Free events in Buena Park, CA

Enjoy a free Friday night session at the Stone Fruit Festival at Echo Park Farmers' Market. There will be live music sets plus a performance, along with seasonal fruit tastings. The event also includes a DADA Bar pop-up, still-life drawing classes, story times, and Nutrition Navigator activities highlighting local agriculture.

Car lovers and families gather at Buena Park Elks Lodge #2046 for a community celebration of classic automotive culture. Look forward to a showcase of classic, muscle, custom, and vintage vehicles, including standout VWs, along with music, raffle drawings, and trophies for notable entries. Lonnie’s Grill serves barbecue favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, and desserts, and the lodge also offers Inside Dinners. Everyone is welcome, no Elks membership is required, and there is no charge for spectators or exhibitors.

City of Fullerton’s Friday Night Live presents a throwback celebration of funk, smooth R&B, and New Jack Swing favorites performed by a high energy live band. Expect a steady flow of dance floor hits, big singalongs, and a feel good vibe all evening. Admission is free and the event welcomes families and friends. Bring chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. The concert takes place at Fullerton Sports Complex.

A complimentary summer concert series brings live music to Shoreline Village on Saturdays and Sundays. Concerts take place at the Off Boardwalk Theater by the Funnel House and highlight standout area talent across many styles, including R&B, funk, cumbia, roots reggae, Spanish-language rock, pop, top 40, blues, Caribbean rhythms, dance music, 80s and 90s favorites, and honky tonk country. The rotating lineup features artists such as Sarah Daye, Michael Haggins, DJ Rome, Upstream, Thieves Like Us, the Michael Physick Band, Harbor Groove, Intent, JLB, Jah Faith, Smooth, Reaction, Sugarlips, Moving in Stereo with a tribute to The Cars, Rory Seldon, Illunis, So Rad, Idellix, Pop Vision, In the Red, Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs, Natasha Remi, As IF, The Ponderosa Aces, and DJ Impeccable Styles. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Parking is available for an additional fee, with discounted rates offered when you validate your parking ticket at one of the shops or restaurants.

This monthly community cleanup focuses on the Bixby Highland neighborhood. Participants can stay active, meet new people, and make a positive impact. All necessary gear is provided, and donuts are available. New pickers receive a complimentary T-shirt and whistle.

Enjoy a free Zumba fitness class led by Instructor Teo Reyes in Santa Ana, Orange County. This weekly session blends high energy Latin music with easy to follow dance moves and welcomes all ages and fitness levels. Expect a full body workout that can burn up to 600 calories, improve cardiovascular endurance, tone and strengthen muscles, reduce stress, lift your mood, and help you connect with a supportive community. No experience is needed. Teo Reyes is a passionate and experienced Zumba instructor based in Santa Ana, known for energetic, positive classes and years of teaching with hundreds of students across Orange County and the Zumba OC community. The offer is completely free for first time students and is a one time opportunity per person. Space is limited and advance sign up is required.

Celebrate the City of Anaheim Summer Concert Series at Pearson Park Amphitheatre with a performance by RED HOT TRIBUTE. Admission is free, and attendees of all ages are welcome.

A community sharing market welcomes neighbors to Pearson Park in Anaheim, set up between the tennis courts, where everything is free. Money, bartering, and trading are not part of this event, and participants are invited to bring items that are clean, useful, and safe. Craft supplies, books, toys, clothing and shoes, plants, housewares, small furniture, electronics, and non-perishable food all make thoughtful contributions. Bring a blanket or tarp to display what you have. Please give people time and space to set up before browsing, avoid crowding, and plan to take home anything you brought that is not claimed to keep the park clean. Items picked up here should not be resold. Free services and skill sharing are encouraged, whether that is haircuts, nails, mending, simple repairs, crochet lessons, teaching a game, or yoga. A food and essentials drive runs alongside the exchange... give what you can and take what you need, with particular need for diapers size 3 and up, wipes, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. The event meets ADA standards and offers accessible restrooms, mostly flat ground with no steps, dedicated parking spots, a wheelchair ramp, and wide doorways and walkways.

Enjoy a free Zumba session led by Instructor Teo Reyes in Santa Ana, Orange County. This high energy workout features Latin music and easy to follow dance moves that can burn up to 600 calories while building strength and boosting cardiovascular endurance. It is open to all ages and fitness levels, and no prior dance experience is required. Teo Reyes is an experienced Zumba instructor known in the local community for lively classes and a welcoming, positive atmosphere. New participants are eligible for one complimentary class, a one time offer for first time attendees only.

Enjoy a lively Zumba fitness class in Santa Ana, Orange County, led by Instructor Teo Reyes. This upbeat session welcomes all ages and fitness levels, with easy to follow dance moves set to high energy Latin music. The workout is designed to help burn up to 600 calories, strengthen and tone the whole body, support heart health and endurance, and ease stress while boosting energy. Teo Reyes brings years of experience in the local Zumba community and is known for an encouraging, results focused atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and motivated. A one time free class is available for first time students, and space is limited.

A free summer matinee series features a variety of animated films for kids that focus on environmental themes. Screenings continue throughout the summer and are free to attend.

Enjoy a lively bingo night at Polly’s Pies Fullerton with free entry. Bring friends or family, or come on your own, for rounds of bingo, chances to win prizes, and plenty of pie. The event runs in two sessions, giving you flexibility to drop in when it works for you. Dinner is available so you can pair the games with a satisfying meal.

Settle in for an upbeat bingo night with friendly competition and plenty of pie. Players can take part in two separate sessions, creating more chances to participate. Prizes are up for grabs, and dinner is available to enjoy during the games.

Bingo night at Polly’s Pies Restaurant & Bakery in Santa Ana features two sessions of play, chances to win prizes, and the option to enjoy dinner and pie. Attendees can come with friends, family, or on their own. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with upbeat games and a simple focus on food and fun.

Find compassionate guidance and practical support while navigating loss at this grief support group. Conversations explore the nature of grief, opportunities to share with others, ways to understand and manage emotions, discovering meaning after loss, and honoring memories. There is no cost to attend and it is open to everyone. For more information, contact Cynthia Adair at Cynthia.Adair@dignitymemorial.com or 714-922-2953.

Bixby Knolls Farmers' Market highlights a sip-focused taste theme that hints the flavor will be clear from the first try, presented with the #TasteTheKraze hashtag.

Experience an upbeat Zumba workout with Instructor Teo Reyes in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. This session is ideal for beginners and those returning to fitness, with a friendly and supportive setting that welcomes everyone. No dance background is needed, and participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to take part. First-time students attend at no cost, and space is limited, so reserving a spot is recommended.