Jul 1 – Sep 1, 2025: Dive into the Ocean Encounter at Discovery Cube OC. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2025: Experience Flight! A Live Butterfly Experience at the Santa Ana Zoo. 1601 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Jul 5, 2025: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Jul 5, 2025: Join LIBROMOBILE’S MONTHLY OPEN MIC at Crear Studio, from 6 PM-8 PM. 2222 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Jul 5, 2025: Enjoy The Brasshoppers Art Walk Street March from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Jul 5 – Aug 23, 2025: Visit the Exhibit: HOW IS THE WEATHER? at the Santa Ana College Gallery, located in the Santora Arts Building. 207 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Jul 15, 2025: Participate in the Book Club: Radiant Is Lit at Radiant Beer Co. Free.1670 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92867.
Jul 26, 2025: Celebrate at the 3rd Annual Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County. From $7.18.3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Discover the Exhibit: Joshua-Michele Ross and Hope Meng: To Be Among Friends at Grand Central Art Center. Recurring on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 10, 2025.125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: See Hank Willis Thomas: A person is more important than anything else at Grand Central Art Center. Recurring on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until September 14, 2025.125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: View Mounira Al Sohl: Paris Without a Sea – from the Sea is a Stereo at Grand Central Art Center. Recurring on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 24, 2025.125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Immerse yourself in the World of the Terracotta Warriors at Bowers Museum. Until October 19, 2025.2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Explore NUCLEAR SWANS: Slow War Against the Nuclear State at She/They Gallery inside Santora Building. Until August 2, 2025.207 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
August 2025
Aug 10, 2025: The exhibit Joshua-Michele Ross and Hope Meng: To Be Among Friends concludes at Grand Central Art Center. 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Aug 24, 2025: Mounira Al Sohl: Paris Without a Sea – from the Sea is a Stereo ends at Grand Central Art Center. 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Experience Flight! A Live Butterfly Experience at the Santa Ana Zoo. 1601 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: See Hank Willis Thomas: A person is more important than anything else at Grand Central Art Center. 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Dive into the Ocean Encounter at Discovery Cube OC. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Immerse yourself in the World of the Terracotta Warriors at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
September 2025
Sep 6, 2025: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Sep 14, 2025: Hank Willis Thomas: A person is more important than anything else ends at Grand Central Art Center. 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Sep 30, 2025: Flight! A Live Butterfly Experience concludes at the Santa Ana Zoo. 1601 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Immerse yourself in the World of the Terracotta Warriors at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
October 2025
Oct 4, 2025: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Oct 19, 2025: World of the Terracotta Warriors concludes at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Oct 31, 2025: The Halloween Trick or Treat Festival will likely take place in Santa Ana (tentative date, typically around Halloween).
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
November 2025
Nov 1, 2025: Celebrate Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars in Santa Ana. An evening filled with activities for all ages including art making, face painting, snacks, games, and honoring the lives of those who have passed with altars and offerings.1Downtown Santa Ana.
Nov 1, 2025: Various Day of the Dead events will occur, including a Day of the Dead Bar Crawl in Newport Beach (nearby).
Nov 2, 2025: The Mexican Day of the Dead Festival at Bowers Museum from 11 AM – 3 PM. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting, and complimentary treats. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Nov 1, 2025: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Nov 22, 2025: Join the Plaza Navideña (Christmas Plaza), a festive community event. Civic Center Plaza.
Nov 27, 2025: A Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
December 2025
Dec 6, 2025: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Late Dec 2025 – Early Jan 2026: Experience the Winter Village at Civic Center Plaza. Enjoy outdoor ice skating, a holiday light show, food vendors, and more. Festivities may include a toy giveaway and breakfast with a special guest. (Exact dates TBD, often runs through early January). 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
January 2026
Early Jan 2026: The Winter Village at Civic Center Plaza continues from December. 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Jan 3, 2026: The monthly Santa Ana Art Walk transforms Downtown Santa Ana with local artists, galleries, and live entertainment. Downtown Santa Ana.
Ongoing: Explore Sacred Realms: Buddhist Paintings by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan from the Gayle and Edward P. Roski Collection at Bowers Museum. 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Ongoing: Catch Every Televised Sports event at 4th Street Market. 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Embark on a Dino Quest at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Test your luck at Loteria Night at Cerveza Cito Brewery. 834 N Cypress St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Ongoing: Learn at Sea Lab at Discovery Cube. 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Ongoing: Compete in Trivia Night at Wursthaus. 305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
What to do in Santa Ana, California
Arts & Culture
Bowers Museum: A renowned museum focusing on world arts and cultures, with extensive collections from Native American, Asian, African, and Oceanic peoples. General admission for adults is typically $15-$20, with discounts for seniors and students. Special exhibitions may have additional fees.2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Discovery Cube Orange County: A science museum with interactive exhibits for all ages, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math. General admission is typically $19.95-$24.95 per person.2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Grand Central Art Center: A community arts center and gallery showcasing contemporary art exhibitions and performance art. Admission is typically free.125 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Santa Ana Artists Village: A vibrant district in Downtown Santa Ana with numerous art galleries, studios, and creative businesses. Admission to galleries is typically free, but individual events may have costs.Downtown Santa Ana.
The Yost Theater: A historic theater that hosts a variety of live music, concerts, and events. Ticket prices vary widely depending on the event, typically $20-$60+.307 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Heritage Museum of Orange County: Preserves and promotes the cultural and natural heritage of Orange County, featuring historic buildings and gardens. General admission is typically $5 per person; some events may have higher fees.3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
Outdoor Activities & Parks
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park: A small zoo known for its collection of monkeys and other animals, as well as a popular Ferris wheel and carousel. General admission is typically $12-$15 for adults, $9-$12 for children, with discounts for seniors.1601 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Santiago Park: A large urban park with walking trails, a creek, playgrounds, and sports facilities. Free.2535 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Jerome Park: A local park offering green spaces, playgrounds, and community programs. Free.2115 W McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704.
Civic Center Plaza: A central public space often used for community events and gatherings. Free, though specific events may have costs.20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Entertainment & Shopping
Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA): A lively area with a mix of historic buildings, independent shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Costs vary depending on shops and activities.Downtown Santa Ana.
Main Place Mall: A traditional enclosed shopping mall with major department stores and a variety of retail options. Costs vary depending on purchases.2800 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
4th Street Market: An urban food hall featuring a diverse array of culinary vendors, a bar, and event spaces. Costs vary depending on food and drink purchases.201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The Frida Cinema: An independent art house cinema showing a diverse selection of films. Ticket prices are typically $10-$12 per person.305 E 4th St #100, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
What to eat in Santa Ana, California
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar: Elevated global comfort food with a focus on seasonal ingredients and creative presentations. Entrees typically $20-$40.300 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Chapter One: The Modern Local: A gastropub known for its inventive American cuisine and extensive craft beer selection. Entrees typically $15-$30.227 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Playa Mesa: A lively spot for delicious Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, and seafood dishes, with a great bar scene. Appetizers $7-$24, main plates $23-$45, tacos $14-$18, burritos $18.50-$23.428 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.
Wursthaus: Specializes in gourmet sausages and international beers. Sausages and sides typically $10-$20.305 E 4th St Suite 106, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant: Authentic British pub fare, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and a wide selection of beers. Entrees typically $15-$25.1120 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Benchmark Restaurant: Contemporary American cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Entrees typically $20-$40.607 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Memphis Cafe: A long-standing Santa Ana institution serving Southern-inspired comfort food with a rock-and-roll vibe. Brunch/lunch entrees typically $12-$20, dinner entrees $20-$35.2920 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
El Mercado Modern Cuisine: Upscale Mexican dining with creative dishes and a sophisticated atmosphere. Tapas and entrees typically $15-$40.301 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Pour Vida Latin Flavor: Popular for its creative and flavorful tacos and other Latin-inspired dishes. Tacos typically $3-$6 each.185 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Lola Gaspar: A popular spot for Spanish tapas and craft cocktails in a stylish setting. Tapas and small plates typically $8-$18.211 W 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
