Free Summer Concerts, Movies and Shakespeare

Guide to free summer Concerts, Movies & Shakespeare in the Park throughout Orange County.

Pictured - Brea Summer Concerts in the Park

Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
July 14, 2026
5-7 pm

Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly.

Cost: Free (Must RSVP)

Upcoming Dates:
July 23, 2026

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

Bowers Museum's Red, White, and Blues American Festival
Sunday, July 12, 2026
11 am - 3 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706

German Heritage Day - Huntington Beach
Sunday, July 12, 2026
12-10 pm

Food, Beer, Live Music and a Special Meal Deal!

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Germany at the highly anticipated German Heritage Day! Join us for a day filled with authentic German cuisine, lively music, and traditional dancing, creating an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

German Heritage Day is a celebration honoring the first Germans who immigrated to the United States in the 1600s. This is a family-friendly event open to everyone – guests can dress casually or don traditional dirndls and lederhosen.

Free admission and parking

LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
Huntington Beach

D. Yoder Free Family Sundays: Coloring Book Day - San Clemente
Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy FREE admission to Casa Romantica with Coloring book activities

D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based on Casa Romantica’s Casa Captivating programs for all ages.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

City of Westminster Safety Day - Westminster
Thursday, August 6, 2026
4-8 pm

This free educational event provides children and their families an opportunity to become familiar with the City’s safety staff and services. Enjoy exciting displays and demonstrations from the Westminster Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority.

LOCATION:
Civic Center
8200 Westminster
Westminster, CA 92683

INFORMATION:
For more information, contact the Community Services and Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or visit ww.westminster-ca.gov

Brea Fest - Brea
Friday, August 7, 2026
6:30 - 10 pm

Brea Fest is the "tastiest" celebration of the year! Guests are invited to sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music.

Enjoy exhibitions in the Gallery, demonstrations, live theatre performances, shopping in market row and so much more! "Kidsville" is sponsored by North Hills Church and includes face painting, balloon animals, make-and-take crafts, a bounce house and kid friends foods. Brea Fest admission, parking and entertainment are free.

There is a nominal charge of $4 per ticket that that be used for food and/or beverages.

LOCATION:
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
Brea, CA

INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771

San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival - San Clemente
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11 am - 6 pm

Free admission featuring two stages all day!

This annual celebration, which began in 1953, has become the city’s largest family-friendly summer party. With Avenida Del Mar closed to traffic, downtown offers a bustling epicenter of live music, delicious food booths, marketing expos, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, games and exhibits.

LOCATION:
Ave Del Mar
San Clemente

INFORMATION:
949-492-1131

Sea Country Festival - Laguna Niguel
August 21-23, 2026

Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and much more! The Festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games.

LOCATION:
Aliso Creek Road, between Alicia and La Paz
Laguna Niguel, Ca

Plum Festival - Huntington Beach
Sunday, August 22-23, 2026
12 - 8 pm

Join us for our 30th PLUM FEST at Old World Biergarten! We have special PLUM menu and LIVE German Band!

The event is FAMILY FRIENDLY with FREE LIVE MUSIC We will have… Food, Drinks and Full Bar, Pflaumenkuchen, Plum Cake, Plum Crepes, Plum-Infused Drinks, Berliners (small donuts) and more!

FREE Admission. FREE Parking. FREE Live Music.

LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach

Pretend City presents: Family Autism Night
4th Thursday of the month
5-7pm

This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents / siblings / caretakers to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment, along with other families. Our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with welcoming smiles and practical support.

Specifically, for: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

INFORMATION:
949.428.3900

Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
First Saturday of the Month
6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

INFORMATION:
714-571-4229

Bolsa Chica Conservancy - Free 1st Saturday Tour - Huntington Beach
1st Saturday of the month
9 am - 10:30 am

Free First Saturday Tour offers an exceptional on-site presentation of the Bolsa Chica Story. On the first Saturday of each month, their docents gather at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Docents are stationed on or near the footbridge, a truly magnificent entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica wetlands. Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration.

This free tour is on a first come, first served basis.

LOCATION:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach

Phone:
To reserve private tours, call (714) 840-1575

Hilbert Museum of California Art - Orange

Discover the Hilbert Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. With 26 galleries for rotating displays of the more than 5,000 oils, watercolors, illustrations, drawings, pieces of movie production art and more, there’s always something new to see for art fans of all ages! Visit our website to make your FREE reservation.

The Hilbert Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and located in the heart of Old Towne Orange near the Orange Circle and across the street from the train station.

LOCATION:
167 N. Atchison Street
Orange, California

Dale Carnegie of Orange County Workshops - Santa Ana

For over a century, Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through professional development and leadership training. Their unique approach to training is by enhancing organizational Emotional Intelligence with tailored professional development solutions and leadership training to help teams, departments, and organizations achieve performance goals.

Courses, seminars and fee workshops are available to help you find the best training to suit your needs on your schedule.

LOCATION:
1805 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, California 92705

GLXYOGA

GLXYOGA offers FUN & FREE outdoor yoga classes in Orange County. Classes are held weekly at beaches and parks. Locations and times are announced through social media and SMS broadcast.

The yoga activities are suitable for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in participating can join the community by visiting the website, opting-in to the SMS updates, or following on social media. Private yoga classes are available for individuals and groups looking for a customized yoga or sound bath experience. Yoga & surf retreats are offered yearly to exotic destinations like Costa Rica, Bali Indonesia, and El Salvador.

Orange County Beaches

Except for parking fees, most beaches in Orange County have no charge for admittance. We have a list of some of our most popular beaches by following the link above.

Orange County Parks

Stroll through wilderness or hiking trails, follow an excercise course, watch the kids on the playground or simply and enjoy the fresh air and wildlife. Orange County parks have a lot to offer.

Click on the link above for some of our favorite parks. Except for some regional parks, there are no charge for admittance.