All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
September 2022
Spider Pavilion Exhibition at Natural History Museum
SEPTEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 27: Walk among spiders and their magnificent webs in this unique, open-air experience. Talk to educators and see enclosed habitats of tarantulas, wolf spiders, and jumping spider.
El Dorado Nature Center Family Nightlife Walks
THURSDAYS, JUNE 23 - SEPTEMBER 29: Join a guided after-hours walk to see all the nocturnal creatures that call the Nature Center home. Pre-registration required and fills up fast!
Champions of Magic in Anaheim
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1: Free Meet & Greet Upgrade Code (details inside)! Experience an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. The Champions Of Magic cast present incredible interactive magic, a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation.
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2: Taking place over three days, the Airshow delivers an action-packed lineup of events, from live music festivals on the beach and VIP offerings, to over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world’s best display teams.
October 2022
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
OCTOBER 2: Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, free admission and parking, and so much more.
FREE Family Concert: Symphony Under the Sea in Long Beach
OCTOBER 2: Kids get in free! Enjoy an instrument petting zoo, musical games and performances, arts and crafts, hula dancing, kid-friendly food trucks, and creative play! Family activities take place from 1-3pm and 4-5pm. Concert performance is from 3-4pm.
Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
OCTOBER 2: Bring your team to the Annual Sandcastle Contest and have a great day at the beach! This year’s theme is “California Dreamin”
Family Camp in Lakewood
OCTOBER 15-16: Bring your children, ages 3-11, and spend a night out under the stars. Participate in fun activities including games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire. Camp guides will be there to help you set up camp and help your children enjoy the fun. All meals and snacks are prepared so parents can sit back, relax and enjoy nature.
Free Halloween Dance Class at Burgess Cotillion in Long Beach
OCTOBER 17: Try out Burgess Cotillion at their Halloween-themed "Spooky Spectacular" this month, with a free class for anyone new to the program. Participants enjoy dancing, refreshments, games, prizes and manners. Your kids will have so much fun, they'll want to join for an entire season.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Pacoima
OCTOBER 22: Enjoy a free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Chino
OCTOBER 23: Free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. Plus, go on a self-tour of Planes of Fame Air Museum.
November 2022
FUN-Tastic Family Night – Wildlife Wendy
NOVEMBER 4: Wildlife Wendy and her tropical birds provide an up-close and personal encounter with the most entertaining species of the bird world. Families and friends will be instantly intrigued by the majestic macaws as they present incredible physical abilities as well as their vivacious personalities. Be ready to laugh out loud at the antics of the talking and singing parrots.
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience in Long Beach
NOVEMBER 23: They’re back! With star performances on The Tonight Show and Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, these canine daredevils entertain the entire family with their doggone amazing tricks. All former rescues, the adorable animal athletes thrill with their delightful antics.
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