Hug & Groom Rescued Horses
The Free Rein Foundation is offering an opportunity for visitors to meet and hug rescued horses in their Huntington Beach pasture. There will be 8 horses at the event and all are rescue and therapy horses. There will be a limited number of people in each group so everyone can interact with horses safely. Free snacks and fruit will be provided. Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. 6956 Ellis Avenue Huntington Beach. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $20.
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Festival of the Butterflies
The 4th annual Festival of Butterflies will be hosted in San Juan Capistrano at the Los Rios Park. The festival features a kid’s parade, live performances, and a butterfly headpiece contest. Participants for the activities can register at the information booth. Vendors will be available on-site for hand-crafted food and beverages. 31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano. Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free.
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Falun Dafa Meditation
Join a free meditation exercise workshop on the beach. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an advanced Buddhist self-cultivation practice based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. It consists of five slow-moving exercises to increase energy and promote health for the mind and body. Main Beach Park. Broadway Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Saturday 8–10 a.m. and Sunday 9–11 a.m. Free.
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Surf City Pickleball Tournament
The Surf City Pickleball Society is hosting its annual tournament this weekend at Murdy Park. Friday will be featuring men’s doubles matches. Saturday will be mixed doubles. Sunday will be women’s doubles. 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach. Friday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to watch.
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Golden West Night Market
Recurring on the first Friday of every month, the night market at Golden West College features over 70 makers and designers of local goods, food, and produce. This is a family-friendly event and provides yard games for the kids. Dogs are welcome. 15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Free.
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Sizzlin' Summer Concert: Pop Vinyl
Irvine is bringing back the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series, providing free, family-friendly music shows to all community members at Mike Ward Community Park. This week’s Pop Vinyl will feature five solo singers. The concert will be held near Woodbridge for first-come, first-served seating. Audiences can purchase from food trucks on site. 20 Lake Road, Irvine. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Free.
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Birch Summer Series: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Santa Ana’s Birch Summer Series takes place every Friday from Aug. 5–26 at Birch Park. The movie series will showcase a classic family film at dusk. This week’s movie is Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Children can enjoy arts and crafts prior to the movie screening, and the first 50 guests will get a free bag of popcorn! 210 North Birch Street, Santa Ana. Friday 5 to 9:30 p.m. Free.
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OC Fair
The OC Fair is back with the theme “Feel the Sunshine!” It features over a hundred food vendors and dozens of rides and carnival games. Watch the rare Alaskan racing pigs compete daily. Visitors need to purchase their tickets online in advance. OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The fair runs until Aug. 14. Times and prices vary.
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