FALL FESTIVALS IN ORANGE COUNTY

FALL FESTIVALS IN ORANGE COUNTY
The season of fall also known as autumn, even in a temperate climate like we have here in Orange County, brings about cooler temperatures, leaves turning colors and falling, some plants going dormant, and the equinox changing so that the long days of summer fade away, and our sunsets come much earlier that we hope. We turn our clocks back, and even on occasion light our fireplaces. And of course, it also brings Halloween and all its associated activities. Fall also brings an array of festivals which include Oktoberfest, Halloween, and arts & craft fairs. Below we have listed various locations where you and your friends and family can enjoy spending time together, building memories, and ushering in my favorite time of year.

The symbolism of fall represents growing cycles giving us ripeness and maturity. The harvests associated with fall declare abundance, prosperity & hopefully wealth. If we say spring is new birth, summer is youth, then autumn represents adulthood and maturity.

Some symbols of fall include:

Change: Autumn reminds us that nothing remains the same, and to embrace the present.

Mystery: Because of all the change, this presents a bit of mystery. Once we can accept change, then we are able to face our future without fear, knowing we can manage what is ahead.

Preservation: Just as squirrels gather their nuts in the fall in anticipation of winter, we too tend to start to spend more time indoors; giving us time to reflect on things of importance and hopefully spend more time with family.

Protection:  As summer turns into autumn, we start to wear warmer clothes and begin to protect ourselves more from the elements. This helps us become more aware of our surrounding elements, and hopefully brings about a growth and awareness of ourselves.

Comfort: As we begin to retreat indoors, we pull out our favorite slippers and clothes, and blankets. We begin to create a comfortable place for ourselves, and our loved ones and we can also meditate on the things that make us feel comfortable and safe.

Balance: During fall we experience the autumnal equinox. This is the when the day and the night are exactly the same length. The sun shines directly on the equator, and the northern and southern hemispheres get the same amount of rays…thus creating perfect balance of the earth. We can learn from this and make sure that we balance our lives with work, play & spirituality.

Letting Go:  Ahh….just the thought of letting go, seams to lighten my load. I take deeper, slower breaths. Just as fall let’s go of autumn leaves and long days, we too can learn to change what re can, and release the rest.

I hope this fall brings you health, contentment, and ample provision. Should you find you have more than you need, why not share with others less fortunate? Get out and take a walk and enjoy the beautiful changes that are taking place and smile and say hi to a passer-by. And give thanks for all that is good in your life.

Written by: Patricia Braun
Research Assistant: Tina McNamara

FALL FESTIVALS IN ORANGE COUNTY

Anaheim   Sept. 6 – 8   Fall Into Halloween at Gardenwalk   400 W Disney Way    Website

Anaheim   Sept. 21 @ 9:00 am   Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair   995 N West Street    Website

Costa Mesa   Oct. 12 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm   Scarecrow Festival   Lion’s Park Event Lawn 1845 Park Ave.   Website

Fullerton   Oct. 18 – 20   St. Mary’s Fall Festival   St. Marys Church – 400 W. Commonwealth Ave.  Website

Huntington Beach   Sept. 8 – Nov. 3   Oktoberfest   Old World Festival Hall – 7561 Center Ave   Website

Irvine   Sept. 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm   Mid-Autumn Festival (AKA Moon Festival)   Great Park – 8000 Great Park Blvd.   Website

Orange   Oct. 4 – 6   St. Nobertfest  St. Norbert Catholic Church – 300 E. Taft Avenue   Website

Santa Ana   Sept. 14 -15   Creep It Real Nostalgic GIC   Heritage Museum of Orange County – 3101 W Harvard St.   Website

Westminster   Sept. 26 – 29   Westminster Fall Festival   Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens – 8200 Westminster Boulevard   Website

Yorba Linda   Sept. 21 – 22   Dozynki Harvest Festival   Pope John II Polish Center – 3999 Rose Dr.   Website

 

If you have any events or festivals you would like to add, please let us know and we will be happy to do so!