Memorial Day Ceremony in Lakewood

MAY 29: Join in the City of Lakewood's annual tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States armed forces.

Dates:
Location:
Del Valle Park 5939 Henrilee Str., Lakewood, CA
Cost:
Free

Cherry Festival in Beaumont

MAY 30 - JUNE 2: Kick off the summer season with carnival rides, live performances and over 50 food vendors. Check out the 'Cherry Pit' kids zone, artisanal crafts, and enjoy the weekend at the Cherry Festival!ย 

Dates:
Location:
Noble Creek Regional Park 390 Oak Valley Pkwy., Beaumont, CA
Cost:
$10 โ€“ $18

Disney’s The Little Mermaid at La Mirada Theatre

MAY - JUNE: Enjoy a live performance of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersenโ€™s and music your favorite songs likeย โ€œUnder the Sea,โ€ โ€œKiss the Girl,โ€ and โ€œPart of Your World.โ€ by Academyยฎ Award winner Alan Menken.ย 

Dates:
Location:
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA

Hello Kitty Carnival – Fun Fridays Market at Lakewood Mall

MAY 31: Enjoy fun, food, and entertainment with Hello Kitty and Friends. The event features 60+ vendors, 10+ food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, photo booth, carnival games, and pictures with Hello Kitty (must RSVP).

Dates:
Location:
Lakewood Center 67 Lakewood Ctr Mall, Lakewood, CA
Cost:
Free

Long Beach Ballet’s Aladdin at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center

JUNE 1-2: Experience the enchanting streets of Agrabah, with new sets, costumes, and choreography inspired by Arabian Nights. Enjoy magical effects, high-tech projections, meticulously crafted sets, and a live camel!

Dates:
Location:
Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E Atherton St., Long Beach

Super-Fun Saturday at The Crawford in Pasadena

JUNE 1: Join LAist for a morning of multilingual readings, fun performances to get everyone moving, and lots more fun. They will also be giving away goodies like baby carriers and umbrella strollers.

Dates:
Location:
The Crawford Family Forum 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
Cost:
Free

Artesia Public Safety Expo

JUNE 1: Celebrate the City of Artesia's 65th anniversary at the city's Public Safety Expo. Enjoy a variety of family fun activities including games, face painting, food, music, and sheriff and fire department personnel.

Dates:
Location:
Artesia Park - City of Artesia 18750 Clarkdale Avenue, Artesia
Cost:
Free

Anaheim Packing House 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

JUNE 1: The Anaheim Packing House is celebrating 10 years since its grand opening with a series of events and specials including a classic car show, historical tours, and live music.

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim Packing District 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

Nixon Summer Nights: The Sandlot Movie at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda

JUNE 6: Grab your popcorn and bring your picnic blankets โ€” enjoy watching The Sandlot outside in the Pat Nixon gardens. Doors for this event open at 7:30 and the movie will start at 8. Games and activities will be available when doors open.

Dates:
Location:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Cost:
Free

Bounceville at South Bay Galleria

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, NOW - JULY 7: Experience Bounceville at Southbay Galleria โ€“ soar down giant slides, conquering obstacle courses, or bounce to your heart's content, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Dates:
Bounceville at South Bay Galleria
Location:
South Bay Galleria 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach
Cost:
$25 โ€“ $30

Summer Kickoff Party in Artesia

JUNE 7: Join the City of Artesia for a night of music, food, and fun. BBQ hot dogs provided free while supplies last.

Dates:
Location:
AJ Padelford Park (Artesia) 11870 169th St., Artesia, CA
Cost:
Free

The Barber of Seville – Opera for Kids! at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

JUNE 8: Enjoy a show with catchy tunes, silly antics, laughs and more! Join Figaro as he helps Rosina in her quest for true love. Special activities for kids include coloring station, craft station, photo backdrop, and S.T.E.A.M. station.

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

World’s Ocean Weekend at Pretend City

JUNE 8-9: Experience an exciting weekend of exploration and discovery with their World Oceanโ€™s Weekend event.

Dates:
Location:
Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

The Muppet Movie at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

JULY 8: Enjoy hit movies, engaging pre-movie activities, and connect with partner organizations at their info booths. Treat yourself to tasty food truck offerings, refreshing drinks from Georgeโ€™s Cafรฉ, or bring your own picnic dinner. Plus, donโ€™t miss the chance to win exciting prizes! Movie starts at dusk (approx 8pm).ย 

Dates:
Location:
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

California Turkish Festival at Shoreline Aquatic Park

JUNE 9: Celebrate and learn about Turkish culture during this festival. Join ATASC for a day of Turkish coffee, desserts, food, dancing and connection.ย 

Dates:
Location:
Shoreline Aquatic Park 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute

EVERY TUESDAY, JUNE - AUGUST: Visit Ocean Institute after hours to learn about sharks, bioluminescence, plus create a glow-in-the-dark craft, enjoy a tide pool touch tanks, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Ocean Institute 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
Cost:
$7.50 โ€“ $15

Youth Summer Fun Days in Artesia

Join the City of Artesia for family-friendly events: Wacky Olympics (June 12), Water Fun Day (July 17), and End of Summer Bash (August 7).

Dates:
Location:
AJ Padelford Park (Artesia) 11870 169th St., Artesia, CA

Movie Night: Barbie + Mattel Panel at Peterson Automotive Museum

JULY 12: Join the Petersen Automotive Museum for an exclusive panel featuring renowned designers from Mattel as these experts share insights and behind-the-scenes stories from their illustrious careers. Following the panel, stay for a special screening of the hit Barbie movie; dress in your best pink outfit and bring the whole family to this unique movie night!

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

Sesame Street Live in Long Beach

JUNE 14-15: At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmoโ€™s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA

Dodger Stadium Pregame Tour

JUNE 14-16: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Dodger Stadium, photo op with game-used memorabilia, early entry to the stadium to watch batting practice and/or warm-up exercises, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Dodger Stadium 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles
Cost:
$45 โ€“ $100

Comic Art Expo at Bowers Museum

JUNE 15-16: Gather with comic enthusiasts, artists, and collectors alike, in celebration of their current exhibit, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form. Enjoy live DJ performances, family-friendly activities, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
Free

Father’s Day Weekend at Petersen Automotive Museum

JUNE 15-16: This weekend only, Petersen Museum will be lifting the hoods of their museum vehicles for guests to explore the intricate engines. Plus, an exclusive shop and vault tour will be offered and kids can join in on a workshop to design their own personalized tool belt.

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

Cerritos Kids Fishing Derby

JUNE 15: Children (ages 5-15) are invited to participate in free fishing and angler safety lessons, plus receive a free t-shirt and breakfast.

Dates:
Location:
Don Knabe Community Regional Park - Cerritos 19700 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA
Cost:
Free

Celebrate Fathers & Everyday Heroes at Pacific City

JUNE 15: Celebrate dad and meet the local heroes of Huntington Beach! Meet firefighters with the fire engine, police officers with police vehicles, Coast Guard with Coastie Robot, and lifeguards.

Dates:
Location:
Pacific City 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Juneteenth Celebration at California African American Museum

JUNE 15: Celebrate Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities including yoga, sound bath, storytelling, and a zine workshop.

Dates:
Location:
California African American Museum 600 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Pops & Props at Yanks Air Museum

JUNE 15: Experience a Father's Day celebration with delicious food, one-of-a-kind aircraft bar, prizes, exclusive tours, photo ops, and thrilling flight demos.

Dates:
Location:
Yanks Air Museum 15121 Stearman Drive, Chino, CA

Father’s Day Classic Car Ride at The Zimmerman Museum

JUNE 16: Take a ride in a classic car, participate in beer tasting (21+), and take a walk through a collection of classic cars.

Dates:
Location:
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
Cost:
$5 โ€“ $15

Nixon Summer Nights: Neon Nation Music at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda

JUNE 20: Boogie to the sweet sweet sounds of one of the greatest musical decades, the 80s! Brought to you by Neon Nation. There will be food and available for purchase and meal options available.ย 

Dates:
Location:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Cost:
Free

Laguna Art Museum Neighborhood Nights

Laguna Beach neighborhoods are invited to free nights at the museum. Enjoy a raffle, tours, local food and drinks, plus activities for the entire family. Each Laguna neighborhood has their own night. June 20: North Laguna โ€ข July 18: The Village โ€ข August 15: South Laguna โ€ข September 12: Top of the World

Dates:
Laguna Art Museum Neighborhood Nights
Location:
Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach
Cost:
Free

AKP Sports Academy – Free 2-Day Sports Camp

JUNE 22-23: This free 2-day sports camp is designed for children in 1st-8th grade to learn from professional and collegiate athletes and coaches and improve their skills in soccer, basketball, and flag football.

Dates:
Location:
California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Bubble Poppin’ Fun in Seal Beach

JUNE 22: Enjoy interactive bubble stations by Bubble Pop, a foam zone, photo opportunities with everyone's favorite shark character, and more!

Dates:
Location:
The Shops at Rossmoor 12201 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Lakeshore: Gadgets on the Go (Multiple Locations)

JUNE 22: Craft all kinds of contraptions and set them in motion, from a windmill and balloon-powered car to robots and smooth-rolling magnetic tile builds. Locations: Carson, Fountain Valley, Los Angeles, Pasadena.

Dates:
Location:
Lakeshore Learning CA
Cost:
Free

Sounds of Santa Monica: Pride Edition

JUNE 22: Enjoy live music by LGBTQ+ performers under a colorful overhead Lanterns of Love installation. The SMP Kid Zone will offer kid-friendly, educational Pride programming for children to play and learn about inclusivity and acceptance.ย 

Dates:
Location:
Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
Cost:
Free

Family Dance Glow Party in Bellflower

JUNE 22: Get ready for a fun night of music, dancing, photo booth, games, crafts, refreshments and more. Wear bright neon colors, white, glow in the dark patterns to for an awesome glow-in-the-dark experience!

Dates:
Location:
Thompson Park - City of Bellflower 14001 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA
Cost:
$5

Disney Pride in Concert at MOLAA in Long Beach

JUNE 22: Get ready to embark on a magical journey as the South Coast Chorale presents Disney PRIDE in Concert with musical inspiration from iconic Disney films including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Mary Poppins to modern classics such as Coco, Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph and the magical music of Disney Parks.

Dates:
Location:
Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
$25 โ€“ $75

Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Aquarium

JUNE 23: Each grunion event includes aquarium entry, short film on grunion, hatching experience, and beachside staff led observation of grunions.

Dates:
Location:
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA

Visit Ventura Drone Show

JUNE 26: To kick off the summer and celebrate the X-Games at Ventura Harbor Village, enjoy a spectacular drone show, live performances, face painting, scavenger hunts, X-Games ticket giveaways, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Ventura Harbor Village 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA
Cost:
Free

The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy at Long Beach Playhouse

JUNE 29 - AUGUST 4: Everything will change for the Addams Family as they host a dinner for Wednesdayโ€™s โ€œnormalโ€ boyfriend and his strait-laced parents. Featuring the characters you love โ€“ Uncle Fester, Lurch, Grandma, Pugsley โ€“ with darkly comic, hummable songs, this is one musical for your own dark brood you wonโ€™t want to miss!

Location:
Long Beach Playhouse 5021 E Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA

X Games California 2024

JUNE 28-30: X Games California features the world's best Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes as they go for gold and attempt to land the ultimate tricks. Experience top action, live performances, festival village, courses for kids, gaming, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA
Cost:
$61 โ€“ $153

Fish Fry & Carnival in Costa Mesa

JUNE 28-30: Enjoy 3 days of family fun with food, entertainment, carnival rides, games, booths, drawings and more.

Dates:
Location:
Lions Park Event Lawn - Costa Mesa 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

Beauty and the Beast at Rose Center Theater

June 28 - July 14: Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast and experience the magic live on stage.

Dates:
Location:
Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA

Family Nights at Lakewood Pools

FRIDAYS, JUNE 28 - AUGUST 23: Enjoy special themed Family Nights at Mayfair or McCormick Pool in Lakewood. The cost is $3 per Lakewood resident or $5 per non-resident.

Dates:
Family Nights at Lakewood Pools
Location:
Bolivar Park - Lakewood 3300 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA
Cost:
$3 โ€“ $5

 

Disclaimer:ย The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendarโ€”we’re just here to help you find the fun!


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