2024 Summer in the City

The City Summer in the City is an exciting series featuring a variety of family-favorite activities, including Movies on the Lawn and Summer Concerts, throughout June, July, and August. 

Movies on the Lawn:

The community is invited to Great Park Live for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.

  • Thursday, June 27 — Elemental (PG)
  • Thursday, July 18 — Trolls Band Together (PG)
  • Thursday, August 1 —  Wonka (PG)

Summer Concerts:

Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of music genres. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.

All Summer in the City events are free (no tickets or pre-registration required). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended.

  • Saturday, July 27 — The Reflexx • Totally Rad '80s
  • Saturday, August 10 — 1969 the Tribute • '60s Rock and Roll
  • Saturday, August 17 —  DW3 • R&B, Soul, Old School Funk

Symphony in the Cities:

Pack a picnic, grab a lawn chair or blanket, and gather the family for an evening of outdoor summer fun! A long-standing summer tradition, Symphony in the Cities, brings thousands of people together to enjoy a variety of popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs at a local park each year. This year’s concert will be held at Great Park Live. Pre-concert, family-friendly activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert beginning at 7 p.m. 

  • Sunday, August 18  — Symphony in the Cities • Family Activities and Symphony Concert 

All Summer in the City events are free (no tickets or pre-registration required). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should bring low-back chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended. Great Park Live is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd.