Family events in Newport Beach, CA

Start the weekend with outdoor live music at the center. Every Friday brings a new vibe, spanning upbeat DJ mixes and sing along covers to relaxed jazz and heartfelt vocals. This night spotlights Jazz Night with Laurence Juber and Christena Rich near H&M. Grab dinner, stay for a set, and follow the sounds as you explore. Weather permitting and subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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.

Experience a live tribute to Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson at The Hangar at the OC Fair. Each ticket also includes same-day admission to the OC Fair.

A vibrant Orange County gathering that blends a showcase of automobiles with food and cocktails. Vehicles span vintage classics, modified builds, early muscle, exotics and motorcycles. Display spots are limited for all categories.

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

Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge turns into an open-air stage for Irvine Summer in the City Concerts, showcasing a mix of musical styles. Bring picnic favorites or pick up bites from local food trucks. Admission is free with no tickets or preregistration needed, and seating is available on a first come basis. Pack low-back chairs and blankets, and dress in layers as temperatures can change into the evening. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The season features the music of Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles, Top 40 hits, and Symphony in the Cities.

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.

Enjoy a free community concert at Bluebird Park as part of Laguna Beach’s Music in the Park series. This show features Missus Jones with a tribute to Amy Winehouse. Bring low beach chairs for comfortable seating. Dogs are not allowed in the park and smoking is prohibited. Drones are not permitted. Displaying or selling merchandise and any form of solicitation are not allowed. Guests 21 and older may have alcohol only when accompanied by a full meal. Please follow park guidelines to help keep the experience enjoyable for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

Campers dive into Minecraft to expand their building skills, progressing from basic structures to ambitious creations like castles and entire cities. Activities include collaborative builds, daily challenges, and creative workshops that develop teamwork, problem solving, and design. Participants can work in Creative Mode and experiment with Redstone to power their ideas in an engaging, practical setting. Early drop off and late pick up are included. For ages 7 to 15.

This camp for young artists in grades 3 to 8 focuses on color sketching as part of a summer centered on art, storytelling, and design and blends fine art, digital creation, and hands-on making. Through step by step practice, participants study how light, color, form, and negative space define objects, then apply those insights to still lifes, animal portraits, drapery, vases, and the human figure. Instruction covers hatching, shading, and essential color theory as students learn to render a variety of materials with convincing texture and vivid tones. Projects use both traditional media and digital tools such as Procreate, supporting growth in skill and confidence while turning imagination into finished, realistic sketches.

Celebrate hummingbirds and summer in a vibrant setting where these colorful pollinators pause to feed in a showcase garden. Explore a wide variety of water-wise, nectar-rich flowers, native plants, and distinctive feeders designed to help create a welcoming habitat at home. Friendly guidance covers plant choices, feeder tips, and simple steps to attract, observe, and conserve hummingbirds. During this event, purchases rounded up to the nearest dollar support the Sea & Sage Orange County Chapter of the National Audubon Society, with matching contributions from Roger’s Gardens. Sea & Sage Audubon is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through education, citizen science, research, and public policy advocacy. Collective contributions help strengthen local wildlife and the places they rely on.

Coach Juan leads tennis camps for ages 5 to 14 at University Community Park in Irvine. Camps are offered Monday through Friday, and the cost is $240 per week. A full-day option is available that includes chess in the afternoons.

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.

Repujado artist Miguel Borbolla returns to Laguna Art-A-Fair for his 29th year, presenting a fresh collection of Repujado artwork in Booth B30. The fine art festival showcases work by many other Laguna Art-A-Fair artists, creating a full gallery experience in one setting. Tickets are $10 for a general admission one day pass, $8 for a student or senior season pass, and $15 for a VIP season pass, with each option admitting one person.

For more than six decades, Laguna Beach’s Sawdust Art Festival has celebrated the creators who shape the community’s vibrant arts scene. Wander beneath eucalyptus shade and explore original work from over 180 local artists across painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, photography, and other mediums. Enjoy performances on three stages, demonstrations by artists, free art classes, and local food and beverages, with plenty of chances to meet the people behind the pieces. Whether you are searching for a one of a kind artwork or an inspiring day out, fresh discoveries await at every turn. More than a festival, Sawdust is a creative community and a cherished local tradition where art, culture, and connection come together throughout the summer.

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

Motorhome Madness flips the script on vacation motorhomes, swapping glamping comforts for an all out demolition showdown. The action takes place in the Action Sports Arena. Tickets include same day Fair admission.

AJR, The Happy Fits, and Avery Cochrane share the stage at Pacific Amphitheatre for a multi-artist concert. Each ticket also includes same-day admission to the OC Fair, making it easy to enjoy live music and the fair in a single visit.

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.

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