It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy, especially when you have so many fun things to do in our beautiful county that cost nothing at all. Here are some of our favorites:

1. June 3: Orange – Butterflies, butterflies, butterflies at the Coastkeeper Garden for the entire family. 10 a.m. Learn to attract them. Kids can do hands-on crafts activities. Behind Santiago Canyon College, 8520 East Santiago Canyon Road Orange. coastkeeper.org

2. June 3: Huntington Beach – Take in the spring open house at the Shipley Nature Center. Attractions include a maypole dance, butterfly house, live music, booths and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 17851 Goldenwest St. 714-842-4772

3. June 3: Brea – Bring your blankets, beach chairs and picnics to watch “Pete’s Dragon,” the first of OC Parks’ Sunset Cinema series of nine family-friendly films screening at dusk in parks all around the county. Carbon Canyon Regional Park. 4442 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea. Bring . Free parking. Ocparks.com.

4. June 3: Santa Ana – Go downtown for First Saturday Artwalk, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit 20 galleries, browse works offered by art vendors and see artists working. 207 N. Broadway Santa Ana. downtown-santaana.com/artwalk/

5. June 4: Tustin – Go to the Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off in Old Town Tustin, with live entertainment, a kids’ zone, contests, carnival attractions and, of course, a chili competition. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. El Camino Real and East Main Street. tustinchilicookoff.com

6. June 10: Cypress – Relive the ’80s with the band Neon Nation in the first of eight Concerts on the Green at Cypress Civic Center on select Saturdays throughout the summer. Shows begin at 6 p.m. and are preceded by kids’ craft activities at 5:30. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic and enjoy the music. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org

7. June 11: Newport Beach – Head out to Free Family Day at the Orange County Museum of Art. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out “Towers, Mazes and Mirrors,” described as “a series of multi-generational, creative-play environments using everyday materials.” Enjoy live music and dance performances and more. 850 San Clemente Drive. OCMA.net

8. June 14: Buena Park – Stone Soul plays R&B and soul classics at Boisseranc Park. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7520 Dale St. Buena Park.buenapark.com

9. June 17: Fullerton – Go to Craig Regional Park for the Sunset Cinema screening of “The Lego Batman Movie.” Free parking. 3300 State College Blvd. Ocparks.com

10. June 22: Yorba Linda. Add some magic to your summer at the Yorba Linda Library’s Family Funtime Magic Show. Magician Naathan Pham will perform at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served in the library community room. 18181 Imperial Highway. YorbaLindaLibrary.com

11. June 24 : Aliso Viejo – The city will celebrate the 16th anniversary of its incorporation with a “Sweet 16” party for the whole family. Activities include recreational swimming, family games and amusements. Noon to 3 p.m. Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center. 29 Santa Barbara Drive. 949-425-2537.

12. June 25: Huntington Beach – The 75-piece Huntington Beach Concert Band presents “Patriotic Pastiche, Music of America.” 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org

13. June 28: Buena Park Uptown Funk, a high-energy Bruno Mars tribute, plays at Boisseranc Park. 7 to 9 p.m. 7520 Dale St. buenapark.com

14. June 29: Fullerton – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs at Craig Regional Park. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free parking. 3300 State College Blvd. Fullerton. 714-973-3180.

15. July 1: Cypress –The Boys of Summer, an Eagles tribute, will play a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org

16. July 1: Dana Point – See the animated movie “Sing” at Salt Creek Beach. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point. Ocparks.com

17. July 2: San Clemente – Go to Casa Romantica from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for D. Yoder Family Sundays.This month, learn about ocean conservation with lecture and hands-on oceanography stations. 415 Avenida Granada. casaromantica.org

18. July 6: Irvine – Hollywood Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute, will play the band’s hits from 6 to 8 p.m.at Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Drive. Free parking. Ocparks.com

19. July 7-8: Mission Viejo – See “Shrek in Concert” at the Upper Campus Quad of Saddleback College. 7:30 p.m. 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Free parking. Reserved seating and items from food trucks available for purchase. saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre

20. July 8: Cypress – Spend the evening with The King as Raymond Michael’s “Elvis Presley Tribute” returns to play a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. kids crafts 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypress. Cypressrec.org

21. July 8: La Palma –. Smokin’ Cobras perform classic rock and jazz at Central Park, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.

22. July 8: Dana Point – Watch the 1985 family adventure “The Goonies” on the beach. Starts at dusk. Salt Creek Beach. Free parking. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point. Ocparks.com

23. July 13: Irvine – The Journey tribute Open Arms and ’80s nostalgia act Flashback Heart Attack perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Food trucks and a beer and wine garden (for those over 21) will be on-site. Free parking. Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Dr. Irvine. Ocparks.com

24. July 14: Irvine – Bring the family to see the acclaimed 2016 Disney animated hit “Moana.” Mason Regional Park. 18712 University Dr. Irvine. Ocparks.com

25. July 14: Mission Viejo – The Big Band with Shep Shepherd swings into Saddleback College’s Upper Campus Quad. 7:30 p.m. Free parking. Reserved seating and food truck cuisine available for purchase. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre

26. July 15. La Palma – Stone Soul brings ’60s and Motown classics to Concerts at Central Park, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7821 Walker St. 6:30-8 p.m. cityoflapalma.org.

27. July 15: Mission Viejo – Shakespeare by the Sea performs “Macbeth” at the Upper Campus Quad of Saddleback College. 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Free parking. Reserved seating and food truck items available for purchase. saddleback.edu/arts/summer-theatre

28. July 15: Cypress – West Coast Pops Orchestra plays a Concert on the Green at the Civic Center. 6 p.m. with kids’ crafts offered at 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org

29. July 16: Mission Viejo – Shakespeare by the Sea stages “Taming of the Shrew.” 7:30 p.m. Upper Campus Quad. 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo. Free parking. Reserved seating and food trucks available for purchase. shakespearebythesea.org

30. July 16-17 San Clemente – The 41st annual Ocean Festival, billed as “the greatest show on surf,” features scores of activities, including a sand sculpting contest, live music, kids’ fishing derby and kids’ body surfing lessons. oceanfestival.org

31. July 19: Irvine – The Pacific Symphony performs a Symphony in the Cities concert at Mike Ward Community Park. Kids can participate in a “musical playground” at 5:30 p.m.; the concert begins at 7. 20 Lake Road. 949-724-6606.

32. July 20: Orange – The Federal Empire band brings “amped-up” Americana to Irvine Regional Park with Kelly Rae also performing. 6 to 8 p.m. 1 Irvine Park Road. Ocparks.com

33. July 21- 22: Mission Viejo. Saddleback College. 7:30 pm. Upper Campus Quad. Fully staged musical “The Music Man,” 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo. Free parking.

34. July 22. La Palma – The Silverados play classic country rock at Central Park, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7821 Walker St. cityoflapalma.org.

35. July 27: Orange – Orange County-based singer-songwriter Matt Costa, who has performed at Coachella, does a gig at Irvine Regional Park. 6-8 p.m. 1 Irvine Park Rd. Ocparks.com

36. July 28: Laguna Niguel – The popular Pixar sequel “Finding Dory” screens at dusk at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Free parking. 28241 La Paz Rd. Laguna Niguel. Ocparks.com

37. Aug. 3: Laguna Beach – Experience the First Thursday Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Stroll galleries and ride the free trolley to visit art-related businesses. The Laguna Art Museum is open free of charge during the Art Walk. Also, you can download the free izi.TRAVEL smartphone app. Learn more: firstthursdaysartwalk.com

38. Aug. 3: Fountain Valley – Orange County Celtic-rock band the Fenians perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. . Ocparks.com

39. Aug. 3: Yorba Linda – Meet live, exotic animals from around the world at the Family Funtime Animal Show. First come, first served seating at the Yorba Linda Library community room at 3 and 6:30 p.m.. 18181 Imperial Hwy. YorbaLindaLibrary.com

40. Aug. 5: Los Alamitos – Enjoy music and a movie on the same evening at Laurel Park. The King Salmon Band performs pop and rock hits beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of Disney’s “Moana.” 10862 Bloomfield. cityoflosalamitos.org

41. Aug. 5: Cypress – Kulayd plays classic rock in a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. Kids’ crafts time at 5:30 p.m., with music at 6. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org

42. Aug. 6: Seal Beach – See a Shakespeare in the park production of “The Taming of the Shrew” on the lawn next to the pier. 7 p.m. shakespearebythesea.org

43. Aug. 6: Huntington Beach – Bob DeSena, winner of jazz artist of the year the Los Angeles Music Awards, plays his Latin stylings at 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest St. hbconcertband.org

44. Aug. 10: Fountain Valley – Popular local reggae-rock band Common Sense performs from 6 to 8 p.m.at Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid St. Ocparks.com

45. Aug. 11 Anaheim – Take the kids to the park for an old-school Pixar movie when “A Bug’s Life” screens at dusk. Free parking. Yorba Regional Park, 7600 E. La Palma Ave. Ocparks.com

46. Aug. 12 Cypress – Dean Colley does his Neil Diamond tribute in a Concert on the Green at Cypress Civic Center. 6 p.m. Kids’ craft time precedes at 5:30 p.m. 5275 Orange Ave. Cypressrec.org

47. Aug. 19 Anaheim – Take in the “Art Crawl Experience,” or “ACE” art walk and festival, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the downtown area. Pop-up galleries, craft fair and more will stretch from Anaheim Boulevard to Harbor Boulevard and along Center Street Promenade. Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) will provide complimentary rides. 201 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim. DowntownAnaheim.com

48. Aug. 24 Dana Point – Family Style and Tijuana Dogs close out OC Parks’ Summer Concert Series at Salt Creek Beach. 6-8 p.m. 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Dana Point. OCparks.com

49. Aug. 26 Placentia – Learn the basics of beer and root beer brewing from a brewer at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Ages 21 and older, no registration required. 2 p.m. Placentia Library District meeting room, 411 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia. placentialibrary.org

50. Sept. 3: Huntington Beach – End the summer with vintage music from the 1920s through ’40s with Ginger & the Hoosier Daddys. at 5 p.m. in the amphitheater behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Free dance lessons start at 4:15. 7111 Talbert Ave. at Goldenwest Street. hbconcertband.org