Hello Huntington Beach! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Sawdust Art Festival returns, Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields lineup, and Coastal Cowgirl Pop-Up Market + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer arts tradition returns: Laguna Beach’s 60th Sawdust Art Festival will turn a eucalyptus-lined canyon into a 10-week artist village starting Friday, with live glassblowing, three music stages, and $12.50 tickets -- read the full story.
A genre-spanning festival lineup: Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields brings Bikini Kill, Mitski, Garbage, the Breeders, Chappell Roan, and more to Orange County on August 29, with tickets on sale today at 10am -- get all the details.
Community support network grows: Orange County United Way launched The OC Way, a campaign linking nonprofits through 211OC to connect residents with housing, food, and support in Huntington Beach and across Orange County -- learn more about the campaign.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local bloom backup: When birthdays, apologies, or just-because moments sneak up, A Secret Garden Florist has fresh, hand-delivered arrangements and friendly, family owned service. Same-day saves mean you can still look impressively thoughtful, even if you remembered five minutes ago.
Your midweek nature fix: Skip the PCH chaos and let Huntington Beach Central Park East be your go-to for low-stakes adventure, from shady strolls to lazy picnics. It’s 350 acres of breezy paths, birdsong, and open space that makes “I’ll get outside later” actually happen.
Party rolls to you: Surf City Game Truck parks a climate-controlled gaming theater at your place with PS5, Xbox, and Switch across seven big screens for up to 28 players, plus optional mobile laser tag with inflatable bunkers. Minimal fuss for you, maximum victory dances for birthdays, block parties, or team nights this week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Saturday 6/27 Workshop: Paint a Koi under Resin @ Huntington Beach Pier Plaza | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Need a sign to make art and invite luck? Koi painting at Surf City Artisan Fair is a low-stress win. Stencils do the hard part, you add color, then resin for a glossy finish, with all materials included, ages 12+, and ocean breeze free.
🛍 Coastal Cowgirl Pop-Up Market @ The Green at Bella Terra | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Coastal Cowgirl Pop-Up Market takes over Bella Terra’s Green with live music, local vendors, a free kids zone, and sunset shopping. Expect beach-town Western charm, breezy browsing, obligingly cute photo ops, and a cowgirl character meet-and-greet, while you 'support local' and call it quality time.
🎸 Full Collins Returns @ SeaLegs at the Beach | Saturday (6/27) at 3:00 PM – Full Collins is back at SeaLegs at the Beach, serving Phil Collins and Genesis hits with your toes in the sand, drink in hand, and no guilt about knowing every word. All ages, pet friendly, so bring the kids, the dog, and an air-drum solo.
🚗 Cars hot dogs and bomb pops @ DeLillo Chevrolet | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Nothing says summer here like shiny cars, hot dogs, and a Bomb Pop melting faster than your patience on the 405. DeLillo Chevrolet is toasting America turning 250 with chrome, trophies, music, and family-friendly bragging rights, minimal sales chatter, maximum nostalgia.
🧹 Surfrider Foundation North OC - Beach Cleanup @ SeaSalt at the Beach | Sunday (6/28) at 8:00 AM – Surfrider North OC rounds up locals for a beach cleanup at Bolsa Chica State Beach, the kind where good company, sea breeze, and sand count as perks. Consider it a light workout with ocean views, fewer bottle caps underfoot, and bragging rights you earned.
🐶 Cruisin' Into Summer Adoption Event @ The Huntington Beach House | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – If you prefer your beach traffic under ten pounds and covered in fluff, this kickoff pairs adoptable Pomeranians with HB House cocktails and sea views. Finally, a cruise where tailgating wags, plus Parker J's permanent jewelry, Just Food for Dogs treats, and Modern Beast toys.
⚽ Soccer Fest: World Cup 2026 Watch Party @ Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue | Monday (6/29) at 12:00 PM – Whether you know the offside rule or just nod politely, Old World Biergarten in Huntington Beach has every World Cup match on screens, plus steins of German beer and great food. Bring the kids, bring your scarf, bring your inside voice you will not use.
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07 — The Huntington Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 69°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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