Another summer on the horizon means its almost time to party in some of our best local outdoor spaces. OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with 10 free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings, June 21 – August 23 from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music with friends and family under the summer sky at Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach.
For the last several years this batch of concerts ranging from indie rock to big band swing continues to be a staple for local concert goers looking for a cool show at our most serene outdoor venues while squeezing in some hula hooping or a game of hacky sack.
The concert series kicks off with Donavon Frankenreiter on June 21, followed by popular local and national artists including Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Stone Soul, Flashback Heart Attack, Hollywood U2 and Topcat, The English Beat, Sweet & Tender Hooligans, The Fenians, Matt Costa, Tijuana Dogs and Family Style, with more artists still to be announced.
Likewise, the OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series also brings entertainment to our regional parks on the big screen Fourteen free movie screenings will take place June 16 – September 14 around sunset at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Yorba Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. People of all ages can enjoy recent favorites and popular classics with free parking beginning at 6 p.m. and show times at approximately 8 p.m.
Saturday night films kick off on June 16 and include The Jungle Book (2016), The Lion King (1994), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Friday night films kick off on July 13 and include Trolls (2016), Ghostbusters (1984), Zootopia (2016), The Karate Kid (1984), The Secret Life of Pets (2016), A League of Their Own (1992), Coco (2017), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Moana (2016), and Jaws (1975).
“We are thrilled to bring so much entertainment to the community this summer,” said Andrew Do, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “These events offer family-friendly activities and an opportunity to get outside and enjoy our parks across the county.”
As always, the OC Parks Summer Concert Series and OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series offer free admission and parking and both are open to all ages. Food trucks will be serving at each location and a beer and wine garden will be available to those 21 and over. Gather friends and family and enjoy free concerts and movie screenings this summer with OC Parks.
Check out the full list of concerts and films below.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Thursday nights, 5 p.m.
Date: June 21
Concert: Donavon Frankenreiter @ Craig Regional Park
Date: June 28
Concert: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Craig Regional Park
Date: July 5
Concert: Stone Soul @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 12
Concert: Flashback Heart Attack @ Mason Regional Park
Date: July 19
Concert: The English Beat @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: July 26
Concert: Hollywood U2 + Topcat @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: August 2
Concert: Sweet & Tender Hooligans @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 9
Concert: The Fenians @ Mile Square Regional Park
Date: August 16
Concert: Special guest + Matt Costa @ Salt Creek Beach
Date: August 23
Concert: Tijuana Dogs + Family Style @ Salt Creek Beach
OC Parks Sunset Cinema Movie Series
Friday or Saturday nights, 6 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 16
Movie: The Jungle Book (2016) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: Saturday, June 23
Movie: The Lion King (1994) @ Carbon Canyon Regional Park
Date: Saturday, June 30
Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: Saturday, July 7
Movie: Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989) @ Craig Regional Park
Date: Friday, July 13
Movie: Trolls (2016) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: Friday, July 20
Movie: Ghostbusters (1984) @ Mason Regional Park
Date: Friday, July 27
Movie: Zootopia (2016) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: Friday, August 3
Movie: The Karate Kid (1984) @ Irvine Regional Park
Date: Friday, August 10
Movie: The Secret Life of Pets (2016) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: Friday, August 17
Movie: A League of Their Own (1992) @ Yorba Regional Park
Date: Friday, August 24
Movie: Coco (2017) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: Friday, August 31
Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) @ Laguna Niguel Regional Park
Date: Friday, September 7
Movie: Moana (2016) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
Date: Friday, September 14
Movie: Jaws (1975) @ Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach
