Celebrate summertime outdoors with 9 free concerts and 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks 
June 6 to August 29, 2025. 

(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to unveil the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. These signature outdoor events offer fantastic opportunities for families and friends to enjoy unforgettable nights of live music and movie screenings at some of Orange County’s most beautiful regional parks all summer long. All events are free to enjoy, with free parking and food and drink options available for purchase. 

OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 19 to Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from exceptional bands and artists at Mile Square Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Whether you’re into Latin rhythms, rock, pop or country, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Summer concerts kick off June 19 at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley with Grammy-award winning band Ozomatli, followed by other must-see performances including Doin’ Time (Sublime tribute), Flashback Heart Attack (80’s hits), the Grammy award-winning Mariachi Divas and The Pistol Blonde (female country cover). Special tribute acts include Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift), Elton The Early Years and No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt. Boy Band Review will close out the 2025 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, performing top hits from popular boy bands and more!

OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings recent blockbusters and beloved classic films to scenic parks across Orange County. Experience 12 free movie screenings Friday nights, beginning June 6 through Aug. 29, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy lively pre-show entertainment such as character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with screenings starting after sundown, at approximately 8 p.m.

Friday movie nights kick off June 6 and include Despicable Me 4 (2024), Charlie’s Angels (2000), Inside Out 2 (2024), Hercules (1997), Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Miss Congeniality (2000), Twisters (2024), The Greatest Showman (2017), Elemental (2023), Shrek (2001) and Moana 2 (2024). 

“We’re excited to continue this wonderful summer tradition for the community to enjoy with their families,” said Chair Doug Chaffee, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “The OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series offer a fantastic opportunity to experience free live music and films in the beautiful settings of Orange County’s regional parks, bringing people together to create long-lasting special memories.”

OC Parks Summer Concert Series and OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series are open to the public of all ages and free to attend with free parking. Food trucks will serve a variety of tasty food options at each event and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and older. Gather your chairs, blankets, friends and family and enjoy free concerts and movie screenings this summer with OC Parks.

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OC Parks Summer Concert Series

Thursday nights, 5 p.m. (Event starts at 5 p.m., live music begins at 6 p.m.) 
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Date: June 19
Concert: Ozomatli @ Mile Square Regional Park

Date: June 26
Concert: Doin’ Time @ Mile Square Regional Park

*No concert on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Date: July 10
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Mason Regional Park

Date: July 17
Concert: Mariachi Divas @ Craig Regional Park

Date: July 24
Concert: The Pistol Blonde @ Craig Regional Park

Date: July 31
Concert: Dream Like Taylor @ Irvine Regional Park

Date: August 7
Concert: Elton The Early Years @ Irvine Regional Park

Date: August 14
Concert: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

Date: August 21
Concert: Boy Band Review @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

OC Parks Sunset Cinema

Friday nights, 6 p.m. (Event starts at 6 p.m., movie begins at sunset) 
*All movies will be shown in English*

Date: June 6
Movie: Despicable Me 4 (2024) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Date: June 13
Movie: Charlie’s Angels (2000) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Date: June 20
Movie: Inside Out 2 (2024) @ Craig Regional Park

Date: June 27
Movie: Hercules (1997) @ Craig Regional Park

*No cinema event on July 5 in observance of Independence Day weekend.

Date: July 11
Movie: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) @ Mason Regional Park

Date: July 18
Movie: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) @ Yorba Regional Park

Date: July 25
Movie: Miss Congeniality (2000) @ Yorba Regional Park

Date: August 1
Movie: Twisters (2024) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Date: August 8
Movie: The Greatest Showman (2017) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Date: August 15
Movie: Elemental (2023) @ Irvine Regional Park

Date: August 22
Movie: Shrek (2001) @ Irvine Regional Park

Date: August 29
Movie: Moana 2 (2024) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

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OC Parks

OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. http://www.ocparks.com

Unplug and relax outdoors on a nature meditation walk through Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 

Allow your natural sense of wonder to engage in playful activities, deepening connections with the outside world and ourselves during this guided program. 

The program will begin at the Visitor Center, include a brief walk and tea ceremony of reciprocity. Please note this activity involves making and drinking tea from sustainably sourced native plants and participants are asked to notify park staff upon arrival of any food allergies or sensitivities. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and bring water. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

This program is designed for ages 10 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. 

Rain or heat advisory will cancel the program. 

Enter a world of creativity and make nature-themed crafts and artwork with your little ones. We’ll exclusively use Earth-friendly materials that have either been found in nature, reused from ordinary daily products, or have been responsibly sourced. "Sphere" not, an enjoyable new project will be planned for each program!  

Please wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection, and bring snacks and water. This program begins at the Aliso and Wood Visitor Center at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 

Participants 16 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. Carpooling, walking or biking is encouraged due to limited parking on-site. 

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

*This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*

Get up close with the trails you use and see them in a whole new way as we work together to protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of trails at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. 

Stewardship activities include clearing drains to remove water, pruning vegetation, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and restoring impacted areas. No experience necessary and gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. 

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program and parking are free. Limited street parking is available nearby. 

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

For questions, call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends. 

Enjoy a mountain bike ride in the backcountry with other outdoor enthusiasts as we explore and learn about the canyons and spot wildlife.

Although this ride is for off-road bikers that are comfortable with single track trails, the pace will be dictated by the slowest riders. Pauses will be made whenever the group is interested in observation and wildlife interpretation.

The 7-mile route travels Aliso Creek Trail (mostly paved), to Wood Canyon Trail, to Coyote Run Trail (single track) within Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. The single track is generally not technical but does include some short, steep descents and some sections that may be slightly loose with small rocks. The connections between the single track will be on ranch roads and pavement.

Electric mountain bikes of any class or type are not permitted.

Participants should arrive with a properly functioning mountain bike, helmet and replacement equipment for flat tires. Bring all necessary equipment to keep you safe on the trail, including water, proper attire, closed-toe footwear, sunscreen, medication and health needs, etc.

Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

Inclement weather may cancel this program. 

For questions, call 949-497-8324 on weekdays or 949-923-2200 on weekends. 

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Irvine Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!

This walk begins outside the Nature Center, near parking lot T.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Santiago Oaks Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!

This walk begins outside the Nature Center. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather will cancel the program.

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer and stroll through Peters Canyon Regional Park searching high in the trees for flittering friends and low in the scrubs for bouncing birds. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, comfortable shoes and an eye for spotting birds!  

This walk begins outside the park office, near the parking lot.   

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Learn more and register here.

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Shelly Marshall at (714) 973-6625 or shelly.marshall@ocparks.com.

Inclement weather will cancel the program. 

*This program takes place at Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677*

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. 

Participants will explore Laguna Niguel Lake and learn about native bird species. Complete activities and take the OC Parks Jr. Ranger Oath to earn a unique Jr. Ranger badge.

This program is designed for ages 7 to 12, but all are welcome. 

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Sunscreen, sturdy footwear and water are recommended

The program is free and parking is $3 per vehicle. Inclement weather will cancel the program. 

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

For questions, please contact Resource Specialist Rick Schaffer at richard.schaffer@ocparks.com.

*This program will begin at Laguna Canyon Foundation Headquarters, 10 Phillips Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651*

Join OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at the native plant nursery as we care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery.

All tools and equipment will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, sun protection and bring water.

This program is for ages 16 and older. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Advance registration required. Learn more and register here.

The program and parking are free. 

Adverse weather, including wet or muddy trail conditions, may cancel the program.