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Fountain Valley Summer Fun Activity Guide: 2018
Soak up every last bit of summer with these fun-filled, family-friendly events -- many free! -- throughout Orange County and nearby.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Make the most of the remaining days of summer!
Patch has rounded up some of the best events -- festivals, street fairs, outdoor concerts, movies and more -- throughout Orange County.
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ALISO VIEJO:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: $1 Summer Movie Express: Edwards Theater. Great deal!
JULY 19-29: Guys and Dolls. A Tony award-winning musical favorite.
JULY 22, AUG. 5 & 19: Free, Outdoor Summer Concerts.Diverse line-up of bands.
FRIDAYS, JULY 20, AUG. 3 & 17: Summer, Outdoor Movies. Free face-painting before the show.
AUG. 4: Furry Friends Pet Fair. "Everything to keep your pets happy and healthy."
AUG. 8: Shakespeare By Sea 'Merry Wives Of Windsor' - Pack a picnic and enjoy free theater!
SEPT. 13: Free Hullabaloo Children's Concert. "Kids laugh, think, sing, dance, clap and stomp their feet."
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ANAHEIM:
THROUGH SEPT. 3: "Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular" at Disneyland.
AUG. 18-19: 4th Annual California Hot Sauce Expo 2018. "Witness the insanity of the Stage of Doom, FREE Hot Sauce Tastings, enjoy our selection of Craft Beers, Specialty Cocktails & Amazing Food from BBQ to Vegan."
AUG. 26: 2018 CHOC Walk In The Park Fundraiser: Disneyland. See the Parks as you may have never seen them before in early morning 5K -- for a great cause.
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BUENA PARK:
AUG. 25-26: Coaster Campout 2018: Knott's Berry Farm. Pack your tent, and hit the park for an overnight!
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CORONA DEL MAR:
THURSDAYS: Eilo's Kitchen! "Eilo's Airstream will pop-up at the corner of Avocado Ave. + Coast Hwy each week and serve real, fun food from its hyper-local, micro-sourced and seasonal menu."
JULY 21-22: The Dahlia Show & Contest. "Be sure to stop by to view these amazing flowers."
JULY 28: Creating Living Walls with Suzanne Hetrick. Learn how to grow plants vertically.
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COSTA MESA:
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS in July: Orange County Market Place & Concerts: OC Fairgrounds. Great food, fun, shopping and live music with low-priced admission.
Through AUG. 12: Orange County Fair 2018. Rides, food, concerts, exhibits and "Free Your Inner Farmer" fun!
JULY 20: Freedom – A Tribute to George Michael & Wham!With hits such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," "Freedom" and "Careless Whisper."
JULY 23, 30, AUG. 6: Segerstrom Center for the Arts Movie Mondays. "One of Orange County's most popular summertime events, with its fun-filled activities, picnic dinners, popular food trucks, fan-favorite films."
JULY 25-29: Monster Truck Destruction Tour. At O.C. fair.
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CYPRESS:
JULY 21: Billy Bonkers Magic Show. Free, interactive magical show with unique, British twist.
JULY 29: Starry Night Painting Class. "LIMIT: FIRST 20 ADULTS AND TEENS. Please arrive early."
AUG. 12, SEPT. 9: TED Talks at Cypress Library.
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DANA POINT:
SUNDAYS: Kids Free Fishing Clinic & Fishing Trip. Whales & dolphins may be spotted.
JULY 22 & 29 AUG. 5 & 12: 'Summer Of Music 2018' Free Concerts. Two sensational performances each Sunday afternoon.
AUG. 7: National Night Out 2018 - Music & BBQ. Face painting, dunk tank, games, prizes, and OC Sheriff's Department K-9 unit, Mounted Division, Bomb Squad, Motors in attendance.
SEPT. 8: 9th Annual Lobster Fest 2018: Doheny State Beach. Tickets on sale.
SEPT. 8-9: Pancake Breakfast With Mermaids 2018: Ocean Institute. Don't delay - always a sell-out.
SEPT. 7 & 14: OC Parks Sunset Cinema 2018: Salt Creek Beach. Pre-show fun, plus food trucks, beer & wine.
SATURDAYS through Oct. 20: Dana Wharf's Live Music Harbor Cruise. "Enjoy live music played aboard the Dana Pride as you cruise through beautiful Dana Point Harbor and enjoy the sunset."
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
JULY 19 & 26: Free Concerts - Live! - In The Park. Bring dinner, and make an evening out of it!
AUG. 4-5: Great Family Campout. Lots of fun planned, and limited space available.
AUG. 7: National Night Out, Movie & Costume Contest. Movie in the park, plus food trucks & games.
AUG. 17, 24 & 31: Movie In The Park, Food Trucks & Games. Bring your blanket & lawn chairs!
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
JULY 28-AUG. 5: Vans US Open of Surfing 2018. "It's the world's largest surf competition and lifestyle festival."
SUNDAYS through SEPT. 2: Concert Band Summer Series 2018. Free at the Thomas Ridley Central Park Bandstand.
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LAGUNA BEACH:
JULY 21, AUG. 4, 11, 18, SEPT. 1: Concerts on the Green. "Free with Festival admission ($15). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts 'Concerts on the Green' series."
JULY 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Step into the Spotlight Music Series. At Festival of Arts.
JULY 28: Special Olympics Tip-A-Cop. At Ruby's Diner.
AUG. 10-SEPT. 8: Art of Dr. Seuss Presents: 20th Anniversary Celebration. "Fascinating and never-before-seen images from the entire breadth of Seuss's career."
Through SEPT. 2: Sawdust Art & Craft Festival 2018. Art, live music, entertainment, glass-blowing demonstrations & art classes. Food, beer and wine, too!
Through SEPT. 2: Art-A-Fair Festival. Fine art, cuisine & live entertainment.
Through SEPT. 1: Festival Of Arts & Pageant Of The Masters. Amazing art on display, plus a one-of-a-kind production with Pageant of the Masters.
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:
JULY 27, AUG. 10: Outdoor Summer Concert & Food Trucks. Terrific band line-up! Free evening with music under the stars.
JULY 28: Kids' Campfire Program - BBQ, Hike & S'mores. Your youngsters will love it!
JULY 28: Late Night Skate Night & BBQ: Skate Park. "A BBQ, some free gear, and keeping the lights on late."
AUG. 7: National Night Out with OCSD Police Services. "Activities include: Orange County Sheriff 's Department CSI and Bomb Squad displays, OCFA Fire engine, food from local restaurants, games, giveaways, information on crime prevention, emergency preparedness, fire prevention and more!"
AUG. 12: Shakespeare By Sea 'Merry Wives Of Windsor' - Enjoy delightful free evening of top-notch theater.
AUG. 24 & 31: OC Parks Sunset Cinema. Pre-show fun, plus food trucks, beer & wine.
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LAKE FOREST:
FRIDAYS JULY 20, AUG. 10 & 24: Summer Movies In The Park. Fun, family night out.
JULY 27, AUG. 31: 'Friday Fever' Movies & Pizza: Etnies Skate Park. "Music, skate movies, contests, games, prizes and pizza."
JULY 28: Sizzlin' Summer Fun! Special Needs Dance. "DJ-hosted music, refreshments, and summer-themed prizes! Everyone who dresses in red, white, and blue receives a special giveaway!"
JULY 29: Totally '90s Summer Concert . Get ready to rock!
AUG. 7: National Night Out 2018. Save the date.
AUG. 26: Country Bash & Car Show. "Let's end the summer with a country good time!"
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LONG BEACH:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS through AUG. 15: $1 Summer Movie Express 2018: Edwards Theater. Pack up the kids: great summer value.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS through AUG. 21: 'Moonlight Movie On The Beach' 2018: Belmont Shore & Long Beach. Food trucks, too!
JULY 21: Shakespeare by the Sea's The Winter's Tale. "The tales are timeless, the admission ticketless, and the experience priceless."
JULY 22: Shakespeare by the Sea's The Merry Wives of Windsor. Pack a picnic!
JULY 28-29: 2018 Dragon Boat Festival. "One of largest dragon boat competitions in California, plus Chinese traditional art, acrobats, dance, music, food and martial arts performances.
AUG. 18: 'Taste Of Brews' Craft Beer Fest. Expected to sell out, so get tickets soon!
AUG. 18-19: Tiki Beach Festival 2018: Belmont Shore - Long Beach. Tiki dancers, Polynesian food & Hawaiian music add up to two fun days.
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LOS ALAMITOS:
JULY 28: Summer Music & Movie & Food Trucks. Great evening and free!
THURSDAYS through AUG. 30: Picnic At The Plaza - Summer 2018: St. Isadore. Beer, wine, food & live music.
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MISSION VIEJO:
AUG. 12, SEPT. 9: Coast Vintage Market @ Saddleback College. Free admission & parking.
TUESDAYS: through AUG.7: Kaleido Kids: Free Summer Fun. Wide assortment of entertainment.
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: $1 Summer Movie Express: Edwards Kaleidoscope. Good buy! Starts mid-June.
JULY 19: Ice Cream Social: Florence Joyner Olympiad Park. Join firefighters & deputies for this community event.
JULY 22: 'Boots, Beer & BBQ' Music & Line Dancing . Boot-scootin' & two-steppin' - line dance lessons, too!
JULY 28: '80s-Themed 'Symphony In Cities & Prelude In Park'. A "totally tubular event."
JULY 30 -AUG. 3: Kids Fun Club (KFC) at Crossroads Community Church. "Shipwrecked is filled with memorable Bible-learning activities for kids to see, hear, touch, and even taste!"
AUG. 3: Shakespeare By The Sea 'The Winter's Tale' - "Settle in under the stars for a night of classic entertainment."
AUG. 4-5: Family Camp Out 2018: Cordova Park. Sign-ups underway.
AUG. 7: Kaleido Kids Carnival - Make-A-Wish Fundraiser. Fun will include inflatables, games, face painting, kiddie train and DJ.
AUG. 20-26: 2nd Annual Restaurant Week. "No passes, tickets or coupons are required for this scrumptious event."
AUG. 25: Cardboard Boat Derby. Pirate costume contest, too!
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NEWPORT BEACH:
AUG. 12, SEPT. 9: Free 'Concerts On The Green' - Gourmet food trucks, too!
JULY 23: Tip-a-Cop 2018: Javier's. "Join the NBPD in supporting the incredible Special Olympics Southern California."
WEDNESDAYS through SEPT. 19: 'Sunset Jazz At Newport' Concert Series: Marriott. Eleven amazing summer nights.
AUG. 5: 10th Annual Lobsterfest . A popular, yearly sell-out.
AUG. 18 - 19: Pacific Wine & Food Classic Festival 2018. Ranked as one of top ten food & wine festival in the world.
AUG. 18: Art Show Celebrating Earth's Natural Wonders. Four amazing artists at Lahaina Galleries.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
AUG. 1 & SEPT. 5: Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic. "Pet owners from everywhere are welcome to attend. You do not need to be a resident of this city to participate!"
SUNDAYS through AUG. 12: Summer Concerts In Central Park . Six great evenings, Pack the picnic basket!
AUG. 18: Community Meal Packaging Event. Volunteers needed!
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SAN CLEMENTE:
JULY 26, AUG. 16 & 30: Outdoor Concert Series. At pier or Linda Lane Park
JULY 20: Free Movie In The Park. Pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy the evening.
JULY 21-22: 'Greatest Show On Surf' Ocean Festival. Surf's up!
JULY 28: American Cancer Society Coastal Communities Relay For Life. "Event includes a 3-Point Shooting Contest, Team 2-Mile Relay Race, silent auction , information on ACS programs and services, entertainment, food, and the event highlight, the Luminaria Ceremony."
AUG. 5: D. Yoder Family Sunday. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens with free admission and self-guided tours!
AUG. 12: Fiesta Music Festival & Salsa Challenge. An annual event with activities for the whole family.
AUG. 18-19: Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. Outdoor showcase of unique art.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
JULY 21: Summer Open Air Concert- Zealyn. "Free Chick-fil-A food and an ice-cream truck."
AUG. 5: Free Concert Band Concert In Historic Park - Golden West Pops. "Free concert of popular tunes from stage, screen, marches, and nostalgia."
AUG. 5: Eilo's Kitchen: Sunday Brunch Series at The Ecology Center. Eat up at Eilo's Kitchen Airstream.
AUG. 5, SEPT. 2: Native American Storytelling: Mission San Juan Capistrano. Enjoy storytelling, songs and activities.
AUG. 11: Tyrone Wells- Free Concert. "Adults, kids, families and couples will love this concert- don't miss this opportunity to hear this talented artist with fantastic stage presence for free."
WEDNESDAYS JULY 18, AUG. 15, SEPT. 19: Summer Concert 2018: Historic Town Ctr. Park. Each concert has music, dancing, local restaurants, beer, wine, business expo and free activities for kids.
SEPT. 14: 'Romance Of The Mission' Benefit Gala. Elegant affair includes concert in Ruins of Great Stone Church.
SEPT. 22: Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Country BBQ. A country fair fundraiser for the whole family; live country music, too!
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SANTA ANA:
JULY 26: Shakespeare By The Sea 'The Winter's Tale' - Pack a picnic for a perfect evening of timeless theater.
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SEAL BEACH:
WEDNESDAYS through AUG.: Free, Outdoor Summer Concert: Eisenhower Park. Perfect family night out with picnic dinner.
JULY 21-22: Lions Club Fish Fry & Live Music . Fish and chips, plus sizzling bratwurst, jumbo hot dogs and other great foods!
AUG. 5: Shakespeare By Sea 'Merry Wives Of Windsor' - Load up the picnic basket for a perfect evening of free theater.
AUG. 7: National Night Out 2018: Target Town Center. Free night of information, public safety and fun.
AUG. 18: Summer Send-Off. A fun and popular community event.
FRIDAYS SEPT.: Free 'Movie In The Park' - Great night out with the family.
SEPT. 8-9: 41st Annual Arts & Crafts Faire. Artisans, food and youth art contests.
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TRABUCO CANYON:
AUG. 19: 'Ladies Who Ride' Breast Cancer Benefit. Live music, taco bar, raffles at Cook's Corner.
SEPT. 1: Snakes Of Orange County: O'Neill Regional Park. Free, family-friendly event will feature a live reptile display. Led by OC Parks.
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TUSTIN:
1st & 3rd SATURDAYS: OC Rescue Mission for Family-Friendly Volunteering. At Village of Hope.
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FOR A COMPLETE O.C. GUIDE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: Orange County 2018
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