Family events in Laguna Niguel, CA

OC Parks and the County of Orange bring back the OC Parks Sunset Cinema, a free outdoor movie series presented across regional parks including Carbon Canyon, Craig, Mason, Yorba, Irvine, Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, and Laguna Niguel Regional Park. This stop in the series features 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13, 1999) at Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel. The series welcomes all ages, and both admission and parking are free. Before the film, attendees can enjoy character meet and greets, DJ-led games, and photo ops, with food trucks and concessions offering snacks and drinks for purchase. The evening is sponsored by Wild Fork, whose food truck will serve items such as Angus beef sliders, veggie burgers, chicken tenders, and loaded pulled pork tots.

Small cars, big collisions. This team-style demolition derby packs mini machines into hard-hitting showdowns where metal crumples from start to finish. Each derby ticket also includes same-day access to the OC Fair.

Shop a market filled with locally grown produce, artisan breads and pastries, prepared foods, handcrafted goods, and other finds. The vendor lineup includes Bee Ladies Honey, Castellanos Farm, Berumen Farms, Golden Farms, Happy Hens Eggs, Microgreens Tiny Farm, Tea Lucky, and The Tamale Fiesta, with additional offerings from Lucy's Sourdough Bakery, Chaupain Bakery, and Sandy's Kitchen featuring granola.

Join OC Parks naturalists for a family-friendly trek to explore backyard bugs in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Learn why insects are so important to the planet, including their role as essential pollinators, and get a closer look at the incredible variety of these animals. All ages are welcome, and kids under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be sure to bring water, closed-toed shoes, and sun protection. Advanced registration is required, and every participant must sign a waiver at the start of the program. The event may be canceled due to weather or muddy trail conditions.

South OC Cars & Coffee is a weekly morning meet-up for car lovers, with hundreds of enthusiasts gathering to enjoy a wide variety of vehicles. It takes place on the upper level of the parking garage at the Outlets at San Clemente, giving everyone a fun, ocean-view setting while cruisers show off their cars. It runs every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Jeffrey Craig Project performs on the Plaza Stage at the OC Fair.

Mike Ward Community Park in Woodbridge becomes an open air stage for Summer in the City concerts, featuring live music that spans multiple genres. Highlights across the season include tributes to Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles, Top 40 favorites, and a Symphony in the Cities performance. Every show is free with no tickets or sign ups, and seating is first come, first served. Pack picnic fare or pick up snacks from local food trucks. Low back chairs and blankets are encouraged, and dressing in layers helps with changing temperatures. Overflow parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Enjoy summer evenings with live, outdoor music at Altea Park as part of the Talega Summer Concert Series. This date features Stone Soul. The broader lineup for the season includes The Mighty Untouchables, Reflexx, Franklin Wall, and Undercover.

Experience the OC Fair in a new way with family friendly fun runs through the fairgrounds before the gates open. Choose a 5K or a 1.1 mile course and move at your own pace, whether you prefer to run, walk, or skip. It is a lighthearted outing for all ages in a festive setting.

OC Animal Care hosts an affordable pet vaccine event with easy, walk-up access. Appointments are not necessary. Please leash dogs and use carriers for cats to ensure a smooth visit. Pricing details for canine and feline services are available online. For questions, call 1 (800) 988-VETS.

At Petco, meet adoptable dogs looking for loving homes and discover a new companion. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can also schedule an appointment to meet a specific dog so they are reserved and available to meet at the event. Each dog comes with health records and has received vaccinations, de-worming, flea and tick prevention, a microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Adoption fees vary by dog and start at $250, and they are partially tax-deductible donations that help a charity care for more than 500 dogs. For questions, call or text 888.508.8943.

Enjoy an outdoor concert at Sea Terrace Park during a Sunday afternoon set that runs from late afternoon into early evening. Bring your friends and settle in for live music in the park atmosphere.

Live music fills the Town Center Amphitheater at Grand Park during a relaxed outdoor concert series produced by the Aliso Viejo Community Association. The venue is near shopping, making it easy to pick up sandwiches and snacks to enjoy on the grass. Guests can bring blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends while listening to bands such as Tijuana Dogs, Wayward Sons, Young Guns, Family Style, Stone Soul, and Flashback Heart Attack, spanning dance party rock, blues and soul, Motown favorites, and 80s hits. It offers an easygoing way to enjoy great music in a welcoming community setting.

Part of the Newport Beach Concerts on the Green series, this free outdoor performance on the Newport Beach Civic Center Green features Pacific Symphony. Presented by the Newport Beach Arts Commission, attendees can relax on low chairs or blankets. Bring a picnic or pick up food from food trucks on site. Alcohol is not permitted. Admission and parking are free and available on a first come, first served basis. The summer series presents concerts at both the Civic Center Green and Marina Park.

Celebrate Jewish culture through food, music, and art at the 20th annual Chabad Jewish Summer Fest. The evening features live Jewish music, hands-on craft activities, children’s rides, classic games, and face painting, along with a kosher barbecue serving hot dogs, burgers, falafel, and more. All are welcome, regardless of background or faith. Rabbi Avrohom Rapoport, the event coordinator, shares that the aim is to give children and their families a lively night together and a positive Jewish experience. The concert is free, rides and a craft badge are available with an $18 donation, and food will be sold on site. The festival is planned for Newport Ave. and the beach near the Ventnor Library, contingent on the weather. The event is organized by Chabad at the Shore, whose work supports Jewish continuity through education and social programs.

Action Sports Arena at the OC Fair hosts a demolition derby packed with hard hits and nonstop collisions in a free-for-all showdown. A ticket to the derby also includes entry to the 2026 OC Fair on the same day.

Catch a Wave takes the stage at The Hangar at the OC Fair. Each concert ticket also includes same-day admission to the OC Fair.

This is a summer art camp for young kids (3 to 6 years old) at Kidcreate Studio Aliso Viejo. Camp is designed around hands-on, screen-free creativity where kids work with real materials and make take-home art projects. Small groups and age-appropriate activities help keep everyone engaged while building early confidence with art-making.

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.

This Minecraft world building camp invites campers to stretch their creativity in Minecraft by constructing everything from simple shelters to grand castles and sprawling cities. Guided activities include team-based builds, daily challenges, and hands-on creative sessions that grow collaboration, problem solving, and design skills. Participants spend time in Creative Mode and explore Redstone to bring functionality to their worlds, turning big ideas into detailed digital creations. Early drop off and late pick up are included. Suitable for ages 7 to 15.

Kids ages 5 to 14 can build their tennis skills with Coach Juan at University Community Park in Irvine. Camps run Monday through Friday in the mornings for $240 per week. An all-day option is also offered, adding chess in the afternoon.

This summer camp centers on art, storytelling, and design, helping young creators in grades 3 through 8 turn ideas into tangible skills across fine and digital media. Through intensive color sketching, participants study how light, form, and negative space define objects and practice techniques like hatching, shading, and color theory. They learn to render a variety of materials and surfaces, working from subjects such as still life setups, animal portraits, drapery, vases, and the human figure. Projects use traditional tools alongside digital platforms like Procreate, building confidence in realistic textures and vivid color.

Greatest Showman Camp is a summer performing-arts week for kids ages 5 to 14, running Monday through Friday. Sessions take place each day from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Newport Theatre Arts, with plenty of time for theater-focused activities and skill-building.

Wicked Part 2 Camp is a performing arts theater camp for kids ages 5-14. It runs Monday through Friday, with daily sessions in the late morning through early afternoon. Campers will spend the week focused on theater and performing arts training and activities.

Gaming should be fun, welcoming, and accessible for everyone. This free trial session is hosted at Valhallan Esports Training and offers a sensory-friendly environment for players 17 and under to learn, create, and play at a comfortable pace. Coaches provide a supportive, positive setting focused on confidence, friendships, and skill development. Drop in for the two-hour session and register to get started.

Shop local at the weekly Certified Farmers Market at its new spot. The market runs 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a rotating lineup of carefully curated vendors including Black Sheep Farms, Bee Ladies Honey, Chaupain Bakery, Fresco Pasta, and more. Park inside the new parking structure, and you can park for up to 4 hours free while you browse.

Join Pretend City Children’s Museum for We Read Wednesdays, an intergenerational reading experience where kids and older adult mentors read together. Empowering Readers OC will help bring stories to life in a fun, welcoming setting built for imagination and discovery. The session runs from late morning through noon.

Stop by for weekly kids' storytime every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:00 AM. Bring the little ones for a fun reading session designed for children.

Stop by the children’s department at Barnes & Noble for a weekly storytime. This is a free event for all ages.

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.

Bring your little ones for Storytime on the Lido Deck as part of the Little Lido Kids Club. You’ll enjoy harbor views while staff from Lido Village Books read stories old and new. It runs from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.

Join us for Storytime in the Children’s Department at The District Tustin Legacy, where we’ll read favorite picture books together. Feel free to drop in for this family-friendly reading session.

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.

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.

Expect a crash-filled spectacle with crumpled bumpers, fenders sent airborne, and roaring wreckage. Plus, enjoy complimentary OC Fair entry on the same day.