Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, August 3. Come for clowns, skipping elephants, a pack of fearsome Bengal tigers, and amazing high-flying trapeze stunts. Wed., July 23 (7:30 p.m.); Thurs., July 24 (1 p.m., 7:30 p.m.); Fri., July 25 (10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.); Sat., July 26 (11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.); Sunday, July 27 (1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.); Tues., July 29 (7:30 p.m.); Wed., July 30 (1 p.m., 7:30 p.m.); Thurs., July 31 (10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.). $15-$90. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim. 714-740-2000. www.hondacenter.com.
Orange County Fair Friday, July 11 through August 3. “Say Cheese” is this year’s fair theme and it promises to be tons of family fun. Daily performances include the Peking Acrobats and taiko drummers. There are animal exhibits, carnival rides and games, concerts at the pacific Amphitheatre, a cattle drive on Saturday, July 26, and of course—FAIR FOOD. Tuesday through Friday 12 p.m. to midnight; weekends 10 a.m. to midnight. $9 general; $7 seniors; $5 kids 6-12; under 5 FREE. Parking $5 per car. 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 714-708-FAIR. www.ocfair.com.
San Clemente Ocean Festival Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. This lovely beach community plays host to a weekend of ocean-related competition and fun. The festival includes a 5k run/walk on the beach, a surf competition, paddle boarding, sand castle building and more. There is a pancake breakfast both days and a children’s pavilion with face painting, carnival games and more. Sunday afternoon the event wraps up with a rubber duckie race. Parking is limited but shuttle service is available. Events take place near the pier in San Clemente. FREE admission. Registration: 6:30 a.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 949-440-6141. www.oceanfestival.org.
2008 National Train Show Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. All the latest and greatest model trains and accessories will be here on display as well as collectibles, hands-on demonstrations and a 1,200 sq. ft. Children’s Play Area. Friday (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.); Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.); Sunday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). $10 adults; $9 seniors; $5 children (6-12); kids under 6 FREE. Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. 714-765-8950. www.nationaltrainshow.org.
Jonas Brothers Saturday, July 12, Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14. This enormously popular young trio will be in Orange County for three shows only so hurry and get your tickets! The New Jersey siblings will perform their power pop anthems in the vein of the Ramones, Hanson and the Modern Lovers. Saturday, 7 p.m. $25-$75. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. 949-855-8096. Sunday, 6 p.m.; Monday, 7 p.m. $25-$75.50. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim. 714-740-2000. www.hondacenter.com.
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