Free in OC – Things to do in and around Orange County


June 29, 2009

FREE * FILM SERIES * REAR WINDOW * UCI CAMPUS * JULY 2ND * 7PM

Category: Night Life – Tags: , , – admin 8:38 pm

Looking for something to do on Thursday night?  Go to UCI to see a Free Screening of Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock . This classic is a a riveting murder mystery which occurs within the confines of a mundane apartment complex

Presented by: UC Irvine Summer Session

Place: Lucille Keuhn Auditorium, Room 100 of the Humanities Instructional Building (HIB) on the UC Irvine Campus

For more information, call (949) 824-4661.

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FREE * ICE BLENDED DRINK * COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF * JULY 1ST * 3PM - 7PM

Category: Restaurants and Dining Out – Tags: , – admin 8:13 pm

The votes are in and your voices have been heard!
Come in and claim your FREE Ice Blended® drink
at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®retail locations
on July 1, 2009, 3-7pm.* Only valid at participating
The Coffee Bean & Tea
Leaf® store locations in CA and AZ,
exclude all Ralphs locations.
Offer applies to the winning 12oz
Ice Blended® drink only.
No substitutions. Offer good while
supplies last.

To find a store nearest you, visit
www.coffeebean.com

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FREE * DANA POINT TIDE POOLS

Category: Parks & Recreation – Tags: , , , – admin 7:59 pm

The Dana Point Tide Pools provides a unique day at the beach for you and your family.  You can hike the sea wall, browse the gift shop, play on the beach, say “hi” to the sea lions that are always laying around the rocks, and explore the tide pools.

The Dana Point Marine LifeRefuge offers a docent-led tidepool exploration as well as a touch-tank at the Orange County Marine Institute. The tidepools are accessible at various times depending on the tide.

For tide schedules & special programs call (949) 496-2274 or visit
www.thebeachcities.com/recreation/beaches-tidepools.html

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FREE * CONCERTS IN THE PARK * JULY 1ST * PEPPERTREE PARK * TUSTIN

Category: Outdoor Entertainment – Tags: , , , – admin 7:44 pm

Relax and enjoy the sounds of great music each Wednesday at Peppertree Park from 6pm to 8pm.  Bring a picnic or buy from a variety of non-profit food vendors. You don’t want to miss out on this summertime tradition.  Bring your lawn chairs or blanket….there are also crafts for the kids.

July 1st:   Stone Soul (Soul/Motown)
July 8th:   Susie Hanson (Latin Band, Salsa/Cumbia)
July 15th:  Cash’D Out (Johnny Carson Tribute)

For more information, call (714) 573-3326 or go to www.tustinca.org

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June 26, 2009

FREE * MEET UFC’S JAMES WILKS * JUNE 27TH * 11:00 AM * IRVINE

Category: Parks & Recreation – Tags: , , , , – admin 9:59 pm

On Saturday, June 27, meet the UFC’s James Wilks from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nutri Stop at The Commons shopping center in Irvine.

The first 100 guests will receive a free t-shirt, and there will be over $1,000 in giveaways throughout the event.

Nutri Stop is located in The Commons at 8681 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine. For more information, please call (949) 753-1211.

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FREE * CRAFTS IN THE PARK * SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH * IRVINE

Category: Parks & Recreation – Tags: , , , – admin 9:56 pm

Join us on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30am at the Katie Wheeler Library in Irvine for Crafts in the Park.

Children ages 4 - 9 years old (along with parents) are invited to enjoy crafts in the park. The “Assisteens of Irvine,” have something special planned so don’t miss out.This program is free. For more information call 714-669-8753

Katie Wheeler Library
13109 Old Myford Rd.
Irvine, CA, 92602

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FREE * PIRATE FAIRE * LONG BEACH * JUNE 27 AND 28

Category: Outdoor Entertainment – Tags: , , , – admin 9:51 pm

PIER DAZE PIRATE INVASION AND FAIRE Saturday June 27th & Sunday 28th, 2009
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier

This annual event showcases one of Long Beach’s treasures its pier. Sample tantalizing seafood and BBQ as you listen to a wide assortment of music; inspect the newly installed memorial plaques and benches.This year on Saturday, there will be  a real Pirate Ship attacking the Pier, which will be defended by local citizens and our very own pirates, cannons and sword fights galore. A limited number of Pirate ship rides will be available. There will be a kids treasure hunt, a pirate costume contest, and a beach funzone.

On Sunday - Long Beach Fire Department and Long Beach Lifeguards will be on hand for where you can enjoy a totally awesome California Pierdaze, Woodies, our local Police , Blue Steel “The Best Rock n’ Roll” Band in Long Beach. Take ocean cruises on the Catamaran na Hoku or Harbor Breeze Cruises.

June 27th & 28th, 2009
11:00am to 7:00pm

Pirate Invasion and Faire

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June 24, 2009

FREE * PINKBERRY YOGURT * FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH * 5PM-9PM

Category: Fast Food – Tags: , , – admin 9:48 pm

Pinkberry is celebrating the debut of three new summer flavors with a free yogurt.   Participating Pinkberry stores on Friday will give customers a free small yogurt from 5-9 p.m.  Diners can choose from the chain’s new flavors: coconut, passion fruit and tropical swirl.

For a location near you, visit their website at www.pinkberry.com/search/storelocator.html

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FREE * MOVIES IN THE PARK * DANA POINT * FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH

Category: Outdoor Entertainment – Tags: , , , – admin 9:28 pm

The City of Dana Point Parks and Recreation Department is offering free MOVIES IN THE PARK every Friday night in June at 8:00 pm.

The movie for this Friday, June 26th is Charlotte’s Web (G)

Lantern Bay Park
25111 Park Lantern Road
Dana Point, CA

For more information call 248-3530 or visit www.danapoint.org/recreation

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FREE * MOVIES IN THE PARK * BREA * FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH

Category: Attractions, Outdoor Entertainment – Tags: , , – admin 9:25 pm

Family Films in the Park begin on Friday, June 26th and run every Friday night for 5 weeks.

Bring your blankets and low-back beach chairs to the amphitheater in Brea for a family night of fun. Families are welcome to arrive early and bring a picnic dinner, and the kids can play on the nearby playground before the film starts. Brea Baptist Church sponsors a free raffle with fun prizes for kids up to age 12 during the intermission and provides popcorn, candy, sodas, and snacks for sale. Concession sales by Brea Baptist Church are generously donated to the City of Brea to help make this event possible.

Movies start at 8 pm or dusk
Admission and parking are free
Contact (714) 990-7177 or triniteem@cityofbrea.net

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