Family events in Mission Viejo, CA

The County of Orange and OC Parks present a seasonal OC Parks Sunset Cinema screening of 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13, 1999) at Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Niguel. The series showcases 12 free movies across regional parks and welcomes all ages. Before the film begins after sunset, expect character appearances, DJ-hosted activities, and photo opportunities. Admission and parking are free, with food and drinks available for purchase from on-site food trucks and concessions. Wild Fork sponsors the event and will serve items such as Angus beef sliders, veggie burgers, chicken tenders, and loaded pulled pork tots.

Part of the Dementia Caregiver Education Series, this session centers on early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s from a caregiver’s perspective. It features Dr. Dung Trinh, Chief Medical Officer of Healthy Brain Clinic and a board member of Alzheimer’s Orange County. Nurses can earn three CEU units. A vendor expo and light refreshments are planned. A free Memory Cafe will run during the program for loved ones with early to midstage dementia, with limited capacity and advance registration required. Brief memory assessments will be available on site from the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, with same-day signups accommodated as time and space allow on a first-come, first-served basis. This free program is hosted by the Adult Day Program at Mount of Olives Church in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Orange County and will be held at Mount of Olives Adult Day Program.

Get ready for a family-friendly adventure focused on backyard bugs. Join OC Parks naturalists for an easy trek around Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park to learn about the incredible variety of insects, why they are essential for healthy ecosystems, and how they support pollination and life on Earth. All ages are welcome, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be sure to bring water, closed-toed shoes, and sun protection, and note that registration is required and everyone must sign a waiver at the start of the program. The event may be canceled due to weather or trail conditions.

Irvine’s Summer in the City turns Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge into an open air concert venue with music spanning multiple genres. Guests are welcome to bring picnic-style bites or pick up snacks from local food trucks. All concerts in the series are free with no tickets or pre-registration required, and seating is first come, first served. Low-back chairs and blankets are recommended, along with layers for changing weather. The lineup includes tributes to Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles, a night of Top 40 favorites, and a Symphony in the Cities performance. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Enjoy an evening of live music at the Town Center Amphitheater in Grand Park as part of the AVCA Summer Concert Series. The setting is close to shops, making it easy to pick up food and snacks to enjoy on the lawn. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs, gather with family and friends, and relax to performances by crowd pleasing bands. Presented by the Aliso Viejo Community Association.

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.

Campers dive into Minecraft to expand their building skills, progressing from basic builds to ambitious creations such as castles and cityscapes. Through group projects, daily challenges, and guided workshops, participants strengthen collaboration, problem solving, and design. Activities include time in Creative Mode and opportunities to experiment with Redstone, helping imaginative ideas take shape in-game. Early drop-off and late pick-up are included. Suitable for ages 7 to 15.

Coach Juan leads tennis summer camps at University Community Park in Irvine for children ages 5 to 14. Camps take place Monday through Friday and cost $240 per week. There is also an all day option that includes chess. To register, look for summer camps with Juan.

Designed for students in grades 3 through 8, this intensive color sketching camp builds practical art skills across both fine and digital media. Participants examine how light, form, and negative space shape what they observe, then apply those insights to still lifes, animal studies, drapery, vases, and the human figure. Instruction includes hatching, shading, and color theory, with a focus on rendering different materials and convincing textures. Projects are created with traditional tools as well as digital applications such as Procreate, helping young artists gain confidence in producing realistic details and vivid color. It is part of a summer centered on art, storytelling, and design that turns imagination into hands-on making and refined technique.

Get ready for World Taste of Anaheim Packing District with a D23-themed night. The event runs for about four hours, welcomes all ages, and includes free parking. Doors open at 4:00 PM, with the main event time scheduled from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A food and beverage guide is available to help you explore what to try, and refunds are not offered.

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.