SUMMER NATURE CAMPS JUNE 19 - AUG . 11 ; ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER A variety of nature camps will be held throughout the summer , organized based on age group , to allow for immersive outdoor education . Each session lasts for a week with four-hour sessions Monday through Friday , and themes include Legends & Lore , Planet Protectors , Amazing Animals , Science Superstars and more . ( 949-645-8489 ; encenter . org )
INDEPENDENCE DAY ON THE BAY JULY 4 ; NEWPORT DUNES WATERFRONT RESORT & MARINA Celebrate the Fourth of July all day long with an exciting event along the waterfront . Family-friendly festivities include water sports rentals , an inflatable water park , food trucks , cocktails and live entertainment by The Dreamboats , all leading up to a 9 p . m . fireworks show cosponsored by the city . ( 949-729-3863 ; newportdunes . com )
OC FAIR JULY 14 - AUG . 13 ; OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER , COSTA MESA Head to the fairgrounds this summer to hop aboard carnival rides , mingle with animals at the petting zoo , sample fried fare , attend some shows or pump up the adrenaline in the Action Sports Arena . A new passport debuting this year allows visits every day without restrictions . ( 714-708-1500 ; ocfair . com )
Rides at the annual OC Fair in Costa Mesa
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626 NIGHT MARKET : ORANGE COUNTY AUG . 25-27 ; OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER , COSTA MESA Modeled after popular night markets in Asian countries , this iteration offers a number of vendors selling trendy food and beverages , from spiralized potatoes to boba drinks and over-the-top desserts . Pay a small fee to get in , then purchase as much as you can eat — and don ’ t forget to snap a photo for Instagram . ( 626nightmarket . com )
SUMMER GARDEN PARTY AUG . 26 ; SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS Celebrate the beauty of nature while supporting Sherman Library & Gardens at the venue ’ s biggest annual fundraiser . Visit the bouquet bar to create a custom arrangement , enter the hat contest , listen to live music and enjoy dinner from chef Jessica Roy of the garden ’ s own 608 Dahlia ; there will also be a silent auction and raffle . ( 949-673-2261 ; thesherman . org )
Editor ’ s note : Events may change . Check with organizers for updates .
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