Tustin Local Events

Tustin pairs a historic Old Town with one of Orange County's best-known community festivals, Tustin Tiller Days, held every fall since 1957, plus the Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off each June. Here are the yearly events that bring the community together, plus where to find dates for this year.

Dates change each year. For exact dates and times, check the City of Tustin special events page.

Yearly Events in Tustin

Viva Tustin Celebration (May)

A free family event at Frontier Park celebrating Hispanic culture, with games, live entertainment and train rides. Hosted by the City of Tustin.

Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off (June)

A one-day street party in Old Town Tustin with chili and food booths, crafters, live music, contests and a kids' fun zone. The booths are run by local nonprofits, and the city calls it the largest one-day chili cook-off in the country.

Concerts in the Park (June and July)

Free summer evening concerts hosted by the City of Tustin, with food trucks and vendors.

Fourth of July Celebration (July 4th)

Live music, food trucks and a fireworks show at Tustin High School.

Movies in the Park (July and August)

Free outdoor movies on Friday nights, at a different city park each week.

Sunset Market (May through September)

An evening market in Old Town on the third Thursday of each month, with vendors, live music, food trucks and a beer and wine garden.

Tustin Tiller Days (October)

Tustin's signature hometown festival, held since 1957 to celebrate the city's farming roots. Three days at Columbus Tustin Park with a carnival, nonprofit booths and a pancake breakfast, plus a Saturday morning parade through Old Town.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll (December)

The city's holiday kickoff in Old Town at El Camino Real and 3rd Street, with the tree lighting, a holiday stroll, live performances and a toy drive.

Year-Round in Tustin

• Old Town Farmers Market: Saturday mornings, 8:00 a.m. to noon, in Old Town Tustin near El Camino Real and 3rd Street.
• Old Town Tustin: a historic district along Main Street and El Camino Real, with 1880s homes and buildings, local restaurants and a self-guided walking tour.
• Tustin Area Historical Society Museum: local history at El Camino Real and Main Street.
• The District at Tustin Legacy: a large outdoor center with shopping, dining and a movie theater.
• Veterans Sports Park: the city's largest park, with pickleball and tennis, a skate park, sports fields, a walking trail and a summer splash pad.
• Tustin Legacy Park and Bark Barracks: a linear park with paths and a city dog park.
• The Tustin hangar: the remaining World War II blimp hangar from the former Marine base is a landmark you can see across the area (no public access).

Living in Tustin

Thinking about buying or selling in Tustin? Visit the Tustin community page or see the Tustin market report for active, pending and sold homes. Nearby cities are covered in our local market reports, and you can find events for other cities on our Local Events page.

Work directly with the broker. Call or text Namneet Dhaliwal at (714) 932-9409, or request a home value review.