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Family Workshop: Sun Print at the Getty Center
SELECT SUNDAYS, APRIL - JUNE: Make one-of-a-kind photographic prints with the sunlight, called cyanotypes by arranging flowers, leaves, and stencils on light-sensitive material.
Amerigo Vespucci and Villagio Italia in Los Angeles
July 3-8: Experience the history and charm of Italy right here in Southern California. Amerigo Vespucci, a nearly 100-year-old Italian naval ship regarded as "the most beautiful ship in the world," will dock in the Port of Los Angeles.
4th of July Events in LA & Orange County
Find 60+ 4th of July events across LA & Orange County!
YMCA Kid Race in Laguna Niguel
JULY 4: For kids 12 and under. Fee includes a race medal, t-shirt, race photo, pancake breakfast, and access to the expo.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at OCC Planetarium
JULY 6, JULY 25 and JULY 30: Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Junior Aviators Day! at Planes of Fame Air Museum
JULY 6: Enjoy a day of activities, like building planes, playing in bubbles, learning how aircrafts are built, and the EAA is offering a free introductory flight for kids for kids ages 8-17 (first-come, first-served)
Magic Tree House – Space Mission at the Orange Coast College Planetarium
JULY 5: Travel with the brother-sister duo Jack and Annie in their Magic Treehouse as they learn about how scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe.
Family Day at Barcade in Los Angeles
SUNDAYS, JUNE - DECEMBER: Join the Barcade for family day (every 1st Sunday of the month) where both kids and adults can enjoy arcade games.
Bounceville at South Bay Galleria
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOW - JULY 7: Experience Bounceville at Southbay Galleria – soar down giant slides, conquering obstacle courses, or bounce to your heart's content, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Tanabata Star Festival at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB
SUNDAY, JULY 7: According to legend, the two starts Orihime and Hikoboshi, which are usually separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet. Visit the garden for giveaways, crafts, & music.
Teddy Bear Picnic at Pretend City
JULY 10: Bring your favorite cuddly friend and join Pretend City for a fun-filled adventure that combines art, play, and the joy of picnicking with your furry companions.
Summer Play Dates: Princess Tea Party at MainPlace Mall Santa Ana
JULY 10: Sing songs and take photos with your favorite storybook princess, then decorate your own prince / princess crown to take home. For children ages 4-12.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
SECOND THURSDAYS, APRIL 11 - AUGUST 8: Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time.
Nixon Summer Nights: Magic Show at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
JULY 11: Enjoy a night of illusions and thrills with Magic-Ian. Food and beverage available for purchase. Meal plan option also offered.
Maestro of the Movies: John Williams with LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 12-14: John Williams has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and more.
Bubble Bash at Long Beach Towne Center
July 12: Play in a foam zone, explore bubble stations, and enjoy games, giveaways, and live entertainment at this summer celebration. Character meet and greets included!
Movie Mondays: Pitch Perfect at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
JULY 12: Enjoy hit movies, engaging pre-movie activities, and connect with partner organizations at their info booths. Treat yourself to tasty food truck offerings, refreshing drinks from George’s Café, or bring your own picnic dinner. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes!
Sail on ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ with Ocean Institute
2nd Saturdays, May-December: Set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.
Mythical Creature Mask Making: Family Workshop at the Getty Villa
JULY 13 - AUGUST 17: Explore the art of ancient Greek theater masks in this free drop-in workshop. Create and wear masks inspired by mythological creatures found in the Getty Villa’s collections. Then join local performers portraying Medusa and the Minotaur for theatrical play in this interactive program.
Brick Fest Live in Pasadena
JULY 13-14: Build, play, and laugh at America's largest LEGO event. Brick Fest Live is filled with hands-on attractions and activities. View incredible LEGO sculptures, shop exclusive merch, participate in building activities, photo ops, and more.
1st Annual Los Angeles International Folklorico Festival
JULY 13-14: This groundbreaking event brings together talented folklorico troupes to showcase the beauty of Mexican folk dance. Marvel at the energy and passion of LA's best folklorico dancers!
Book Arts Bonanza at the Print Museum
JULY 13: Get ready for some creative family time! Join us for a half-day “makers workshop” this summer that encourages the exploration of the world of book artistry. This hands-on family workshop features artistic bookbinding, paper making, letterpress printing, and rubber stamping.
Los Angeles Lighthouse Challenge
JULY 13: Visit three lighthouses and three Fresnal lenses in one day. Collect stamps at each participating location and pick up a prize at the end of the day.
Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience at Heritage Museum of Orange County
JULY 13: An immersive Victorian Faire with living history displays, food stalls, a 1898 Kellogg House tour, craft demos and more. Journey through the museum grounds from the polished Victorian Society in the historic building plaza, to the rugged Western Pioneer and Frontierland surrounding the Blacksmith Shop and natural areas.
Urban Workshop’s 10th Anniversary Open House
JULY 13: Join Urban Workshop to celebrate a decade as OC's largest DIY makerspace and workshop. This free, family-friendly event features live demonstrations, raffles, food, drinks, and facility tours.
Summer Soulstice in Santa Monica
JULY 13: Enjoy live performances, beer garden, pop-up art gallery, skateboarding and roller skating pop up, pet zone, and kids activities including sports demos, face painting, and musical story time.
Celebration of Indian Culture at Bowers Museum
JULY 14: Celebrate Indian culture with family-friendly activities including face painting, art projects with Indian textile prints and mandala making, Indian sweet sampling, and musical and dance performances.
Celebration of India at Bower’s Museum
JULY 14: The entire family is invited to enjoy free face painting, art projects and a sampling of an Indian sweet. Listen to the sounds of a Sitar musician and embark on a musical journey with techno and traditional music.
Summertime Explorers Kids Club at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 3-31: Bring your little ones to 2nd & PCH for a FREE weekly exploring! Each week offers a different theme with fun activities, games & prizes, crafts, and more!
Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project at Descanso Gardens – Fairytale Opera Performance
JULY 12-21: Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and was the original inspiration for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.
Laguna Art Museum Neighborhood Nights
Laguna Beach neighborhoods are invited to free nights at the museum. Enjoy a raffle, tours, local food and drinks, plus activities for the entire family. Each Laguna neighborhood has their own night. June 20: North Laguna • July 18: The Village • August 15: South Laguna • September 12: Top of the World
Open Clay Time at Craft Contemporary
FRIDAYS, JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 6: Join Craft Contemporary on Fridays throughout the summer for an airdry clay workshop. Try your hand at a selection of clay projects using simple sculpting and joining techniques. All ages welcome.
FUN-tastic Family Night – Mad Science LA: Up, Up and Away in Lakewood
JULY 19: A Mad Scientist will demonstrate the qualities of air pressure in this science action show, audience will have the opportunity to interact and participate. Food will be served prior to show.
Family Nights at Lakewood Pools
FRIDAYS, JUNE 28 - AUGUST 23: Enjoy special themed Family Nights at Mayfair or McCormick Pool in Lakewood. The cost is $3 per Lakewood resident or $5 per non-resident.
Free Girls Basketball Camp in Long Beach
JULY 20: Join Lauren Cummings and several Long Beach State players for a fun, exciting day of basketball. Training, skills and drills for players (1st-6th grade) of all levels.
Summer Science Spectacular at Discovery Cube LA
July 20: Archeologist Day • July 27-28: Critters at the Cube • August 10: Educators Day • August 10-11: Critters at the Cube • August 17-18: Aviation Day
Corn-O-Copia Harvest Food Festival at Tanaka Farms
JULY 20-21: Join Tanaka Farms for a weekend full of everyone's favorite summer treat. Enjoy roasted corn, brisket elote bowl, Korean corn cheese, roasted corn pico, plus live entertainment.
Bike Rodeo in El Monte
JULY 20: The Bike Rodeo is open to all ages. Activities include bike tire inflation competition, bike skills course, learn to bike, and more. Don't have a bike? Bikes are available to borrow and check-out when you register.
Little Bloomers Art Expo at LBX in Long Beach
JULY 20: Visit LBX for a market featuring local makers, eats, brews, live music, face painting, and photo ops. Plus an art expo with a gallery of student artwork, drawing lessons, painting tutorials, and free giveaways of sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, and stickers.
ArtLab at Hammer Museum
SATURDAYS: Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.
Midsummer Foodie Fest in Anaheim
JULY 20: Join Downtown Anaheim and Anaheim Packing District for Make Music Day - a worldwide celebration of music! Enjoy live performances from local artists, shop music merch, munch on some great food, and take part in hands-on music workshops.
Parent’s Night Out at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
SELECT SATURDAYS EVERY MONTH, APRIL - AUGUST: Enjoy a night out while kids play at the Cayton after-hours! Three hours of play time including games, activities, and free play along with dinner, snack, and drink is a great play date for all.
90s Neon Night & Silent Disco at Long Beach Exchange
SATURDAY, JULY 20: Step back into the 90s for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a silent disco playing 90s and today's hits, live band (7-9pm), glow stick party with complimentary glow sticks, face painting, activities, and photo ops.
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 19-20: Highlighting songs and clips from the iconic Disney films of the 1980s and 1990s, special guest singers join up with orchestra for unforgettable favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Hocus Pocus, Newsies, A Goofy Movie, and so much more.
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy at Long Beach Playhouse
JUNE 29 - AUGUST 4: Everything will change for the Addams Family as they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his strait-laced parents. Featuring the characters you love – Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandma, Pugsley – with darkly comic, hummable songs, this is one musical for your own dark brood you won’t want to miss!
Disney’s Newsies at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach
JULY 12 - JULY 28: A Tony Award-winning Disney musical about a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city.
Goldilocks on Trial at Morgan-Wixon Theatre in Santa Monica
WEEKENDS, JULY 13-28: Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering. Will she be found guilty and sent to jail, or will the truth come out? It’s up to Judge Wallabee and some very silly jurors to decide.
French Perfume Workshop at the Getty Center
JULY 14 - SEPTEMBER 15: Create your own perfume inspired by historical ingredients and scent combinations favored at the Court of Versailles in France.
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
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