California Watermelon Festival in LA

June 7-8: Enjoy watermelon specialty dishes, carnival rides, live art, contests, plus a free Kid's Zone with a melon-dramatic children's theater, exotic birds and reptiles, petting zoo, crafts, face painting, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Hansen Dam Soccer Complex 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace
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Cost:
$16 – $20

American Indian Arts Festival at the Autry in LA

June 7-8: Celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art, experience live music, pow-wow dancing, one-of-a-kind art and live theatrical performances from Native Voices, the Autry’s resident theatre company.

Dates:
Location:
Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA
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Downey Greek Festival

June 7-8: Get ready for a weekend filled with incredible food, live music, and vibrant culture.

Dates:
Location:
Downey La Reina & 2nd St., CA
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Girls’ Fire Camp with County of Los Angeles Fire Department

June 7: A camp that provides participants an opportunity to learn about daily duties of firefighters, and other public safety personnel. Activities include a light workout, equipment demonstrations, info on career opportunities, and more.

Dates:
Location:
County of Los Angeles Fire Department 1320 North Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Lakewood Pride at the Park

June 7: Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, along with kid-oriented crafts, speakers, resource tables, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Mayfair Park - Lakewood 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood
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Cost:
Free

Kelpfest in Laguna Beach

June 7: Clean up the beach, tour tidepools, and meet mermaids. Enjoy ocean-themed activities, music, and more by the shore.

Dates:
Location:
Main Beach - City of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA
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Family Fish & Wildlife Festival in Chino

June 7: Learn to fish, meet animals, and enjoy crafts, archery, and live music at this family-friendly outdoor fest.

Dates:
Location:
Prado Regional Park (Chino) 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino, CA
Cost:
Free

Mount of Angels Car Canvas at Peterson Automotive Museum in LA

June 7: An interactive community art experience, invites participants of all ages to unleash their creativity and paint directly onto the car, transforming it into a living work of art.

Dates:
Location:
Petersen Automotive Museum 600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Movie Night on the USS Iowa in San Pedro

June 7: Enjoy watching Muppet Treasure Island and crafts on the deck of the USS Iowa.

Dates:
Location:
Battleship USS Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro, CA
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Cost:
Free

Koroneburg Renaissance Festival in Eastvale

Weekends, May 24 - June 22: Watch a live trebuchet demo, get knighted, and meet a magic bubble pirate at one of SoCal’s only permanent Renaissance faires.

Dates:
Location:
Riverview Recreation Park 14600 Baron Drive, Corona
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Pride in Bloom at Natural History Museum

June 8: Watch a drag show about nature and explore rainbow-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and community booths.

Dates:
Location:
Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates

April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.

Dates:
Location:
Port of Long Beach - Dock 2 100 Aquarium Way Dock #2, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Cinderella at the Dolby Theatre

June 12-15: Watch the magic unfold with live orchestra, dazzling choreography, and a fairytale reimagined for all ages.

Dates:
Location:
Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
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Kid’s Club at The Grove in LA

June 5-26: Kids, parents and caregivers are invited to experience a weekly dose of fun, featuring live music, storytelling, puppet shows and so much more!

Dates:
Location:
The Grove LA 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
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Grunion Party with Venice Oceanarium

June 13: Join a late-night beach party and see hundreds of shimmering fish slither ashore during this rare SoCal grunion run.

Dates:
Location:
Venice Breakwater Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
Cost:
Free

Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival

June 13-14: Explore famous wooden boats, watch artists paint dockside, and stroll through Hollywood maritime history. Kids can craft, watch movies, and set sail on their own adventures.

Dates:
Location:
Balboa Yacht Club 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar,, CA
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Taste of Japan at the Anaheim GardenWalk

June 13-15: Enjoy various Japanese culinary creations, experience Japanese pop culture, anime, cosplay, entertainment, activities, shopping and family fun!

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim GardenWalk 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

Gone Fishing for Kids at Bass Pro Shops

June 13-15: Reel in a whopper at Bass Pro Shops' catch-and-release ponds or cast your line in a casting challenge game. Activities will vary by location.

Dates:
Location:
Bass Pros Shop

Summer Kick-Off Event in Bellflower

June 13: Play games, meet the mascot, and catch Moana 2 under the stars. A fun summer kickoff with activities for the whole fam.

Dates:
Location:
Caruthers Park - Bellflower 10500 E. Flora Vista St., Bellflower, CA
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Cost:
Free

A Night at the Railroad Museum in Lomita

June 13: Step back into an era when steam ruled the rails! Enjoy live music, vintage cars, authentic equipment demonstrations and more.

Dates:
Location:
Lomita Railroad Museum 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita, CA
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Cost:
Free

Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute

July 11 & August 8: Guests explore interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity, observe night‑active sharks and rays, and catch an exciting shark feeding session, with beer, wine, food trucks and live music on site.

Dates:
Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
Location:
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
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Pride Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach

June 13: Celebrate Pride Month after hours with DJs, mariachi, and storytelling. Explore the Aquarium, meet mascots, and enjoy rainbow-themed fun for all ages.

Dates:
Location:
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
$24.95

Shakespeare by the Sea – Multiple Location

Select Dates, June 13 - July 24: Pack a blanket, grab a picnic, and catch As You Like It or Julius Caesar on rotation at various outdoor venues. Admission is free—no tickets or reservations required!

Dates:
Location:
Southern California CA
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Cost:
Free

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