2008 OC Fair
July 11 – August 3 (dark Mondays) 12pm – 12am (Tuesday – Friday), 10am – 12am (Saturday – Sunday). OC Fair and Event Center. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.  Always a summer staple, the OC Fair returns to spread smiles.  This year’s theme, Say Cheese!, celebrates the California cheese industry and the joy of photography. 714-708-1500. www.ocfair.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Hornblower’s New Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Through September 3 (every Wednesday). Hornblower Cruises and Events. 2431 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach.  Don’t miss this special take on a summer happy hour.  Hornblower introduces the New Summer Sunset Cocktail Cruise.  On this two-hour cruise, you’ll enjoy breathtaking sunset views, complimentary appetizers, and a front row seat to view the sailboat races.  888-HORNBLOWER (888-467-6256). www.hornblower.com.

Knott’s Soak City
Open daily. Knott’s Berry Farm Resort. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park.  Summer in the OC just wouldn’t be the same without Knott’s Berry Farm Resort’s Soak City.  Take the plunge on The Pacific Spin, Old Man Falls, and Tidal Wave Bay.  Super cool.  714-220-5200. www.knotts.com/soakcity.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Monkey King: A Journey to China
Through August 31 (Thursday – Sunday). Bowers Kidseum. 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana.  The Bowers Kidseum opens its first ever children’s exhibition.  Monkey King: A Journey to China offers up a fun and interactive environment where children can learn about the classic 16th century Chinese story about the Buddhist monk and scripture pilgrim, Xuan Zang, who takes a journey along China’s Silk Road.  714-480-1520. www.bowers.org.
Wheelchair Accessible.

All information subject to change. Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information.