Month: June 2018 (Page 1 of 2)

14 Fun Things To Do this Weekend in Orange County

There are plenty of fun things to do this beautiful weekend in Orange Orange County. Movies and concerts in the park, art fairs, and more.

  • The Sawdust Arts and Crafts Festival starts this Friday 6/29 in Laguna Beach and runs through 9/2. Open 10am-10pm daily. Admission required. WIN a pair of tickets (10 winners) TEXT: OCEVENTS to 66866 http://ocevent.co/296QLIk
  • Art-A-Fair Fine Art Festival starts this Friday 6/29 in Laguna Beach and runs through 9/2. Admission required. http://ocevent.co/1TQvFQt
  • Watch “Brigadoon” Friday 6/29 at the OC Great Park on the Palm Court in Irvine. Movie begins at dusk. http://bit.ly/2s8RzHL
  • Watch “The Secret Life Of Pets” Friday 6/29 at Arovista Park Amphitheatre in Brea. Movie begins at dusk. http://bit.ly/2kqaxFf
  • Watch “Ratatouille” Friday 6/29 at Modjeska Park in Anaheim. http://bit.ly/2J2w4Pc
  • Take a Bioluminescence Night Cruise with the Ocean Institute on Friday 6/29 or Saturday 6/30 at 8:30pm in Dana Point. Learn about and witness marine animals that glow in the dark. Tickets required. http://ocevent.co/289HbNM
  • The 40th Annual “Taste of Greece” Greek Festival starts Friday 6/29 and runs all weekend in Irvine. Live music, dancing, food & more. Admission required. http://ocevent.co/1NgUUWR
  • Tikiland Trading Co. is Saturday 6/30 from 10am-3pm, in Irvine. There will be over 40 Tiki artists, makers and vendors, as well as live music by Ukulena and Keanuenue Polynesian Entertainers, Dole Whips by Hula Girls Shave Ice, and food from Belly Bombz. As well as a book signing by pop culture humorist and author Charles Phoenix (signing from 10-1). FREE to attend. For address and more info visit: http://TikilandTrading.com
  • Watch “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” Saturday 6/30 at the OC Great Park on the Terraced Lawn in Irvine. Movie begins at dusk. http://bit.ly/2sdcPLr
  • Watch “Guardians of the Galaxy” Saturday 6/30 at Craig Park in Fullerton at 8pm. (Free parking after 6pm). http://bit.ly/2GPFETB  
  • Concert in the Park: Elvis Tribute, Saturday 6/30 at the Civic Center Green in Cypress at 6pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2tye09P
  • Canada Day at the Beach is Sunday 7/1 from 11am-10pm at Doheny State Beach. Join “Canadians living in OC” at they celebrate Canada’s 151st Birthday. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2lyBjvP
  • Concert in the Park: Night Blooming Jazzmen, Sunday 7/1 at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach at 5pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1BQrkad
  • Huntington Beach 4th of July activities start on Sunday 7/1 with a multi-day festival in Pier Plaza, featuring live music, food and vendors. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1LTFaZq

And check out all the events happening in OC for 4th of July: http://bit.ly/2KacpAG

Also…

  • Check out our ultimate guide to “Movies in the Park”. Over 80 movies all across OC all summer long. All are FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2H5uKck
  • Visit one of the many weekend Farmers Markets in OC:  http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

Fun Things To Do in Orange County during the first Weekend of Summer

It’s going to be a great weekend in OC. Enjoy the Doheny Surf Festival, Fountain Valley Summerfest, Corgi Beach Day, Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park and so much more!

  • Fountain Valley Summerfest starts Thursday 6/21 and runs all weekend at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Rides, games, car show & more. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/28ThPN0
  • Movie in the Park: Movie TBA Friday 6/22 at Stanton Central Park in Stanton at 8pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2qtIF7d
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “The Little Mermaid” Friday 6/22 at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point at 8pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2saBcKw
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Peter Rabbit” Friday 6/22 at Brio Park in La Habra. Activities begin at 6pm, movie starts at dusk. http://bit.ly/2INymRU
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Stagecoach” Friday 6/22 at the OC Great Park on the Palm Court in Irvine. Movie begins at dusk. http://bit.ly/2KVsg2O
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Paddington 2” Friday 6/22 at Arovista Park Amphitheatre in Brea. Movie begins at dusk. http://bit.ly/2kqaxFf
  • Movie in the Park: Watch “Finding Nemo” Friday 6/22 at Ponderosa Park in Anaheim. http://bit.ly/2J2w4Pc
  • It’s Christmas in June at Angels Stadium in Anaheim with a Trout Nutcracker giveaway before the game on Friday 6/22 and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” as a post-game movie on Saturday 6/23. Tickets required. http://atmlb.com/2tsR3Cl
  • Concert in the Park: Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute), Friday 6/22 at Crown Valley Park Amphitheatre in Laguna Niguel from 7-9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1VAC2JQ
  • Doheny Surf Festival is all weekend in Dana Point at Doheny State Beach. Surfing contest, Woody car show, vendor village, food, music & more. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/296Oxcj
  • Born Free Vintage Chopper and Classic Motorcycle show is all weekend at Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado. Music, vendors & more. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2sWMwvA
  • Summer Corgi Beach Day is Saturday 6/23 in Huntington Beach at the new location of Beach Blvd, and PCH (Tower 14/15). Join hundreds of Corgi dogs for a day of fun, activities, contests & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2yFzrLl
  • OC Pride Festival and Parade is Saturday 6/23 in Downtown Santa Ana. Parade begins at 10:30am. Live music, dancing, food trucks, beer, shopping & more. Parade viewing is free, festival requires a ticket. http://bit.ly/2tPyLLO
  • Concert in the Park: Reckless, Saturday 6/23 at Laurel Park in Los Alamitos from 6:30-8pm. Followed by the movie “The Lion King” at dusk. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1FRrzA5
  • Concert in the Park: 80s Flashback Tribute is Sunday 6/24 at the Sports Park in Lake Forest from 5:30-8:30pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2M8vQXU
  • Concert in the Park: Huntington Beach Concert Band, Sunday 6/24 at Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach at 5pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1BQrkad
  • Comedian Kevin Hart is at Five Point Amphitheatre in Irvine Saturday 6/23. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets required and still available. http://bit.ly/2Kc4bbd

Also…

  • Check out our ultimate guide to 4th of July in Orange County with over 30 Independence Day events! http://bit.ly/2KacpAG
  • Check out our list of “Movies in the Park”. Over 80 movies all across OC all summer long. All are FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2H5uKck
  • Visit one of the many weekend Farmers Markets in OC: http://bit.ly/2BdBcuQ

 

4th of July events in Orange County 2018

Here’s a list of 4th of July events in Orange County for 2018, listed by city:

Aliso Viejo:

  • July 4th Community Celebration & Fireworks is from 6-9:30pm at Grand Park in Aliso Viejo. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1LZ4woE

Anaheim Hills:

  • 4th of July Celebration starts at 7am with a 5k/10k Firecracker Run followed by a Pancake Breakfast at 7:30am. Dog show at 9:30am and parade at 1pm. Live entertainment in the evening and Fireworks at 9pm. Multiple locations. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1JrpAEb

Anaheim:

Brea:

  • 39th annual 4th of July Country Fair starts at 7am with a pancake breakfast in City Hall Park. Fair runs from 10am-3pm. Live music, vendors, food, games & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2rWYkgm

Buena Park:

  • Knott’s Berry Farm is having a 4th of July Fireworks show on 7/4. Fireworks start at 9:30pm. Park admission required. http://bit.ly/2sF9SCY

Costa Mesa:

  • 4th of July Spectacular: Music of Chicago is at 8pm at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. Evening finishes off with fireworks. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2I7mZDm

Cypress:

  • The 31st Annual “joint city” 4th of July Celebration (Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor and Seal Beach) takes place at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos at 4pm. Food, entertainment, kids fun zone & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1JrCUbG

Dana Point:

  • 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza 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. Popular viewing locations: Heritage Park and Lantern Bay Park.  http://bit.ly/2tms7OF

Fullerton:

  • The 29th Annual 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show starts at 5pm at Fullerton High School Stadium. Activities, food & live music. Fireworks start at 9pm and last for 20 minutes. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1JvA6Nv

Huntington Beach:

  • 4th of July activities start on 7/1 with a multi-day festival in Pier Plaza, featuring live music, food and vendors. The 4th of July Parade starts at 10am on 7/4, this year’s theme is “A Star Spangled Salute”. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1LTFaZq

Irvine:

  • 34th Annual Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival starts at 3pm at the Irvine High School Football Stadium. Live music, activities for the kids, food & more! Fireworks at 9pm. Admission required: http://ocevent.co/293RDwF

La Habra:

  • 4th of July Spectacular starts at 4pm at La Bonita Park. Fireworks, kids zone, games, food, live music, & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. Admission Required. http://ocevent.co/29gWm03

La Palma:

  • “Run for Fun” 10K, 5K and Yankee Doodle Dash start at 7:30am. There’s also a pancake breakfast from 7:30-10am and a kids fun zone. http://bit.ly/2r7FtQv

Laguna Beach:

  • 4th of July Fireworks start at 9pm and will originate from Monument Point in Heisler Park. FREE. http://bit.ly/2rGHVfz

Laguna Hills:

  • 4th of July Celebration starts at 4pm at the Community Center & Sports Complex. Carnival rides, food, music, crafts, face painting & more. Fireworks start at 9:10pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2MJOW7O

Laguna Niguel:

  • July 4th Summer Concert is from 6-8pm at Crown Valley Community Park, followed by a fireworks show at 9pm. Enjoy music from The Suffragettes (Hits from the 70s & today). FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2tdf8j2

Lake Forest:

  • 4th of July Parade starts at 10am at the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive. FREE to attend. More info: http://ocevent.co/299w7cR

Los Alamitos:

  • The 31st Annual “joint city” 4th of July Celebration (Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor and Seal Beach) takes place at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos at 4pm. Food, entertainment, kids fun zone & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1JrCUbG

Mission Viejo:

  • 4th of July Street Fair starts at 12pm on Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda. Live music, games, food & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend & FREE shuttle. http://bit.ly/2sIuhH3

Newport Beach:

  • 8th Annual “4th of July is for Families” Festival kicks-off at 9am with a Bike Parade and runs until 11:30am in Channel Place Park. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2yzw882
  • 46th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Mariners Park kicks-off with a parade at 10:30am. Celebration runs until 1:30pm. http://bit.ly/2r0xUao
  • Old Glory Boat Parade starts at 1pm and cruises through Newport Harbor. This year’s theme is “America – Where Freedom Sails”. Events start at 7am with a pancake breakfast, followed by live music, and fireworks at 9pm. Parade viewing is FREE, other events have a fee. http://bit.ly/2MaaZn8
  • Newport Dunes “Independence Day on the Back Bay” starts at 2pm. Music, food & more. Admission required. Fireworks start at 9pm. http://bit.ly/2K1VPPT
  • Newport Beach Fireworks start at 9pm are viewable from Newport Dunes and Balboa Island.

Orange:

  • 3rd of July Celebration is TUESDAY 7/3 from from 4pm-9pm at Fred Kelly Stadium/El Modena High School. Family friendly activities & fireworks. Admission is $7. http://bit.ly/2sIsuBM

Rancho Santa Margarita:

  • 4th of July Star-Spangled Spectacular is at the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club. Entertainment, game, fireworks starting at 9pm. http://bit.ly/2s1C44R

San Clemente:

San Juan Capistrano:

  • 4th of July Celebration and Carnival starts at 12pm at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park. Games, rides, live music starts at 6pm, followed by fireworks at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2K7YFGs

Santa Ana:

  • 4th of July Celebration starts at 4pm in Centennial Park. Live music, food, kids zone & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1KpjG85

Seal Beach:

  • The 31st Annual “joint city” 4th of July Celebration (Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor and Seal Beach) takes place at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos at 4pm. Food, entertainment, kids fun zone & more. Fireworks start at 9pm. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1JrCUbG

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. http://bit.ly/2tpNtuy

Yorba Linda:

  • Fourth of July Spectacular starts at 5pm at the Veterans Sports Park. Family activities, live entertainment, kids zone and fireworks. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2I5lG81

 

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