg House Ghost Tour | |
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May 11th 8 p.m.
May 24th 8 p.m.
Hear tales of ghosts and legends of the historic Kellogg House mansion.
Heritage Museum OC, 3101 W. Harvard St.
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May 18th 12-3 p.m.

Experience the opulence and extravagance of the Gilded Age. From the manicured gardens to the crafted menu, every detail has been attended to for an unforgettable time.
Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, 120 W. Civic Center Dr.
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May 18th 12-5 p.m.
Featuring 80 vendors, vintage & apparel, plants, art, pottery, oddities, vegan food, music, picnic area, tarot and more surprises.
Heritage Museum OC, 3101 W. Harvard St.
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May 19th 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities.
Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave.
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May 27th 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The program will take place in front of the Soldiers' Monument near the entrance from Santa Clara Ave. and feature Military Speakers, the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, an Aerial Flyover, and entertainment by The Orange County Concert Band.
Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 Fairhaven Ave.
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Final Fridays: Asian Comics After Hours | |
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May 31st 4-8 p.m.
This event features after-hours access to Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form, anime screenings, and a DJ spinning in the galleries. Attendees who dress up in cosplay will be granted free General Admission!
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - Asian Comics Evolution of an Art Form | |
Now through September 8th

This unique exhibition makes its North American debut at Bowers Museum and offers a gateway to an unexplored world of graphic storytelling and its artistic value, featuring over 400 works — including Japanese woodblock prints, Hindu scroll paintings, digital media, printed comics, and contemporary illustrations.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - Sacred Realms Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan | |
The nine immense paintings shown in this exhibition are all the work of one extraordinary Buddhist monk named Shashi Dhoj Tulachan, a second-generation thangka artist living in Tuksche, a remote village located in Mustang, Nepal's northernmost district adjacent to Tibet.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - Discovery Cube Sea Lab | |
This permanent exhibit offers a coastal tidepool touch tank and a shark and ray tank giving guests an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with these fantastic creatures!
Discovery Cube OC, 2500 N. Main St.
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This new permanent groundbreaking exhibit allows visitors to drive a remote-controlled lunar rover, offering a hands-on experience similar to astronauts during the Apollo missions. Immerse yourself in the excitement of lunar exploration and celestial wonders.
Discovery Cube OC, 2500 N. Main St.
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Casa Bloom Studios
A dynamic creative workspace showcasing a different local artist each month with a captivating pop-up gallery experience.
Crear Studio - Readings, Workshops & Exhibits
A free interdisciplinary art + comunidad + gallery hosted by local BIPOC artists, curators, and art educators.
The Frida Cinema
OC's year-round film festival.
Grand Central Art Center
Exhibitions, installations and performances by local, regional, national, and international artists, exploring topics of social relevance through contemporary art practice.
Heritage Museum of Orange County Tours and Events
Home to the H. Clay Kellogg House and John Maag Farmhouse.
Libromobile
Hosts readings, workshops, and exhibits.
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)
OCCCA presents exhibitions of contemporary art, along with concerts, performances, art classes, symposiums, and publications.
The Observatory
Premiere music venue in Orange County, with the greatest selection of musical talent across all genres performing on a nightly basis.
The Wayward Artist Theater
A space to amplify, uplift, and empower BIPOC artists. The goal is to produce work that inspires and activates artists now and artists to come. Work that reflects the truth of our world, and the many stories ready to be told.
The Yost Theater
One of Orange County's oldest, largest, and most versatile venues for live entertainment and special events.
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