Free events in Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach Foodie Fest wraps up the season with a free-to-attend celebration of bites and sweets in Orange County. Expect hot, melty pizza, fully loaded hot dogs, fresh picks straight from the flat top, crispy comfort favorites, street tacos with hearty bowls, and ice cream paired with playful dessert combos. Admission and parking are both free. Vendor participation is available.

Ava Motherwell brings a curated selection of both vintage and vintage-inspired beads to Beadology Bead Company for a pop-up trunk show. Explore beads and components sourced from Germany and Italy, featuring polyresin and carved resins, vintage lucite and glass, neon hues, leaf and flower motifs, marbled and matte finishes, dangles, hoops, faceted and moonglow pieces, novelty and laser-cut designs, and mid-century modern styles. Sizes span from about 4 mm up to 60 mm in a broad range of colors. Admission is free, and the event welcomes both the public and trade, with wholesale pricing available. For questions, text 530-265-2725.

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.

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.

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.

Geeks Who Drink hosts a patio trivia night where teams or solo players can test their knowledge for prizes. Sliders, scratch-made bites, and cold drinks are available during the games. It is free to play with no cover, and parking is plentiful. Bragging rights are on the line for trivia fans seeking a fun, social challenge.