Welcome to the local's favorite Orange County events site for Families! Here is a huge list of Orange County Events happening THIS WEEKEND for June 26 - 28, 2024. Fun things to do in OC this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many are FREE!
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Looking for FREE family activities, children's activities, community events, great food trucks, OC entertainment, live music performances or craft fairs? We've got the scoop! This list is organized by date. Double check event's website to confirm details before going. To submit your event, email jill@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.
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Things to Do in Orange County ALL Weekend
Here are some fun things happening multiple days during this weekend in Orange County.
- Orange County Summer Movies
Huge list of all the summer movies in the park, on the beach, and under the stars. Listed by date. (Dates start early May) - Orange County Summer Concerts
Huge list of all the summer concerts in the park and on the beach! Listed by city. (Dates start mid April) - Orange County Storytimes
Huge list of every story time in Orange County listed by city. Includes storytimes for public libraries, local business, and community centers. - OC Fair
The OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
July 19 - August 18, 2024
All Day
We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for "Always a Good Time". Take a look at all there is to do and see over the 23-day run of the Fair. You’ll want to listen to music, do some serious shopping, marvel at the exhibits, check out the competitions to see who wins the blue ribbon – and you cannot skip the food! Advance ticket purchase is required. - Sawdust Art Festival
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
June 28 - September 1, 2024
Times Vary
Fun for the whole family! Sawdust Art Festival features the artwork of 180 local Laguna Beach artists, 3 stages of live music, complimentary art classes, glassblowing and art demonstrations, and a variety of outdoor dining and drink offerings- all set in a unique artist village in the heart of Laguna Beach. - Knott's Soak City is Open
Knott's Soak City
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Every Day
A 15-acre water adventure park immediately adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm. Enjoy 23 speed, tube and body slides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslides and a fun family raft ride, The Wedge, Tidal Wave Bay wavepool; a one‑third‑mile Sunset River; and the three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises. - Melon Tours at Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
5380 ¾ University Drive, Irvine, CA
July 19 - 21, 2024
9:30am - 2:30pm
Take a wagon ride around the farm led by one of our friendly tour guides. You will learn about Tanaka Farms and its history, farming methods, and the crops we grow. Make a stop out in the field to pick some yummy summer produce, and learn about and sample all sorts of melons! Everyone gets their own melon to take home! Then it's back on the wagon to finish the tour, with the last stop at the Barnyard to visit with all of the animals. - Public Hours at Heritage Museum
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W. Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA
July 27 & 28, 2024
11am - 3pm
Your admission supports our museum and allows you to tour our 12 acre grounds including the historic Kellogg House tour, special exhibits, prizes for scavenger hunts, self led trail hikes, Gospel Swamp Farm access with the Children’s Sensory Garden, special guests and more. Visiting on Saturdays will allow you to also watch the OC Blacksmith Guild hard at work in our HMOC Blacksmith Shop! - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Things to Do in Orange County - Friday, July 26, 2024
- Morning Playdate with Miss Rachel
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA
July 26, 2024
10:30pm
Play & Parties Playdates include Live Storytimes, Singalongs, and a special guest! Have fun with other children while paying games, singing songs, and playing with our special guest. - Wild Tales
Upper Newport Bay
2301 University Drive, Newport, CA
July 26, 2024
10:00am
FREE
Spending time outside is one of the best ways to nurture curiosity and instill a love of the natural world. Bring your young ones and join OC Parks staff to learn all about Upper Newport Bay. Wild Tales includes a story time, age-appropriate hike and themed craft. Each week will focus on a different topic that encourages young ones to learn about the outdoors. - Movie in the Park - Tustin
Cedar Grove Park
11385 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782
July 26, 2024
Dusk
FREE
Trolls! Visit our vendors, food trucks and activities before the show. Bring your own folding chairs and blankets to settle in and enjoy a movie under the stars! - Movies in the Park - Anaheim
Yorba Regional Park
7600 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
July 26, 2024
6pm
FREE
National Treasure! OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings the big screen to the great outdoors in your favorite regional parks. Guests can enjoy recent pre-show entertainment such as character interactions, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m. - Movies in the Park - Stanton
Stanton Central Park
10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
July 26, 2024
7:30pm
FREE
Enjoy an evening with family and friends at our Movie Nights Under the Stars series! Grab a blanket, chairs and some snacks and join us for FREE viewings of our favorite movies this year. Vendors may be onsite with snack and meal options, but feel free to bring your own family picnic! - Movie in the Park - Santa Ana
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
July 26, 2024
6pm
FREE
Tarzan! At each movie, guests can look forward to inflatables and themed activities. Food will be available for purchase from rotating food vendors. - Concerts in the Park - Cypress
Civic Center Green
5275 Orange Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
July 26, 2024
5:30 - 7:30pm
FREE
Suave’ The Band! Pack your picnic baskets, bring your blankets and chairs and get ready to enjoy your favorite summer pastime. Refreshments will be available for purchase at all concerts. - Shakespeare by the Sea: Henry IV - Mission Viejo
Veterans Way - Village Green
24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
July 26, 2024
7 - 9pm
FREE
Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars with Shakespeare by the Sea’s new adaptation of both parts of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” – “Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King.” Bring your picnics, blankets and beach chairs (starting at 5 pm) along with your friends and family to settle in for a night of classic entertainment. - Movies on the Beach
Newport Dunes
1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
July 26, 2024
Dusk
FREE
Experience a movie night under the stars with a complimentary screening of family-friendly films. Enjoy nights with your toes in the sand in front of the big screen. Bring your chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening on the beach. Friday and Saturday nights at dusk. - Main Street Classic Car Show
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove
July 26, 2024
4-8pm
FREE
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County. With roughly 50 parking spaces, and the show running every Friday, you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rides on display.
Things to Do in Orange County - Saturday, July 27, 2024
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Family Swim and Inflatable Fun - Mission Viejo
Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo, CA
July 27, 2024
12 - 4:45pm
Enjoy an exciting adventure on our inflatable obstacle course! Challenge yourself as you navigate through various obstacles on the course and see if you can avoid falling in! Test your agility and strength while having a blast with friends and family. Come join us for an amazing day of fun and excitement on our inflatable obstacle course. Members are free! Non-members can attend by purchasing a guest pass for each participant. - Sizzling' Summer Concerts
Mike Ward Community Park
100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA
5:30pm
The Reflexx • Totally Rad '80s! Enjoy family-friendly concerts covering a variety of music genres. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks. All Summer in the City events are free (no tickets or pre-registration required). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended. - Concerts in the Park - Lake Forest
Lake Forest Sports Park Common Grass Area
28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA
July 27, 2024
5:30 - 8:30pm
FREE
Redneck Rodeo! Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, grab dinner from one of several food trucks, and enjoy treats from local vendors. All ages can enjoy an evening of music in the park including activities for kids. - National Zookeeper Day
OC Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
July 27, 2024
10am - 3pm
Help us thank our zookeepers for all their hard work caring for our zoo animals! Kids activities include making thank you cards for our zookeepers and a fun craft. The first children ages 12 and under will receive a free train ride ticket for Irvine Park Railroad. Our zookeepers will be giving special "keeper chats" throughout the day. - All Abilities Celebration at the Segerstrom
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Arroyos Plaza
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
July 27, 2024
FREE
Enjoy performances and engage with local community partners who highlight opportunities for individuals with disabilities. From our information booths to performances and workshops, there’s something for everyone to explore. At Segerstrom Center, we celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, abilities, and perspectives of each member of our community! - Family Fun: Medley at OCMA
Orange County Museum of Art
3333 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, CA
July 27, 2024
10:30am
FREE
Get inspired by the diversity of our current exhibitions and create a mixture of art projects based on Color is the First Revelation of the World. This free drop-in program is designed for kids ages 3 and up. All families are welcome. Family Fun is hosted on our Upper Plaza located on Level 2. We invite families to visit the galleries and explore the exhibitions at their own pace. - Strawberry DNA and Genomics STEM Presentation
City Hall Council Chamber
200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA
July 27, 2024
3 - 4pm
All ages are invited to learn about the role genetic material plays in medical care and participate in a hands-on activity extracting DNA from a strawberry. - Shark Day at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
July 27, 2024
11am - 2:30pm
It‘s Shark Day at Pretend City! Join us for a fintastic week filled with jaw-dropping activities, fascinating facts, and interactive experiences that will leave you in awe of these magnificent creatures. - Family Storytime!
Placentia Library
411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, 92870
July 20, 2024
10am
FREE
Get ready to kick off the weekend with Family Storytime! All families are invited to join us on Saturday mornings, where we'll read aloud fun stories, sing and dance to favorite tunes, learn new rhymes and fingerplays, and make wonderfully silly crafts. - Laser Shows the OCC Planetarium
OCC Planetarium
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
July 20, 2024
Times Vary
Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds. - Archery for 10 and up
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
July 20, 2024
10 & 11:30am
Do you know how to shoot a bullseye? Join us for open range archery and we will teach you the basic skills needed to point, aim, and shoot an arrow. We will cover the correct way to draw a bow and talk about range safety. Ages 10 and up. - Discover Nature Family Program
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
July 20, 2024
10:30am
FREE EVENT
Come Saturday mornings for an hour long, naturalist-led hike through Oak Canyon to learn about the Canyon's plants, animals, history, ecology, and more! Each week is a themed hike and ends at the Interpretive Center for a live animal demonstration. - Family Workshops at AR Workshop
AR Workshop
31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano, CA
July 20, 2024
10am - 1pm
Join AR Workshop for a family DIY class to make one of their many wood projects! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. - Anaheim GardenWalk Cars & Coffee
Anaheim GardenWalk
400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA
July 20, 2024
8 - 11am
FREE EVENT
California's only indoor covered Cars & Coffee event! Every Saturday morning, call GardenWalk your home cars & coffee or simply stop by and bring your crowd for a covered C&C late morning gathering. All makes, models, projects, and finished builds are welcome. Enter at Clementine Street north (Clementine & Disney Way). - South OC Cars and Coffee
Outlets At San Clemente, San Clemente
July 20, 2024
9 - 11am
FREE EVENT
The name says you’ll find cars and coffee there. But you’ll also find people and conversations. And those conversations will cover anything from powertrains to politics. - Coffee and Donuts at Ted’s
Ted's Diner
23990 Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA
July 20, 2024
7:30 - 8am
FREE EVENT
Hot Rod Car meet-up every Saturday. - Classic Cars at Donut Derelicts
Donut Derelicts, Huntington Beach
Every Saturday Morning
FREE EVENT
Each Saturday morning, car enthusiasts from all over gather in the parking lot of Adams Ave Donuts to enjoy a donut, a cup of coffee and a spectacle of hot rods and classic cars.
Things to Do in Orange County - Sunday, July 28, 2024
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
5380 ¾ University Drive, Irvine, CA
July 28, 2024
11am - 8pm
Nova Vita Festival is a fun-filled day for friends, families, and foodies to have a Japanese cultural experience in a safe and welcoming environment. Your participation greatly helps us provide an exciting event and allows us to plan for bigger and greater things. - Family Swim and Inflatable Fun - Mission Viejo
Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center
26887 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
July 28, 2024
12 - 4:45pm
FREE
Join us at the Sierra Recreation Center for an exciting adventure on our inflatable obstacle course! Challenge yourself as you navigate through various obstacles on the course and see if you can avoid falling in! Test your agility and strength while having a blast with friends and family. Don't miss out on this fun-filled experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Come join us for an amazing day of fun and excitement on our inflatable obstacle course. - Soccer Day at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
July 28, 2024
11am - 2:30pm
Get ready to score some fun and celebrate National Soccer Day with Orange County Soccer Club. Prepare for a goal-tastic time as they teach us tricks of the trade, including balance, gross motor movement, and the art of sharing the spotlight. Plus, a professional soccer player meet and greet. - Family Hike
James Dilley Preserve
18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
July 28, 2024
3pm
FREE
Come and enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile family hike over moderate but uneven terrain with approximately 45 feet of elevation gain. Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, we will hike one of the most diverse areas of the park to Barbara’s Lake and back. - Summer Concerts in the Park - Aliso Viejo
Grand Park
6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA
July 28, 2024
5:30pm
FREE
Kayln & The New Frontier! Enjoy family-friendly concerts in the park! Bring blankets, picnics, and lawn chairs. Visit the AVCA booth for children’s candy guessing game and upcoming event information. Food Trucks will be on location. - Summer Concerts in the Park - Rancho Santa Margarita
Central Park
30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
July 28, 2024
6:30pm
FREE
Spintown! Join us at beautiful Central Park for six summer evenings of live music with family, friends, and neighbors. Food vendors, community booths, and the Rotary Del Sol's popular beer and wine garden offer something for everyone. - Summer Concerts in the Park - Yorba Linda
Hurless Barton Park
4601 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
July 28, 2024
5:30 - 7:30pm
FREE
The Reflexx! End your weekend on a high note! Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy live music with friends and family. Seating is available on the grass, so be sure to bring lawn chairs and blankets. New for this year, there will be Food Trucks! In consideration of all attendees, use of bicycles, skateboards, and scooters are prohibited during concerts - Huntington Beach Summer Series Concerts
Thomas Ridley Huntington Central Park Concert Bandstand
Central Park Drive, Huntington Beach, CA
July 21, 2024
5pm
FREE
The Huntington Beach Concert Band has had the privilege of entertaining our community by sponsoring the Summer Series Concerts in the Park. Your attendance and support have made the concerts possible. - Sunday Movies under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
July 21, 2024
7pm
FREE
Enjoy family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, Sunday evenings through the end of August. Gather the family or the squad, bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair, grab some snacks from your favorite shop, and settle in for an evening of movie magic. - Kid’s Fishing Clinic Sundays
Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Dana Point
12:15pm
Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites children under 14 years of age to join us dockside for an educational fishing clinic. Kids will learn hands-on-fishing techniques from our expert- anglers. After each Sunday clinic concludes, Dana Wharf will be running a fishing trip from 12:45 – 5:15; Adults are $61.00 and Minors (under 14) are $55.00. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Free Things to Do This Weekend in OC
These Orange County places are FREE to visit, and open year round to the public. They make great places to visit on the weekends with family:
- Centennial Farm - OC Fair & Event Center | Times Vary
Centennial Farm is now to the public. Visit the animals and the farming gardens. Admission and parking are free - Family-Friendly Tide Pools in the OC Beaches in Orange County
Check out this list of the best family-friendly tide pools in Orange County. - Niguel Botanical Preserve - Crown Valley Community Park | All Day
If you are looking for a scenic, family friendly nature experience, then the Niguel Botanical Preserve in Laguna Niguel is a great place to check out. - The Ecology Center - The Ecology Center, San Juan Capstrano
Every Saturday and Sunday – Open for self-guided exploration. Be sure to check their calendar for workshops and events happening every weekend! FREE - Pier Plaza Art Afair - Pacific Coast Highway & Main, adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier
An arts and crafts fair overlooking the pacific Ocean.
Fun Things to Do this Weekend in OC
These OC places are open year round, and make great places to visit on the weekends with family:
- Orange County Farmers Markets - All Over OC | Times Vary
Check out this list of all the farmers markets happening on Orange County. - Balboa Fun Zone - 600 E. Bay Avenue, Newport Beach
The Fun Zone has over 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor restaurants, carnival games, vendors, food and fun overlooking the Newport Harbor & Balboa Island. - Anaheim Packing District - 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim
One of the last remaining citrus packing warehouses in OC, that has been historically preserved and retrofitted into a market hall with restaurants, food and vendors. - Irvine Park Railroad - Irvine Regional Park, Orange | All day
Ride the train, concessions, Wheel Fun Rentals - paddleboat and bike rentals, pan for gold, OC zoo, and enjoy the park. - OCC Planetarium - Orange Coast College | Times Vary
The OCC Planetarium is an innovative and immersive experience. Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds.
Don't forget about all of these fun things to do in Orange County!!!!!
- Fun with Kids at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
- U-Pick Sunflowers at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
- FREE Family and Kids Programs at OCMA
- The 2024 - 2025 Family Series at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Orange County Star Wars Day Events [2024]
- Disney’s Aladdin the Musical Comes to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Imaginology: Free STEAM Event at OC Fair
- 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park at Disneyland Resort
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