Step inside a bubble, invent something, meet a llama: It’s Imaginology 2026!
Get ready for two high-energy days where imagination takes the lead and learning feels like play. Imaginology returns Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, transforming OC Fair & Event Center into an interactive playground of science, technology, engineering, arts, agriculture and math. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, this free family event welcomes […]
OC Fair’s Imaginology returns April 11–12 with free STEAM fun for everyone
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook, what causes a rainbow or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course full STEAM ahead at OC Fair’s Imaginology, returning Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12 for a weekend where science, technology, engineering, art, agriculture and math come alive through hands-on discovery. Imaginology […]
Imaginology comes to OC Fair & Event Center April 12-13 bringing free STEAM fun for the whole family
Each April, OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) transforms into Imaginology, a free family event produced by OC Fair staff that focuses on STEAM education and hands-on learning. More than 40,000 children, teens, families and school groups dig into science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Imaginology provides unique experiences for attendees of all ages – […]
OC Fair’s Imaginology is April 13-14 – Free educational event features learning fun for students and families focused on STEAM and hands-on activities
COSTA MESA (March 22, 2024) – The OC Fairgrounds will transform into Imaginology on April 13 and 14, providing students and families with free hands-on fun and a look at futures in STEAM fields. Imaginology will be held Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included; food options will be available for […]
Free Imaginology STEAM event set for April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center
Kids of all ages can power their imaginations at Imaginology while learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) at the free event April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center. This exciting exploration of STEAM-related topics is open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included. Parking […]
Imaginology is this weekend!
Imaginology returns in person this Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10! We’ve got a packed schedule of take-home crafts, science experiments, live performances by local entertainers, youth competitions and more. The free two-day event gives students the chance to explore careers in the S.T.E.A.M. fields –that’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math – as well as […]
OC Fair’s Imaginology goes virtual this month!
This year, Imaginology will be virtual – all the S.T.E.A.M. fun will be at the fingertips of students, parents and teachers this month, from April 19 to 25. Still free and open to all, Imaginology is bringing science, technology, engineering, arts and math to students of all ages with lots of hands-on learning. Most activities […]
Dates announced for 2021 OC Fair!
Today the OC Fair announced dates for the much-anticipated annual event – July 16- Aug. 15. The theme is “Time for Fun,” celebrating the joy of the return of Southern California’s favorite summer festival. “We are grateful to plan for an exciting, and safe, OC Fair this year,” said OC Fair Board Chair Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia. […]
OC Fair Board cancels 2020 Fair due to pandemic
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted unanimously today to cancel the 2020 OC Fair, one of the most anticipated and enduring summer celebrations in Southern California for 130 years. The Board considered ongoing guidance and updated information from State and County health care and government officials about the status of the […]
OC Fair & Event Center closes property until further notice
(Updated June 11, 202o) Out of an abundance of caution and to help stem the spread of coronavirus, OC Fair & Event Center announces a full public closure of the facilities, including Heroes Hall Veterans Museum, Centennial Farm, Equestrian Center and the administration building lobby until further notice. OC Fair & Event center will continue […]