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June 2022
Outdoor Summer Movies Across LA & Orange County
Enjoy summer movies in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Bellflower, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Lake Forest, Lakewood, Laguna Niguel, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, OC Parks, Placentia, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rossmoor, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster, Whittier, Yorba Linda, and more!
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out in Discovery Cube Los Angeles
JUNE 10 - SEPTEMBER 11: Focusing on the five core emotions featured in the film – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions.
2022 Outdoor Summer Concerts
Outdoor summer concerts in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Bellflower, Brea, Buena Park, Cerritos, Cypress, Dana Point, Downey, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, OC Parks, Placentia, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rossmoor, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Signal Hill, Tustin, Westminster, and Yorba Linda.
July 2022
Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa
JULY 15 - AUGUST 14: The OC Fair is excited to welcome you back to “Feel the Sunshine”! Get up close with animals in the petting zoo, check out exhibits, go shopping, and enjoy local groups performing on community stages.
Shakespeare Festival Special Events at Griffith Park
JULY 16 - AUGUST 27: Bring your family to enjoy Shakespeare themed activities throughout the summer! Activities will include workshops, themed nights, a summer faire, and more!
2022 Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
JULY 30 - AUGUST 7: The festival will offer a full calendar of engaging creative activities for the entire family to enjoy, including customization workshops, on-site surfboard shaping, public skate and BMX sessions, a community market, giveaways and sustainable installations.
August 2022
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
AUGUST 1-5: Free STEM program designed for middle and high school girls interested in hands-on tech, engineering, and computing-related activities.
August Events at Pretend City
Movie Night in the City (Aug 5) • Raksha Bandhan (Aug 11) • Night in the Museum (Aug 11) • Elephant's Day (Aug 17) • Tooth Fairy Day (Aug 23) • Pretend City's Birthday Bonanza (Aug 27-28)
State Fair at Santa Anita Park
JULY 21 - AUGUST 20: Enjoy fair rides and games, live entertainment, pig races, dog shows, stunt shows, fair food, and more.
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
MARCH 20 - SEPTEMBER 5: Butterflies are taking flight at the museum! Walk among beautiful butterflies at NHM's seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer.
Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach
JUNE 24 - AUGUST 28: Shop unique artwork and enjoy live music, roaming entertainment, daily art demonstrations and a variety of food and drink offerings.
Dinos in the City at Pretend City
NOW - SEPTEMBER 5: Learn how paleontologists unearth dinosaur bones, dig in the dinosaur pit, and get a chance to collect several dinosaur trading cards.
84º Sale at Great Wolf Lodge in Anaheim
AUGUST 4: This special one-day sale on 8/4 highlights their 84º water park and features $84 rooms per night on Monday - Thursday stays.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
SOAR: Tropical Butterflies at South Coast Botanic Garden
APRIL 1 - AUGUST 31: Step into the Host and Nectar Garden for an up close view of the butterfly habitat and the emergence of new species.
Cardboard City in Santa Monica
JUNE 25 - AUGUST 14: Experience the hands-on fun of transforming simple cardboard into cool creations. View inspirational cardboard art from LA artists.
Keeper-for-a-Day Zoo Camp at Wild Wonders in Bonsall
JULY 26 - AUGUST 5: Campers help care for a selection of 100+ exotic animals, play fun games and activities, and interact with unique animals.
Free Summer Fun Days at Long Beach Parks
JUNE 20 - AUGUST 26: Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has great free and affordable programs for youth and teens planned during the summer at 21 local parks. Kids can come out for games, crafts, sports, field trips and more Monday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
Be SAFE Programs (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) in Long Beach
JUNE 20- AUGUST 26: Free classes, sports, fitness crafts and more will be offered from 5-8 p.m.at 11 city parks.
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!
Bellflower Streetfest
AUGUST 4: This event features live music, craft and business vendors, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, and games with Bellflower Recreation in Motion (B.R.I.M.).
National Night Out in La Mirada
AUGUST 4: The City of La Mirada encourages residents to spend the evening outside to get to know their neighbors. The event will be held alongside the Concerts Under the Stars and is sponsored by National Night Out.
National Night Out in Cerritos
AUGUST 4: Join the City of Cerritos' National Night Out with classic car displays, kid fingerprinting, food vendors, live performances, and much more!
Outside SCR: Million Dollar Quartet at Mission San Juan Capistrano
JULY 30-AUGUST 21: Bring your family back in time to enjoy a Broadway Musical inspired by a true story.
Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 21: Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Cinderella at Santa Monica Playhouse
EVERY FRIDAY: A new Cinderella play featuring new songs, special FX, dazzling costumes, and a silent movie segment!
House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty Exhibit at Natural History Museum LA
AUGUST 5 - SEPTEMBER 7: Visit the mythical world of Westeros, the Targaryen Dynasty, and the dragons that ruled beside them. Attendees will be the first to see new costumes and props from the series and have the chance to sit on a replica of the new Iron Throne.
Free First Fridays at Kidspace Children’s Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS: Experience Kidspace Children's Museum for free! Advanced reservations are required.
Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
AUGUST 5-6: Come to the Japanese Friendship Garden to experience a magical night with your loved ones. The Toro Nagashi Festival includes food and merchant vendors, live performances, and much more!
Family Fun Morning at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS, AUGUST 5 & 19: Explore Crystal Cove State Park at your own pace. Head out on the Environmental Study Loop Trail or into Moro Canyon with self-guided activities on this Family Fun Morning. Look for animal evidence, smell local plants, and listen for bird songs while learning about the natural resources in the park.
Little Seedlings Story Time at Sherman Gardens
July 29, August 5, 12 and 19: : Join them as they share favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers.
Preschool Playdate at BounceU in Orange
AUGUST 5: Bring your little ones for a preschool playdate! Don't forget to bring your socks!
Movie Night in the City at Pretend City
AUGUST 5: Join Pretend City for a featured movie The Land Before Time in Orange Plaza. Bring your own snacks, blanket and chairs to enjoy a movie celebrating their resident dino friends.
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
AUGUST 5: Bring your friends and family for yummy food, live music, games, and DIY slime fun!
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5: Relax, listen to live music and bring a blanket to picnic at the park. Explore the museum for free and celebrate the mighty predators of the Ice Age, Saber-Tooth Cats, and talk with scientists.
National Night Out in Stanton
AUGUST 5: Join Stanton’s celebration of National Night Out followed by a movie under the stars! Participants will have the opportunity to explore police cruisers, fire trucks and more!
Lakewood Recreation Hosts Parents Night Out, Kids Night In
AUGUST 5: Parents, do you need a date night out? The highly qualified Youth Center staff will supervise your children while parents get a much needed night out! Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks, games and more! $5 per child. Ages 3+ (must be potty trained.)
Cosmic Glow/Mania Bounce at BounceU in Orange
AUGUST 5: Take your kids for a Friday glow-in-the-dark bounce night! Don't forget to bring your socks!
Family Nights at Mayfair Pool in Lakewood
FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26: Enjoy an evening splash with the family at Mayfair Pool, 6:30-8 p.m.
Snow White in Santa Monica Playhouse
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Santa Monica Playhouse is featuring Snow White and is taking their audience on a magical adventure as everyone’s most beloved young heroine journeys to find herself, her mother, and her true destiny.
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
EVERY WEEKEND: For the August weekends, take your little ones to a fun outdoor concert at the Getty Center! Each weekend presents different bands such as Jazzy Ash & Red Yarn and The Lucky Band.
Weekend Family Crafting at reDiscover Center in Los Angeles
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS, NOW - DECEMBER 31, 2022: Have a blast making art from upcycled materials. Your table is stocked with curated recycled materials and "rediscovered" offcuts and scraps from local manufacturers, along with freshly sanitized crafting tools and kid-friendly fasteners.
Matilda The Musical at South Coast Repertory
AUGUST 6-14: The genius of Roald Dahl comes to life in an inspiring musical about an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. An exhilarating tale of empowerment filled with high-energy music and dancing from the talented young actors of SCR’s Summer Players.
Beginning Archery Class in Fountain Valley
JUNE 11 - AUGUST 20: Join OC Parks staff and OC Parks volunteers for a beginning archery course for first-time archers.
Archery Instruction at El Dorado Park in Long Beach
SATURDAYS: Get pointers to improve skills, and consistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include, advanced, 9 a.m. and beginner 10:30 a.m. Safety class required.
National Night Out & Open House in Glendora
AUGUST 6: Glendora's National Night Out is offering free hot dogs, booths, and station tours!
Family Play Day in Lakewood
AUGUST 6: This free event will offer youngsters an exciting diversion featuring inflatable attractions and face painting. There will also be a food truck on site.
Festival of Butterflies in San Juan Capistrano
AUGUST 6: A free, family friendly event that features tours, talks, live performances, food vendors, and many more activities for all!
Shakespeare in the Park For Families in Culver City
AUGUST 6-28: Ideal for all ages, Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families is a high-energy theatrical performance designed for children to experience reimagined Shakespeare classics by weaving modern, cultural, iconic references into classic texts.
Be(YOU)tiful Day of Play
AUGUST 6: An event for children of all abilities! Offers arts & crafts, sensory bins & activities, music, dancing, and more!
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