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Maya: The Exhibition at California Science Center
APRIL 2 - JANUARY 15: Through priceless artifacts and hands-on exhibits, discover how the ancient Maya built and sustained complex cities in the heart of the rainforest.
Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea at South Coast Botanic Garden
APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 30: Sixteen giant creatures made from beach debris have washed ashore and landed at the Garden through September.
World of Barbie in Los Angeles
APRIL 14 - JUNE 30: Discover, explore, and revel in the iconic Barbie doll’s lifestyle and many careers through a wide selection of exciting and interactive activities.
SOAR: Tropical Butterflies at South Coast Botanic Garden
MAY 1 - AUGUST 31: See hundreds of tropical butterflies that you wouldn't normally see in Southern California.
Bioluminescence Night Cruise at Ocean Institute
SELECT DATES, MAY 20, JUNE 15-17, JULY 13-15, AUG 17-19, SEP 14-16, OCT 12-14: Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join the Ocean Institute at night off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds, sea lions, and bioluminescent plankton.
Camping in the City – Summer Exhibit at Pretend City
MAY 26 - SEPTEMBER 4: Get ready to explore trails, trace the footprints of critters who call our City home, and gather around the campfire for stories and s’more-making lessons.
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!
Festival of STEM Exhibit at Discovery Cube LA
NOW OPEN - SEPTEMBER 4: Designed by experts, Festival of STEM offers families a variety of interactive displays, hands-on activities, and engaging presentations that showcase the wonders of science.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit at Discovery Cube OC
NOW OPEN - SEPTEMBER 4: Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, this interactive exhibit gives visitors an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment.
2023 Outdoor Summer Concerts
JUNE - AUGUST: It's music to our ears! Get ready to rock n' roll your way through the ultimate lineup of outdoor summer concerts near LA and Orange County. We've rounded up the coolest cover bands and the best toe-tapping tunes for a fun summer night!
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.
Ever After Take 2 at Santa Monica Playhouse
WEEKENDS, APRIL 15 - JUNE 24: Join Cinderella, Snowhite, Gretel and Hansel, Alice, the Queens of Hearts (three of them!), M. Goose and their friends for this joyous interactive multi-media musical and help set the fairytale world back on track as you discover the real-life adventures of your favorite fantasy characters.
Grunion Runs with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
SELECT DATES, APRIL 7 - JUNE 19: Each event includes entry to the aquarium, short film on the grunion, hatching experience, and a staff-led observation of the grunion.
Juneteenth Tall Ship Sail in San Pedro
JUNE 19: Join Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a free 2-hour tall ship sail for youth (ages 10-17). Be part of the boat parade enjoy the best view of Juneteenth Fireworks Show (put on by the Port of LA).
The Sound of Music at The Muck
SELECT DATES, JUNE 6-28: The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most popular classic unfolds as you travel to several spaces on the Muck’s unique grounds.
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!
Imagination Nation Super Station at Santa Monica Playhouse
JUNE 24, JULY 22, and AUGUST 26: A new family-friendly TV show is coming to a theater near you. This one is performed live on stage and the subject matter is determined by the “studio audience.” Human improvisors, puppets, and animated characters interact to create and perform a brand-new episode of a TV series that never existed.
Sing-A-Long with Cocomelon in Orange
JUNE 25: Join Play & Parties for a musical afternoon with J.J. from Cocomelon featuring games, music, yummy snack, and parachute games.
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Concert Roadshow
JUNE 29: Chuck E. Cheese, Helen Henny, Jasper T. Jowls and Mr. Munch will hit the road once again with a national concert tour featuring upbeat, family friendly summer hits in Garden Grove and Torrance.
Family Movie Night at Redondo Beach Pier
JUNE 29: Bring a blanket or low-backed beach chair for a movie screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Screening begin at dusk.
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical at Rose Center Theater
JUNE 30 - JULY 16: This beloved classic comes to life on stage this summer, featuring all of the unforgettable songs and magical moments that will sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Junior Aviator’s Day at Planes of Fame Air Museum
JULY 1: All kids (11 years and younger) are admitted free all day to enjoy free airplane rides, build model planes, stomp rockets, craft bottle airplanes, play with bubbles, and more.
Arvida Book Company – Summer Reading Fest in Tustin
JULY 1-3: Arvida Book Company, Tustin's one and only independent bookstore, presents its inaugural Summer Reading Fest, a free three-day celebration to kick off summer reading for all ages with readings, signings, book swap, and craft booth.
Free Outdoor Children’s Concert at Soka Performing Arts Center
JULY 1: Visit Soka Performing Arts Center for a free children's concert featuring Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Cocoa in the Commons and Everything Tidepools at Crystal Cove State Park
JULY 1: From tidepool jeopardy, a self-guided scavenger hunt, depool mystery boxes, marine specimens, and fun educational information to take home. Hot cocoa served from 6-7pm.
4th of July Events in LA & Orange County
JULY 3 & 4: Spectacular firework shows, dazzling drone shows, and a whole lot of grand celebrations for the whole family! Find 4th of July events near you.
Port of LA July 4th Spectacular
JULY 4: This day-at-the-beach celebration features music, family activities, and food trucks -- all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show!
Fireworks Tall Ship Sail in San Pedro
JULY 4: Join Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a night of family fun and celebration on the water while you observe the firework displays from San Pedro Bay.
The Wizard of Oz in Long Beach
JULY 7-23: Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City in this delightful stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
Sweet Street Dessert Festival in Anaheim
JULY 8: Indulge in ice cream, chow down on delicious toffee, hand-crafted cookies, and more from 25+ vendors.
Family Festival: Medieval Play at the Getty Center
JULY 9: Join the Getty Museum for a fun-filled festival inspired by medieval play and pastimes. Create your own tunic, learn dancing, meet a medieval-breed pony, play games, storm the castle with foam swords and shields, and more.
Family-Friendly Happy Hour at Birch Aquarium
MTW, JULY 10 - AUGUST 30: Enjoy delicious drinks (and kid-friendly beverages), breathtaking views, music, games, and more. On Wednesdays, hear from Scripps scientists and learn about the details of their research.
Jurassic World Live Tour in Anaheim
JULY 14-16: Jurassic World comes to life in an action-packed, live arena show! Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Madagascar: Family Film Screening at Bowers Museum
JULY 15: Enjoy a film screening of Madagascar and access to featured exhibition Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence.
Family Workshop: Medieval Board Games at the Getty Center
JULY 16, 30, and AUGUST 6: Create your own game board, learn how to play Fox and Geese, a popular pastime of the Middle Ages, and enjoy an afternoon of fun in this free, family workshop.
Jurassic World Live Tour in Los Angeles
JULY 21-23: Jurassic World comes to life in an action-packed, live arena show! Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Cardboard City in Los Angeles
JULY 21 - SEPTEMBER 3: Experience the hands-on fun of transforming simple cardboard into cool creations. View inspirational cardboard art from LA artists.
Family Fun: Freeform at Orange County Museum of Art
JULY 22: Experiment with shapes, colors, and self-expression to create your own unique artwork at this drop-in program designed for kids ages 3 and up. Enjoy live music and explore the galleries.
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
JULY 28 & AUGUST 4: Summer Nights at the Tar Pits includes free museum admission (5-8pm), DJ entertainment, food trucks, special appearances, pop-up presentations, and excavator tour.
Summer Hoedown in Mission Viejo
JULY 28: Grab your cowboy hats and boots and enjoy an array of country fun and activities for all ages. Line dancing, petting zoo, mechanical bull, axe throwing, inflatable rock wall, face painting, food and live music.
Los Angeles Rams Training Camp in Irvine
JULY 29 & 31, AUGUST 1, 3, 5, 6, 8: Los Angeles Rams Training Camp is returning to UC Irvine with 7 practices that are free and open to the general public. Fans can enjoy the Fan Zone featuring Rams merchandise, vendor booths, music and more.
Calm Morning: Finding Nemo Music Workshop at Academy Museum
JULY 29: Join the Academy Museum for a sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the movie Finding Nemo.
Game Night at Laguna Art Museum
JULY 29: Join Laguna Art Museum for a fun-filled evening with games, music, and refreshments. From classic board games to oversized games, this event has something for the whole family.
National Night Out in Fullerton
AUGUST 1: Join Fullerton Police Department for hot dogs, K9 Unit, SWAT, emergency vehicles, music and more.
National Night Out in Pomona
AUGUST 1: Join the Pomona Police Department for National Night Out with food, games, music, and wholesome family fun.
National Night Out in Orange
AUGUST 1: Join the City of Orange for National Night Out where you can meet the police officers of the Orange Police Department, see a K-9 demonstration, meet McGruff, participate in a free raffle, and enjoy many other fun activities.
National Night Out in Yorba Linda
AUGUST 2: Join Yorba Linda Police Services and see displays from specialty units, K9 demonstration, community resources, and more.
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
WEEKENDS, AUGUST 5-20: Enjoy a free outdoor music series for kids and their families featuring some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation.
Barbie Meet & Greet at The District at Tustin Legacy
AUGUST 5: Live DJ, free Barbie-inspired kids crafts, 25+ shopping booths, and themed scavenger hunt. Take photos with Barbie from 3-4pm.
Into the Woods at South Coast Repertory
AUGUST 5-13: Journey with the Summer Players into a fantastical world where traditional fairytales take on fractured new lives and teach important new lessons.
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