Get ready to dive into an unforgettable summer filled with exciting celebrations and fantastic performances right here in Poway! From blockbuster movies, lively concerts, to fun events for the whole family. Poway has something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your popcorn, get your groove on, and join us for a thrilling summer!
Summer Movies in the Park
Bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies will be shown on a giant, cinema-quality screen approximately 15 minutes after sunset. The recreation area opens at 6:30 p.m. View details in the calendar section.
- June 15: The Little Mermaid (2023) (Community Park)
- June 29: Migration (Community Park)
- July 13: Elemental (Poway Community Swim Center)
- July 27: Kung Fu Panda 4 (Community Park)
- August 10: Hook (Old Poway Park)
Summer Concert Series
Poway’s free summer concerts are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Parking fees at Lake Poway apply for non-residents. View details in the calendar section.
- June 16: Pop Vinyl (Lake Poway)
- June 30: The Blue Breeze Band (Lake Poway)
- July 7: Gregory Page (Old Poway Park)
- July 14: Pickleback Shine (Lake Poway)
- July 21: The Benedetti Trio (Old Poway Park)
- July 28: Britain's Finest (Lake Poway)
- Aug 4: The Pomerado Community Band (Old Poway Park)
Family Campouts at Lake Poway
Join us for s’mores, a magic show and a glow-in-the-dark ranger-led night hike! Links to registration.
- June 22-23
- July 6-7
- July 20-21
- August 3-4
Poway Celebrates the Fourth of July
Poway continues its tradition of day-long Fourth of July patriotic celebrations.
Bring your family and friends to Old Poway Park for Old Fashioned Fourth of July and celebrate our country’s independence turn-of-the-20th-century style from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event will feature patriotic entertainment, free children's crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train rides will be available for a nominal fee. The Veterans Park Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park (adjacent to Old Poway Park), complete with the firing of the cannon. The ceremony honors those who selflessly served our country and is hosted by VFW Post 7907 and the Poway Veterans Park Committee.
Enjoy two spectacular firework shows as they light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex at 9 p.m. Gates at Poway High School open at 6 p.m. for games, activities, and a DJ spinning the tunes. No registration is required, please pay at the gate. Children ages 11 and under are free with paid adult admission ($6 - proceeds benefit the Poway High School Music Boosters). Please arrive early to allow plenty of time for parking.
Lake Poway is open to the public on July 4 and will stay open as a viewing area for the fireworks at the high school. Please be aware that viewing is limited from the lake this year as the ballfield is closed as part of the water infrastructure capital improvement program. Parking is $10 for non-residents. Residents and active military members (with ID) are free.
A parking map for fireworks viewing will be posted online soon.