Get ready to dive into an unforgettable summer filled with exciting celebrations and fantastic performances right here in Poway! 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 21: Despicable Me (Community Park)
- July 5: Inside Out 2 (Community Park)
- July 19: Moana 2 (Poway Community Swim Center)
- August 2: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Community Park)
- August 16: The Sound of Music (Old Poway Park)
Summer Concert Series
Poway’s free summer concerts are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Lake Poway concerts: The Lookout at Lake Poway will be open for snacks, drinks and food; parking fees apply for non-residents. View details in the calendar section.
- June 22: Pickleback Shine (Lake Poway)
- June 29: Gregory Page (Old Poway Park)
- July 6: The Blue Breeze Band (Lake Poway)
- July 13: Prairie Sky (Old Poway Park)
- July 20: Britain's Finest (Lake Poway)
- July 27: The Pomerado Community Band (Old Poway Park)
- August 3: Pop Vinyl (Lake Poway)
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 14-15
- June 28-29
- July 12-13
- July 26-27
Summer Splash Bash
Kick off summer fun with a pool party at the Poway Community Swim Center on Friday, June 13. Join us from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of music, games, and swimming. Activities include open access to our in-water inflatable obstacle course, organized games and races throughout the event, crafts, land inflatables, and a big splash competition off the diving boards.
Summer Solstice Hike
Mark the official start of summer with an evening hike through Blue Sky Ecological Reserve with Docent Celeste Larson on Friday, June 20. The hike starts at 6 p.m. from the bus shelter in the parking lot and heads up to Ramona Dam and back. The group will stop at 7:42 p.m. to observe the June solstice, the northernmost latitude the sun reaches during the year. Out-and-back the hike is 4.5 miles with an 800 ft. elevation gain. Don't forget to bring water!
Night Fishing Lake Poway
Enjoy fishing and boating past hours at Lake Poway and try for the night bite! Night Fishing begins July 11 and continues every Friday and Saturday night through August 30. The lake is open until 11:30 p.m., and boats can stay out until 11 p.m. Catfish will be stocked and stock schedule subject to change. View pricing and details.
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 features 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 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 is posted online.