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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.
National Donut Day Weekend at Donut Life Museum in Westminster
June 4-6: Celebrate National Donut Day with the Donut Life Museum! All weekend, the museum will have sweet treats, games, and giveaways with your admission for their donut themed carnival event.
Summer Evening Stroll at The Huntington Gardens
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE - AUGUST: Enjoy a stroll in the gardens at twilight on selected evenings June through August. The public is invited with pre-purchased tickets to visit the gardens 4:30-8pm, Friday through Sunday. Tickets will be released every other Tuesday at noon.
Monthly Hike to the Redwoods with OC Parks
FIRST SATURDAYS: Join OC Parks' trained staff on the first Saturday of the month for an easy 1.1-mile early morning hike to the park's coastal redwood grove. You will use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the redwoods.
Tidepool Walk at Crystal Cove State Park
SATURDAY, JUNE 5: Enjoy a low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a volunteer will lead a guided tidepool walk to Pelican Point and help identify animals and adaptations. Be prepared to walk on uneven, rocky, rough terrain.
Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley
MAY 14 - AUGUST 1: Stroll through the winding paths of organic lavender fields, participate in guided tours in an antique tractor-drawn wagon, learn how lavender essential oil is extracted, and taste lavender-inspired dishes like lavender lemonade and lavender ice cream.
June Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
JUNE 9-30: YogaSix for Littles and Parents, Way to Play Day with free health screening, and Mommy Center Chat N' Play.
PCH Movies & Moonlight “The Sandlot” in Long Beach
Friday, June 11: 2ND & PCH welcomes the community back to enjoy our seasonal movie series. Join us Friday, June 11th just after sunset for a special feature of The Sandlot
Harkins Theatres Family Fun Series – $3 Movies
JUNE 11 - JULY 22: Each week through July 22, see a family favorite movie for only $3 for My Harkins Awards Members and $5 for Non-My Harkins Awards Members.
Summer Drive-in Movies at Lakewood Center
SATURDAY, JUNE 12 & 19: Pack up the car and the kids and enjoy two summer Drive-in Movies at Lakewood Center in the northwest parking lot near the El Torito restaurant.
Music & Movies Summer Series in Los Alamitos
SELECT DATES, JUNE 12 - JULY 24: Join the City of Los Alamitos for the MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Music and Movies Event Series! This year, there will be two concerts and two movies for the community to enjoy.
Guided End-of-Spring Bird Walk at Crystal Cove State Park
SATURDAY, JUNE 12: Love birds, but need help identifying them? Join a Crystal Cove State Park bird expert on a guided end-of-spring bird walk on both the inland and coastal areas of the park. Look for local species and spring migrants on this lovely early morning meander.
Bubble Planet at Kidspace in Pasadena
JUNE 13 - SEPTEMBER 6: This summer, bubbles are taking over Kidspace. Bubble Planet is an all-new, all-outdoor experience with bubble-themed activities and soapy, spacey versions of your favorite Kidspace exhibits. The 3.5-acre campus will be filled with bubbles just for you and your family to pop, bounce, and splash.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1.50 Movies
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 16 - AUGUST 4: Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50 per ticket for each movie
The Music Man at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
JULY 9-10 and 17-18: By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
Drive-In Summer Concerts at Lakewood Mall
THURSDAY, JUNE 17 & 24: The City of Lakewood will offer two Drive-in Summer Concerts in June at Lakewood Center mall in the northwest parking lot near the El Torito restaurant.
‘Gnome Sweet Gnome’ Father’s Day Weekend at South Coast Botanic Gardens
JUNE 18-20: Show the dads in your life that you love them gnome-body else! Gnomes will be hidden throughout the Garden for a fun scavenger hunt—you'll need to roam to find the gnomes! Craft beer, cocktails, and charcuterie boards available for purchase.
Outdoor Movie Screening: Tron (1982) at Bowers Museum
FRIDAY, JUNE 18: Don’t miss the nostalgia-driven action and adventure of TRON (1984). Arrive early for after-hours access to the limited-time exhibit, "Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic" and the Bowers Gallery Store.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Pretend City
Keep the grills off and the bad ties at home because Pretend City has everything you need to celebrate the father figures in your little one’s life. Today honor dads and grandpas with engaging activities, special art projects, and Father’s Day fun!
Carnivorous Plant Show Father’s Day Weekend at Sherman Gardens
WEEKEND, JUNE 19-20: Visit Sherman Library & Gardens to check out some cool and spooky carnivorous plants. See plants that trap, dissolve, and drown their own prey!
A Faery Hunt Family Events in Los Angeles
SELECT DATES, JUNE 19 - AUGUST 21: Join this musical interactive, immersive performance filled with beautiful fairies, music, laughs and fun. As the audience makes their way through the forest, they actually become part of the story. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty!
Super-Dad’s Day at Play & Parties in Orange
SATURDAY, JUNE 19: Come dressed as your favorite super heroes with your dad and family. Enjoy a superhero craft, superhero training, and photo opportunities.
Rossmoor “Family Foodie” Festival at Rush Park
JUNE 19, JULY 17, AUGUST 14, SEPTEMBER 11: Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids carnival area, creative craft vendors, live bands, and more. Free admission!
VIRTUAL: Free Instagram Live Father’s Day Event with Once Upon an Island
SUNDAY, JUNE 20: Join Once Upon an Island live on Instagram at 9am to make a special gift for Father's Day with Belle, Elsa, Anna, and Ariel!
Summer Play Date at MainPlace Mall
WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21: Summer Play Dates are back at MainPlace Mall! Families are invited to participate in to make a craft together. All materials are included. Registration highly encouraged. Walk-ins will be seated as openings allow.
Concerts at The CAMP in Costa Mesa
THURSDAYS, JUNE 24 - SEPTEMBER 16: Enjoy live music and support one of the small businesses inside The CAMP.
Be S.A.F.E. (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) Summer Movies in Long Beach
JUNE 21 - AUGUST 27 - Free supervised hours at 11 select parks from 5-8 p.m., that include a variety of family-friendly summer movies.
Starlight Cinemas $1 Summer Movie Series
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 22 - JULY 28: Visit Cinema City Theatres in Anaheim and Dos Lagos Luxury Theatres in Corona for $1.00 family-friendly movies all summer and $4 kid's snack packs.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
THURSDAYS, JUNE 24 - AUGUST 26: OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with 10 free concerts across OC Parks each Thursday from June 24-August 26. Enjoy live music, delicious bites, and fun for all ages under the summer sky.
Sunset Blufftop Walk at Crystal Cove State Park
THURSDAY, JUNE 24: Enjoy the setting sun and the rising full moon on this guided Blufftop Walk at Crystal Cove State Park. Join a park naturalist and search for dolphins and seabirds.
Shared Science June STEM Events
June 25: FAB Friday LEGO Sculpture for all ages. June 28-July 1: Rad-Robotics EV3 Challenge for grades 3-8.
Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School
JUNE 25, JULY 30, AUGUST 27 & SEPTEMBER 24: Kids make Firecracker Chicken Meatballs, Pizza on a Stick, Funnel Cakes, Strawberry Scones, Cheesy Potato Casserole and lot more in these themed Friday night workshops.
Kid’s Night Out in Stanton
JUNE 25: Participants in grades 1-5 will enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, special presenters, movies, and so much more.
Discounted Admission for Pasadena 626 Day at Southern California Children’s Musem
SATURDAY, JUNE 26: Celebrate #Pasadena626Day with discounted admission of $6.26 per guest (guests 1 yr and younger always play free).
Patchwork Show Modern Makers Festival in Tustin
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 26-27: Shop handmade goods from local, independent artists and crafters. Plus, enjoy DIY craft stations and Patchwork Junior, featuring booths from young handmade entrepreneurs.
Monarch Butterfly Garden for Kids at Sherman Gardens
JUNE 26: Kids create gardens to attract Monarch Butterflies. Pot special plants to take home and start observing monarchs in your own garden.
Free Admission Day at Ocean Institute
JUNE 27: Free admission on Sunday. Get tickets online and use code: FREEDAY at checkout.
Virtual Festival of the Summer Solstice Goddess with Bowers Museum
SUNDAY, JUNE 27: Join Bowers Museum to celebrate the power of women in art, music, dance and healing. Rejoice in music by Orange County School of the Arts, dance by Backhausdance, and a special performance by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble.
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Family Movies
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, NOW - SEPTEMBER 8: Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy.
Boat Cinema LA at Castaic Lake in Santa Clarita
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 2 - AUGUST 29: Boat Cinema is LA's first movie experience from your own personal mini boat. Reserve a mini electric boat, a party boat float, or roll up in your own boat after a day on the lake.
Fourth of July Celebration & Summer Carnival – City of San Juan Capistrano
JULY 2-4: Enjoy the Summer Carnival with food, booths, live music, picnic games, and more. Free trolley from 11am - 10pm. Shuttle service and on-site/street parking available. Fourth of July fireworks display at 9pm.
Road Trip Thru the USA – A Patriotic Drive-Thru Celebration in Laguna Niguel
JULY 2-3: Take a scenic, music-filled road trip through the USA! See national landmarks from the comfort of your car and in your neighborhood. Participants are encouraged to take photos of patriotic displays from their cars.
Lakewood’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, July 2: Look to the skies for an aerial fireworks show that will take place at three locations across Lakewood. Locations include Holmes Elementary, Lakewood High, and Artesia High. Residents are encouraged to view the show from their front yards or near their homes.
Fourth of July Celebration at Pretend City
SATURDAY, JULY 3: Let freedom ring and celebration begin! March on in for some star spangled fun as we learn about our nation’s day of independence. Your little firecracker can create sparkling fireworks in the Art Studio and join in on a patriotic dance party.
All-American Boys Chorus
America’s beloved boys choir presents a musical landscape, sweeping through the very best of America’s rich musical heritage, including a salute to America’s military and music by Elton John, and much more!
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Kool & the Gang at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 3-4: Celebrate good times—and Independence Day—with the ultimate hitmakers, Kool & the Gang! The disco-funk greats bring the party to the Bowl for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Get ready to get down on it!
4th of July Fireworks at Knott’s Berry Farm
JULY 3-4: Enjoy 4th of July activities including Knott's 100th Anniversary Celebration taking place all summer long. At 9pm, don't miss the lighting of the historic "K" tower followed by a dazzling Independence Day fireworks show.
Independence Day Celebration at The International Printing Museum
Saturday, July 3: The day’s festivities include special working tours of the Printing Museum collections, including the opportunity to print your own Declaration on Franklin’s Colonial press. Enjoy activities for the whole family, see a display of vintage cars, and take home patriotic souvenirs printed on authentic tabletop presses.
July 4 Elton John Tribute in Irvine
SUNDAY, JULY 4: Enjoy the spectacular musical journey of Sir Elton John. Plus, enjoy patriotic favorites, Pacific Symphony's traditional salute to the U.S. Armed Forces and a brilliant fireworks finale.
4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party Aboard USS Midway
SUNDAY, JULY 4: Celebrate Independence Day on the flight deck aboard the USS Midway Museum! Bring your lightweight lawn chair and set up on the flight deck for the best view of the fireworks San Diego has to offer. Music will play and concessions will be available for purchase.
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