Welcome to the local's favorite Orange County events site for Families! Here is a huge list of Orange County Events happening THIS WEEKEND for June 14 - 16, 2024. Fun things to do in OC this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and many are FREE!
Looking for FREE family activities, children's activities, community events, great food trucks, OC entertainment, live music performances or craft fairs? We've got the scoop! This list is organized by date. Double check event's website to confirm details before going. To submit your event, email jill@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.
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Things to Do in Orange County ALL Weekend
Here are some fun things happening multiple days during this weekend in Orange County.
- Orange County Summer Movies
Huge list of all the summer movies in the park, on the beach, and under the stars. Listed by date. (Dates start early May) - Orange County Summer Concerts
Huge list of all the summer concerts in the park and on the beach! Listed by city. (Dates start mid April) - Orange County Storytimes
Huge list of every story time in Orange County listed by city. Includes storytimes for public libraries, local business, and community centers. - Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park
Goat Hill Junction at Fairview Park
2500 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA
10:30am - 3:30pm
June 15 & 16, 2024
FREE
If you haven't been to the Goathill Junction Railroad to ride the miniature train rides yet, I highly recommend checking them out. I feel that these little trains are one of the hidden gems of Orange County. There is a height requirement and kids must be able to sit by themselves. Bring a picnic! Free. - Sunflower Picking at Hana Fields
Hana Fields, Costa Mesa
427 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa
June 15 & 16, 2024
Times Vary
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 - DOES NOT INCLUDE FLOWER PICKING (Children 2 & Under and Military are FREE). Keepsake U-Pick Flower Cup: $15 - Includes up to 15 blooms. Flower cutters are $8 - OR BRING YOUR OWN! - Knott's Soak City is Open
Knott's Soak City
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Every Day
A 15-acre water adventure park immediately adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm. Enjoy 23 speed, tube and body slides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslides and a fun family raft ride, The Wedge, Tidal Wave Bay wavepool; a one‑third‑mile Sunset River; and the three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises. - California Celtic Fest
Kraemer Park
201 Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
June 15 & 16, 2024
11am - 8pm
Two days of music, dance, art, shopping, food, drink, history, and culture. Fun for the whole family celebrating the Celtic Nations, including Ireland, Scotland and Wales. CCF will keep the wee ones in your clan entertained with Storytelling at Marcella's Story Corner, Giant Slide, Frozen Castle Inflatable, Euro Bungee, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Giant Jenga, Playground Area, and more. - U-Pick Wagon Rides at Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
5380 ¾ University Drive, Irvine, CA
June 15 & 16, 2024
9:30am - 2:30pm
Make dinner tonight with produce that you picked! Come on out to the farm for a U-Pick Wagon Ride that includes a wagon ride around the farm. You will learn Tanaka Farms history, farming methods, and about the crops. You will make a few stops in the fields to pick your own produce. After the wagon ride, visit the animals in our Barnyard Educational Exhibit! - Strawberry U-Pick at the Ecology Center
The Ecology Center
32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday & Sunday | 9:30 - 1pm
An immersive, interactive farm experience featuring educational programming and a hands-on strawberry U-pick at their 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm. - FunBox
Buena Park Mall
8000 La Palma Ave, Buena Park, CA
June 15 & 16, 2024
25,000 square feet of inflatable fun! Funbox is filled with 10 thrilling play zones including the Tumble Temple, Marshmallow Mountain, Gumball’s Gallop and an obstacle course that exceeds all expectations. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Things to Do in Orange County - Friday, June 14, 2024
- Morning Playdate with Poppy
Play & Parties
1901 N Tustin Street, Orange, CA
June 14, 2024
10:30pm
Play & Parties Playdates include Live Storytimes, Singalongs, and a special guest! Have fun with other children while paying games, singing songs, and playing with our special guest. - Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
June 14, 2024
6 - 9pm
FREE
Silent Disco 2024 is back and better than ever! Join us on select Saturday evenings for unforgettable music and moves. Best of all, these events are completely FREE! Groove to your favorite beats in a unique and immersive experience at the next Silent Disco Event! - Summer Sounds: Free Family Concert - J Boykin & Friends
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Julianne and George Argyros Plaza
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
June 14, 2024
6:30pm
FREE
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of some of Southern California’s most eclectic artists and join us this June and July for our FREE all-ages Summer Sounds concert series! From salsa to soul, and everything in between, our lineup promises a musical journey that caters to every taste. Bring your friends and family for an electrifying evening of live performances under the starlit sky! - Movie in the Park - Dana Point
Sunset Park
34345 Calle Naranja, Dana Point, CA 92624
June 14, 2024
8pm
FREE
Jumanji! Join us for a FREE movie in the park. Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments are available to purchase. - Movie in the Park - Fullerton
Craig Regional Park
3300 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835
June 15, 2024
8pm
FREE
Wonka! Enjoy family-friendly entertainment under the stars at regional parks with free live music and movie screenings all summer long. All events are free to attend with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase. - Movie in the Park - Santa Ana
Adams Park
2201 S Center St, Santa Ana, CA
June 15, 2024
6pm
FREE
The Super Mario Bros Movie! The City of Santa Ana will feature a FREE screening of family-friendly movies across various parks. Popcorn will be available while supplies last and in partnership with the Power of One Foundation. At each movie, guests can look forward to inflatables and themed activities. Food will be available for purchase from rotating food vendors. - Movies in the Park - Lake Forest
Lake Forest Sports Park Common Grass Area
28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, CA
June 14, 2024
7:30pm
FREE
Bring your friends, family, and a blanket for free movies and fun under the stars! - Movies on the Beach
Newport Dunes
1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
June 14, 2024
Dusk
FREE
Experience a movie night under the stars with a complimentary screening of family-friendly films. Enjoy nights with your toes in the sand in front of the big screen. Bring your chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening on the beach. Friday and Saturday nights at dusk. - Main Street Classic Car Show
Historic Main Street, Garden Grove
June 14, 2024
4-8pm
FREE
The Main Street Classic Car Show is the longest-running car show in Orange County. With roughly 50 parking spaces, and the show running every Friday, you’re bound to catch a wide variety of rides on display.
Things to Do in Orange County - Saturday, June 15, 2024
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Touch-A-Truck Event
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary
1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA
June 15, 2024
10am - 1pm
FREE
Fairhaven’s Touch-A-Truck is a Family Friendly interactive hands-on experience where kids can learn about their favorite trucks and other cool vehicles up-close. - Celebrate Father's & Everyday Heroes
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
June 15, 2024
3 - 5pm
FREE
Join us as we pay tribute & celebrate Father's & Everyday Heroes. Meet & Greet with our local HB Fire Department with their Fire Engine, HB Police Department with their Police Vehicle, U.S. Coast Guard & Coast Guard Auxiliary with "Coastie Robot", HB Lifeguards with their Lifeguard Truck. Raffle Prizes, a Beer Garden, plenty of photo opportunities with our photographer, Arts & Crafts for the children and more. Please RSVP to assure your Kids Crafts & to be entered into the raffle. - Gospel Art on the Farm at Heritage Museum of Orange County
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 W. Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA
June 15, 2024
9:30 - 11:30am
FREE
FREE art workshop! Come prepared to get dirty as we create art together! GSF proudly hosts our no cost hands on public art workshops "Art at the Farm". This month it is hosted on June 15th. - Father's Day Cooking in the City at Pretend City
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
June 15, 2024
11am & 2:30pm
Marukome is back with another dish at Cooking with the City! At 11am and 2:30pm, We are going to enjoy a World Noodle Experience with Miso served with Snap Pea Miso Soup. - Father's Day Craft at Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids South Coast Plaza
3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
June 15, 2024
10am
FREE
Join us for a day of Father’s Day crafts your little one will love. Events are free but space is limited. RSVP - Michael Rayner's Found Object Juggling Show
Mission Viejo Library Storytime Room
100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA
June 15, 2024
4pm
FREE
Described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious juggling tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up and a bounty of improvised fun for all ages. This hilarious show will make everyone laugh (yes, even adults!). - Movies on the Beach
Newport Dunes
1131 Back Bay Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
June 15, 2024
Dusk
FREE
Experience a movie night under the stars with a complimentary screening of family-friendly films. Enjoy nights with your toes in the sand in front of the big screen. Bring your chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening on the beach. Friday and Saturday nights at dusk. - Family Storytime!
Placentia Library
411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, 92870
June 15, 2024
10am
FREE
Get ready to kick off the weekend with Family Storytime! All families are invited to join us on Saturday mornings, where we'll read aloud fun stories, sing and dance to favorite tunes, learn new rhymes and fingerplays, and make wonderfully silly crafts. - Laser Shows the OCC Planetarium
OCC Planetarium
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
June 8, 2024
Times Vary
Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds. - Archery for 10 and up
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
June 15, 2024
10 & 11:30am
Do you know how to shoot a bullseye? Join us for open range archery and we will teach you the basic skills needed to point, aim, and shoot an arrow. We will cover the correct way to draw a bow and talk about range safety. Ages 10 and up. - Discover Nature Family Program
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
June 15, 2024
10:30am
FREE EVENT
Come Saturday mornings for an hour long, naturalist-led hike through Oak Canyon to learn about the Canyon's plants, animals, history, ecology, and more! Each week is a themed hike and ends at the Interpretive Center for a live animal demonstration. - Cool Irvine Eco Fair
Orange County Great Park
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA
10am - 2pm
FREE
Join Cool Irvine for the 3rd Annual Cool Irvine Eco Fair! Get ready for an exciting day filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, fun activities for kids and inspiring discussions all centered around sustainable living and climate resilience. Savor delicious eats from The Empanada Maker food truck and discover local and federal incentives to help you go green. Jax Bicycles will be on hand to offer free bike safety inspections, ensuring your ride is as safe as it is eco-friendly. - Family Workshops at AR Workshop
AR Workshop
31107 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite B2, San Juan Capistrano, CA
June 15, 2024
10am - 1pm
Join AR Workshop for a family DIY class to make one of their many wood projects! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. - Father's Day Car Show in Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA
June 15, 2024
11am - 2pm
FREE EVENT
Celebrate dads this Father’s Day with a fine collection of cars, great music and fun for the entire family! The annual show will take place at the upper resort parking deck and will display an impressive assortment of classic, rare and custom cars with fresh BBQ, cocktails and additional concessions available for purchase - Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show
Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA
June 15, 2024
8am
FREE EVENT
Join us for the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show! Register your car today and don't miss out on the fun. - Anaheim GardenWalk Cars & Coffee
Anaheim GardenWalk
400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA
June 15, 2024
8 - 11am
FREE EVENT
California's only indoor covered Cars & Coffee event! Every Saturday morning, call GardenWalk your home cars & coffee or simply stop by and bring your crowd for a covered C&C late morning gathering. All makes, models, projects, and finished builds are welcome. Enter at Clementine Street north (Clementine & Disney Way). - South OC Cars and Coffee
Outlets At San Clemente, San Clemente
June 15, 2024
9 - 11am
FREE EVENT
The name says you’ll find cars and coffee there. But you’ll also find people and conversations. And those conversations will cover anything from powertrains to politics. - Coffee and Donuts at Ted’s
Ted's Diner
23990 Aliso Creek Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA
June 15, 2024
7:30 - 8am
FREE EVENT
Hot Rod Car meet-up every Saturday. - Classic Cars at Donut Derelicts
Donut Derelicts, Huntington Beach
Every Saturday Morning
FREE EVENT
Each Saturday morning, car enthusiasts from all over gather in the parking lot of Adams Ave Donuts to enjoy a donut, a cup of coffee and a spectacle of hot rods and classic cars.
Things to Do in Orange County - Sunday, June 16, 2024
Happy Father's Day!
- OC Public Library FREE Events
Here you will find all the family-friendly library events in your Orange County library. - Symphony on the Go
Cordova Park
26931 El Retiro, Mission Viejo, CA
June 16, 2024
6:30 - 7:30pm
FREE
All ages are invited to enjoy an outdoor chamber music concert featuring popular pieces performed from Pacific Symphony’s mobile stage. Audiences are welcome to set up beach chairs and blankets starting at 5:30 pm to enjoy pre-concert fun. - Father's Day Hilltop Luncheon at Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms
5380 ¾ University Drive, Irvine, CA
June 16, 2024
11am - 2pm
This special Farm-to-Table Cookout will include a wagon ride up to the Hilltop, Lawn Games and Activities, and a delicious all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. - Sunday Movies under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
June 16, 2024
7pm
FREE
Enjoy family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, Sunday evenings through the end of August. Gather the family or the squad, bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair, grab some snacks from your favorite shop, and settle in for an evening of movie magic. - Heritage House Open House in Mission Viejo
Heritage House at Melinda Park
28951 Melinda Rd, Mission Viejo, CA
June 16, 2024
11am - 1pm
FREE
The public is invited to visit Mission Viejo’s Heritage House to learn about our City’s rich past. Nestled in Melinda Park, the City’s Heritage House was established in 2003 to educate the public about Mission Viejo history. Visitors can come to learn about the people and events that made Mission Viejo “The California Promise.” - Kid’s Fishing Clinic Sundays
Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Dana Point
12:15pm
Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites children under 14 years of age to join us dockside for an educational fishing clinic. Kids will learn hands-on-fishing techniques from our expert- anglers. After each Sunday clinic concludes, Dana Wharf will be running a fishing trip from 12:45 – 5:15; Adults are $61.00 and Minors (under 14) are $55.00. - Kids Play & Walk with Goats
Goods and Goat Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Friday - Sunday | Times Vary
There are sessions for Playtime & Goat Walking! Cuddle, Brush, and Play with our special Yoga Goats. Look for chicken eggs and feed worms to the hens! We have new furry friends - Bunnies and Guinea Pigs. The zipline is a big hit! Play in the rocks with our antique Tonka Trucks. We have a Shooting Gallery with Nerf guns for kids to play with.
Free Things to Do This Weekend in OC
These Orange County places are FREE to visit, and open year round to the public. They make great places to visit on the weekends with family:
- Centennial Farm - OC Fair & Event Center | Times Vary
Centennial Farm is now to the public. Visit the animals and the farming gardens. Admission and parking are free - Family-Friendly Tide Pools in the OC Beaches in Orange County
Check out this list of the best family-friendly tide pools in Orange County. - Niguel Botanical Preserve - Crown Valley Community Park | All Day
If you are looking for a scenic, family friendly nature experience, then the Niguel Botanical Preserve in Laguna Niguel is a great place to check out. - The Ecology Center - The Ecology Center, San Juan Capstrano
Every Saturday and Sunday – Open for self-guided exploration. Be sure to check their calendar for workshops and events happening every weekend! FREE - Pier Plaza Art Afair - Pacific Coast Highway & Main, adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier
An arts and crafts fair overlooking the pacific Ocean.
Fun Things to Do this Weekend in OC
These OC places are open year round, and make great places to visit on the weekends with family:
- Orange County Farmers Markets - All Over OC | Times Vary
Check out this list of all the farmers markets happening on Orange County. - Balboa Fun Zone - 600 E. Bay Avenue, Newport Beach
The Fun Zone has over 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor restaurants, carnival games, vendors, food and fun overlooking the Newport Harbor & Balboa Island. - Anaheim Packing District - 440 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim
One of the last remaining citrus packing warehouses in OC, that has been historically preserved and retrofitted into a market hall with restaurants, food and vendors. - Irvine Park Railroad - Irvine Regional Park, Orange | All day
Ride the train, concessions, Wheel Fun Rentals - paddleboat and bike rentals, pan for gold, OC zoo, and enjoy the park. - OCC Planetarium - Orange Coast College | Times Vary
The OCC Planetarium is an innovative and immersive experience. Regular showings are offered on weekends so everyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences that transport you to faraway worlds.
Don't forget about all of these fun things to do in Orange County!!!!!
- U-Pick Sunflowers at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
- FREE Family and Kids Programs at OCMA
- The 2024 - 2025 Family Series at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Orange County Star Wars Day Events [2024]
- Disney’s Aladdin the Musical Comes to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Imaginology: Free STEAM Event at OC Fair
- 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park at Disneyland Resort
- BEETLEJUICE the Musical Comes to Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts