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June 2022
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Los Angeles Arboretum
JUNE 17: Grab your favorite stuffed animal and join the Los Angeles Arboretum's celebration of the beginning of summer while enjoying music, crafts, storytelling, and a fun photo op!
FUN-Tastic Family Nights in Lakewood
FEBRUARY 18, MARCH 18, MAY 20 & JUNE 17: Join FUN-Tastic Family Night at The Center this spring! Each event includes a light dinner followed by family-friendly entertainment.
Spring Sports Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 18: 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators from Southern California counties will be practicing and demonstrating their sports skills in a non-competition setting.
Living History – Tracks, Wheels, Wings at Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 See a display of military vehicles and aircraft on display. Look inside their M4 Sherman Tank and watch its turret turn. Learn about the role of infantry and the importance of their vehicles. Plus food trucks, fun stuff, and more.
The Great Outdoor Jubilee at Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Join the Children's Museum at La Habra for tie-dying, relay racing, s'mores making, crafting, and more.
Daddy & Me Tea Party at Le Petite Princesse
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tea party. Experience includes meet and greet with Princess Cinderella, plus story time, father-daughter dance, photo opportunity, and an intimate Daddy & Me tea party.
Cypress Summerfest
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Kick off the summer with this free event featuring magic show, crafts, activities, games, booths, food trucks, and a movie screening of Encanto.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Pasadena Chalk Festival at The Paseo
June 18-19: Enjoy Father's Day Weekend with live music, art galleries, a children's art area, 200 murals, 500 artists, and more!
10th Annual Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off
JUNE 18: Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Community Action Team is hosting a Southern California National Anthem Sing-off. Winner will get $1,000 contract!
Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival at the Huntington Beach Central Library
JUNE 18: Join the Friends of the Children's Library for games, crafts, snacks, and more as they get excited for this year's theme, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path".
Seal Day at the Marine Mammal Care Center
JUNE 18: Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is excited to announce their annual Seal Day Event and 30th Anniversary Celebration. This event will include animal viewings, an auction, live music, food trucks and fun activities!
So Cal Kids Fair in Tustin
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Experience a high-energy interactive, family-friendly environment during this free outdoor event. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors, activities for kids, and more.
Cypress SummerFest
JUNE 18: Join the City of Cypress with a summer festival filled with arts and crafts, food trucks, magic shows, games, a movie, and more!
Summer Reading Celebration at the Placentia Library
JUNE 18: Enjoy carnival style games, bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, animal show, petting zoo, storytime and more!
Fancy Nancy the Musical at Chance Theater
MAY 27 - JUNE 19: Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel get ready to perform in their very first show.
Music of Bob Marley for Kids in West Hollywood
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: Dads (and moms) and kids can enjoy the music of Bob Marley to celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth.
Family Hike in Round Canyon
JUNE 19: Enjoy nature with friends and family in Round Canyon, hike along a fairly flat trail while watching red-tailed hawks and mule deer!
Let’s Play Blue’s Clues & You at Natural History Museum LA
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: This family-friendly outdoor event will inspire creativity and curiosity with coloring, costumes and DIY activities, plus a special chance for picture time with Blue.
Father’s Day BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific
JUNE 19: Treat your Dad to a memorable Father’s Day at the Aquarium. The celebration includes admission, a delicious meal, and crafts for the kids.
Summer Solstice Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
JUNE 19: Bowers Museum brings Summer Solstice Festival which includes art projects, face painting, food tasting, and more!
Summer Evening Strolls at The Huntington Library
JUNE 11-SEPTEMBER 2: Enjoy a stroll in the gardens at twilight. Meet your friends, enjoy dinner or a light snack and a cocktail at 1919 Cafe, stroll the breathtaking gardens at sunset, and take home a memento of your visit from the Huntington Store.
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!
Irvine Greek Fest
JUNE 24-26: Opa! Bring the family for Greek food, live Greek band, folk dancing, marketplace, church tours, and kids' play zone.
Tot Walk at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
JUNE 24: Listen to a story, play a game, and take a leisurely stroll on Mary’s Trail.
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.
Bubble Bash at Anaheim Hills Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Bring your friends and family and soak up the fun among millions of bubbles. Enjoy interactive bubble stations, a foam zone, live entertainment, photo opportunities with your favorite princesses, and more!
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
JUNE 4 - JULY 30: This summer, the Academy Museum is offering $5 matinee tickets. Every Saturday, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages.
Summer Sunsation Inclusive Play in LA
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Kick off your summer with free inclusive activities - featuring a water balloon toss, ocean sensory station, rock painting, and summer-themed goodies -- along with an all-inclusive playground, temporary tattoos, yummy treats, and more.
Baby Shark Live! in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Splash along with Baby Shark and Pinkfong as they journey into the sea to sing and dance through some of your favorite songs.
Last Saturday Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
EVERY LAST SATURDAY: Join Bowers Museum's monthly storytime followed by engaging art projects that kids will love!
Champions for Children 5K & Kids Run in Torrance
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Enjoy the Health Expo and fun activities for the entire family. Children ages 5 and below can participate with their parents and/or join the Kids Fun Run.
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.
Long Beach Family Arts Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Celebrate the arts with hands-on activities with Long Beach artist Cody Lusby, Long Beach Symphony's instrument petting zoo, food vendors, performances, and more!
SouthBay Festival of the Arts in Torrance
JUNE 25: With three stages of live entertainment, hands-on art demonstrations, vendors and food!
Kids Play Day in Downtown Anaheim
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Enjoy free outdoor activities for kids, meet and greet with Dora and Diego and Snow White, shop for new toys, grab a bite to eat, and discover a variety of kid-friendly vendors.
Drum Barracks Civil War Technology Fair
JUNE 25: Wet-plate photography, the telegraph, iron-clad ships and railroads, these are just some of the innovations you can explore at the Drum Barracks Civil War Technology Fair.
Wildwoods Summer Park-tacular
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Enjoy a family-friendly celebration in the park with live music, kids activities, face painting, Skyline photos, food trucks and vendors, and more!
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.
Bubble Bash at Long Beach Towne Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 26: Enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, get sudsy with an overflowing foam zone and enjoy live entertainment, games and giveaways.
Crafty Kids Sunday at Newport Beach
JUNE 26: Features FREE craft activities in the Muth Interpretive Center’s Discovery Classroom. All ages are welcome.
Starry, Starry Night at Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
JUNE 26: Come join for an interactive evening under the stars and immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system!
Informational Parent Meeting – Downey Unified Virtual Academy
JUNE 20 & 27: Everyone's academic needs are different. While many students missed in-person schooling during the pandemic, some students thrived learning from the comforts of home. Downey Unified Virtual Academy offers a way for those students to continue learning in a way that better suits them. This program is tuition-free and open to children who live outside Downey Unified boundaries.
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.
SOAR: Tropical Butterflies at South Coast Botanic Garden
APRIL 1 - JULY 31: Step into the Host and Nectar Garden for an up close view of the butterfly habitat and the emergence of new species.
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.
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.
Star Wars Celebration at East Anaheim Library
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29: Put on your favorite Star Wars attire or costume, meet your favorite characters, and watch the two sides of the force battle it out in a spectacular lightsaber performance by the Saber Guild.
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.
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