Green Expo & Forum Sept. 14 Learn how to make your home and business environmentally friendly. Over 70 vendors will be in Pier Plaza (325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach) featuring energy efficiency, water conservation, organic products, and more! 8am. 714-536-8888 / http://hbchamber.com/pages/GreenExpo
City Surf Contest Sept. 14-15 Local surfers are invited to participate in the Huntington Beach City Surf Contest, sponsored by The City of Huntington Beach Community Services Dept, Huntington Surf & Sport and Dukes. 7am. Huntington Beach Pier: 1 Main Street. 714-960-8870 / http://huntingtonbeachca.gov
Surf City Days Sept. 14-15 Celebrate the end of summer at this weekend-long festival, created by locals, for locals. 8am. Downtown and Huntington City Beach: 325 Pacific Coast Hwy. 714-536-8300 / www.hbdowntown.com
Festa dell’Autunno MMXIII Sept. 20-22 Annual harvest season celebration, bringing the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Italy to Southern California’s Tuscan seaside village. 10am-3pm. The Resort at Pelican Hill: 22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Beach. 855-55-FESTA / http://pelicanhill.com/Festa_Intro
California Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 21 Volunteers will gather in places all over the world to remove trash from the oceans, beaches, watersheds, and beyond. Doheny will focus upon the beach and San Juan Creek. 9am-12pm. Doheny State Beach: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive. Dana Point. www.dohenystatebeach.org
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival Sept. 21-22 Greek Food, Wine & Cultural Celebration at Historic Town Center Park: 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano. 11am-10pm. Admission: $3. Free for kids under 10. www.sjcgreekfest.org
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch Sept. 21-Oct. 31 Train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, hay maze, moon bounce, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting (weekends only), picture stands and food. Irvine Regional Park: 1 Irvine Park Rd. www.irvineparkrailroad.com
Lido Yacht Expo Sept. 26-29 Located in the picturesque Lido Marina Village (3420 Via Oporto) in sunny Newport Beach, California, the Lido Yacht Expo is the best place to sell big boats and yachts in the West! 10am-7pm. www.lidoboatshow.com
Irvine Global Village Festival Sept. 28 Now celebrating its 12th year, this multicultural event features international cuisine, live entertainment, a Kids Village with crafts and activities, cultural and religious exhibits and an international marketplace. Bill Barber Park: 4 Civic Center Plaza. www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage
Fuel Freedom 2nd Annual Gala Sept. 28-29 Supporting the campaign to end America’s oil addiction, Fuel Freedom Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Gala at the Pelican Crest: 84 Pelicans Dr., Newport Beach. 5:30-11pm. 949.833.6960 x112 / www.fuelfreedom.org
The Battle of the Paddle Sept. 28-29 Come join Rainbow Sandals and Gerry Lopez for this stand-up paddle phenomenon. Vendor booths cover the beachfront, music, abeer garden (benefiting DSBIA) and great food. 6am-6pm. Doheny State Beach: 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. www.battleofthepaddle.com
Style Week Orange County Sept. 28-Oct. 5 The OC’s biggest and original fashion week, returns this fall to Fashion Island®, Irvine Spectrum Center®, and for the first time – The Market Place! www.styleweekoc.com
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