Summer days are fun days in Huntington Beach with all manner of activities available for young and old. From signature events that bring hundreds to thousands to the shore to close-knit local activ…
Summer days are fun days in Huntington Beach with all manner of activities available for young and old. From signature events that bring hundreds to thousands to the shore to close-knit local activities, there is something out there for all. Listen to music, get out and dance, watch international-level sports competition. Whether you have money to splurge or are on a tight budget, Surf City can keep you busy.
Listen to music, get out and dance, watch international-level sports competition. Whether you have money to splurge or are on a tight budget, Surf City can keep you busy.
Huntington Beach also has popular weekly farmer’s markets in downtown and Golden West College as well as Surf City Nights, regular story times at the local library and, of course, miles and miles of world class beach from Sunset to Bolsa Chica to Huntington Beach city and state beaches.
Here’s a sampling, focusing mostly on inexpensive and inclusive happenings and benefits.
Friday, June 16
Music: Michael SG, folk and blues, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Saturday, June 17
International Surfing Day: Surfrider Foundation activities, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., City Beach, Northside of Pier. 400 block PCH. Cost: Free. Information: 949-355-4571, hsbsurfrider.org
Chili at the Beach: Chili and salsa tasting, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Main Street downtown Huntington Beach at PCH. Cost: Tastes $10 advance, $15 day of the event. Information: 714-536-8300, hbdowntown.com.
Music: Joe Shashaty saxophone music, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Music and Dance: Moses Toth and ReborN Dance troupe show, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Movie: The Little Mermaid, snacks, activities, bring chair and blanket, 7: 15 p.m. door, 8 p.m. show, City Gym and Pool. 1600 Palm Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-960-8884, hbsands.org
Sunday, June 18,2017
Car & Motorcycle Show: Cruisin’ the Coast to benefit Edison High Athletics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Edison High, 21400 Magnolia St. Cost: Free. Information: 714-962-1356
Surfin’ Sunday concert: 11 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Sunday, July 24, Pier Plaza, 315 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: 714-300-8836, surfingmuseum.org
Music: Michael SG folk and blues music, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Monday, June 19
Kids Club: Amazing Dave Magic Show, 10: 30 a.m.-11: 30 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Tuesday, June 20
Kids club: Hear a silly story and create a colorful jellyfish, 10-11 a.m., P. C. Grommetts, Pacific City, 21034 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Surfing Circle: Guinness World Record attempt at 500-surfer paddle-out, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Huntington Beach Pier, 300 block PCH. Cost: Free. Information: 714-300-8836, surfingmuseum.org
Surfing Circle: After party and celebration. 3-8 p.m., Paséa Hotel, 21080 PCH. Cost: $60. Information: 714-300-8836, surfingmuseum.org
Movie: “The Founder, ” 12: 30 p.m., Senior Center at Central Park, 18041 Goldenwest St. Cost: Free. Information: 714-536-5600, hbcoa.org
Wednesday, June 29
Movie: Endless Summer, 7-10 p.m., Pacific City Level 2,21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Thursday, June 22
Music: Josh Vietti, hip-hop violin, 5-8 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com. Music: David Rosales, country rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Friday, June 23
Golf: Huntington Beach Council On Aging benefit, 10: 30 a.m.-7: 30 p.m., Meadowlark Golf Club, 18041 Goldenwest St. Cost: $125. Information: 714-374-1524, hbcoa.org Concert: Mark Castrillon, acoustic, alt rock, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Cirque-style: Circus acts, 6-8 p.m., Pavilion Event Plaza, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Friday, June 23
Disability Dance: Fun dance for adults with disabilities, 7: 30 – 9: 30 p.m., Edison Community Center
21377 Magnolia St. Cost: $2. Information: 714-960-8870
Saturday, June 24
Carnival: Library’s Summer of Reading Kick-Off, 10: 30 a.m., Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost: ride tickets 50 cents each, strips $5. Information: 714-375-5107, hbpl.com
Bird Talk & Nature Walk: Docent-led tours by Amigos de Bolsa Chica, 9-11 a.m., 18000 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: 714-840-1575
Music: Taji, singer-songwriter, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com
World Vision Benefit: Music, snacks at fundraiser for children in poverty, 3-6 p.m., Barnabas Clothing, Pacific City, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com
Music: Taji, singer-songwriter, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Sunday, June 25
Music: Mike Dena singer-songwriter, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Huntington Beach concerts in the park: Huntington Beach Concert Band, Music of America, 5 p.m., bandstand, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost: Free. Information: hbconcertband.org
Brazilian Summer Festival /Kids Capoeira: Martial arts, Afro Brazilian dance demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, capoeiraoc.com
Monday June 26 – Tuesday, July 3
Surfing: National Scholastic Surf Association Airshow and National Championships, times vary, City Beach South of Pier. Cost: Free. Information: 714-906-7423, nssa.org
Monday, June 26
Kids Club: Dan Crow music and movement, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Tuesday, June 27
Movie: “Collateral Beauty, ” 12: 30 p.m., Senior Center at Central Park, 18041 Goldenwest St. Cost: Free. Information: 714-536-5600, hbcoa.org
Wednesday, June 28
Movie: Rocky, 7-10 p.m., Pacific City Level 2,21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com
Thursday, June 29,2017
Music: Dave Rosales, country rock and blues, 5-8 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Music: Robert Simon, guitar music flamenco to smooth jazz, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com Friday, June 30,2017
Concert: Moses Toth, music based on Shel Silverstein, 6-8 p.m., Bella Terra Amphitheatre, 7777 Edinger Ave. Cost: Free. Information: 714-897-2533, bellaterra-hb.com
Saturday, July 1
Music: Sabrina Lentini, singer songwriter, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Sunday, July 2 – Tuesday, July 4
Pier Plaza Festival: Entertainment, activities vendors through holiday weekend, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Pier Plaza, 300 PCH. Cost Free. Information: hb4thofjuly.org
Sunday, July 2,2017
Music: Mark Castrillon, acoustic- alt rock, 1-4 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Huntington Beach concerts in the park: Night Blooming Jazzmen Dixieland Band, 5 p.m., bandstand, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost: Free. Information: hbconcertband.org
Tuesday, July 4,2017
Race: Surf City 5K, stroller and kids runs, 6-10 a.m. Worthy Park, 1900 Main St. Cost: $20-$40. Information: 909-399-3553, surfcityrun.com
Pancake Breakfast: Kiwanis Club-hosted meal, 7-10 a.m., Lake Park, 1035 11th St. Cost: $5. Information: hbkiwanis.org
Parade: 4th of July Parade with celebrities, bands and organizations, 10 a.m.-noon, Main St. to Yorktown Ave. Cost: Free. Information: hb4thofjuly.org
Fireworks: 4th of July show, 9 p.m., Huntington Beach Pier, 300 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: hb4thofjuly.org
Wednesday, July 5
Movie: E. T., 7-10 p.m., Pacific City Level 2,21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Thursday, July 6
Music: Kai Kalama, various styles, 5-8 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Saturday, July 8
Community Festival: Food, activities, tours, noon-3 p.m., Senior Center Central Park, 18041 Goldenwest St. Cost: $5. Information: 714-536-5600, hbcoa.org
Music: Sidney Bowen, one woman show, 1-3 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Sunday, July 9,2017
Surfin’ Sunday concert: 11 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Sunday, July 24, Pier Plaza, 315 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: 714-300-8836, surfingmuseum.org
Music: Trevor Green, folk rock, 1-3 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Huntington Beach concerts in the park: Golden West Pops, 5 p.m., Huntington Central Library Bandstand, 7111 Talbert Ave. Cost: Free. Information: hbconcertband.orguly 16
German Heritage Day: Cultural fun and food, 2-6 p.m., free food 1st 500,7561 Center Ave. Information: 714-895-8020, oldworld.ws
Wednesday, July 12
Movie: Willy Wonka, 7-10 p.m., Pacific City Level 2,21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Thursday, July 13
Music: Josh Vietti, hip-hop violin, 5-8 p.m., Pacific City main deck, 21010 PCH. Cost: Free. Information: gopacificcity.com.
Friday, July 14 – Sunday, July 30
Play: To Kill a Mockingbird, 8 p.m., Fridays; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, 8251 Heil Ave.
