Buena Park
July 4th Fireworks
9:30pm / Knott’s Berry Farm / www.knotts.com
Costa Mesa
Independence Day Celebration - July 3
5-11pm / OC Fair & Event Center / www.costamesaca.gov
Cypress
Salute to America/Fireworks - July 3
5:30-9:30pm / Cypress College / www.cypressca.org
Dana Point
4th of July Fireworks
9-9:30pm / Doheny State Beach / www.danapoint.org
Fullerton
Celebration & Fireworks
9am-9:30pm / Downtown Plaza / www.cityoffullerton.com
Huntington Beach
Celebration/Fireworks - July 3-5
Various Locations / www.hb4thofjuly.org
Irvine
Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile
8:30am / Irvine Valley College / wwwrunsignup.com
July 4 Spectacular: Celebrating America 250 and Air Supply
8pm / Great Park Live / www.pacificsymphony.org
Ladera Ranch
Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm / Founders Park / www.laderalife.com
Laguna Hills
Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:20pm / Laguna Hills Comm. Ctr. / www.lagunahillsca.gov
Laguna Niguel
4th of July Festivities w/Drone Show
7:30am-9pm / Various Locations / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Laguna Woods
Independence Day Celebration
11am-2pm / Clubhouse 4 / www.lagunawoodsvillage.com
La Habra
Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm / La Bonita Park / www.lahabraca.gov
Lake Forest
El Toro Chargers 5K & 1K Kids Run
7am / Chinook & Lake Forest / www.eltorochargers5k.org
Fourth of July Parade
9:30am / El Toro High School / www.lakeforestca.gov
La Palma
Fitness Run for Fun
6-10am / Central Park / www.cityoflapalma.org
Los Alamitos
Fireworks Spectacular - July 3
5-9pm / Joint Forces Training Base / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Mission Viejo
Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular
12-9:30pm / Olympiad / www.mvactivities.com
Newport Beach
Independence Day on the Back Bay
8am-9:30pm / Newport Dunes Resort / newportdunes.com
4th of July is for Families
9-11:30am / Channel Place Park / www.newportbeachca.gov
Mariners 4th of July Family Bike Parade
10:30am-1pm / Mariners Park / www.visitnewportbeach.com
Old Glory Boat Parade
1-3:30pm / Newport Harbor / www.alyc.com
Orange
4th of July Parade
10am / Salem Lutheran Church / www.orangeparkacres.org
Rancho Santa Margarita
Star Spangled Spectacular/Fireworks
8am-9:30pm / Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club
www.samlarc.org/july-4th
San Clemente
Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights - July 2-4
Fireworks at 9pm - July 4
5-9:20pm / San Clemente Pier / www.san-clemente.org
San Juan Capistrano
Fireworks Show
3-9pm / Marco Forster MS / www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Santa Ana
Celebration & Fireworks
6-9pm / Centennial Park / www.santa-ana.org
Floral Park Freedom Fest - June 27
4-7:30pm / Heliotrope Drive / www.floralpark.com
Tustin
Celebration & Fireworks
6-9:30pm / Tustin HS Stadium / www.tustinca.org
Yorba Linda
Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular
5-9:30pm / Veterans Park / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection Through July 11
Join our herd for a morning of connection with horses,
community, and nature. This special event is open to all ages
and is a beautiful way to experience the healing bond between
humans and animals.
OC Fair & Event Center – The Ranch Community Center
213-286-1031 / www.walkintuit.org
Sawdust Festival June 26-Sept. 6
Each summer, our forested grounds become a living, breathing
art village, a place where over 180 Laguna Beach artists are
empowered to exhibit and sell their work directly to the public.
Visitors don’t just admire the art, they witness it come to life.
From hands-on demonstrations to intimate conversations with
the artists themselves, the Sawdust is a rare and beautiful
experience that connects people through the power of
creativity.
935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org
Laguna Art-A-Fair June 26-Sept. 6
The festival features award-winning fine artists and artisans
from around the world. Two-dimensional media includes oil,
acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, pastel, charcoal,
colored pencil, photography, and printmaking. Three
dimensional media includes jewelry, ceramics, glass, mirrors,
fiber art, wood craft, sculpture, gourds, and more.
777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949-494-4514 / www.art-a-fair.com
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show July 7-Sept. 3
Set in a beautiful open-air gallery, this highly acclaimed juried
fine art show features the work of over 100 award-winning
Orange County artists. From paintings, glass, ceramics,
photography and more, the Festival showcases a variety of
mediums and artwork styles for avid collectors and festivalgoers
to browse and purchase directly from the artists.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com/summer-art-show
Pageant of the Masters
presents “The Greatest of All Time” July 9-Sept. 4
Each evening during the summer season, classic and
contemporary works of art are faithfully re-created with
theatrical illusion and real people posing as living pictures. Enjoy
art that comes to life under the stars in the Pageant’s outdoor
amphitheater.
650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com
AVCA’s Movie Night -
Christmas in July with The Grinch Movie July 10
Pre movies activities begin at 6:30pm. Come early to be entered
into our FREE raffle. Movie will begin at Sundown. We will have
food for purchase from Philly King, Burning Buns, and Maui
Snow food trucks at this event.
6-10pm / Grand Park
949-243-7750 / www.avca.net
Dana Point Shakespeare Festival July 10-11
Double the Trouble, Twice the Fun! What happens when two
sets of long-lost twins end up in the same city on the same
day? Absolute chaos. Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors is
a fast-paced, romp-filled fun with mistaken identities, near
misses, and slapstick hilarity.
Fri 7-9:30pm, Sat 5-9:30pm / Sea Terrace Park
949-248-3500 / www.danapoint.org
Newport Beach - Movie in the Park: GOAT July 10
Enjoy some fresh air, free popcorn, free candy, and free
activities. Remember to bring a chair, blanket, or towel for
comfortable sitting during the movie.
7-9pm / Mariners Park & VJ Community Center
949-644-3309 / www.newportbeachca.gov
Mission Viejo BBQ Music Fest July 10-12
It’s a BBQ extravaganza featuring live entertainment from
variety of popular artists, a smokin’ food court, DJ and dance
lessons, cantinas (serving up beer, wine and signature drinks),
Stella Rosa complimentary tastings, Tequila/Whiskey tasting
experience, local artisans, carnival rides and games, magic and
illusion shows. Award-winning BBQ pitmasters will battle it out
against local barbecue gurus (grillers) for grand title for the
Best BBQ and your vote as the People’s Choice Favorite.
F 5-10pm, Sa 12-10pm, Su 12-8pm / Oso Viejo Comm. Park
562-495-5959 / www.bbqmusicfest.com
Mission Viejo America 250 Parade July 11
Join us as we honor 250 years of the American story with a
hometown parade. After the parade, entry to the BBQ Music
Fest is free from 10am-2pm at the Norman P. Murray Center.
Classic cars will be on display.
9am / Marguerite & La Paz
949-470-3061 / www.mvactivities.com
Aliso Viejo Artisans Market Event July 12
Artists, crafters, designers, photos ops, and food vendors.
11am-3pm / Aliso Viejo Ranch
949-425-2550 / www.avcity.org
German Heritage Day July 12
Join us for a day filled with authentic German cuisine, lively
music, and traditional dancing, creating an unforgettable
experience for the entire family.
12-10pm / Old World Huntington Beach
714-895-8020 / www.oldworldhb.com
Orange County Fair July 17-Aug. 16
A wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and
hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the
Fair including the summer headline concert series, working
farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games.
OC Fair and Event Center
714-708-1500 / www.ocfair.com/oc-fair
Yorba Linda Movie in the Park - Top Gun Maverick July 18
Watch a family movie on our 20ft inflatable movie screen. Bring
your chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner!
7-9:30pm / Hurless Barton Park
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
San Clemente Ocean Festival July 18-19
Elite competition in the open water and on the sand. Saturday:
Pier Bowl Surf Classic, Jr. Lifeguard Competition, Dolphin Dash,
International Lifeguard Competition. Sunday: Groms Rule Surf
Contest, 5K Beach Run/Walk, Ocean Multi-Sport Challenge,
Ocean Paddle Series, Sandcastle Competition.
San Clemente Pier
949-440-6141 / www.oceanfestival.org
Hearts for the Arts 2026 July 19
Our annual signature fundraiser event, celebrating the place
that is for all of us, more than just a theater, it’s our home. This
evening includes a lavish dinner, cocktails, live entertainment
& a curated auction to raise the vital funds needed to keep
the doors of The GEM Theatre open & live theater thriving in
Orange County.
5-9pm / Westwood Coast, Costa Mesa
714-741-9550 / www.thegemoc.com
Laguna Hills Movie in the Park - Trolls July 24
Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic for a fun movie night.
6:30pm / San Remo Park
949-707-2680 / www.lagunahillsca.gov
Cypress National Night Out Block Party July 25
School Safety Education with Officer Donut. Crime Prevention
Tips & Resources from Cypress PD. Local Exhibitors. DJ,
Activities, Giveaways. Touch A Truck. Entertainment. Food.
5-8pm / Civic Center Green
714-229-6700 / www.cypressca.org
Pretzel Fest July 25-Aug. 1
Food, Beer, Live Music and lots and lots of PRETZELS!
Old World Huntington Beach
714-895-8020 / www.oldworldhb.com/pretzel-fest
4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
All events take place July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Aliso Viejo
July Celebration & Fireworks
4-9:30pm / Grand Park / www.avca.net
Anaheim
Celebration & Fireworks
7am-9:30pm / Peralta Cyn Park/Canyon HS / www.anaheim.net
Disneyland Fireworks
9:35pm / Disneyland Park / https://disneyland.disney.go.com
Brea
Country Fair
7am-3pm / City Hall Park / www.cityofbrea.gov
