Fun Things to Do in Orange County This Father’s Day Weekend

People hold on while ziplining over blooming wildflowers at Skull Canyon Ziplines in Corona, Calif., on April 11, 2023. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Fountain Valley Summerfest

Want to find a family-friendly event to spend time on this Father’s Day? The Summerfest features carnival rides, games, live concerts, and lots of delicious eats, as well as fireworks and a drone light show at night.

16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Thursday & Friday 5­ to11 p.m., Saturday 2 to 11 p.m., Sunday 12–8 p.m. $5 entry fee, free parking. For more information, visit www.summerfestfv.com

Baroque Music Festival

Since 1981, this annual festival presents five concerts over eight days in June, featuring talented musicians playing Baroque-era instruments and singers specialized in historical styles. The concerts feature Telemann and Vivaldi’s concertos, Bach’s flute recital, selections from Bach’s The Art of Fugue, Prelude in C Major, Goldberg Variations, and much more.

Locations vary in Corona del Mar. June 18 to June 25. Tickets $45-55. For more information, visit www.bmf-cdm.org/2023-programs

A harpsichordist performing at the Baroque Music Festival. (Gary Payne/Baroque Music Festival)

Musicians performing at the Baroque Music Festival. (Gary Payne/Baroque Music Festival)

California State Parks Week

Celebrate the 2nd annual California State Parks Week with various special community events and in-person and virtual activities at the 280 state parks from June 14 to 18.

A complete list of the week’s events is available at castateparksweek.org

Visitors hike the Mist Trail toward Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, Calif., on July 3, 2020. (Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images)

A Taste of Greece

Immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of Greece and experience authentic Greek cuisine and homemade pastries, while appreciating traditional Greek dances and exploring an outdoor marketplace. Families can also treat children to the excitement of a Kids Zone complete with carnival rides, games, and other engaging activities.

Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine. Friday to Sunday. Admission $3, all fathers enter for free on Sunday. For daily schedule, visit irvinegreekfest.com

Farmers Market at Farmakis Farms

Find quality produce, baked sweets and treats, coconut milk, almond butter, artisan bread, small-batch foods, and a variety of hand-made crafts and goods at the certified farmers’ market. Children will also have opportunities to meet different farm animals on site.

29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Every Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For information, visit www.farmakisfarms.com

Fresh produce is being sold at the farmer's market at Farmakis Farms in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (Courtesy of Farmakis Farms)

Local vendors are seen at the farmer's market at Farmakis Farms in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. (Courtesy of Farmakis Farms)

Chili at the Beach

Enjoy a fun night of chili cook-off at Huntington Beach downtown! The event will feature live music, a kids zone, vendor booths, and a Dude’s Day Out Fair for Father’s Day. Attendees will pick out a winner from over 20 chili contestant creations for the People’s Choice Chili Winner.

Main Street, Huntington Beach. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.hbdowntown.com/signature-events

Cruisin Brea Classic Car Show

Bring the entire family and treat all the car-lover dads to a car show featuring classic automobiles, motorcycles, hot rods, and custom cars. The event also includes many entertainments, theaters, music, prizes, and good eats.

Birch & Brea Blvd., Brea. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For more information, visit www.cruisinbrea.com