Thursday Essentials: Beach Cleanup, Boomers and Bands

1. Thursday is Swimmable California Day you can celebrate by participating in a beach cleanup in Huntington Beach, from 3-7 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach, lifeguard tower #20. Everyone who enjoys paddling, surfing, swimming, or just frolicking in the waves should come and do their part to keep their beach and waters clean. There will be hot dogs and s'mores on the beach while they last. 

2. Concerts in the Park will continue when Cold Duck performs their unique grooving hits from the '80s from 6-8 p.m. The concert will be at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center  & Sports Park at Brookhurst and Heil streets. Attendees should bring picnic blankets and chairs. The event is a fun picnic-style concert for families with their kids.  Parking and admission is completely free. 

3. Across town, another concert will be held at 6 p.m. as part of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Performances by Hunter Hunted and DJ Velvet Touch will delight crowds at Mile Square Park, 16801 Euclid St. For more information, contact Ashley Eckenweiler, (949) 285-9239.

4. Looking for some family fun? BOOMERS! in Fountain Valley has got you covered, and this week, you can score a great deal. Groupon is offering two options:

Choose Between Two Options

• $30 for two unlimited-attraction passes (up to a $59.98 value)
• $59 for four unlimited-attraction passes (up to a $119.96 value)

Passes are valid for four hours of activities at the Irvine location and all-day access at the Fountain Valley location, with unlimited access to these attractions go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and miniature golf.