Summer is coming and with it comes free fun like concerts, movies and Shakespeare in the park. Check out the list of free fun going on in Orange County for Summer 2015. Weve included dates, times and all the juicy details you need to cash in on the free fun
Brea - Concerts amp; Movies
Bring your folding chairs and blankets for some free music and movies in Brea this summer going on through July and August. Admission is always free and on movie nights the city will be doing free raffle prizes for the kids Check out the lineup below.
Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights from 6:30-8PM at City Hall Park July 8 - The Symphonic Winds of the Pacific (Pops amp; Patriotic July 15 - Retro Soul (Pop Rock) July 22 - The Fenians (Celtic Rock) July 29 - The Kelly Rae Band (Country) August 5 - Conganas Quartet (Latin Jazz, Salsa) August 12 - Centerfold (Hits of the 80s) August 19 - The Wise Guys Big Band Machine (Big Band amp; Swing)
Movies Schedule
Friday nights from 8-10PM at Arovista Park Amphitheatre July 10 - Paddington July 17 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 24 - Big Hero 6 July 31 - The Incredibles August 7 - The Mighty Ducks August 14 - Monsters, Inc.
cityofbrea.net
Buena Park - Concerts
Bring your own seats, buy dinner at a food truck, make time for the kid’s Bubble Fun Zone and then settle down for music Bunea Park concerts free summer concerts include music at the park and music at the Downtown Mall courtyard.
Park Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights from 7-9PM at Boisseranc Park June 17 - Wise Guys (Eighteen Piece Big Band) June 24 - Sinatra Tribute Band July 1 - Stone Soul (Ramp;B and Soul Classics) July 8 - Brent Payne(Country Music) July 15 - Britains Finest Beatles Tribute Band(Wear Your Favorite Beatles Costume) July 22 - Mariachi Tesoro De San Fernando
Downtown Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights from 7-9PM at the Buena Park Downtown Mall July 29 - A Tribute to The King with Scot Bruce August 5 - STELLAR Current top 40 music August 12 - Luis Villegas and the United Nations Lation Nuevo Flamenco August 19 - Desire A Tribute to U2 August 26 - Cash and Carter The Original Johnny Cash Show September 2 - Paperback Writer A Tribute to the Beatles
buenapark.com
Costa Mesa – Concerts
You can start setting up at 2PM. Arts and crafts available for the kids at 5:30. Food and desserts available for purchase.
Concert Schedule
Saturday nights at 6PM at the Cypress Civic Center Green June 6 - Gregg Young amp;The 2nd Street Band - 50s To Today June 13 - Randy Mcallister - East Texas Blues/Roots Artist June 20 - Southbound amp; Company - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute July 11 - The Alley Cats - Doo Wop July 18 - Elvis Presley Tribute - Raymond Michael August 1 - The Springsteen Experience August 8 - Escape - Journey Tribute August 15 - Neil Diamond Tribute - Dean Colley August 22 - The Wise Guys - Big Band
costamesaca.gov
Dana Point – Concerts, Movies amp; Shakespeare
Concert Schedule
Saturday nights from 2:30-6PM at various city parksJuly 12th @ Lantern Bay Park: Sapadilla (reggae) amp; Surfs Up (Beach Boys Tribute) July 19th @ Sea Terrace Park: Kelly Rae Country Band amp; Tony Suraci as The Highwayman July 26th @ Sea Terrace Park: PettyBreakers (Tom Petty Tribute) amp; Turn The Page (Seger Tribute) Aug 2nd @ Sea Terrace Park: Keston amp; The Rhythm Killers (Rock) amp; Kenny Ceteras Chicago Experience (Chicago Tribute) Aug 9th @ Sea Terrace Park: The Who Show (Who Tribute) amp; Led ZepAgain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Aug 16th @ Heritage Park: The Kelly Fitzgerald Band (Blend of Folk/Blues/Rock) amp; Gino Walker amp; The Gang w/ special appearance by Derek Bordeaux amp; Vivian Ross (Funk amp; Soul Celebration) Aug 23th @ Heritage Park: December of 63 (Frankie Valle amp; The Four Seasons Tribute) amp; The Fabulous Ultra Tones (70s Disco) Aug 30th @Heritage Park: DC Babylon amp; The Hanging Gardens Band (Jazz to Rock) amp; Springsteen (The Premier Tribute to the Boss)
danapointconcertseries.com
Shakespeare
No info yet on the lineup and dates yet but stay tuned for Shakespeare in the Park at Lantern Bay Park. Performances are outdoors in a grassy amphitheater and blankets, chairs and picnics are encouraged Last year performances were held at the end of August.
dptheaterco.com
Movie Schedule
Friday nights at 8PM at Lantern Bay Park June 5 - Disneys Big Hero 6 June 12 - Mr. Peabody amp; Sherman June 19 - Disneys Maleficent June 26 - Paddington
Fountain Valley - Concerts, Movies amp; Summerfest
Summerfest runs from Thursday, June 25th – Sunday June, 28th to kick off the summer of free fun. Fountain Valley will also holds free concerts on Thursday nights throughout July at Mile Square Park and movies in August. Check back at fountainvalley.org for a schedule of events later this summer.
Here’s the line up of (almost entirely) free fun at Summerfest:
Thursday: 5-10PM, $1 Ride Night, Food Trucks and music. 6PM - Kuhlayd Band
Friday: 5-11PM, Live bands 5PM - Mark Easterday amp; The 40oz Band 7PM - Party Jones 9PM - House Party
Saturday: 7-11PM, Car show, Dog diving and music 11:30AM – Suburban Legends 1:30PM – Thank You Drive Thru 4PM – Scotty Mac Band 6:30PM – The Kraze 9PM – 80’s All Star Band
Sunday: 12-9PM, Dog diving, Inflatapalooza ($5 with ride wristband, $10 without), music 12:30PM – Born Jovi 2:30PM – Don’t Stop Belivin 4:45PM – Tijuana Dogs
Fullerton – Concerts
Each week there will be a free family arts and crafts booth as well with a different project to complete each week
Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30PM at the Fullerton Sports Complex July 8 - Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys (Western Swing) July 15 - Memphis Kings featuring Kid Ramos (Rockabilly) July 22- Woodie and the Longboards (Beach Boys Tribute) July 29 - Bubba and the Big Bad Blues (Blues) August 5 - Hard Days Night (Beatles Tribute)
ci.fullerton.ca.us
Garden Grove – Concerts
Food trucks and dessert vendors. Voice of Garden Grove, a singing competition for local high school students, will start at 5:30PM each Thursday before the concert.
Concert Schedule
Thursday nights 6:30-8:30PM at Eastgate Park July 9 - The Funky Hippeez (70s funk) July 16 - Brad Johnson amp; the Killin Time Band (country) July 23 - DSB (Journey Tribute Band) July 30 - Grilled Cheese Sandwhich (90s to current) August 6 - Flashback Heart Attack (new wave 80s)August 13 - Stone Soul (motown)
ggcf.com
Huntington Beach – Surfin’ Sundays Concert Series
Classic surf music from all over the world brought to you by the Huntington Beach Surf Museum.
Concert Schedule
Held at Pier Plaza 11AM -5PM July 12 - The Breakaways, The Hula Girls, The Volcanics, The Dynotones and Tequila Worms August 9 – Jim Messina amp; The Jesters, Moonbase, Tomorrowmen, Els A Phonics, Los Venturas, The Reventlos and Longboards. September 20 – Davie Allan amp; The Arrows, Tikiyaki 5-0, Boss Fink, The Orbitrons, The New Waves October 18 – John Blair amp; The Trespassers, Insect Surfers, Daikaiju, Pyronauts and Outerwave.
surfingmuseum.org
Irvine – Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts and Movies at the Great Park
Admission is free for movies on the lawn at Orange County’s Great Park in Irvine and the Suzzlin’ Summer Concerts. Events will have food trucks and your list of things to bring includes low-back chairs, blankets, snacks and warm clothing
Movie Schedule
Fridays and Saturdays at Dusk at Orange County’s Great Park June 12 – High Society June 13 – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb June 19 – Hoosiers June 26 – Star Trek The Motion Picture June 27 – Penguins of Madagascar July 10 – The Muppet Movie July 11 – Paddington July 18 – The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Concert Schedule
Various nights 5:30-730PM at Mark Ward Community Park in Woodbridge July 12 - Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience July 26 - Savor: Santana Tribute August 2 - King Kruk as Elvis August 9 - Hot August Night: Tribute to Neil Diamond August 16 - Bella Donna: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks
cityofirvine.org
Laguna Niguel - Concerts
Catch the free shuttle from city hall and head out for Classic Rock and tribute bands in Laguna Niguel.
Concert Schedule
Friday nights 6:30-8:30 at the Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheatre July 4 - Woodie amp; the Longboards amp; Heartache Tonight (Eagles Trib) July 17 - Ref lexx (80s) July 31 - River Road (Country / Pop) Aug 14 - Smooth Sounds of Santana (Santana Tribute) Aug 28 - Springsteen The Premier (Tribute to the Boss) Sept 4 - Tommy Tassi amp; The Authentics (50s amp; 60s)
cityoflagunaniguel.org
Lake Forest – Concerts amp; Movies
Be a part of the Lake Forest summer tradition and check out the concerts and movies in the park. The best way to get the most up to date info on what’s coming next is the Lake Forest Special Events Facebook page.
Concert Schedule
Sundays 5:30-7:30PM at Pittsford Park June 28 – No Duh (No Doubt Tribute Band) and the Suffragettes July 26 - 10,000 Maniacs and Dani Kerry
Movie Schedule
Fridays at 7-10PM June 19th @ Lake Forest Sports Park – Muppets Most Wanted July 10th @ Lake Forest Sports Park – Lego Movie August 7th @ Mountain View Park – Monsters University August 14th @ El Toro Park – A Bugs Life August 21st@ Pittsford Park – Big Hero 6
Los Alamitos – Concerts amp; Movies
Los Alamitos has movies and concerts back to back on Saturday nights all summer long. Live music begins at 6:30PM and movies begin at dusk.
Schedule
June 27th @ Laurel Park Movie: Angels in the Outfield Music: Reckless (Rock) July 11th @ JFTB Pool Movie: Dolphin Tale Music: Vibe Tribe (Classic Rock) July 25th @ Laurel Park Movie: Frozen Music: Southland Mega Groove (Variety) August 8th @ Laurel Park Movie: Big Hero 6 Music: Identity Crisis (Variety)
cityoflosalamitos.org
Newport Beach – Concerts amp; Shakespeare
Concerts on the Green are held at the Newport Beach Civic Center and Shakespeare in the Park will be held at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park in July. For the free concerts come early with a picnic dinner and don’t forget to bring your blankets and beach chairs
Concert Schedule
Sundays 6-7:30PM at the Newport Beach civic centerJune 7 - Stone Soul (Classic Soul and Motown) July 12 - Sligo Rags – Celtic Bluegrass Fusion August 23 - Kelly Rae Band (country) September 27 - Britains Finest – Beatles Tribute Band
newportbeachca.gov
Shakespeare
Preshow at 6:45PM, Play runs from 7-9PM at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park July 18 – The Tempest July 19 – As You Like It
newportbeachca.gov
Orange – Concerts
Reminder alcohol is not permitted, food is available for purchase courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Orange and please leave your pets at home
Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights 7-8:30PM at Hart Park Bandshell June 24 - Stone Soul (Motown and Soul) July 1 - Kelly Rae Band (Country July 8 - Night Owl Productions (Top Pop Tunes) July 15 - Knyght Ryder (80’s Flashback) July 22 - Smokin Cobras (Rockin Oldies) July 29 - Wiseguys (Big Band) August 5 - Chain Reaction (Top 40 Dance Favorites) August 12 - The Trip (Classic amp; Modern Rock)
cityoforange.org
Placentia
July brings with it free concerts in the park in Placentia. There will be non-profit food vendors selling refreshments and dinner options at each concert and a special kickoff concert with food and family games provided by the Kiwanis Club on July 9th.
Concert Schedule
Thursday nights 6:30PM at Tri-City Park July 9 - The Doo-Wah Riders (Country) July 16 - Upstream Steel drum (Reggae, Calypso) July 23 - Placentia Symphonic Band Concert band July 30 - Mariachi Divas (Award winning all female ensemble) August 6 - Smokin Cobras (50s and early 60s, Rockabilly) August 13 - BJ Smith, starts at 4PM (Ramp;B, Soul)
placentia.org
Rancho Santa Margarita – Concerts
The City of RSM is bringing live music to the great outdoors this summer at Central Park. To allow for better concert viewing for everyone we ask that guests bring short, low back beach chairs and refrain from using tents, canopies and umbrellas.
Concert Schedule
Sundays 6-8PM at Central Park July 12 - Springsteen July 19 - Person to Person (rock) July 26 - Stone Soul (Motown) August 2 - Silverados (Country) August 9 - Identity Theft (80s)
cityofrsm.org
San Juan Capistrano – Concerts
San Juan Summer Nights offering live music, dancing, a youth activity area food and a beer and wine wagon Come to enjoy the music plus network with local businesses at the expo booths.
Concert Schedule
Wednesday nights 6-8PM at San Juan Capistrano’s Historic Town Center Park June 17 - Southern Caliber July 15 - Family Style August 19 - Pickelback Shine September 16 - Bub Band
sjc.net
San Clemente – Concerts
The sunset is your backdrop for the Summer Beach Concert Series in San Clemente. Fisherman’s Restaurant will be sponsoring a BBQ dinner served right at the beachfront for just $8 per person.
Concert Schedule
Thurssday nights 6-7:45PM on the beach, north of the San Clemente PierJuly 23: Stone Soul (60’s Soul amp; Motown) August 6: Fortunate Son (Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival) August 20: The Long Run (Tribute to the Eagles)
san-clemente.org
Seal Beach – Concerts by the Pier
The Seal Beach Chamber Summer Concert Series will kick off Wednesdays in July. All concerts are at Eisenhower Park at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier.
Concert Schedule
Wednesdays 6-8PM at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier July 1st - Flashpants (80’s) July 8th - Highway 91 (Country/Classic Rock) July 15th - Chris Anderson Band (Blues/Rock) July 22nd - Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band July 29th - Abbey Road (Beatles Tribute) Aug 5th - The Fabulous Nomads (Surf Rock) Aug 12th - Elm Street Band (Retro/Classic Rock) Aug 19th- L.A.Vation (U2 Tribute)
sealbeachchamber.org
Tustin – Concerts
The City of Tustin will be holding free concerts in the park this summer and traditionally the city will hold movies in the park as well. No info is up yet for the movies but the concert schedule is locked in Concerts will feature non-profit food vendors sponsored by local Old Town restaurants.
Concert Schedule
Wednesdays 6-8PM at Peppertree Park June 24th – Joshua Tree (U2 Tribute) July 1st – Silverados (Country) July 8th – Yard Sale (70’s to Today) July 15th – The Replicas (Variety) July 22nd – Paperback Writer (Beatles Tribute) August 5th – The Reflexx (80’s) August 12th– DSB (Journey Tribute)
tustinca.org
Yorba Linda – Concerts amp; Movies
End each summer weekend on a high note with free concerts in Yorba Linda on August Sunday nights. Bring your own picnic dinner - food will also be available from Center Catering at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Plus check out the two free movies included in the summer fun
Concert Schedule
Sunday nights 5:45-7:15PM at Hurless Barton Park August 2nd - The Emperors (Classic Rock) August 9th - Nitro Express (Country) August 16th - Britain’s Finest (Beatles Tribute) August 23rd- Stone Soul (Ramp;B)
Movie Schedule
Movies start at 7:45PMJuly 24th @ Eastside Community Park: Planes: Fire and Rescue August 21st@ Huless Barton Park Amphitheater: Big Hero 6
ci.yorba-linda.ca.us
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