MVLIFE Summer 2025

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wild Wonders Animal Show Come see and learn about live animals from the rainforest. Mon / July 14 / 2 – 3 pm / Free / CH-Council Chamber Grand Gatherings Participate with your grandchildren (aged 3-9) in our thematic party that features a photo booth, face painting and light snacks. Registration covers one grandparent and one child. Please register additional children. Don't miss seeing Rich Freeman, known as the great Magic Castle Magician. #149673 / Wed / July 16 / 1 – 3 pm / Free / NPM Science Heads ‘Walk Through the Eons’ Exhibit Guests are invited to stroll through this science-based exhibit examining the immense history of the earth from creation to the Age of the Dinosaurs and beyond. Sun / July 20 / noon – 4 pm / Free / MVL

BBQ Music Fest A three-day BBQ extravaganza featuring live

entertainment, a smokin’ food court, DJ and dance lessons, cantinas, local artisans, carnival rides and games. Come to Oso Viejo Community Park and experience firsthand fiery chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, pork ribs, sausages and sides (all available for purchase) that makes barbecue so popular in the USA. For more information, visit mvbbqmusicfest. com. Fri / July 25 / 5 – 10 pm / $5 Design and build a cardboard boat to race in the pool! Enjoy fun family games, activities, and swimming before the big race. Ages 6 – 10 single rider #150178 / Sat / Aug. 2 / 2 – 6 pm / $30 / SFIT Age 11 & up single rider #150177 / Sat / Aug. 2 / 2 – 6 pm / $30 / SFIT Second Time Around Jewelry Sale The Senior Leadership Committee is hosting a jewelry and accessory sale. Items for sale include jewelry, watches, scarves, wraps, gloves, hats, belts, ties, cufflinks and more priced $1 to $5. Please support by bringing donation items to the Norman P. Murray Center through August 15. Fri / Aug. 22 / 1 – 5 pm / Free Sat / Aug. 23 / 9 am – 2 pm / Free Sat / July 26 / noon – 10 pm / $10 Sun / July 27 / noon – 8 pm / $10 Cardboard Boat Derby American Cancer Society – Paddle for the Battle The American Cancer Society's Paddle for the Battle in partnership with the City of Mission Viejo will host a doubles team round-robin pickleball tournament. There is a three-game guarantee, and 100 percent of your registration fees are tax-detectable donations. For help finding a partner, email pickleball@cityofmissionviejo. org. Sat / Aug. 23 / $100 team / FTR Mixed Doubles / 1 – 3 pm 3.0 / #149219 3.5 / #149220 4.0 / #149221 Women’s Doubles / 4 – 6:30 pm 3.0 / #149222 3.5 / #149223 4.0 / #149224 SR (65+) / #149225 Men’s Doubles / 7 – 9:30 pm 3.0 / #149226 3.5 / #149227 4.0 / #149228 Live Music Nights Once a month from May to September, you can dance the night away in our outdoor garden-vibe Garden + Grille at Oso Creek Golf Course. For event dates, visit osocreekgolf. com. Fri / 6 – 8 pm / Oso Creek Golf Course

Symphony in the Cities featuring Pacific Symphony Orchestra With music under the stars and tons of fun for all ages, this year’s event cannot be missed! Featuring a Musical Playground, the Prelude in the Park is from 4 – 6:45 pm with the Pacific Symphony concert starting at 7 pm. Free shuttle rides from the Civic Center take place from 4 – 9 pm. Beer and wine and tasty fare will be available for purchase from gourmet food trucks. For more information, contact 949-470-8470 or arts@cityofmissionviejo.org. Sat / Aug. 9 / 4 – 9 pm / Free / NPM

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