15 July Events You Don’t Want To Miss By Writer and Contributor Emily McGinn
Summer is in full swing, and that means there are plenty of events to enjoy. Check out these events that you’ll want to mark on your calendars:
Peninsula Seniors Lecture: “Flags, Fireworks, Founding Fathers and Hot Dogs”As part of the Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series, this lecture by writer and researcher Ellen Mintz will focus on U.S. heritage and celebrations. There will be coffee provided. Check out more information here.
When: July 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates
Price: Free
Palos Verdes 60th Annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration is returning to the Malaga Cove area. Expect family-friendly fun featuring music, games and civic awards. There will be classic events like an apple pie contest, a children’s bike parade, a magic show, live music and recognition of the Armed Services. Check out the schedule and further details here.
When: July 4, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Malaga Cove School, 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates
Price: Free
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Fourth of July Celebration
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is holding its own celebration at the Ken Dyda Civic Center, offering plenty of fun for the entire family. It will offer live music, country music with line dancing, a beer and wine booth, food trucks, inflatables, rides, games and craft vendors. The night will end with a patriotic drone light show. Check out the schedule and further details here.
When: July 4, 3-9 p.m.
Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Price: Free
City of Torrance Fourth of July Fireworks Show
There are still more options for your Fourth of July festivities, including a fireworks show hosted by the City of Torrance. There will be fireworks, live music and food truck options like Chicken King, Dinas Dumpling, Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. The designated viewing locations will be the West Parking Lot, Courthouse, at 825 Maple Ave. and the LA Galaxy Sports Complex at 555 Maple Ave. Check out further details here.
When: July 4, 6:45-9:30 p.m.
Where: Torrance Civic Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance
Price: Free
Red, White & Boots
Terranea Resort is throwing its own Fourth of July bash. Join this event for face painting, line dancing, magic, an outdoor movie and a local drone display viewing. Check out details here.
When: July 4, 6-11 p.m.
Where: Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
Price: $50 for adults, $25 for kids
July Fireworks Sail
The Los Angeles Maritime Institute is hosting a July Fireworks Sail, where you can head out on the water to view the San Pedro harbor fireworks display. Participants are welcome to bring snacks and drinks (without glass). Check out more info here.
When: July 5, 7-10 p.m.
Where: West Sixth Street & Harbor Blvd, San Pedro
Price: $75 for adults, $30 for kids 12 and under
75th Annual John Olguin July 4th Weekend Fireworks Spectacular
The Port of Los Angeles and the Cabrillo Beach Boosters will be joining in the festivities a day late, opting to host their fireworks show on July 5 at Cabrillo Beach.
When: July 5, 9 p.m.
Where: Cabrillo Beach
Price: Free
AQUA – DJ Sunset Rooftop Lounge
Head to the Shade Hotel Redondo Beach to enjoy this event at their rooftop lounge AQUA. DJ Shibuya will be doing a set, and there will be small plates and drinks available for purchase. RSVPs are requested. Find more information here.
When: July 11, 7 p.m.
Where: 655 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA
Price: Free admission, items available for purchase
Lectures with Lianne: Insider’s Guide to Secret Filming Locations and Celebrity Hideaways on the Peninsula
As part of Palos Verdes Pulse co-owner Lianne LaReine’s monthly lecture series, this lecture will delve into the Peninsula’s rich film history. Lecturer Rick Senger will discuss classic Hollywood connections, local landmarks and more in this lecture that you do not want to miss. Find more information here.
When: July 12, 4 p.m.
Where: Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes
Price: Free
Movies in the Park: “Top Gun”
Join other locals to enjoy a movie at dusk as part of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ summer series. Food trucks will be available starting at 7 p.m.
When: July 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Price: Free
Concert in the Park: Good Cop Bad Cop
The City of Rolling Hills Estates will be hosting its Concert in the Park at Ernie Howlett. Band Good Cop Bad Cop will be playing hits from across the last eight decades. Come ready to dance! Check out more details here.
When: July 19, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Ernie Howlett Park
Price: Free
Peninsula Seniors Olde-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Join the Peninsula Seniors club for their fourth annual ice cream social. Family and friends are welcome, and all scoops are $5, cash only. Call 310-377-3003 to RSVP by July 17.
When: July 20, 2-4 p.m.
Where: 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310
Price: $5
Excursion: Festival of Arts & Pageant of the Masters
The City of Hermosa Beach is hosting an excursion to Laguna Beach for the Festival of Arts and the Pageant of the Masters. The Festival of Arts will feature work from more than 100 award-winning Orange County artists across a variety of mediums. The 2025 Pageant of the Masters, “Gold Coast: Treasures of California,” will feature living pictures from museums like the Getty, LACMA, Laguna Art Museum and Timken Museum of Art. Check out more information and register here.
When: July 20, 4-11 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
Price: $60
Terranea Food and Wine Festival
Terranea is hosting a food and wine festival featuring items from Terranea Resort’s dining destinations and local restaurants, winemakers and breweries. There will also be live music from Astro Yachts and Upstream. Part of the profits from the event will go toward the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Check out more information and sign up here.
When: July 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Terranea Resort
Price: $180
Lunada Bay Homeowners Association Summer Concert
Cover band The New Originals will be playing ’70s and ’80s hits at Lunada Bay Park. Check out more information here.
When: July 27, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Lunada Bay Park, 2201 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates
Price: Free
Bio:
Emily McGinn is a journalist based in the Los Angeles area. She enjoys reporting on and writing about a variety of topics from lifestyle to news, especially in her areas of specialty, environmental science and political science.