Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo will host its annual Kaleido Kids Carnival on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The event will include inflatables, games, a juggler, a stilt walker, face painting, a balloon artist, kiddie train, DJ and more. Admission is free, but select activities require tickets, which are $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for 15.

Guests who bring a new toy (no guns please) or a new backpack to donate to Make-A-Wish will receive five game tickets.

The fun goes from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope donates all proceeds from Carnival tickets to Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire, and has raised more than $50,000 for the non-profit organization over the last six years.

IF YOU GO

What: Kaleido Kids Carnival

When: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7

Where: Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo

Cost: Admission is free, but select activities require tickets

Information: 949-542-4407 or visit gokaleidoscope.com.

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No, they’re not just another ’80s hair band. Wigs and Ties will rock the San Clemente Pier when they perform a free concert in the sand on Thursday, July 26 at Linda Lane Park.

Bring your beach chair or blanket and get ready for an evening of music that’s suitable for the entire family. The music starts at 6 p.m. but come early for blanket space and parking. Food will be available for purchase from Maiz Cocina food truck.

IF YOU GO

What: Summer Concert Series: Wigs and Ties (’80s tribute band)

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 26

Where: Linda Lane Park, 400 Linda Lane, San Clemente

Cost: Free

Information: san-clemente.org

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Help Mission Viejo celebrate its 30th birthday and listen to classics under the stars. The Pacific Symphony heads out for its annual summer field trip into the community this weekend.

“Symphony in the Cities” stops in Mission Viejo on Saturday, July 28, at Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green.

The symphony will perform a variety of pieces, including light classical and patriotic standards.  Arrive early to enjoy Mission Viejo’s annual “Prelude in the Park,” which begins at 4 p.m.

Before the concert, there will be the Musical Playground starting at 5:30 p.m. with hands-on activities for kids and a chance to meet the musicians. Music Director Carl St. Clair will also lead a conducting clinic – the kids who participate will be invited to help him conduct “Hands Across the Sea” during the concert.

The concert begins at 7 p.m.; families are encouraged to bring picnics and blankets and chairs.

IF YOU GO

What: Symphony in the Cities

When: Saturday, July 28

Where: Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo

Cost: Free

Information: PacificSymphony.org/SITC

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