10am–3pm
Planning suggestion, not an admission restriction
Parking and optional extras below
The day, in a nutshell.
The September 20 festival brings authors, illustrators and family activities to Orange Coast College’s Main Quad. The published program includes readings by Melissa Villaseñor at 12:10pm, Jesús Trejo at 12:40pm and Rachel Ignotofsky at 1:10pm, followed by KidTime StoryTime at 1:40pm. Check the latest stage schedule before choosing a reading; books and food cost extra.
Before everyone gets in the car.
Booking & availability
Check the organizer’s page for changes and any attendance instructions before leaving. Spaces are not guaranteed.
Getting there & parking
Free festival parking in Orange Coast College Lots C, D or E. Approach from Fairview Road and turn onto Merrimac Way; Lots C and D are closest to the Main Quad. Spaces are not guaranteed.
Access needs
Step-free routes, accessible restrooms and sensory accommodations have not been independently confirmed for this event. Ask the organizer about your family’s specific needs.
WHERE THESE DETAILS COME FROM
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
Date, schedule and the listed costs were checked against the organizer’s published information on Sep 16, 2026. This is desk research; we have not attended this edition. Any ticket-status observation is dated in Booking & availability; inventory can change.
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