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OC Fair's Imaginology
11
Apr
Date
11 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, Apr 11 – Sun, Apr 12
Venue
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA, United States
📝 Useful Information
OC Fair's Imaginology 2026 is a free family event focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education through hands-on learning. It is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.
The festival features an "interactive playground" with dozens of displays and activities across several zones:
Are you interested in registering a student for the youth competitions, or would you like a detailed schedule of performances for the weekend?
Event Highlights
Planning Your Visit
•Wild Science: Includes a plasma lightning tube, giant bubble-making with "Megan the Bubbleologist," and a Rube Goldberg machine.
•Centennial Farm: A 3-acre working farm offering animal interactions (chicks, llamas, and pigs), milking demonstrations, and radish-seed planting.
•Youth Competitions: Four free competitions for grades PK–12 in categories like Upcycling, Mural Projects, Cardboard Engineering, and Poster Art.
•Entertainment & More: Live community performances, a Scavenger Hunt for kids 12 and under with prizes, and interactive workshops like robotics and woodworking.
•Admission: Admission is free for all attendees.
•Parking: Vehicle parking is $15 (subject to change).
•Location: OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
•Food: Various food options are available for purchase on-site.
•Important Dates: The deadline to enter online for youth competitions is Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6 p.m..
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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