Recreation

Come give back to your community! The City of Mission Viejo is hosting a Food & Diaper Drive to support the nonprofit Families Forward.

Come give back to your community! The City of Mission Viejo will host a blood drive for City of Hope patients at the North Paseo on Friday, October 28 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Walk-ups and appointments are available to those who want to donate blood. Visit this link to schedule an appointment.

All blood donors will receive a $10 In-N-Out gift card.

Donors must:

Gary Calvaneso, also known as "The Tribute Man," is a four-time Buffalo Backstage Music Award winner, performing hits from classic rock artists.

Lauren Nicole is a local artist and resident whose vintage jazz covers are reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. You can learn more about Lauren and her work at LaurenNicole.art.

Rocky Salazar plays a blend of pop and Latin with a splash of jazz.

Enjoy nerf and laser tag, a slime station, games, food vendors, photo opportunities and live music at the monthly Night Market. The event will also include extra games for everyone to play like large chess/checkers, large LRC, ring toss, and a large pong game.

A new weekly Farmers Market begins in Mission Viejo from 10 am to 2 pm at the North Paseo, 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

Every Saturday, you can shop a variety of locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cooked items, handmade crafts and more. Vendors include Bee Ladies Honey, Butter Crumbs Bake Shop, South Coast Farms, Tea Lucky, The Tamale Fiesta, Black Sheep Farms, Got Green Drinks and many more.

For more information, visit farmandcraftmarket.com.

Meet your local firefighters from Station 24 in Mission Viejo. Check out the fire engine, learn about fire safety and play interactive games. There will also be information on holiday fire safety and disaster preparedness to help you and your family stay safe.

Diana Chu has been singing and playing piano most of her life, and has more than 30 private piano and voice students. She frequently performs at weddings and events, and plays every Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ladera Ranch during 4 pm mass.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Parks make life better by bringing families together, so please join us for this FREE movies in the park series. Movies begin at dusk. Drop off blankets and chairs early. Refreshments are available along with fun games and music beginning at 6 pm.

Raya and the Last Dragon

Parks make life better by bringing families together, so please join us for this FREE movies in the park series. Movies begin at dusk. Drop off blankets and chairs starting at 4:30pm. Refreshments are available along with fun games and music beginning at 6 pm.