Events listing

Summer Trolley Service

25 Jun 2025 Happy Trolley Days are here again!

The Summer 2025 Dana Point Trolley will begin daily service on Friday, May 23, 2025, as a kickoff to Memorial Day weekend and extend through Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day).

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Major events

Movies in the Park

27 Jun 2025 Join us for a FREE movie in the park. Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments are available to purchase.

Del Obispo Park, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629

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Redo Vinyl Market

28 Jun 2025 Head on down to the Community Center for a chance to find that piece of vinyl you've been wanting for your collection!

Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo, Dana Point, CA 92629

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Major events, Markets & popup shops, Music & arts, Youth events

Dana Point Shakespeare Festival

11 Jul 2025 Set sail for a bold reimagining of “Twelfth Night,” where Shakespeare’s classic comedy meets the intrigue of pirates on the high seas. Prepare for adventure, laughter, and a tale of shipwrecked hearts.

33501 Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA 92629

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Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat

25 Oct 2025 Join us for this fun Halloween themed event at the Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo.

Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Santa's Jolly Trolley

06 Dec 2025 Santa and his elves from the Recreation Division will be riding on his Jolly Trolley and making stops at the park locations listed below to hand out pre-packaged treats for kids up to 12 years of age. Santa’s elves will also be collecting letters to Santa. Please include your mailing address on the letter so Santa can return a special letter to you.

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La Plaza Park Tree Lighting

06 Dec 2025 The annual community tree lighting ceremony will be held with carolers, hot chocolate, and cookies. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive. The tree lighting will be held promptly at 5:15pm.

La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza Street, Dana Point, CA 92629

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Pines Park Tree Lighting

06 Dec 2025 Santa and his elves will be arriving at Pines Park on his Jolly Trolley to hand out pre-packaged treats for children up to 12 years of age. The event is from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and features carolers, hot chocolate, cookies, and the annual tree lighting at 5:15pm.

Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano, Dana Point, CA 92629

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