Free Summer Activities in Orange County, CA

(1) Movies on the Beach -
When: Friday and Saturday Nights through September
Age Range: Anyone who loves movies
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free, Parking $10
Where: Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA
More Info: Bring a blanket or a beach chair and come watch great movies under the stars. They will be playing family favorites such as: Night at the Museum, Charlotte's Web, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Finding Nemo. For a complete movie schedule and directions to Newport Dunes, visit their website by clicking here.

(2) Concerts in the Park
When: Various Dates
Age Range: All Ages (depending on musical performer of the night)
Time: Various
Cost: Free
Where: Balboa, Buena Park, Cypress, Dana Point, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach, Tustin, Westminister, and two concert series in Yorba Linda (1-Nixon Library)(2-City Park).
More Info: For more information on each cities' concert series go to their city website by click on the name of the city above or click here to go to a summary page.

(3) Ocean Festival
When: July 21-22, 2007
Age Range: All Ages (There are age requirements for a few activities, however the festival is for all ages)
Time: Free Parking & Round Trip Shuttle Service from San Clemente High School to the Pier
Cost: Free
Where: San Clemente Pier
More Info: Two-day event including: children's fishing clinic, free body boarding and body surfing clinics, sand sculpture team competition, art show, Woodie car show, family beach party and concert, and much, much more!! For more information, please visit their website.

(4) Story Time at Pirates Cove -
When: Twice a Month starting June 18^th
Age Range: Pre-School Age
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free (for museum members, $3 for non-members)
Where: Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
More Info: The theme for this event is pirates, and there will be story time, crafts, and dress-up attire matching this theme. For more info or to make a reservation please call: 949-673-7863 or visit their website.

(5) Newport Beach Film Festival
When: Thursday Evenings
Age Range: All Ages (Depending upon moving rating)
Time: Films start at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, CA
More Info: Come see some great movies and be inspired by the creativity of these wonderful independent film makers. For more information, please visit their website.