Summer Fun on Catalina Island

The City of Avalon offers a full lineup of daily events during the summer season. Returning favorites include Beach Bingo on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Kids Fishing Derby on Wednesday mornings on the Green Pleasure Pier, and Movies on the Beach on Wednesday nights. The schedule also includes newer options such as Monday Beach Days, Funky Fridays Night Dance Party, Saturday Art in the Park, and Sunday morning Yoga on the beach.

• Monday: Beach Days on South Beach / 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Tuesday: Beach Bingo on South Beach / 6:00-7:00 PM
• Wednesday: Kids Fishing Derby on the Green Pleasure Pier (ages 3-16) / 7:00-9:00 AM AND Movies on South Beach / 8:00 PM
• Thursday: Beach Bingo on South Beach / 6:00-7:00 PM
• Friday: Funky Friday Dance Party for Kids on Wrigley Stage / 7:00-9:00 PM
• Saturday: Art in the Park at Avalon Kids Park (all ages & abilities welcome) / 11:00 AM -2:00 PM
• Sunday: Yoga on South Beach / 9:00 AM

The City of Avalon's summer programming and events are scheduled for June 15 - August 21, 2026.

Summer event listings

8 / 06 — Summer Beach Bingo (each Tuesday & Thursday)

Repeats weekly on Tuesday, Thursday.

Bring a beach chair and gather with friends near the South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday, Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards cost $1 each, with local prizes available for winners.

8 / 07 — Funky Fridays Dance Party for Kids

Mermaid Tours with Madison.

Repeats weekly on Friday.

Funky Friday brings mermaid fun, music, bubbles, and dancing to Wrigley Stage. Hosted by the City of Avalon at 7pm on Fridays during summer, this event is free for everyone. Madison Mermaid makes special appearances.

8 / 08 — Art in the Park at Avalon Kid's Park

Repeats weekly on Saturday.

Let creativity take the lead while learning S.T.E.M. through Arts & Crafts. All ages and abilities welcome.

8 / 09 — Yoga on South Beach

Repeats weekly on Sunday.

This beginner-friendly yoga session teaches the basics in a welcoming, supportive setting. The program focuses on flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. Instructor Mary Bentdahl.

8 / 10 — Beach Days on South Beach

Repeats weekly on Monday.

Enjoy games, lighthearted competition, a kayak tour, and more.

8 / 12 — Kid’s Fishing Derby (Each Wednesday)

Repeats weekly on Wednesday.

This is a free activity. Bring your own rod & reel or dropline, or purchase one on the Green Pleasure Pier, then join the fishing guide. Prizes are given each week after the derby. Bait & gear are also available on the Pier. The derby runs 7am-9am every Wednesday. Event sponsored by Catalina Outdoor.

8 / 12 — Movies on the Beach

Repeats weekly on Wednesday.

Movies on the Beach schedule: 6/17: Lilo and Stitch, 6/24: Hook, 7/1: Hamilton, 7/8: National Treasure, 7/15: Goat, 7/22: Minecraft, 7/29: Elemental, 8/5: Jumanji Next Level, 8/12: Cinderella (2021), 8/19: Space Jam. Screenings are Wednesdays at 8 pm. Special thanks to the Catalina Yacht Club & Lions Club.

8 / 14 — Survival Skills: Learn it. Live it. Be Adventure Ready

Catalina Island Conservancy - the Trailhead.

Catalina Island Outdoor Adventure Club, working with the Catalina Island Conservancy, presents a free hands-on Survival Skills adventure for local youth ages 10–17. The program takes place Friday, August 14, 2026.

8 / 15 — Bald Eagle Excursion in Catalina’s Wildlands

Catalina Island Conservancy - the Trailhead.

Explore conservation recovery strategies while learning about the American bald eagle success story on Catalina Island. Conservancy naturalists and special guest Erin Weiner, Eagle Project Lead for the Institute for Wildlife, accompany the experience.