Family events in Garden Grove, CA

Enjoy “The Classic Car Show” at Garden Grove Historical Society. All kinds of vehicles are welcome, including antiques, classics, custom cars, exotics, sports cars, hot rods/street rods, imports, mini/micro cars, muscle cars, and trucks. The event is free and is geared for both car enthusiasts and spectators.

Ease into the weekend with live music under the summer sky as the center spotlights a different sound each Friday, from upbeat DJ sets and dance-worthy covers to laid-back jazz and soulful vocals. This night features Jazz Night with Laurence Juber and Christena Rich near H&M. Grab dinner, stay for a set, and follow the music wherever the evening leads. The event is weather permitting and subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Join the End of Summer Tournament for boys and girls from the 2nd grade through high school. There are competitive options including either a full tournament or a shootout format, with a 3-game guarantee. Teams are grouped across boys and girls divisions (12th through 3rd) and include Elite/Competitive/Developmental ability levels. Concessions and certified referees are listed, with awards for 1st and 2nd place.

Head to the Hot August Days Car Show for a classic-car filled summer day in Garden Grove. The show features a wide mix of cars and vehicles including classic cars, customs, hot rods, muscle cars, imports, lowriders, trucks, and specialty builds. Enjoy live music from The Grumps, plus vendors, food, raffle prizes, and awards throughout the event.

Cool off with a family movie screening of GOAT in the activity room. The movie is rated PG and runs about 93 minutes. All ages are welcome, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Snacks will be provided.

Woodbridge Community Park transforms into a live outdoor venue for a concert series showcasing a variety of music styles. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from local food trucks, then relax on low-back chairs or blankets. All events in the series are free with no tickets or pre-registration required, and seating is first come, first served. Layered clothing is recommended. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Experience a sizzling mix that turns up the heat for all. This free show welcomes attendees of every age.

Anaheim’s Really Really Free Market gathers the community at Pearson Park between the tennis courts for a sharing event where everything is offered at no cost. Money, trades, and bartering are not part of this market. Guests can bring clean, safe, useful items such as craft supplies, books, toys, clothing and shoes, plants, housewares, small furniture, electronics, and nonperishable food, and set them out on a personal blanket or tarp. Please allow people time and space to set up before choosing items, take home anything that is not picked up to keep the park clean, and do not resell items found here. Free services and skill sharing are encouraged, including haircuts, nail care, mending, simple repairs, crochet lessons, game tutorials, or yoga instruction. A Food and Essentials Drive takes place alongside the market with a give what you can, take what you need approach, and the community especially needs diapers size 3 and up, wipes, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. The event is planned with accessibility in mind, with accessible restrooms, mostly level ground without steps, designated parking, a wheelchair ramp, and wide doorways and walkways.

Pet World at Anaheim Marketplace hosts an affordable walk-in vaccine clinic for pets every Sunday. The mobile clinic offers vaccinations, microchipping, flea control, and additional services at budget-friendly prices. No appointment is required. Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in secure carriers. Look for the setup to the right of the main entrance.

At the Downtown Disney District, RemiX lights up the stage with an energetic blend of funk, R&B, and feel good favorites that set the tone for a fun night with family and friends. Come prepared to clap along, dance, and take part in the RemiX experience.

Build your way from simple structures to ambitious castles and sprawling cityscapes in a hands-on Minecraft camp that unlocks creativity. Campers take on collaborative projects, daily building challenges, and creative workshops that strengthen teamwork, problem-solving, and design skills. Participants explore Creative Mode and experiment with Redstone to add interactive features to their creations. Early drop off and late pick up are included. Open to ages 7 to 15.

Coach Juan hosts tennis camps for children ages 5 to 14 at University Community Park in Irvine. The weekly cost is $240, and a full-day option is available that includes chess. To sign up, search for summer camps with Juan.

This summer camp invites young artists in grades 3 through 8 to dive deep into color-driven sketching while building real-world creative skills. The experience blends fine art, digital art, and hands-on making to turn imagination into confident technique. Through studies of still life arrangements and animal portraits, participants practice hatching, shading, and the fundamentals of color theory. Traditional media are paired with digital tools such as Procreate to explore how light, form, and negative space define subjects. From draped fabric and simple vessels to the human figure, students learn to render a range of materials and surfaces, developing the ability to capture realistic textures and vivid color. Storytelling and design are woven throughout to enrich observation and artistic expression.

Enjoy a food and beverage experience at World Taste of Anaheim Packing District, with a special D23 night theme. Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the event runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It’s an in-person, all-ages event with free parking available.

Settle in for a midweek bingo night with prizes to win, slices of pie, and plenty of fun. It is free to participate, and you can come with friends, family, or on your own. Two sessions are available, and dinner is offered so you can enjoy a meal while you play.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert at Mile Square Regional Park featuring Como La Flor Band, a tribute to Selena. There will be food trucks available for purchase, and beer and wine concessions for guests 21 and older. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with live music starting at 6:00 PM, and the event runs until 8:00 PM. Translation services are available upon request.