Family events in Lake Forest, CA

Start the weekend with live music in the open air as the center fills with a new vibe each Friday, ranging from high energy DJ sets and crowd pleasing cover tunes to smooth jazz and expressive vocals. This edition spotlights Jazz Night with Laurence Juber and Christena Rich near H&M. Have dinner, catch a set, and explore as the music leads the evening. Programming depends on weather and may change or be canceled without notice.

Enjoy a classic-car celebration at the Hot August Days Car Show in Garden Grove. The event features a wide mix of vehicles including classics, customs, hot rods, muscle cars, imports, lowriders, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty builds. Expect live music, vendor booths, food, raffle prizes, and awards throughout the show, plus family-friendly admission for the community.

Part of a free educational series for dementia caregivers, this session highlights how to recognize early signs of Alzheimer’s and practical ways caregivers can support prevention and brain health. The presentation is led by Dr. Dung Trinh, Chief Medical Officer at Healthy Brain Clinic and a board member of Alzheimer’s Orange County. Nurses can earn three CEUs. A vendor expo and light refreshments are included. A complimentary Memory Cafe will be available during the session for loved ones with early to mid stage dementia, with limited space and pre registration required. Brief memory screenings will be offered by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation on a first come, first served basis, with sign ups available at the event as capacity allows. Hosted by the Adult Day Program at Mount of Olives Church in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Orange County, with the venue listed as Mount of Olives Adult Day Program. Registration is available online.

Discover a vibrant farmers market where local growers and makers offer farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan breads and pastries, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and more. Vendors include Bee Ladies Honey, Castellanos Farm, Berumen Farms, Golden Farms, Happy Hens Eggs, Microgreens Tiny Farm, Tea Lucky, and The Tamale Fiesta. Look for favorites like Lucy’s Sourdough Bakery, Chaupain Bakery, and Sandy’s Kitchen featuring granola.

On the One Car Meet is a laid-back, social show and shine in Anaheim where classic cars, club vehicles, solo entries, and lowrider bikes fill the lot. Expect plenty to explore as you walk the lineup up close, plus live music, hot food vendors, merchandise, and raffle activity throughout the event. There will also be trophy awards including Best of Show, Best Convertible, and Top Picks, along with a 50/50 drawing to keep things lively.

At Woodbridge Community Park, the Summer in the City series turns the lawn into an open air stage with performances spanning a variety of music styles. Admission is free and no tickets or advance registration are needed. Seating is first come, first served, so bring low back chairs and blankets, and consider dressing in layers. Guests may enjoy picnic style food, or choose snacks from local food trucks. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Experience a red hot mix at a free show open to all ages.

The Anaheim Really Really Free Market turns Pearson Park into a welcoming place to share. There is no buying, bargaining, or trading... everything is offered at no cost. Bring clean, safe, and useful items such as clothing and shoes, books and toys, craft materials, home goods and small furnishings, electronics, plants, and nonperishable food. If you plan to contribute, bring a blanket or tarp to display your items. Please give people space to set up before browsing, take home anything you brought that is not claimed, and do not resell items found here. Free services and skill shares are encouraged too, from haircuts, nails, mending, and simple repairs to lessons in crochet, games, or yoga. A Food and Essentials Drive runs alongside the market with a give-what-you-can, take-what-you-need approach. Items especially needed include diapers in sizes 3 and up, wipes, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. The event meets ADA standards and offers accessible restrooms, mostly level ground with no steps, dedicated parking spots, a wheelchair ramp, and wide doorways and walkways.

GCW Battleground presents a live wrestling showcase at the Orangeville Curling Club, featuring a two-ring steel cage and supporting a charitable cause, with performers appearing from across Ontario. General admission is $30 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under, while reserved front row seating is $40 and available online only. A VIP option can be added to either general admission or front row and includes a GCW gift bag with two GCW pins, a GCW program book, and additional items for an extra $25. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the local community food bank and will receive one raffle ticket per item, up to a maximum of ten, with prizes available; please check expiry dates. High-demand donations include kids’ school snacks, juice in boxes or large containers, canned vegetables and fruit, canned pasta, cereal, toothpaste and soap, pet food, and diapers and other baby supplies. During intermission there will be an opportunity to meet the wrestlers, pick up a limited edition GCW program and have it signed, browse a wide selection of lucha wrestling masks, and purchase official GCW merchandise such as T-shirts, hats, and more. The event is presented by a promotion active in Ontario wrestling since 2004.

RemiX brings high-energy funk, R&B, and crowd-pleasing classics to Downtown Disney, setting the tone for a lively night with family and friends. Expect danceable grooves, sing-along moments, and an interactive set that invites everyone to move and clap along, creating a fun musical backdrop for shared memories.

This camp invites Minecraft enthusiasts to stretch their imagination while learning the craft of world building. Participants progress from constructing simple shelters to designing intricate castles and sprawling cities. Collaborative projects, daily build challenges, and hands-on workshops help develop teamwork, problem solving, and design skills. Activities span Creative Mode exploration as well as experiments with Redstone to bring ideas to life. Early drop-off and late pick-up are included. Open to ages 7 to 15.

Coach Juan leads tennis camps for children ages 5 to 14 at University Community Park in Irvine. Camps run Monday through Friday and cost $240 per week. A full day option is available that also includes chess. To register, search for summer camps with Juan.

Designed for students in grades 3 through 8, this intensive color sketching camp invites young creators to build real-world art skills across fine art, digital art, and hands-on projects. Participants explore how light, form, and the use of negative space shape what we see, then put those insights to work while sketching subjects like drapery, vases, still life arrangements, animal portraits, and the human figure. With focused practice in hatching, shading, and color theory, they learn to render a range of materials, capture convincing textures, and bring scenes to life with rich color. Work happens with both traditional media and digital tools, including Procreate, encouraging confidence as imagination is translated into finished artwork.

Wicked Part 2 Camp is a musical theater summer camp for kids ages 5 to 14. Camp runs Monday through Friday, with daily sessions scheduled from late morning into the afternoon. It’s held at Lyceum Village in Tustin.

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.

Enjoy an evening of food and beverage tastings at the Anaheim Packing District during World Taste (D23 Night). The event runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and doors open at 4:00 PM. Free parking is available, and the event is open to all ages.

Go for the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships held in person at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. The competition runs over several days, Wednesday through Saturday, with daily sessions scheduled from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Tickets indicate there are only a few left, and the listed refund policy is no refunds.

Polly's Pies Restaurant & Bakery in Santa Ana hosts a lively bingo night with two sessions. Guests play rounds of bingo for prizes and can pair the fun with dinner and pie.