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Movie Night Under the Starts at Long Beach City College
THURSDAY, MAY 12 & 26: See Shang-Chi and Moana for free in the quad to celebrate LBCC APID (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi) Heritage Month!
Jurassic Trails and Tales in Laguna Niguel
MAY 13-15: Visit the Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Velociraptor, and T-Rex in their natural environment and enjoy prehistoric crafts, activities, and entertainment.
Rockin’ Geology Family Walk in San Juan Capistrano
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Discover the rich geological history of Rancho Mission Viejo and Nature Reserve lands on this, geologist-guided, family-friendly walk.
Cenicienta at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 14-15: Cenicienta is a modern, bilingual stage- adaptation of Cinderella that tackles culture, family, and the power of language.
Girls Empowerment Camp – Orange County Fire Authority
MAY 14-15: The free 2-day camp will feature hands-on stations for the campers (ages 14-18) to gain familiarity and experience with fire service functions. The activity stations will include but are not limited to: Ropes and Knots, CPR/First Aid, Ladder Climb, Confidence Course, and Hose Handling.
Scuba Show in Long Beach
MAY 14-15: Meet a real mermaid, help paint a mural, create sea-themed stickers, pose in a real shark cage, learn about kid-friendly dive programs, sea camps, and more.
Touch a Tuck in Newport Beach
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Enjoy a hands-on opportunity to get up close to heavy trucks and equipment -- and learn how they are used to keep Newport Beach maintained.
Spring Turtle Show at El Dorado Nature Center
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Visit with members of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club to learn about one of the Nature Center's favorite animals.
Music from the Movies & More at Segerstrom Center
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Enjoy live music from your favorites like “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Lion King” and “Star Wars.” Dress as your favorite characters. Concert is designed especially for children 5-11.
Spring Fling at Tanaka Farms
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Join Tanaka Farms for a Barnyard Bash! Line dance in the barnyard, visit with farm animals, and play barnyard cornhole. Enjoy a farm-to-table BBQ cookout with lemonade. Fundraising activities include "Van Goat" paintings and photo ops. Reservations required.
Endangered Species Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Learn about endangered marine animals and explore life-sized inflatable whales.
Spring Party at MainPlace Mall
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Stop by to create your own flower crown made from beautiful fresh flowers. There will also be a springtime wooden craft for kids and a live musician!
Book Arts Patch Day for Girls at The International Printing Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 21 & JULY 23: The Book Arts Patch Day for Girls is designed for all girls (not just Girl Scouts) ages 10-18 to learn about the art of bookmaking, paper making, bookbinding, illustrating covers/pages, and more. Advanced registration required.
Animal Adventurer: Do You Want To Be A Vet? Workshop in Pasadena
SUNDAY, MAY 22: In this 75-minute workshop, kids will get the opportunity to speak with a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and learn about the field of medicine.
Family Game Night at Lakewood Parks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: Kids versus parents, family versus family, trivia, charades and more, are sure to make this an action-packed evening of fun!
Taste of Brea
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Enjoy a delicious mix of food, drinks, and fun in Brea Downtown. Spend the eventing tasting samples from local restaurants and dancing to live music.
Long Beach Seafood Festival
SATURDAY, MAY 28: Celebrate Long Beach's delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs and restaurants. Ticket includes access to all vendors, live music and DJ, cooking demos, giant bubbles, and life-size games.
Santa Anita Carnival
MAY 28-30: Bring the family out to enjoy thrilling rides, delicious carnival snacks, challenging carnival games and more!
Borderlands Fest at The Huntington
FRIDAY, JUNE 3: Inspired by The Huntington’s “Borderlands” exhibition, this family-friendly event shows how the art and culture of this multicultural history created today’s beautifully diverse community. Engage in nature activities, watch traditional dances, meet animals, 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.
Scandinavian Festival in Thousand Oaks
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate Nordic cultures with music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, specialty Nordic craft vendors, and activities for all ages. Visit an authentic Viking village, see Norwegian Elkhounds, decorate head wreaths, puppet shows, and more.
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.
City of Irvine’s Studio Arts Festival
JUNE 4: 100 local artists showing their handmade works of art from hand-blown glass, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and much more!
Getty + Long Beach Summer Festival
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate the Getty Center's 25th Anniversary at Houghton Park in Long Beach with live music, dance performances, marching bands, interactive workshops, live artmaking, skate demonstrations, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace.
Taste of the Town in Fullerton Downtown Plaza
JUNE 4: Enjoy an evening of food, beverage, music and entertainment benefitting local philanthropic programs and featuring the Fullerton community's finest. Restaurants include The Old Spaghetti Factory, Roman Cucina, Polly's Pies, and more!
Liars, Thieves and Chocolate – An Evening of Storytelling at El Dorado Nature Center
June 4: Come delight both your stomach and your mind! Local storytellers will bedazzle you with stories and chocolate delicacies.
Mini Pop Kids in Anaheim
SUNDAY, JUNE 5: This jam-packed concert features songs by Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, BTS, Harry Styles, and Olivia Rodrigo alongside throwback favorites that EVERYONE will love. This isn't just a show, it's an experience for the whole family!
2022 Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser in Irvine
JUNE 5: Irvine Animal Care Center's 16th annual Super Pet Adoption will feature gourmet food trucks, bake sales, vendors and services for pets, and more!
Patchwork Show Modern Makers Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 5: This show features 250+ makers, our biggest Patchwork Junior section, live music, artisan food vendors, 10+ food trucks, DIY crafting, special activities and more.
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.
June Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
World Oceans Week (June 8-12) • Flag Day (June 14) • Juneteenth (June 17) • Father's Day Celebration (June 18) • Ecology Week (June 22-26)
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. in Westminster
JUNE 8-9: Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a hilarious Genie who has the power to grant three wishes.
Parks After Dark: Parks Trivia Night in Huntington Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 9: Join Bolsa Chica State Beach for a night of themed trivia by the beach! Prizes will be awarded to the highest scoring team.
Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival
JUNE 10-12: The biggest fair in the South Ba is back. Don't miss shopping, entertainment, carnival rides, food, and more.
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out in Discovery Cube Los Angeles
JUNE 10 - SEPTEMBER 11: Focusing on the five core emotions featured in the film – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions.
Free Flag Day Concert in the Park at Irvine Regional Park
FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Supervisor Don Wagner invites you to Irvine Regional Park for a free family-friendly concert performed by Angel Force Band, with Grammy-Award-winning musical talent from the bands Train, Sugar Ray, The Doors, The Who & more.
Queer Family Day at Natural History Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 11: Enjoy a rainbow-themed scavenger hunt, dino dance party, drag queen storytime, up-close encounters with behind-the-scenes museum collections, and more!
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.
Irish Fair & Music Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 11-12: Enjoy live traditional Irish music, Irish dancing, bag pipers, parade, and shop from vendors.
Long Beach Game Fest at Scholars Collective
SATURDAY, JUNE 11: Join this community gaming event for ages 5-17. Enjoy free play time with the latest consoles, PCs, and VR. Make your own video game, compete in tournaments for prizes, learn to draw and paint your favorite characters, and watch and play with college Esports teams.
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.
Free Open House for Santa Ana Parents and Children at the Bowers Museum
JUNE 12: Bowers Museum is proud to host an open house for Santa Ana parents and children where they can enjoy creating art projects, watch live performances, and more!
OC Public Libraries – Summer Reading Program
JUNE 13 - JULY 30: Join OC Public Libraries this summer for its annual summer reading program which includes grab-and-go craft kits, virtual author visits, reading challenge, and more.
Grunion Run at Bolsa Chica State Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 16:During grunion runs, observe this spawning behavior from shore and even attempt to catch some grunion in the process! Closed season runs from April 1 through June 30 of this year (2022), observe and conserve only during this time. RSVP required.
K-PLAY! FEST in Los Angeles
JUNE 17-18: Enjoy this fan-hosted K-pop festival at KTOWN Night Market. Enjoy photocard decoration and trading areas, dance play sessions, meet K-pop creators, streetfood vendors, and live performances.
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!
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.
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.
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... View Article
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!
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