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Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom in Buena Park
June 19: Enjoy live music, praise dancing, family activities, and food booths during Buena Park’s free Juneteenth celebration.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
CoComelon Gotta Go Zone at Griffith Park in Los Angeles
June 21-27: Sing potty songs, meet JJ, and explore a themed play zone at this toddler-friendly kick-off with actress and mom, Ashley Tisdale! A CoComelon bathroom pop-up stays open all week for joyful potty breaks and free fun.
Juneteenth at LA County Parks
June 14 & 21: Celebrate Juneteenth with free workshops, live music, and entertainment, youth and teen zones, sports tournaments, and food tastings. June 14: El Cariso Park (Sylmar), Valleydale Park (Azusa), Roy Campanella Park (Compton). June 21: Jackie Robinson Park (Sun Village) and Don Knabe Park (Cerritos).
Detailing Workshop at Peterson Automotive Museum
June 21: One-day workshop focusing on care and maintenance of automobiles, offering a unique opportunity for young enthusiasts to dive into the world of auto care.
Adobe Days at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
June 21: Learn local history and explore activities, demos, and performances from multiple historic adobes in one spot at this free family event.
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Summer Safari at SteelCraft Long Beach
June 21: See a bird and reptile show, meet Safari Mickey, and enjoy crafts, balloon art, and live DJ music. Free entry, all-day fun, and family-friendly activities.
California Biennial Block Party at Orange County Museum of Art
June 21: Celebrate the opening of OCMA’s 2025 California Biennial with hands-on artmaking, live music, food trucks, and a free all-ages concert to close out the day.
Summer Reading Program 50th Anniversary Celebration at Cerritos Library
June 21: A free outdoor library celebration with balloon twisting, drone demos, STEM stations, face painting, petting zoo fun, crafts, and activities for teens and adults too.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Family Science Sunday: Plankton at Marine Mammal Care Center
June 22: View live plankton samples and design your own model in this hands-on marine science workshop.
Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art
May 31: Family ArtMaking is a free drop-in art workshop for all skill levels. Projects are designed for all ages and skill levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tiny Disco at The Goldfish in LA
June 22: Dance it out with your little ones at a feel-good family disco. Safe sound levels, tasty eats, and big fun for tiny feet.
Tuesday Night Dance: Soulful Grooves at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tuesdays in June: Celebrate Black Music Month with free hip hop and jazz dance classes for all ages and skill levels. Adaptive options available for seated dancers too.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
June 27: Enjoy a monthly evening of space talks, hands-on exhibits, and family fun at the museum!
Puppets & Pride with Bob Baker Marionette at Academy Museum in LA
June 7, 28: Sing along with puppets in a pride-filled marionette show celebrating love, identity, and community. Fun and inclusive for all ages.
Independence Day Vito’s Dog Parade at Lincoln Park in Long Beach
June 28: Join District 1 for a patriotic dog parade, award ceremony, and veteran and pet resources.
The SportsBase – TCG, Sports Cards & Collectibles Show in Long Beach
June 28-29: Buy, sell, or trade at this free two-day sports and collectibles show with 100 vendors, giveaways, and all your favorite fandoms.
Drum Barracks Civil War Technology Fair in Wilmington
June 28: Explore the science and technology of the 19th century. Learn about wet-plate photography, telegraph, iron-clad ships and submarines, talk to a blacksmith, watch a cannon being fired, and go on self-guided tours of the museum.
Family Fun: Punk Album Covers at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
June 28: Drop in for a free collage-making activity inspired by punk album art. Designed for kids (ages 3+) and their families.
NCL Sea Craft Hour at Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach
May 10 - August 23: Get crafty with free hands-on projects for kids and families during this creative afternoon at the aquarium. All supplies provided!
Star Party at Madrona Marsh in Torrance
June 28: Celebrate Astronomy Day by joining Join Paul Livio and members of the Riverside Astronomical Society as they explore the universe!
Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop at Getty Center
Select Sundays: Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Family Science Sunday: All About Water at Marine Mammal Care Center
June 29: Learn all about water through fun, science-based activities.
Free Community Day at LA Arboretum in Arcadia
June 29: Enjoy a free day at the LA Arboretum with garden walks, scavenger hunts, raptor visits, hands-on nature fun, and peaceful spaces.
Annual Independence Day Celebration | Huntington Beach
July 4: Watch a 150+ group parade, enjoy a beachside block party, and end with fireworks over the ocean. FREE!
Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art
May 31: Family ArtMaking is a free drop-in art workshop for all skill levels. Projects are designed for all ages and skill levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Pumpfest & Pump Track Pop-Up in Buena Park
July 1-13: Ride the wave at this all-ages pop-up pump track, with a kick-off event featuring music, games, and vendors on July 1. All wheels welcome!
Field of Valor at Irvine Civic Center Lawn
July 1-13: Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display.
The Great Elephant Migration in Beverly Hills – Public Art Exhibit
July 1 – August 1: Walk among 100 life-size elephant sculptures and explore a powerful, family-friendly art exhibit celebrating nature, culture, and coexistence.
Toddlers & Tunes | Irvine Spectrum Center
June 2, July 7, August 4: Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly morning featuring complimentary rides on the Carousel, bubbles by BubblePOP, kid-friendly games, an interactive DJ, and more. FREE!
PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
June – December: Join themed kids’ club parties at 2ND & PCH featuring crafts, performances, animals, and more. Held outdoors on select Tuesdays with extra summer dates.
Jurassic Beach at Outlets at San Clemente
July 2-22: Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and marine reptiles at this free exhibit with interactive photo ops and prehistoric fun.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
Flashback Fridays at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
July 4 – August 29: Dance to decade-themed hits every Friday, from 70s disco to 2000s jams, with live bands and DJs on the waterfront. FREE!
Drop-In Workshop for Families: Claymation at the Academy Museum
July 5, 12 & 19: Families can explore stop-motion animation together in this hands-on Claymation workshop inspired by summer camp stories. Free for youth 17 and under.
Free Fishing Days with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
July 5 & August 30: Try fishing for free—no license needed! Free Fishing Days are perfect for beginners and families ready to cast a line and enjoy the outdoors.
Summer Kick-Off at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles
July 5-6: Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, kids games, and a scavenger hunt with a sweet reward—plus outdoor food and drink specials for the whole family.
Raptor Ramble Nature Walk at Los Cerritos Wetlands in Seal Beach
July 5: Explore the Los Cerritos Wetlands before restoration begins with a guided walk featuring raptor sightings, rare birds, and stories from the land’s cultural history.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
NextGenLA Sneak Peek of New Galleries at LACMA
July 6: Kids and teens can explore LACMA’s new galleries before they open, with art workshops, a scavenger hunt, puppet walkabouts, music, and more.
Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art
May 31: Family ArtMaking is a free drop-in art workshop for all skill levels. Projects are designed for all ages and skill levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tuesday Family Nights in Cerritos
June 10 - August 5: Families can enjoy entertainment and activities at four neighborhood parks. Each program has a pre-show craft, game or activity. Don't forget to bring a blanket and picnic dinner!
Free Summer Lunch Cruises in Long Beach Shoreline Village
Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27: Enjoy a FREE 30 minute harbor cruise with purchase of lunch “to go” from participating restaurants every Wednesday through the end of Augus
Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Tour
4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9: Join public safety personnel for a free tour of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
Second Thursdays: Drop in for a craft project and story time themed around the Rancho's great horned owls.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
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