Family events in Huntington Beach, CA

Beach City Provisions hosts a performance by Legends of Rock. All ages are welcome, and the atmosphere is pet friendly.

Mini cars take the spotlight in a hard-hitting demolition showdown, with small, beat-up machines charging and colliding for maximum spectacle. A ticket to the derby also includes same day entry to the OC Fair.

A summer program spanning ten weeks is hosted at Asian Garden Mall. This ongoing series takes place across the season with repeated sessions at the same venue.

Experience Urban Skies, a tribute to Keith Urban, live at Honky Tonk. This event is open to all ages and welcomes pets. For reservations, email reservations@prjktgroup.com.

The Jeffrey Craig Project performs live on the Plaza Stage at the OC Fair at Orange County Fairgrounds.

A city concert at Heather Park presents a classic rock showcase, offering a full-on performance centered on the genre. Live music in the park puts classic rock front and center.

Damsels of Destruction hosts a demolition derby at the OC Fair's Action Sports Arena. A derby ticket includes same day entry to the 2026 OC Fair, allowing you to catch the action in the arena and enjoy the fair on the same visit.

Bring your car-loving crew to Donut Derelicts, a classic car show happening in Huntington Beach. Admission is free, and the event runs in the evening at Adams Ave Donuts.

Experience the OC Fair from a new perspective as participants make their way through the fairgrounds before they open to the public. Two distances are available, a 5K and a 1.1 mile fun run, welcoming the whole family. Move at your own pace by running, walking, or even skipping.

Redneck Rodeo takes the stage at SeaSalt Honky Tonk with Lola Kristine opening the show. This event welcomes guests of all ages and is pet friendly. For VIP reservations, email reservations@prjktgroup.com@seasalt_honkytonk_atthebeach.

Catch a Wave takes the stage at The Hangar at the OC Fair. A ticket to the show also provides same-day entry to the OC Fair.

HB House hosts a performance by The Elote Boys. Guests of any age are welcome, and pets are allowed. For VIP reservations, email reservations@prjktgroup.com.

Ages 5 to 12 dive into a week of hands-on chemistry with Mad Science, mixing and testing reactions, exploring acids and bases, growing crystals, and creating slime while discovering what gives it that stretchy texture. By the end of the week, each participant takes home a chemistry set to continue experimenting.

Young scientists can dive into hands-on chemistry at Fountain Valley Recreation Center with a weeklong Crazy Chemworks camp. Participants experiment with bubbling reactions, explore acids and bases, make slime, and grow crystals, all while learning real lab skills in a fun setting. Designed for ages 5 to 12, the experience ends with a take-home chemistry set so the discoveries can continue at home. Registration is available through the cities of Fountain Valley, Westminster, and Garden Grove.

Polly’s Pies Restaurant & Bakery in Huntington Beach hosts a lively bingo night with free participation, prize giveaways, and pie. The fun is split into two sessions, offering multiple chances to play. Guests can come with friends or family or on their own, enjoy a relaxed dinner, and test their luck as they mark their cards.

Motorhomes leave the comfort of glamping behind as they smash and crash in an all-out demolition contest. The action unfolds in the Action Sports Arena at the OC Fair. Tickets also grant same-day entry to the Fair.

OC Parks and the County of Orange present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series, a lineup of nine free, all-ages shows hosted at Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park, and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. This stop at Mile Square Regional Park features Como La Flor Band paying tribute to Selena, with Jessica Vines opening the performance. Bring blankets and chairs to relax on the lawn, and enjoy snacks and beverages available from concessions. Admission and parking are free.

Part of the Star Spangled Summer, this second concert in the Summer Movies & Music series features Surf City Allstars performing a Beach Boys tribute at Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens. The series offers all-ages films and live entertainment on other dates, along with tasty local food vendors, prize giveaways, and activities for kids and adults, creating a welcoming community atmosphere throughout the season.

Minivans collide in a hard-hitting demolition derby at the Action Sports Arena at the OC Fair. Expect crunched bumpers, fenders taking flight and high-octane chaos as vehicles smash their way around the arena. Free same-day OC Fair admission is included.