Fun Things To Do In Dana Point, CA This July (2025 Edition)
Discover the best events, activities, and experiences happening in and around Dana Point this July.
Weekly Happenings
Daily | 11am | Sawdust Art Festival on Laguna Canyon Road: Explore local art, live music, and handcrafted goods at the Sawdust Art Festival!
Thursdays | 4 PM – 6 PM | Seaside Sessions Live Music Series at Dana Point Harbor Wharf: Free live acoustic music from local favorites July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Click the event link to see who’s playing.
Saturdays | 9 AM – 1 PM | Farmers Market at La Plaza Park: Shop local produce and artisan goods July 5, 12, 19 & 26.
Sundays | 2:30 PM – 6 PM | Concerts in the Park at Sea Terrace Park: Listen to live music July 13, 20, & 27. Click the event link to see who’s playing.
Events & Festivals
July 4 | 9 PM – 9:30 PM | 4th of July Fireworks at Doheny State Beach: Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show over the water.
July 6 | 8 AM – 11 AM | Stand Up To Trash at Baby Beach, Dana Point: Start your day with yoga at Baby Beach, followed by a beach cleanup and Lunch & Learn at the Ocean Institute.
July 6 | 8:30 AM – 10 AM | Harbor Dog Stroll at The Doggie Bakery, Dana Point: Meet at The Doggie Barkery at 8:30 AM for a one-hour walk with FREE coffee and dog treats!
July 6 | 12 – 5 PM | Dana Point Trolley Hop in and around Dana Point: Get a trolley hop wristband for exclusive drink and food specials at select Dana Point spots. Click the link to buy a wristband.
July 9 | 10 AM – 4 PM | American Red Cross Blood Drive at Mariner’s Village, Dana Point: Reserve your donation spot early—walk-ins welcome!
July 11-12 | 5 PM | Dana Point Shakespeare Festival at Sea Terrace Park: A FREE outdoor performance of “Twelfth Night” with food trucks and live music.
July 16 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Chamber Night at Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach: Enjoy a night out with happy hour specials, raffles, a scavenger hunt, networking, live music, and art!
July 18 | 9 AM – 12 PM | Doheny State Beach Community Beach Cleanups. Meet-up north of the lifeguard station: Come out and do your part, we provide gloves, trash bags snacks, water and pickers.
July 18 | 2 PM – 4 PM | Ice Cream Social at Monarch Bay Plaza: Summer fun with a FREE Ice Cream Social
July 19 | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Bulky Item Cleanup Day at South Shores Church: FREE to Dana Point residents: onsite document shredding, Goodwill and CR&R Bulking Items Collection
July 19 | 11 AM – 5 PM | Dockside Drafts at the Ocean Institute: Enjoy waterfront views and exclusive craft beer from local breweries.
Special thanks to Dana Point Harbor, the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Dana Point for helping bring our community together. I’m simply bringing everything into one place to make it easy to explore. Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the area, these events are a great way to connect, get involved, and meet new people. Hope to see you out there!
