It’s almost time – the big blowouts are Tuesday. Here’s a list of all the 4th of July events going on around Orange County. But before then, there’s a lot of fun, free movies and music to be had. Here are 15 things to do this long holiday weekend in Orange County.

ALL WEEKEND

SURF CITY PARTY: Huntington Beach celebrates the nation’s birthday with fireworks off the pier, a three-day festival, parade, 5K run, pancake breakfast, entertainment and family activities. July 1-4. Information: surfcityusa.com or hb4thofjuly.org

CLASSIC CARS ON DISPLAY: Lyon Air Museum is hosting the 1901 Type 10, the 1927 Bugatti Type 35B and seven other European classic cars as part of its summer exhibit: “European Classic Automobiles – featuring the First Bugatti.” The exhibit opens Saturday, July 1, and continues through Sept. 4. 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana (west side of John Wayne Airport). Cost: $12; $9 seniors and veterans; $6 children 5-17; free for children under 5. Information: lyonairmuseum.org or 714-210-4585. (Read more about the show.)

EID FESTIVAL: Celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan at the fifth Eid Festival in Anaheim on July 1 and 2. There will be live entertainment, a talent show, bazaars, games, food and more in Downtown Anaheim, 205 Center Street Promenade. Noon to 10 p.m. each day. Free parking and admission. Information: eidfestival.net.

80’s cover band After Party performs at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza during the Fourth of July in 2014. Surf City will be celebrating July 4th all this weekend. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: 4th_downtownHB.0705.kjs — Photo by KEVIN SULLIVAN / Orange County Register — 7/4/14 Fourth of July in Huntington Beach. 7/4/14

Ann Wilson of Heart performs at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in August 2015. She plays a solo show at the City National Grove of Anaheim on Sunday, July 2, 2017. (File photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing photographer)

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ORG XMIT: B2SPOT04.jpg EMAILED The Americus Brass Band, formed in 1976 by a group of music students at Cal State Long Beach, performs music played by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

Mark Foster, president of the Lyon Air Museum, checks out the first-ever Bugatti, back, and the 1927 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix after they arrived for The 2017 Summer Vehicle Exhibit in Santa Ana, California, on Thursday, June 29, 2017. This 1908-1909 Bugatti Type 10 was the first car to bear the Bugatti name. It was hand built by Ettore Bugatti in the basement of his home in German. It’s the only one every built. 1927 Bugatti is powered by a supercharged 2.3 liter, 135 horsepower engine that gives it a top speed of 130 mph. In 1947 the car was purchased by a British racing legend and future Jaguar Le Mans winner, Duncan Hamilton, who drove the cars in numerous races until 1952. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

ORG XMIT: NY671 Gertie (Drew Barrymore) says goodbye to E.T. in the 20th anniversary version of ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’. (AP Photo/Bruce McBroom)



Cat Power performs during Burger A-Go-Go! at the Observatory in Santa Ana Saturday night. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: burgeragogo_review.0906.dak 09/5/15 – Photo by DREW A. KELLEY, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

August 03, 2014 The Wheeland Brothers open for 311 at Pacific Amphitheatre Sunday. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: 311review.0804 – 08/03/14- KELLY A. SWIFT, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER – ORG XMIT: Photo by Kelly A. Swift

The 2016 movie, “Sing,” is coming to the Lake Elsinore Library. In the animated flick, Nick Kroll voices Gunter, a German pig, and Reese Witherspoon voices Rosita, a mom. COURTESY OF ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES ORG XMIT: RIV1705181618056279

Cathy Wang, of San Gabriel, left, sells jewelry to Leon Nguyen, of Garden Grove, right, and his family at the second annual “Night Market” at the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster on opening night. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: nightmarketopens.0615- Photo By Ana Venegas, The Orange County Register The Asian Garden Mall “Night Market” opened Friday night in Westminster. This is the second year of the Little Saigon outdoors event which is modeled after night markets in Asian cities. The event will continue over summer weekends until Sept. 9. Hours are 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

A girl waves to someone in the crowd of about 20,000 people during the Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer service marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, June 25, 2017. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)



The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana has increased in size six-fold from when it began in 1936 and is now private but the city of Santa Ana still owns and maintains the grounds. ///ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: tbt.bowers Ð 9/10/14 Ð MARK RIGHTMIRE, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER –

LITTLE SAIGON NIGHT MARKET: Come to Little Saigon for the popular night market. It’s every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Asian Garden Mall until Sept. 3. Sample Vietnamese street food, shop for clothing and other goodies, and watch singers and performers. 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster.

FRIDAY

MOVIES ON THE LAWN: Come to the Great Park on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. for a movie on the big screen. This week’s feature Friday is the 1982 classic “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” and the Saturday feature is this year’s “The Lego Batman Movie.” Bring low-back chairs, a blanket and a picnic. There will also be food trucks (SOHO Taco, Mom & Pop Shop and Chick-Fil-A, among others) and a snack bar on site. Movies are weather permitting. Free.

CAT POWER PERFORMS: Cat Power is coming to The Observatory in Santa Ana on Friday, June 30. The singer-songwriter, actress and model is known for her mix of punk, folk and blues and electronica. Special guest is Jade. 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $30. 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. Information: observatoryoc.com

SATURDAY

FREE MUSIC: Come to SeaLegs at the Beach for a Wheeland Brothers free beach concert on Saturday, July 1. Enjoy the surf, sand, bonfire pits, live music, sunshine and it’s free. Share the stoke with Orange County’s Wheeland Brothers. Kaitlyn Weathers will also be performing to celebrate the release of her new EP, “Don’t Lose the Moon”. Special guest performances by Good Ol Boys and Huntington Beach favorite, Higgs, with beats by DJ Daniel before, between and after the bands. The music starts at noon. 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach.

SUNSET CINEMA: This week, come to Bluff Park/Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point for an outdoor showing of is “Sing.” Pack a picnic, bring your blankets and beach chairs for a night of free entertainment. Free parking beginning at 6 p.m. and show time starts around 8 p.m. after the sun has set. Food trucks will be on site. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway. The next Sunset Cinema movie is “The Goonies,” also at Bluff Park. Information: 714-973-3180 or ocparks.com/events. (Here are more free summer movies.)

POLICE OPEN HOUSE: The Fountain Valley Police Department celebrates it 50th anniversary with an open house, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 1, at Police Headquarters, 10200 Slater Ave. There will be a plaque unveiling at 10:30 a.m., free food, K-9 and SWAT demonstrations and tours of the facility until 1:30 p.m. Information: 714-593-4485, fountainvalley.org

MERCANTILE MARKET: Come to Fullerton for an outdoor mercantile market on Saturday, July 1, at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come for a day of fun and shopping with curated vendors of vintage, art, and handmade goods. “She Sheds: A Room of Your Own” author Erica Kotite of Huntington Beach will be on hand. The Crepes Bonaparte food truck will also be serving up their delicious crepes. Parking lot at 115 S. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: The Westminster Mall is making it feel like the holidays already. Santa Claus is coming and bringing some of his holiday magic! Come to the Macy’s Court on Saturday, July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. to take pictures with Santa, make crafts, and select a ‘star’ from our Angel Tree. Each star ornament will include a wish list with practical items such as slippers, playing cards, and etc. for local seniors who rely on the City’s assistance. All gifts can be turned in during the event, or at the Management Office from Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The last day to submit a gift is Wednesday, July 12.

RANGER JACK: Veteran elementary school and library singer/songwriter Ranger Jack performs his free live music and puppet show 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 1, at the Fountain Valley library, 17635 Los Alamos. Since adopting his Ranger Jack persona in 2011, he and his puppet friends have done hundreds of shows at libraries, schools, malls and parties. Information: 714-962-1324, ocpl.org/libloc/fv

SUNDAY

ANN WILSON PERFORMS: Ann Wilson of Heart is bringing playing City National Grove of Anaheim on Sunday, July 2, at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Throughout her career, Wilson has created a truly impressive body of work (“Crazy On You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Straight On,” “Even It Up,” “Mistral Wind,” and many more). Her voice has vast range, amazing power and sheer musicality. Tickets $45 and up. 2200 E. Katella Ave. Information: 714-712-2700 or citynationalgroveofanaheim.com.

MILITARY BRASS: The 17-piece Americus Brass Band salutes the armed services, performing the rousing music and songs from a century of U.S. military bands, at Soka University in Aliso Viejo. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for youths 18 and younger. 3 p.m. July 2. Information: soka.edu

AMERICANA FESTIVAL: Celebrate Independence Day with a free family festival at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Decorate wood fans, have your face painted and enjoy great music. Free. General admission to Bowers Museum and Kidseum is free on Festival Sundays for members and Santa Ana residents only. 2002 N. Main St. Information: bowers.org.