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Explore opportunities to connect with events, concerts, and outreaches in your Southern California community.

San Diego County Fair

June 11 - July 6, 2025

Del Mar Fair Grounds

Join them at the San Diego County Fair as they turn the dog days of summer into the cat’s meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at their Summer Pet-tacular! This summer, they’ll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. 

2025 Resonance Summer Concert Series

June 18 - August 27, 2025

Refuge Calvary Chapel Huntington Beach
5:30pm - 8pm

The Resonance Summer Concert Series is every Wednesday June 18 – August 27. It is free to attend, features musical artists, food vendors, artisan vendors, a bounce house, and biblical wisdom.

Bring a friend!

Food & artisan vendors will be available beginning at 5:30 pm.
Concert begins at 6:30 pm.

Check out the website for Guest Lineup and more.

Sawdust Art Festival

June 27 - August 31, 2025

935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

Celebrate the 59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival – Laguna’s most iconic summer tradition, where over 185 artists, live music, and immersive creativity come together under the trees.  Discover original art, create lasting memories, and be part of a colorful story six decades in the making.

  • Sawdust Art Festival opens on Friday, June 27, through Sunday, August 31
  • Visitors can explore their own inner artists with free artist-led classes
  • Live demos, including things like glass blowing and more
  • Purchase and take home original art
  • Artists Benevolence Fund Art Auction held on Sunday, August 10
  • NEW THIS YEAR: Sawdust Art Festival has announced a new culinary offering: The Cove …by Starfish, a Laguna Beach favorite, it’ll debut as an exclusive culinary experience that will redefine the festival’s food offerings with an Asian coastal cuisine as artistic as the art exhibited

Freedom Fest 2025

July 5, 2025

Cerritos Falcon Stadium
Gates Open at 5:00pm

YOU’RE INVITED! Join in on the excitement of the Freedom Festival this year at Cerritos College Stadium! Join us for a fun time of fellowship with special guest artists. There will be food trucks, music, a firework show, and most importantly a message of hope. ADMISSION IS FREE.

The Great Mystery of God

Vacation Bible School – Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa

July 7 - 11, 2025

Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa
9am - 12pm

Hey Kids!

Are you ready for an epic adventure this summer? Join characters Kristen and Resa on an exciting journey as they explore “The Great Mystery of God” through the entries left behind in Granddad’s journal!

Each day will be packed with intriguing Bible stories, mind-bending games, sleuth crafts, mystery snacks, and super fun outdoor activities.

When? July 7–11, 2025

Time? 9 AM–12 PM

Cost? $15 per child

Who? Kids entering K–5th Grade (Fall 2025)

Questions? Call 714-979-4422, ext. 2382

OC Fair – “Find Your Happy Place”

July 18 - August 17, 2025

OC Fair and Event Center
All Day

Get ready for 23 days of fun-filled live entertainment, exhibits, food, carnival rides, shopping and more!

When: July 18-Aug. 17, 2025
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – midnight

Where: OC Fair & Event Center

How much: $13 general admission on Wednesday & Thursday
$15 general admission on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
$9 seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 every day
Free for kids ages 5 and younger

Parking is $15 for cars and motorcycles, $30 for buses and limos.

Harvest Crusade 2025

July 19, 2025

Angel Stadium
7:00pm

The Harvest Crusade is coming back to Angel Stadium on July 19th, 2025.   Musical guest Brooke Ligertwood will perform once again along with We The Kingdom as well as Kerry Jobe and Cody Carnes and Chris Tomlin.

Bring your friends and family to this free event with an opportunity to hear the Gospel message from Pastor Greg Laurie.

Calvary Chapel Schools Summer Showcase

July 20, 2025

Calvary Chapel Schools
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Connect. Explore. Soar.

Meet the Calvary Chapel Schools team. Tour the campus.

Discover the heart of Calvary Chapel Schools, where faith and excellence soar together.

Sunday, July 20, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Serving students Preschool through High School

This is a chance for parents who are curious about enrolling their kids in a Christian school to come and meet the faculty, take a tour and ask questions.

Enroll Now for the fall!

RSVP to save your spot!

Resist the Drift Marriage Conference – San Diego

August 8 - 9, 2025

Faith Chapel
All Day

Have you and your spouse moved from soulmates to roommates?
What can you do to get the spark back?

Focus on the Family and Salem Media Group present Resist the Drift, a two-day marriage conference. Our trained marriage professionals share their story and what they’ve learned as they moved from roommates to soulmates. Couples will receive Bible-based concepts and tools to reconnect and strengthen their marriages.

REFRAMED: Seeing the World Through a Gospel Lens

August 15 - 16, 2025

Reliance Church

More than conference, this is a call to rethink the way we see truth, culture, and our everyday lives. In a world full of competing voices and shifting perspectives, how can we stand firm on what is true? Together, we’ll uncover how the Gospel doesn’t just give us answers—it transforms the way we see everything. This 2-day youth apologetics conference is full of amazing worship, life-changing messages, deep breakout sessions, and real-life applications. You’ll be equipped to defend your faith with confidence and live it out with boldness. Come ready to challenge your perspective, strengthen your foundation, and see the world as God intended. It’s time to reframe the way we think—are you ready?

Date: Friday, August 15th & Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm & 10am – 4:00pm
Cost: $60 per student
Location: Reliance Church, 29825 Santiago Rd. Temecula, CA 92592 (www.reliancechurch.org)

Breaking Through Young Women’s Conference

August 23, 2025

Calvary Chapel of the Harbour
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Addressing the extreme issues of todays world with the love of our gracious God. Come and hear the testimonies of 6 women that have survived the most difficult of circumstances and how each one of them were rescued by our amazing God.

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