SATURDAY, MAY 8: Spend a day on the ranch for Mother's Day. Enjoy pony rides, ranch tour, pet goats and chickens, roses for mom, fun games and activities.

SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come cook with mom! This fun workshop teaches Lil' Chefs to follow a recipe, learn knife skills, and how to make yummy food while having fun and cooking with Mom. On the menu is Blueberry Angel Food Cupcakes, Fruit Salad Trifles with Honey Yogurt, and Bacon Breakfast Empanadas.

SUNDAY, MAY 9: Enjoy a picnic in the Central Courtyard of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Book a picnic space and bring your own meal -OR- book through Pacific Picnic Company to create a picnic experience that includes seating, decor, and a meal.

SUNDAY, MAY 9: Mothers will receive a free Extreme Feed, where you get to feed one of the many big cats at Forever Wild.

WEEKEND, MAY 15-16: Take a peek at the inner workings of vintage aircrafts and automobiles.

SATURDAY, MAY 15: Create a pretty painting of a sunflower. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a beautiful sunflower and use simple step by step watercolor techniques to create your own botanical portrait

SUNDAY, MAY 16: Watch live performances and enjoy springtime activities on the Argyros Plaza. Activities include springtime-themed cookie decorating, create your own mini herb garden, decorate and wear a pair of butterfly wings, and more!

THURSDAY, MAY 20: Learn how adobes are maintained and how to repair sun-dried bricks. Students will also explore how water can lead to erosion and experiment with different ways of minimizing that type of environmental damage.

SATURDAY, MAY 22: Learn about the life cycle of monarchs and which plants they depend on in your garden. Pot up these special plants to take home and start observing monarchs in your own garden.

SATURDAY, MAY 22: Investigate the mysterious tracks left by wildlife on the Reserve. Learn the basics of animal tracking, including basic track shapes and sizes. Make and take your own animal track plaque.

SUNDAY, MAY 23: Tour the grounds in search of blooming natives. Bring a camera or your nature journal to capture their beauty, but please stay on the trail!

MONDAY, MAY 24: This self-guided Story Walk combines physical activity and literacy! Pages from a book are posted at stations along the route. As you walk through the Center, you are directed to the next page in the story. 

MEMORIAL WEEKEND, MAY 28-31: Newport Dunes' Inflatable Water Park is home to more than 15 large inflatables including a 17-foot slide, two trampolines, two climbable icebergs, monkey bars, bouncers, and teeter-totters. The park will be open from 10am - 6pm during the holiday weekend.

FRIDAY, MAY 28: Don’t miss this screening of Walt Disney’s masterpiece, Fantasia. 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.

MEMORIAL WEEKEND, MAY 29-30: Active Military & Veterans get free general admission all weekend. Learn about Moon Jellies, encounter live animals and sharks in the touch tank, and join in on hands-on activities.

SATURDAY, MAY 29: Cruise over to ADM for the Corvette meeting of the year. Enjoy live musical entertainment and food vendors.

SUNDAY, MAY 30: Enjoy the joyful Traditions of Mexico with music by Mario and Sergio - The Cuates, and guitarist Joel Aceves. Delight in dance and song by the students from the Orange County School of the Arts, and Relampago del Cielo Folklorico.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 

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!

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.

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. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 26: Celebrate #Pasadena626Day with discounted admission of $6.26 per guest (guests 1 yr and younger always play free).

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.

JUNE 26: Kids create gardens to attract Monarch Butterflies. Pot special plants to take home and start observing monarchs in your own garden.

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.