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Oct24Sat

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach

A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:00 to 6:00 PM
Mariners Park, Newport Beach

Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.

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Oct30Fri

Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure

Fri, Oct 30
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach

A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.

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Aug9Sun

Symphony in the Cities

Sun, Aug 9  ·  Playground 5 PM; concert 6 to 7:30 PM
Newport Beach Civic Center Green, Newport Beach

Pacific Symphony plays classics, pop and patriotic favorites with a sing-along and a hands-on Musical Playground for children.

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Jul4Sat

4th of July is for Families (Newport Peninsula)

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Bike parade 9 AM; festival 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Channel Place Park, Newport Beach

The 15th annual Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and festival with carnival games, arts and crafts, lawn games and music.

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Jul4Sat

Independence Day on the Back Bay 2026

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Resort opens 8 AM; fireworks 9 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, Newport Beach

Live entertainment, activities, water sports, food trucks, full bars and a fireworks show.

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Jul4Sat

Old Glory Boat Parade

Sat, Jul 4  ·  1 to 3:30 PM
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach

The American Legion Yacht Club's annual boat parade celebrating 250 years of freedom.

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Jun21Sun

Father's Day Car Show (Balboa Bay Club)

Sun, Jun 21  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Balboa Bay Club & Resort, Upper Resort Parking Deck, Newport Beach

The 19th annual Father's Day car show with great music and family fun. Free to attend; food and drinks available to purchase.

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