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July 2019
Columbia Memorial 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing in Downey
You’re family is invited to the Space Center, the birthplace of the Apollo, to commemorate the moon landing. Activities include: Apollo Summer Camps in July; rocket launch world record attempt, July 16; NASA Day, July 19, including free admission; Apollo 11 Landing Day celebration, July 20 and more!
Youth Jazz in Bixby Park
Jazz in Bixby Park celebrates the passion and dedication of outstanding young jazz musicians performing classic and modern jazz. Pack a picnic and enjoy the evening with friends and family!
Sleepovers at Natural History Museum
Have your very own night at the museum! Become a nighttime paleontologist and have your own dinosaur encounter, go on an epic bug hunt, or travel back in time and go on an Antarctic expedition to dig up dinosaurs on the lost continent.
Outings Ideas for Today
Looking for places to go with your family today? Find everything from animal encounters and family fun centers to splash pads and water parks.
Celebrate World Jump Day!
Celebrate World Jump Day today with Kidsguide's round up of great spots for kids to get their wiggles out! It's time for them to bounce off the walls (if they aren’t already) at these uber-bouncy spots!
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals 2019
During this 24th annual event, dachshunds will dash 50 yards to qualify to compete for the title of Fastest Wiener Dog in the nation.
July at Pretend City
From a Teddy Bear Picnic and and National Ice Cream Day to Space Week and Harry Potter's Birthday, Pretend City has lots of special July events for littles and their families to enjoy!
Read with the Dogs in Fullerton
Drop by the children's library and read to therapy dogs. The library will have plenty of books available.
MTOC Presents Disney’s Mary Poppins in Placentia
The hit Broadway musical adaptation of Mary Poppins lands in Orange County with a heartwarming score, spoonfuls of imagination, and a flying nanny who's practically perfect in every way.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay
Bring your little Wild One to learn about nature and enjoy the outdoors. Join a fun-filled parent and child experience including storytelling, a guided nature walk, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts.
Parents’ Night Out with Lil’ Chef School
Let your kids (3+) cook up some fun while you get a night on the town! This month, kids will enjoy Fantastic Friday Fiesta.
Beauty and the Beast in Anaheim
What musical will be playing in Pearson Park this summer? It's Beauty and the Beast! For the chance to win free tickets, text “PEARSONPARKLIVE” to 44222. Enjoy a Broadway-style, professional production, and introduce live theater to your family!
August 2019
Free Day at The Huntington Library
On the first Thursday of every month, The Huntington opens its doors to all for free! Explore the library, gardens or art collections all at no cost.
Free Summer Skate Clinics at Vans
Free skate clinics, open to the public, for beginner to intermediate skaters, ages 6-16. June 29, July 6, July 13 and August 3.
Kids Night at Beauty and the Beast in Anaheim
Closing Night is Kids Night at Beauty and the Beast! Saturday, August 3, enjoy pre-theater dinner, child friendly activities, photo opportunity with the characters, and reserved tickets for the performance.
Art + Music in Bixby Park
Pack a picnic for this kid-friendly event, also featuring a complimentary Children's Arts & Crafts section. Art in Bixby Park is free to attend, with food trucks, live artist demos and live music. The art exhibit will feature illustration, photography, fine art, modern art, contemporary art, jewelry, ceramics and more.
Free Kids Discovery Day – Family Festival at Bowers Museum
This colorful, family-friendly music festival includes live concert performances by artists, Instrument Petting Zoo, and arts and crafts
Happy 10th Birthday to Pretend City, All August-long
Happy 10th Birthday to Pretend City! They'll celebrate all month long, by honoring friends, grandparents, and special cultural traditions, and will end the month with a Birthday Bonanza!
Shrek the Musical in Cerritos
Kidsguide has your chance to win tickets to see everyone's favorite ogre in the hilarious stage spectacle! Based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film, coming to Cerritos, August 9-25, the unlikely hero Shrek fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess, and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t found only in fairy tales.
World Elephant Weekend at Los Angeles Zoo
Join the herd at a fun-filled weekend in celebration of World Elephant Day, where you’ll learn amazing facts about these magnificent animals and explore various ways that the Zoo and others are working to safeguard elephants in the wild.
Free Bob Baker Marionette Shows in Bixby Park
Discover the art and mastery of the Bob Baker Marionette Show (founded in 1963, the oldest children's theater company in Los Angeles) during these Sunday morning celebrations. This show is for all ages. Pack a picnic and enjoy family time in the park!
Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale
Families can both save money and make money! Consignors earn top dollar, while buyers save money purchasing name brand, new and nearly-new items.
KidCon at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove
Designed for kids, and kids at heart, KidCon's interactive areas include slime-making, obstacle courses, coding, bubbles and more. Designated areas for crawlers and toddlers; free play with recycled materials available for kids to create; and a performance area, for story-time activities and interactive performances. Use code “KIDSGUIDE10” for 10% off admission tickets!
Free Class Week at Kick It Up!
Every wonder what Zumba is? Do your kids want to try dance like tap, hip hop, ballet or tap, but not ready to make the commitment to a class series? For one week, Kick It Up offers free classes! Kids can try any class, you too! Class times vary.
Cool Craft Roundup at the Rancho
Bring your kids to have fun learning about a variety of ranch-related subjects from livestock to planting through craft projects and games.
LA Fleet Week at the Port of Los Angeles
LA Fleet Week is a celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Labor Day Weekend.
September 2019
Free Hounds on the Hill Event in Signal Hill
Bring your four-legged friends for a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Hounds on the Hill event at Signal Hill Park.
Free Costa Makers Family Block Party
Costa Makers is family-friendly block party featuring art, creativity, food, and entertainment. Free secure bike parking at First United or free car parking at The Triangle. Easily walk to all the locations!