Sigler Park Splash Pad - Westminster
Opening day May 24, 2025

Opens seasonally on Weekends

The Sigler Park Splash Pad is back Memorial Day weekend and is the coolest place to enjoy some summer fun! The Splash Pad is FREE to enjoy for all from 12:00 to 5:00pm on days of operation. Check out the hours below!

It’s also the perfect spot for your next birthday party, play date, or even a Summer Camp field trip! Reserve for your private party today!

LOCATION:
Sigler Park
7200 Plaza St.
Westminster, CA 92683

INFORMATION:
For more information, please call the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or email

Free Summer Concerts, Movies and Shakespeare

Guide to free summer Concerts, Movies & Shakespeare in the Park throughout Orange County. Events run through late spring into early fall

Pictured - Brea Summer Concerts in the Park

Wurst Fest at Old World - Huntington Beach
June 28 & 29, 2025

Get your tummy ready for Wurst Fest – our annual event filled with mouthwatering authentic and hearty German bratwurst, soft pretzels, tangy sauerkraut and an array of German beers. Dare to tantalize your taste buds with exotic and traditional sausages. Wurst Fest event is packed with lively dancing, authentic German delights, live German bands and great fun!

FREE Admission. FREE Parking

LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach

Neurodivergent Family Night - Irvine
June 26, 2025
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)

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

Lions Club Fish Fry & Carnival - Costa Mesa
June 27-29, 2025

Held since 1945, the event features Opportunity Drawing, Beer & Wine Garden, Carnival Rides, Booths & Rock bands throughout Lions Park. The Fish Fry is presented to help raise money for local schools, clubs, and other organizations in the community.

Admission is FREE! Fish Dinners $15

LOCATION:
Lions Park
570 18th Street
Costa Mesa

D. Yoder Family Sundays: Christmas in July - San Clemente
Sunday, July 7, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy FREE admission to Casa Romantica, including crafts for kids and local artists from our Gift Shop onsite, selling what they create.

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.

Free Admission

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

Bowers Museum's Pacific Islands Festival
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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. Additional support is provided by Capital Group.

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

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.