For those who enjoy riding the waves – or just watching – the Hurley US Open of Surfing is a can’t miss event. Now in its fifteenth year, the US Open of Surfing remains one of the world’s most watched surfing events. The event began on July 15 and runs through the 26th. Surf events begin at 8am with the Festival Village opening at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday. Both days feature numerous surfing events throughout the morning and afternoon, and Saturday evening concludes with a variety of live music performances. For more details, visit http://www.usopenofsurfing.com.
If family fun is your thing, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus offers whimsical entertainment for children of all ages. This year marks the debut of a new tour, Zing Zang Zoom, billed as a “thrill-filled, mind blowing circus spectacular.” The show features a combination of magic acts and traditional circus fare, including clowns, elephants, tigers and horses. Performances are held at 3:30pm and 7:30pm Saturday and 1:30pm and 5:30pm Sunday at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Visit http://www.hondacenter.com for venue details and http://www.ringling.com for more information about “the Greatest Show on Earth.”