Oct3Sat
Pumpkin Dive
A yearly pool party with floating pumpkins to pick and decorate, plus carnival games. Registration required.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
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Oct2Fri
Saddleback Big Band
A tribute to Duke Ellington and Count Basie with classic big-band favorites.
Jul10Fri
BBQ Music Fest
A three-day BBQ extravaganza with live entertainment, a food court, DJ and dance lessons, cantinas, tastings, carnival rides and magic shows.
Jul11Sat
America 250 Mission Viejo Parade
A hometown parade honoring 250 years of the American story.
Jul4Sat
Mission Viejo July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks
Live entertainment, rides, game booths, food and fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration
Carnival rides and games, live music, patriotic crafts and face painting.
Jul4Sat
Lake Forest 4th of July Parade
The "Celebrate Country and Community" Fourth of July Parade, with nearly 14,000 people lining the streets.
Jul4Sat
Aliso Viejo's America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Live music, line dancing, face painting, photo booth, bounce houses, community booths and fireworks.
Jun21Sun
Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts: Tijuana Dogs (June 7) and Wayward Sons (June 21). Bring blankets and chairs.
Oct10Sat
Haunted Skate Contest 2026
A best-trick skate contest on the park's features, plus a costume contest, games, giveaways and food.
Oct9Fri
Fall Flicks: "Nightmare Before Christmas"
An outdoor movie night; activities start at 6:30 PM and the film plays after sunset.
Oct3Sat
Fall Crafts Faire
Handmade home goods, holiday items and jewelry for sale, with live music and dancing in the amphitheater.
Oct1Thu
Pumpkin Patch Preschool Party
A parent-and-child fall party with a craft, activities and a snack. Space is limited, so register ahead.
Aug21Fri
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Jul4Sat
41st Annual Run in the Parks
A community tradition with a 5K run/walk, 10K run, dog walk and children's races benefitting the YMCA scholarship program.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Niguel 4th of July Celebrations
The Run in the Park, a pancake breakfast, free swim, a patriotic flyover, back-to-back concerts and a drone show.
Oct14Wed
Dueling Pianos feat. Tom Bagley & Missy Alcazar
An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct11Sun
The Mamas & The Papas Experience
An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
Ronstadt Revival
A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
Starr Party at Caspers Wilderness Park
Stargazing at a certified dark-sky park with telescopes, guides and family activities. Entry is free; parking is $5. Bring your own binoculars or camera if you like.
Oct9Fri
Ty Herndon
A Country music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct8Thu
Benmont Tench
A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Sep26Sat
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival
Authentic Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing and shopping.
Aug15Sat
OC Smoke Show
A two-day country and hip-hop lineup including Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch, Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy.
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Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
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Pageant of the Masters
Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."
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Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.
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Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.