Where to Be This Memorial Day Weekend in Santa Ana & Port Hueneme

Published May 21, 2026. A guide from the budtenders at From The Earth.

Long weekend, here we go. If you’re spending Memorial Day in Santa Ana or Port Hueneme, you’ve got a real one ahead: a community ceremony at dawn or mid-morning, a strawberry festival down the freeway, a paddle-out off the Hueneme pier, and a coastline that does its best work this time of year. The day starts heavy on purpose. Memorial Day is for the men and women who didn’t come home, and our neighborhoods mark it in person. The rest of the weekend is yours.

If you’re spending Memorial Day weekend in Santa Ana or Port Hueneme and you’re looking for somewhere to mark the day in person, both of our neighborhoods host community ceremonies that are open to the public. Below is a guide to the local programs near each of our stores, a few real things worth doing on the long weekend if you’re around, and a quick note on how we’re handling the holiday at our shops.

In This Guide

• Santa Ana: ceremonies, family fun, store info
• Port Hueneme: ceremonies, family fun, store info
• A note for veterans (10% to 15% off)
• Quieter picks for the long weekend
• Memorial Day Weekend FAQ
• Our store hours over the weekend

Santa Ana: Where to Be This Memorial Day

Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day Program, Monday, May 25, 10:00 AM

The anchor event in Santa Ana is the program at Santa Ana Cemetery, 1919 E. Santa Clara Avenue. It’s been a tradition here for years, and the format is what you’d hope for: a color guard, a parade of flags, guest speakers, wreath presentations, patriotic music, and a cannon salute. The ceremony takes place in front of the Soldiers’ Monument near the Santa Clara Avenue entrance.

Hosted by the Orange County Cemetery District in partnership with the Tri-City Planning Committee. Public is welcome. No ticket, no RSVP. Get there a few minutes early; parking near the entrance fills up.

Address: 1919 E. Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Time: Monday, May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM. Contact: (949) 951-9102.

Other ceremonies near Santa Ana

If you can’t make the 10 AM at Santa Ana Cemetery, or you want to attend more than one, a few neighbors are holding programs the same day:

• Anaheim Cemetery Memorial Day Program: Monday, May 25, 11:00 AM. Held in front of the Community Mausoleum. About a 12-mile drive from Santa Ana.
• El Toro Memorial Park, 35th Annual Memorial Day Program: Monday, May 25, 11:00 AM, 25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest. About 17 miles south.
• Mission San Juan Capistrano, Field of Honor: On display Tuesday, May 19 through Monday, May 25, during Mission hours (9 AM to 5 PM weekdays, 10 AM to 4 PM on Memorial Day itself). More than 400 seven-foot American flags arranged in formation across the Mission courtyard, honoring military, veterans, and first responders (including K-9 and equestrian heroes). Mission admission required for general public; active-duty military, veterans, and first responders enter free during the installation. About 28 miles from Santa Ana.
• Riverside National Cemetery, “Flag for Every Hero”: Saturday, May 23, 8 AM to noon. A brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater followed by volunteers placing more than 250,000 flags on graves. No sign-up needed. If you’ve never done a flag placement, it’s a moving way to spend a Saturday morning. The cemetery’s main Memorial Day service follows on Monday, May 25, 11 AM to 12 PM at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater.

Family-Fun This Weekend in Orange County

After the ceremony, the long weekend opens up. If you’ve got kids, or you just want to be around people, these are the real options nearby. All confirmed for the 2026 weekend:

• Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 at Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street, Garden Grove. About 8 miles from our Santa Ana store. Free admission. Carnival rides, a Saturday parade with celebrity guests, free concerts at the Garden Amp, food stands, and free strawberry shortcake at the Friday opening. Hours: Fri 1 to 10 PM, Sat and Sun 10 AM to 10 PM, Mon 10 AM to 9 PM. The biggest single family event in OC over the holiday weekend.
• Scottish Fest at the OC Fair & Event Center: Saturday, May 23 (9 AM to 6 PM) and Sunday, May 24 (9 AM to 5:30 PM), 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. About 16 miles from Santa Ana. Highland dancing, bagpiping, Scottish heavy athletics, a children’s glen, and the kind of food and music you don’t normally get in OC. $30 general, $6 kids 6 to 16, under 5 free. Active-duty military and first responders enter free with ID.
• Tunes at the Dunes at Newport Dunes: Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, 5 to 8 PM at the Horseshoe Event Venue, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Free admission, food trucks, full bars, live music on the sand (country Friday, reggae Saturday, classic rock Sunday). The inflatable Aquatic Park opens for the season the same weekend (9:30 AM to 6 PM daily), and Movies on the Beach runs Friday and Saturday at dusk. Holiday parking $35 flat on May 23 and 24.
• Field of Honor at Mission San Juan Capistrano: Visiting the 400-flag installation in the Mission courtyard is genuinely family-friendly. It’s quiet, it’s outdoors, the Mission grounds are beautiful, and the kids understand the gesture without anyone needing to over-explain. Tuesday May 19 through Monday May 25, regular Mission hours.

From our Santa Ana store

Our Santa Ana shop at 3023 S. Orange Avenue will be open regular hours all weekend, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Memorial Day included. Our budtenders will be at the counter if you need anything.

If you’re already planning to stop in, see this weekend’s specials at our Santa Ana store: fromtheearth.com/sa-specials/. Walk in with questions, walk out with exactly what you need. Our FTExperts can also walk you through the Santa Ana menu if you want to order ahead and pick up.

Port Hueneme: Where to Be This Memorial Day

Port Hueneme Pier Ceremony, Monday, May 25 (historically around 8:30 AM)

If you live in Port Hueneme, you probably already know about this one. The City of Port Hueneme holds its Memorial Day ceremony at the Port Hueneme Pier, 550 E Surfside Drive. The format that’s become tradition: a keynote speaker from Naval Base Ventura County, a wreath ceremony, and a paddle-out led by the Port Hueneme Lifeguards out past the surf break. Watching the paddle-out from the pier with the morning marine layer still hanging is one of those experiences that stays with you.

A note on timing: the ceremony has run around 8:30 AM in recent years, but the 2026 specifics haven’t been posted to the city’s public calendar yet as of mid-May. Call the city’s Recreation office in the days before the event to confirm.

Address: Port Hueneme Pier, 550 E Surfside Dr, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Time: Monday, May 25, 2026, historically around 8:30 AM (confirm with the city). Contact: (805) 986-6542 or recreation@cityofporthueneme.org.

Other ceremonies near Port Hueneme

Ventura County has a strong Memorial Day calendar this year. A few worth mentioning:

• VFW Post 3935 Flag Placement at Santa Clara Cemetery: Memorial Day weekend, typically Saturday and Sunday before the holiday. VFW Post 3935 places American flags at the graves of more than 600 local veterans dating from the Spanish-American War through Iraq and Afghanistan. Cemetery is at 2370 N. H Street, Oxnard. The post itself is at 300 S. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. Reach them at (805) 488-2470 if you want to volunteer.
• City of Oxnard Memorial Day Ceremony at Plaza Park: Monday, May 25, 11:00 AM. 500 South C Street, Oxnard. About 6 miles from Port Hueneme.
• Conejo Mountain Memorial Park Service: Monday, May 25, 11:00 AM. 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. About 22 miles from Port Hueneme.
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Memorial Day Service: Monday, May 25, 9:30 AM. One of the largest ceremonies in Ventura County, with the Reagan Detachment Color Guard, musical performances, and remarks from Gold Star families and the Commanding Officer of Naval Base Ventura County. Free with reservations recommended. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. About 30 miles.
• Moorpark Field of Valor: Multi-day flag display in Moorpark, viewable 10 AM to 4 PM with an Opening Ceremony Monday, May 25 at 1:00 PM. Hosted by Moorpark Morning Rotary. Family-friendly by design, with color guards, bagpipes, concerts, and a tribute to the community’s most recent fallen. Free; proceeds from sponsored flags go to local veteran nonprofits.

Family-Fun This Weekend in Ventura County

A few real options around Port Hueneme if you’ve got the family with you. All confirmed for Memorial Day weekend 2026:

• Ventura Harbor Village, Memorial Day Block Party: Saturday, May 23, 10 AM to 3 PM at the Plaza. Local vendors, food, crafts, and live music. Live music carries on Sunday and Monday on the Promenade Stage (12 to 3 PM Sunday, 1 to 4 PM Monday). The Harbor is about 6 miles north of our Port Hueneme store. Free.
• Tall Ship Mystic Whaler Dockside Tours: Climb aboard a historic schooner docked at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive. Tours Saturday May 23 from 2 to 6 PM and Sunday May 24 through Tuesday May 26 from noon to 6 PM. $5 donation requested. Genuinely fun for kids who’ve never been on a working sailing vessel.
• Simi Town Center Carnival: Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 at Simi Town Center. Multi-day carnival with rides, games, and food. About 35 miles inland from Port Hueneme. Works well as a Sunday or Monday afternoon plan after a morning ceremony.
• 49th Annual Ojai Art in the Park: Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 at the Ojai Art Center. Outdoor art exhibition showcasing local artists. About 25 miles up the 33 from Port Hueneme. A nice excuse to spend the morning in Ojai.
• I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival: Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25, 10 AM to 6 PM at Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Street artists create over 100 vibrant chalk paintings on the pavement. A bigger drive (around 60 miles up the 101), but if you’ve never seen it, it’s the kind of thing kids remember.

From our Port Hueneme store

Our Port Hueneme shop at 2675 N Ventura Road, Suite 107 is the original From The Earth store. Ventura County is where this whole thing started for us. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Memorial Day included.

To see this weekend’s specials at our Port Hueneme store: fromtheearth.com/ph-specials/. Or browse the Port Hueneme menu and order ahead. We also keep a regularly updated rundown of Port Hueneme weekend deals for locals who like to plan a visit around what’s running.

A Note for Veterans

If you served, we appreciate it. Veterans get 10% to 15% off regular-priced items at both of our stores. Bring valid military ID and let the budtender know when you check in. Discount aside, our FTExperts are happy to walk you through products and answer real questions.

The intersection of cannabis and veterans’ health has gotten more attention in the last few years. Multiple ongoing studies, including research summarized by the Veterans Affairs Public Health office and the Marijuana Policy Project’s work on expanding medical-marijuana access for veterans, track how veterans across the country are exploring cannabis as part of broader wellness conversations with their providers. We’re not in a position to make any health claims, and we won’t. What we can do is point you to lab-tested products, an experienced team, and a counter where you can ask real questions and get real answers. Our buyers taste and test before anything hits the shelf.

If you’re California-based and curious about veteran-specific cannabis programs in the state, both organizations above are good starting points.

Quieter Picks for the Long Weekend

If a big festival isn’t the move, here are a few lower-key options near each store. The kind of thing that makes the long weekend actually feel long.

Around Santa Ana:

• 4th Street Market: Walk the historic downtown core and stop in for coffee or a snack between the ceremony and whatever’s next.
• Bowers Museum: Open Memorial Day weekend. If you’ve never been, it’s worth the afternoon. About 1 mile from the Santa Ana Cemetery ceremony.
• Discovery Cube Orange County: Hands-on science museum in Santa Ana. Solid pick with kids when the heat picks up after lunch.

Around Port Hueneme:

• Hueneme Beach Park: Uncrowded compared to the bigger Ventura and Oxnard stretches. A quiet place to spend an afternoon.
• Channel Islands Harbor: Ten-minute drive from the store. The kind of low-key marina-town pace that makes a long weekend feel longer.
• The Hueneme Pier itself: Open 24 hours, and the post-ceremony quiet on Memorial Day afternoon is a particular kind of peaceful.

How We’re Handling the Long Weekend at Our Stores

Both of our California shops are open regular hours all weekend, including Memorial Day Monday: Santa Ana 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Port Hueneme 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Same-day delivery is running across our Ventura County and Orange County service areas.

A few practical notes:

• Order ahead if you can. Long-weekend mornings get busy, especially mid-morning Saturday. Ordering ahead from the Santa Ana menu or Port Hueneme menu is the fastest way through the door.
• Specials change. The current weekend specials live on the Port Hueneme specials page and Santa Ana specials page. Those pages are updated the most reliably. Anything you read elsewhere may be a few days behind.
• Plan transportation. If cannabis is part of your weekend, plan ahead. Don’t drive. Both Orange County and Ventura County have rideshare coverage all weekend.
• FTE Rewards. If you’ve been meaning to sign up for FTE Rewards, the long weekend is a fine time to do it. 5% back on every order, plus member-only days through the year.

Memorial Day Weekend FAQ

Are From The Earth dispensaries open on Memorial Day weekend?

Yes. Both stores are open regular hours all weekend, including Memorial Day Monday. Santa Ana (3023 S Orange Ave) runs 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Port Hueneme (2675 N Ventura Rd, Suite 107) runs 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Does From The Earth offer a veteran discount?

Yes. Veterans get 10% to 15% off regular-priced items at both From The Earth stores. Bring valid military ID and let the budtender know at check-in.

What time is the Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day program?

The Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day program starts at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 1919 E Santa Clara Avenue. It’s hosted by the Orange County Cemetery District and open to the public. No ticket or RSVP needed.

What time is the Port Hueneme Pier Memorial Day ceremony?

The City of Port Hueneme’s Memorial Day ceremony at the pier has historically started around 8:30 a.m. The 2026 specifics haven’t been posted to the city’s calendar yet as of mid-May. Call (805) 986-6542 to confirm the time before the event.

What family-friendly events are happening Memorial Day weekend 2026?

Near our Santa Ana store: the free Garden Grove Strawberry Festival (May 22 to 25), Scottish Fest at the OC Fair & Event Center (May 23 and 24), and Tunes at the Dunes at Newport Dunes (May 22 to 24). Near our Port Hueneme store: the Ventura Harbor Village Memorial Day Block Party (May 23), Tall Ship Mystic Whaler dockside tours (May 23 to 26), and the Simi Town Center Carnival (May 22 to 25).

However You Spend the Weekend

Whether you’re at the cemetery in Santa Ana at 10, on the pier in Port Hueneme at 8:30, or just at home with the people you care about, we hope it’s a good weekend. Our budtenders will be at the counter at both stores if you need us.

We’re all from the earth, right? Take care of each other this Monday.

Learn . Live . Grow.

The team at From The Earth, Port Hueneme & Santa Ana.

From The Earth, Santa Ana. 3023 S Orange Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (657) 444-7336.

From The Earth, Port Hueneme. 2675 N Ventura Rd, Suite 107, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (805) 414-1394.

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