The kids are getting out of school – let the summer begin. There are plenty of events going on, including a couple SummerFests, car shows, two chili cookoffs and much more. (We even have a cheat sheet of freebies for the whole summer.) Here are our picks for the weekend.

Maria Aguilar, 8, of Santa Ana, smiles as she gets a chance to groom ÒLadyÓ, a 12-year-old horse from Santiago Equestrian Center, who was on hand for Tucker Wildlife SanctuaryÕs sixth annual SummerFest in Modjeska Canyon. STEVEN GEORGES, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ///ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon hosts its sixth annual SummerFest with proceeds go to the sanctuary’s K-8 education programs. rc.summerfest.0627 6/27/15

Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer and Broadway actress stars in “The Bodyguard: The Musical.” The national touring production will stop at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, May 30 for a two-week run.

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The chili is part of the draw at the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, but it’s also a full-fledged community festival with a kids’ zone and carnival attractions. (File phot by Michael Goulding, Orange County Register/SCNG) ADDITIONAL INF0 – 01.tu.0611.cookoff.mg – 06/07/2015 – MANDATORY CREDIT: MICHAEL GOULDING, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Shoot enough for BOTH daily and weekly. Submit your photos for daily and then tackle the weekly photos after daily photos transmitted. The 31st annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off returns to Old Town Tustin on June 7. Its the largest one-day chili cook-off in the world, with multiple chili and salsa contests, bands, an antique car show, three-legged races and more. We’ll run multiple photos in print and online, so please get a variety of shots of different activities going on. http://www.tustinchilicookoff.com/

people browse the many classic cars and motorcycles at the Concours d’Elegance in Huntington Beach. / KEN STEINHARDT, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Alyssa Campos, 9, Kaleigh Tio , 9, and Jenna Martinez, 10, during Brea’s annual Summerfest held at St. Angela Merici School on Saturday.



ORG XMIT: MARK101 Composer John Williams leads the Boston Pops orchestra during a rehearsal in Boston, Tuesday, May 18, 2004. Williams was the conductor of the Pops for 15 years and is marking his 25th year of association with the orchestra, with guest conductor appearances for several concerts featuring his own compositions. (AP Photo/ Robert E. Klein)

The Christian Youth Symphony from Bethel Korean Church, fills the air with Hungarian dance music during the Irvine Korean Cultural Festival. ///ADDITIONAL INFO: – Photo by MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER – shot: 051416 i.0514.koreanfestival Thousands attend the seventh annual Irvine Korean Cultural Festival, which commemorates Korean immigration to the United States since Jan. 13, 1903.

A couple shops during last year’s North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society Show. (Photo courtesy of Janine Fiddelke)

Oakes Fegley is Pete in Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon,” the story of a boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just happens to be a dragon. (File photo by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

People stand in line at the Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club fish fry in Costa Mesa on Saturday, May 31, 2003. (AP Photo/Orange County Register, Mark Rightmire)



ALL WEEKEND

SUMMERFEST: Brea’s three-day celebration featuring food, family fun and tribute bands is happening this weekend. SummerFest Brea, an annual event that benefits St. Angela Merici School, returns Friday, June 2, with a vast lineup of tribute bands including a fan favorite from last year. Country, British rock and pop music fill the lineup of bands set to play over the three-day event. Event begins at 5 p.m., Friday, June 2; gates open at noon on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. St. Angela Merici School, 575 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. Free admission; unlimited ride wristbands available for $30 a day or $70 for all three days. Information: summerfestbrea.org. (Read more about SummerFest.)

“THE BODYGUARD”: Alexander Dinelaris’ 2012 stage musical version of “The Bodyguard,” which is playing at the Segerstrom Center through June 11, improves greatly upon Lawrence Kasdan’s screenplay, and its score is packed to the rafters with Houston song hits – namely, “Greatest Love of All,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run To You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “All At Once” and “I Will Always Love You.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets: $29-$104. Information: 714-556-2787, scfta.org. (Read a review of the show.)

LA HABRA GEM SHOW: The annual show at the La Habra Community Center featuring a variety of gems and minerals gets an add this year with a well-known botanist making an appearance with his collection. Game of Stones, organized by the North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, runs Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. The hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, at the La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. Information: nocgms.com (Read more about the show.)

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE: Pure elegance is on view at the 32nd annual Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, featuring 500 autos and bikes, behind the Library at 7111 Talbert Ave., on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. Kids will get a kick racing Hot Wheels and taking in some ice cream, face painting and balloon art. Cars on display date from the early 1900s to current day. Admission is $10 for adults, free for kids under 16. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4. Information: 714-375-8414 or surfcityusa.com.

FISH FRY & CAR SHOW: The 70th annual Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry Carnival & Car Show is back this weekend. It features fish dinners, beer and wine garden, carnival rides, Blues and Rock bands, car show (Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.), Bingo (Friday-Saturday), baby contest (Sunday), raffles. 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday at Fairview Park. Free. 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: cmnhlions.com.

SUMMERFEST: Join the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon for the two-day Summerfest, featuring arts and crafts by local artists, nature tours, kids’ crafts, art classes, music, and barbecue. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. Information: tuckerwildlife.org.

FRIDAY

SYMPHONY SALUTES JOHN WILLIAMS: Academy and Grammy Award winner John Williams has made cinematic history as the composer of some of Hollywood’s most popular and recognizable film scores including “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “Superman,” “Indiana Jones,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Jurassic Park,” and the first three “Harry Potter” films. Maestro Richard Kaufman and the Pacific Symphony pay tribute to Williams’ genius on the occasion of his 85th birthday. 8 p.m. tonight-Saturday at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets start at $35. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: 714-755-5799 or pacificsymphony.org.

SATURDAY

EAST END BLOCK PARTY: Come to downtown Santa Ana on Saturday for the East End Block Party. There will be live music, art, a pop-up vinyl record store, car show and more. It’s a huge party all throughout the East End that kicks of at noon and goes on through the late night. East End DTSA, Konsept, the Orange County Music League and more groups will be on hand for the free event which features more than 100 vendors, artists and performers, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, along Fourth Street. Information: eastenddtsa.com.

MUSIC FOR THE SPIRIT: Christian Youth Symphony of Irvine celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with Bethel Choir, Kenosis Chamber Choir and Ensemble Christo. Program includes Mendelssohn’s “Reformation” Symphony, the last movement from Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9,” selections from Bach’s Cantata No. 80, “Feast of Reformation” and the U.S. Premiere of “Oh, Hallelujah, All the Earth” by Elliott Bark. 7 p.m. at Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University. $10-$15. One University Drive, Orange. 844-626-8726 or muscocenter.org.

FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK: O.C. Parks presents Sunset Cinema: “Pete’s Dragon.” Pack a picnic, blankets and beach chairs. 8 p.m. at Carbon Canyon Regional Park. Free. 4442 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea. Information: ocparks.com.

CHILI COOKOFF: Gettin’ chili at the annual Huntington Beach Elks International Chili Society Cookoff & Car Show, with live music, vendor sales, raffle and a silent auction is 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., at the Lodge, 7711 Talbert Ave. Information: 714-848-9440 or hbelks.com.

SURF MUSIC SHOW: The singer who helped Surf City find its trademark, Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean fame and the Vertikals Band, headline a special concert, 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Old World Village Banquet Hall, 7561 Center Ave. Kick off the summer with Jan & Dean standards such as “Surf City,” “The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena),” “Deadman’s Curve,” and other surf era classics. Tickets are $10. Information: 949-378-6600 or lemondropclub.com.

ANIMAL SHOW: The Wildlife Learning Center will hold a free Feathers and Scales Animal show at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Evergreen Park, 9300 Moody St., Cypress. Wildlife Center officials will present an assortment of birds and reptiles. Bring a lawn chair and blankets. Information: cypressca.org under “Recreation.”

SUNDAY

TUSTIN CHILI COOKOFF: The 33rd Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off is in Old Town Tustin on Sunday, June 4, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It includes the world’s largest one-day Chili Cook-Off, salsa competitions, craft booths, food and commercial vendors, live music and entertainment, kids area, contests, wine and beer booths, carnival attractions and more. Old Town Tustin, including Peppertree Park, 230 W. First St. Cost: $1 per chili sample; $6 for beer or wine; free admission. Information: tustinca.org. (Read more about the cookoff.)

BALBOA ISLAND PARADE: Come and celebrate Balboa Island at the 24th annual Parade and Party on Sunday, June 4. Although the parade begins at 11 a.m., keep in mind that the bridge closes at 10:45 so be sure to come early for the best seats. The parade is a tradition on the island where locals enjoy hanging out and watching kids on scooters and bikes, groups of pets, old cars, golf carts, walking bananas, the USC Marching Band and much more. Music provided by the Fabulous Nomads and BIG Wednesday. Information: visitnewportbeach.com.