Aug. 1 \u2014 Tustin:<\/strong> How do you feel about bubbles? The District at Tustin Legacy is holding a Bubble Blast from noon to 2 p.m. with a live DJ playing family-friendly tunes, multiple bubble play stations, a giant foam zone in the AMC Fountain Courtyard. Yeah, you\u2019ll want to bring a towel to dry off. 2437 Park Ave., Tustin. thedistricttl.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 4 \u2014 Many locations:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the annual National Night Out Against Crime<\/a>, when neighborhoods and police get together for community events, so check your area to see what they have going on. Learn more: natw.org\/about<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 5 \u2014 Ontario:<\/strong> Enjoy the Summer Concert Series at Ontario Town Square in the downtown amphitheater. The fun event starts at 5 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. There will be food vendors and shopping. This week: Britain\u2019s Finest (The Beatles Experience)<\/a>. Ontario Town Square, 224 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. OntarioCA.gov\/SpecialEvents<\/a>,<\/p>\n Aug. 5 \u2014 Montebello:<\/strong> The city is closing out its summer concert season with Anything For Latinas: Selena Tribute from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Montebello City Park. This is family-friendly. Selena-inspired outfits are welcome. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and dance moves. Bring your own picnic or there will be food vendors. Limited parking; attendees are encouraged to use the free shuttle service from Montebello City Hall. The park is at 1301 West Whittier Blvd., Montebello. City Hall is at 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. eventbrite.com\/e\/montebellos-2026-concerts-at-the-park-tickets-1990142233995<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 6 \u2014 Fullerton:<\/strong> Come hear the all-female Mariachi Divas<\/a> play at Craig Regional Park, part of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Event starts at 5 p.m. concert at 6 p.m. 3300 State College Blvd., Fullerton. ocparks.com\/news\/oc-parks-presents-2026-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 6 \u2014 Redondo Beach:<\/strong> Head to the pier for a 6 p.m. concert by the Hot Lava Band (a B-52s tribute)<\/a> at Fisherman\u2019s Wharf on the west side of the pier. It\u2019s part of the pier\u2019s Summer of Music<\/a> program with live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. 100-500 Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, Redondo Beach. redondopier.com\/summer-of-music\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 6 \u2014 Riverside:<\/strong>\u00a0Enjoy the interesting Riverside ArtsWalk<\/a> every first Thursday, including free admission to The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture as well as many other downtown arts destinations from 6 to 8 p.m. Artists On Main, located between 5th and 10th streets, is coordinated by the Riverside Arts Council.\u00a0 The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. riversideartscouncil.com\/about-artswalk<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 6 \u2014 Simi Valley:<\/strong> It\u2019s comedy night with \u201cLaughter at the Library<\/a>\u201d from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring comedians Karen Rontowski, Steve Mazan, and Marty Fidelman. Simi Valley Public Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. simivalley.librarycalendar.com\/event\/laughter-library-761<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 7 \u2014 Los Angeles:<\/strong> Head to the Afrobeats free outdoor dance party on the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center from 7 to 11 p.m.\u00a0 Live DJ sets, free step-by-step guided dance lessons and nonstop dancing. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. musiccenter.org\/tickets-free-events\/summer-at-the-music-center\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 8 \u2014 Lancaster:<\/strong> Head to the General William J. Fox Airfield to view the free monthly display of classic, antique, and vintage aircraft. See the aircraft up close and meet and speak with their owners from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please contact the airport manager\u2019s office at 661-945-0078. 4725 William J Barnes Ave., Lancaster. calendar.pw.lacounty.gov\/event\/aircraft-display-day-132<\/a>\/<\/p>\n Aug.11 \u2014 Long Beach:<\/strong> Bring your blanket or chairs to\u00a0Summer at the Shell Tuesdays Concert in the Park, featuring the classic rock band The Emperors<\/a> from 6 to 8 p.m. At the historic 1929 Shell in Recreation Park (between Federation Drive and Park Avenue). There\u2019s bench seating and a lawn. \u00a0liveattheshell.org<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 13 \u2014 Fountain Valley:<\/strong> Prepare for fun at the Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena<\/a> at Mile Square Regional Park,<\/a>, part of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Event starts at 5 p.m. concert at 6 p.m. 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley. Free admission and parking. ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-summer-concert-series-como-la-flor-band-tribute-selena<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 13-15 \u2014 Whittier:<\/strong> Free Shakespeare in the park at 7:30 p.m. nightly, presented by Whittier Shakes. The play will be \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream.\u201d No tickets required. Bring a Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave., Whittier.whittiershakes.com\/a-midsummer-nights-dream<\/a><\/p>\n Aug.14 \u2014 Los Angeles:<\/strong> Check out this Bollywood free outdoor dance party on the Jerry Moss Plaza at the Music Center from 7 to 11 p.m.\u00a0 Live DJ sets, free dance lessons and nonstop dancing. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Dance DTLA 2026 Summer of Dance <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0musiccenter.org\/tickets-free-events\/summer-at-the-music-center\/<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 15 \u2014 Redlands:<\/strong> It\u2019s time for the fireworks finale to the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival with Tchaikovsky and more. Seating is first come, first served, so get there early. The bowl has bench seats, as well as some grassy areas for blankets or lawn chairs. You\u2019re not allowed to save seats or bring canopies. You can bring a picnic, but your cooler must fit under your seat. Ushers will collect voluntary donations at intermission. 25 Grant. St., Redlands. redlandsbowl.org\/fireworks-finale<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 16 \u2014 Orange:<\/strong> Enjoy a free \u201cSymphony in the Cities\u201d outdoor concert at the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University. For the whole family. Musical playground at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. The concert is free but sign up online for free tickets and also a free parking pass. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or a blanket. Aitken Arts Plaza, 415 N. Glassell St., Orange. muscocenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 16 \u2014 South Pasadena:<\/strong> Head to the concert in Garfield Park to see the New Romantics (Taylor Swift tribute) from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Garfield Park, 1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena. southpasadenaca.gov\/events<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 24 \u2014 Norco:<\/strong> Want to learn how to sew? Join this \u201cSewing Social\u201d where library staff will help you lear. Bring your own recycled fabric or decorations to add. Machines, needles, thread and scissors will all be provided. Ages 12 and up. From 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Norco branch library, 3240 Hamner Ave., #101B, Norco.\u00a0 rivlib.libcal.com\/event\/17148600<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 25 \u2014 Everywhere:<\/strong> All national parks in the U.S. will be free to visit on Tuesday, Aug. 25 \u2014 the 110th birthday of the National Park Service. Free entry days this year are only for U.S. citizens and legal residents. The nine national parks in California are Channel Islands (the boat ride won\u2019t be free), Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Lassen, Pinnacles, Redwood, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and Yosemite. Plan to arrive at sunrise to avoid the thundering herds. nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/passes.htm#free_entrance_days<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 27 \u2014 Dana Point:\u00a0<\/strong> Enjoy this Taylor Swift tribute band, Dream Like Taylor, and Katie Ferrara at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach Park<\/a>, part of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Event starts at 5 p.m. concert at 6 p.m.\u00a0 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point. ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-summer-concert-series-dream-taylor<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 27 \u2014 San Clemente:\u00a0<\/strong> Go see the Pacific Symphony\u2019s \u201cOn the Go\u201d quartet at the Ole Hanson Beach Club, All shows start at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Concerts are weather-permitting. 105 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente. pacificsymphony.org\/sotg<\/a><\/p>\n Aug. 28. \u2014 Dana Point:<\/strong> Head to Salt Creek Beach Park<\/a> to see the classic \u201cTop Gun<\/a>\u201d (PG 1986). Sponsored by OC Parks. Character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and food for purchase. Fun starts at 6 p.m. movie at sunset.\u00a0 Free admission and parking. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point ocparks.com\/events\/oc-parks-sunset-cinema-series-top-gun-1986<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FREEAUGUST-0731-02.jpg\")
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Joshua Tree National Park and all other national parks will be free for U.S. citizens and legal residents to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the National Parks Service. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise\/SCNG)<\/p>\n