Family events in Orange, CA

Head to the Hot August Days Car Show at Garden Grove Elks Lodge 1952 for a classic-car day with plenty of variety, including classic cars, customs, hot rods, muscle cars, imports, lowriders, trucks, and specialty builds. The show features live music, vendors, food, raffle prizes, and awards, plus family-friendly admission so you can enjoy the cars and community vibe from morning through afternoon.

Woodbridge transforms into a live outdoor venue for the Summer in the City concerts, showcasing a variety of music genres. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or pick up snacks from local food trucks. All events in the series are free with no tickets or pre-registration required, and seating is first come, first served. Bring low-back chairs and blankets, and plan for changing temperatures with layered clothing. Performances include tributes to Jimmy Buffett and The Beatles, radio hits from Jukebox, and a symphonic evening with Symphony in the Cities. Additional parking is available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A free show for all ages invites attendees to jump into a red hot mix.

The Anaheim Really Really Free Market brings neighbors together at Pearson Park between the tennis courts for a community exchange where everything is offered at no cost. There is no buying, trading, or bartering. Participants are encouraged to share clean, safe, and useful items and to take home things they can use. Typical contributions include craft supplies, books, toys, clothing, shoes, plants, housewares, small furniture, electronics, and non perishable food. Bring a blanket or tarp to display your items. Please allow others to finish setting up before browsing, give people space, take home any items left over at the end to keep the park tidy, and do not resell anything found here. Free services and skill sharing are welcome, such as haircuts, nail care, mending, repairs, crochet lessons, how to play a game, or yoga. A Food and Essentials Drive runs alongside the market, inviting people to give what they have and take what they need, with particular demand for diapers size 3 and up, wipes, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. The event is accessible, meeting ADA standards with accessible restrooms, mostly flat ground without steps, dedicated parking spots, a wheelchair ramp, and wide doorways and walkways.

Pet World hosts an affordable pet vaccine clinic with a mobile team providing vaccinations, microchipping, flea control, and other services at budget friendly prices. No appointment is required. Dogs should arrive on a leash and cats must be transported in carriers.

GCW Battleground brings live professional wrestling to the Orangeville Curling Club with a special two-ring steel cage and performers from across Ontario. This charity showcase also supports the local community food bank. Guests who bring non-perishable items receive one raffle entry per donated item, up to a maximum of ten, with prize draws planned. Please check expiry dates before donating. Items in highest demand include kids school snacks, juice in boxes or large containers, canned vegetables and fruit, canned pasta, cereal, toothpaste and soap, pet food, and diapers with other baby supplies. Ticket options include general admission for adults at $30 and for kids 12 and under at $25, with front row reserved seating at $40 available online only. VIP is offered with either general admission or front row and adds a GCW gift bag featuring two GCW pins, a GCW program book, and additional surprises for an extra $25. During intermission, meet the wrestlers, pick up a limited edition GCW program to have it signed, and browse a wide selection of Lucha wrestling masks. Official GCW merchandise such as T-shirts, hats, and more will be available. Presented by Ontario’s oldest wrestling promotion, active since 2004.

At the Downtown Disney District, RemiX lights up the stage with an upbeat mix of funk, R&B, and feel-good classics. The set is crafted for an unforgettable evening with family and friends, with rhythms that invite everyone to clap and dance. Expect a high-energy showcase that turns the district into a lively celebration.

Coach Juan is hosting tennis summer camps for children ages 5 to 14 at University Community Park in Irvine. These camps are offered in weekly sessions, priced at $240 per week. An all-day option is also available that includes chess.

A summer program in art, storytelling, and design helps young creators turn imagination into practical skills through fine art, digital art, and hands-on making. Geared to students in grades 3 to 8, this intensive color sketching camp explores how color, light, and texture interact. Participants develop techniques in hatching and shading, study color theory, and practice seeing how light, form, and negative space define subjects. Projects range from still life studies and animal portraiture to figures and everyday objects like drapery and vases. Work happens in both traditional media and digital platforms such as Procreate, building confidence in rendering convincing textures and rich color.

Campers explore the creative side of Minecraft by constructing everything from simple shelters to expansive castles and full city builds. Activities include collaborative projects, daily challenges, and hands-on workshops that strengthen teamwork, problem solving, and design. Participants use Creative Mode and try out Redstone to turn ideas into interactive builds. Early drop off and late pick up are included. Designed for ages 7 to 15.

Get ready for the World Taste of Anaheim Packing District (D23 Night) with a tasty, all-ages in-person experience at the Anaheim Packing District. Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the event runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Free parking is available, and admission is listed as free. There is no refund policy.

Encourage active play in a parent and child fitness class that turns a kid-focused boot camp into playful learning. Children warm up with simple stretches, pick up the pace with short sprints, and build gross motor skills through relay-style games. The session wraps up with an obstacle course that keeps the energy high. It is geared toward ages 2 to 6, though all are welcome. The cost is $20 per child, paid in person on the day of class, or included with a monthly membership. This program is offered each week.

At Polly’s Pies Restaurant & Bakery in Santa Ana, this free bingo night features rounds of play with chances to win prizes, dinner to enjoy while you participate, and pie as part of the fun. It suits groups of friends, families, or anyone attending solo. Two sessions are available, so you can choose the option that works best.

An interactive storytime led by the Storylady, author Lisa Cohen, and her Magic Book invites children to engage with stories in playful ways. Sessions feature puppets, singalong moments, and a craft that matches each book. The selection mixes classic children’s literature with original works written and published by Lisa Cohen, promoting early literacy through movement and creativity. It is geared toward ages 2 to 6, and everyone is welcome. The cost is $20 per participant, payable on site the day of the event, or included with a monthly membership.

Explore the story of an early Neoclassical Victorian home in Orange County built in 1898 by Hiram Clay Kellogg as a gift for his second wife, Helen, after the passing of his first. Kellogg’s fascination with tall ships shaped the house, most notably in a three-level spiral staircase that circles a central mast and rises to a crow’s nest without a floor. The narrative spans Hiram’s death in 1921 and Helen’s 42 more years in the same home, then turns to reports of unexplained occurrences that suggest the Kellogg family may still linger in this distinctive mansion.