Month: July 2014

This Weekend in Orange County 7/11-7/13

Here’s what’s happening this weekend 7/11-7/13 in Orange County (lots of free concerts & movies in the parks):

  • OC Fair opens 7/11. FREE admission for the first hour from 12pm to 1pm on 7/11 only. http://bit.ly/1mg3Vju
  • Concert in the Park: The PettyBreakers (Tom Petty tribute), 7/11 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheater in Laguna Niguel. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1pEl4XY
  • “Brew Hee Haw” Festival is at the OC Fair 7/11-7/13. Tickets & info: http://bit.ly/1w7YJEa
  • Movies in the Park: The Little Mermaid, 7/11 from 7:30-9:30pm at Mountain View Park in Lake Forest. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1s0tQDX
  • Concert in the Park: Nonosina Polynesian Spectacular, 7/11 at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim. $3 Admission. http://bit.ly/TW87hU
  • Concert AND Movie in the Park: 7/11 see Frozen at Grand Park in Aliso Viejo from 7:30-10pm and on 7/13 see the band Common Sense (Reggae music) from 5:30-7:30pm in Town Center Amphitheater in Aliso Viejo. http://bit.ly/1rcLgux
  • Movies in the Park: Monsters University, 7/11 movie begins at dusk in the Champions Sports Complex in Placentia. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1q2K6ot
  • Movies in the Park: Frozen, 7/11 at the Arovista Park amphitheater in Brea. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/TW87hU
  • World Cup Viewing Party 7/12-7/13 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts plaza in Costa Mesa. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1mQ0J4s
  • Live Music Boat Cruise 7/12 at 8pm in Dana Point with Reggae band Cali Conscious. $15 for a 1.5 hour sunset music cruise. Tickets & info: http://bit.ly/TW9NYE
  • Concert in the Park: Elm Street Band (Classic Rock), 7/12 at 6pm at the Civic Center Green in Cypress. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1pEljSX
  • Concert AND Movie in the Park: The band Random followed by the movie Monsters University, 7/12 at Laurel Park in Los Alamitos. Music starts at 6:30 followed by the movie at dusk. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1kbxRhp
  • Movies in the Park: Lego Movie, 7/12 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1mjmVCx
  • Concert in the Park: Raymond Michael’s (Elvis Tribute) and Hot August Night (Tribute to Neil Diamond), 7/13 from 2:30-6pm in Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1lPjlQG
  • Concert in the Park: Golden State British Brass & Emerald Society Bagpipes, 7/13 at 5pm in Central Park in Huntington Beach. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1lIeShY
  • Concert in the Park: Stone Soul (Motown), 7/13 from 6-8pm at Central Park in Rancho Santa Margarita. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1o1Nj1T
  • OCMA / Orange County Museum of Art of Art in Newport Beach has FREE admission 7/13 for it’s “Second Free Sunday” event. http://bit.ly/1xmnn7H
  • Concert in the Park: The Swing Cats Big Band, 7/13 at Hurless Barton Park in Yorba Linda. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/1mQ6VJO
  • Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters is now open through 8/30 in Laguna Beach. Tickets & info: http://bit.ly/1mEwV9l
  • Sawdust Art Festival now through 8/31 in Laguna Beach http://bit.ly/1crIjA0
  • Art-A-Fair Art Festival now through 8/31 in Laguna Beach.http://bit.ly/1iLMmx1

4th of July in Orange County – 2014

4th of July in Orange County

Here’s what’s happening for 4th of July in Orange County. Events are listed in alphabetical order by city.

Aliso Viejo:
4th of July Bash starts at 6pm in Grand Park in the Aliso Viejo Town Center. Live music, bounce houses, food, games & more. Fireworks start at dusk.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1rVBxbJ

Anaheim Hills:
4th of July Celebration starts at 8am with a Pancake Breakfast. Followed by a Parade at 5pm and Fireworks at 9pm. Multiple locations.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1iWw4RO

Anaheim:
Disneyland is having a special 4th of July Fireworks show starting at 9:30pm.

Brea:
4th of July Country Fair starts at 7am with a pancake breakfast at City Hall Park. Fair runs from 10am-4pm. Live music, vendors, food, games & more!
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1m5Hi5H

Buena Park:
Knott’s Berry Farm is having all day events including Mountain Fife and Drum Corps performances and a special 4th of July Fireworks show starting at 10pm. More info: http://bit.ly/1j92OFR

Dana Point:
4th of July Fireworks display starts at 8:45pm over the water at Doheny State Beach.
Tune your radio to KSBR 88.5 FM to hear the fireworks synchronized to music.
FREE viewing & shuttle bus. More info & best viewing locations: http://bit.ly/1qiA8wH http://bit.ly/1o0ze3n

Fullerton:
4th of July Festival starts at 5pm at Fullerton High School Stadium. Activities, food & live music. Fireworks start at 9pm.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1phcM8k

Huntington Beach:
4th of July Celebration starts at 10am with a parade down Main Street. Full day of activities. Fireworks start at 9pm.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1i9U57L

Irvine:
Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival starts at 3pm at the Irvine High School Football Stadium. Live music, activities for the kids, food & more! Admission Fee $14 for adults, $9 for kids.
More info: http://bit.ly/1nImr5D

Lake Forest:
4th of July Parade starts at 10am.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1vueuVD

Laguna Niguel:
4th of July Celebration begins at 7:30am with a Pancake Breakfast. Followed by family activities, concert and Fireworks at 9pm. Multiple locations.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/VDSMV0

Los Alamitos:
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starts at 4pm at the Joint Forces Training Base. Fireworks at 9pm.
FREE to attend but there is a $5 parking fee. More info: http://bit.ly/1iToHLf

Mission Viejo:
4th of July Street Fair starts at 12pm. Live music, games, food & more. Fireworks start at 9pm.
FREE to attend. FREE shuttle & more info: http://bit.ly/1iWBjkL

Newport Beach:
Old Glory Boat Parade starts at 1pm and cruises through Newport Harbor.
Fireworks start at 9pm are viewable from Newport Dunes and Balboa Island.
FREE viewing. More info: http://bit.ly/1iTbTVd

Orange:
4th of July Celebration is THURSDAY 7/3. Family friendly activities & fireworks. $7 admission fee.
More info: http://bit.ly/1kcc093

Rancho Santa Margarita/Coto de Caza:
4th of July Festival starts at 10am with a Parade. Followed by a Country Fair at the Coto Sports Park.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/VDUUMq

San Juan Capistrano: 4th of July Celebration starts at 3pm at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park. Food, beer garden, rides, live music & activities for the kids. Fireworks start at aprox 9pm.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1kccGeN

San Clemente:
Fireworks start at 9pm off the Pier.
FREE viewing. More info: http://bit.ly/IsQ2Tr

Santa Ana:
4th of July Celebration starts at 4pm in Centennial Park. Fireworks start at 9pm.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1qwvT2o

Tustin:
4th of July celebration starts at 6:30pm at the Tustin High School Stadium with live music. Snack bar with drinks & bbq items. Fireworks start at 9pm.
FREE to attend. More info: http://bit.ly/1sVWuaZ

Yorba Linda:
4th of July Spectacular starts at 5pm in Veterans Park. DJ, food, kids activities & more. Fireworks start at 9pm.
More info: http://bit.ly/1pIikxi