PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
2025-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2nd & PCH, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, 90803
Select Dates, June 3 – December 23, 2025
Families are invited to join the fun at PCH Explorer Kids Club—an ongoing series of free outdoor events designed just for kids. Each themed event features hands-on activities, crafts, performances, and special surprises to keep little ones engaged and entertained.
Events are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month, with extra dates added during summer. Activities are outdoors and weather permitting.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Pre- Summer Father’s Day Edition “Superhero Training”
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 – Magic by Joe Selph
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Red, White, and Blue Bash!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Dino Discovery Day
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Summer Luau
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Radical Reptiles Animal Safari
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – Nike Fitness Kids club
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – Under the Sea Adventure ft. The Aquarium of the Pacific Mobile Truck
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Post Summer Edition
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Fall Edition
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Holiday Edition
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Holiday Edition

Events are free, rsvp online.

Tuesday Family Nights in Cerritos
2025-07-15 18:30 | Cerritos, CA
Tuesdays, June 10 – August 5, 2025
Families can enjoy entertainment and activities at four neighborhood parks. Each program has a pre-show craft, game or activity. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and picnic dinner!
Event is free.
June 10: Frontier Park – Megan the Bubbleologist
June 17: Sunshine Park – The Arty Loon Show
June 24: Friendship Park – Ranger Jack’s Music and Puppet Show
July 8: Westgate Park – Wild Man Dan Reptile Show
July 15: Frontier Park – Annie Banannie Balloon Storyteller
July 22: Sunshine Park – Michael the Juggler
July 29: Friendship Park – Doodlebugs Animal Adventures
August 5: Westgate Park – Party Puppet Show

Free Summer Lunch Cruises in Long Beach Shoreline Village
2025-07-16 | Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 90802
Wednesdays, July 9 – August 27, 2025
Enjoy a FREE 30 minute harbor cruise with purchase of lunch “to go” from participating restaurants every Wednesday through the end of August.
You must pre-order with the individual restaurant to reserve your seats. Participating restaurants for 2024 are:

Shenanigans
Tugboat Pete’s
Gilan Pizza

Boarding passes will be received with your lunch order from the restaurant before boarding the boat.
Participants will board the Spirit Cruise ship at Dock 9 near Parker’s Lighthouse.
RESERVATION IS REQUIRED. Call participating restaurants (Shenanigans, Tugboat Pete’s or Gilan Pizza) to make reservation and place orders. Pick up orders and boarding pass at restaurant.

Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor in Long Beach
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-17 | Belmont Shore, 2nd Street, Belmont Shore, 90803
3rd Wednesday & Thursday Summer
Enjoy 50+ eateries, activities, live music and more.

Movie Nights in the Biergarten at Brewery X in Anaheim
2025-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Brewery X, 3191 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806, United States
June 11, July 16, August 6, September 14, 2025
Join Brewery X in Anaheim for family-friendly Movie Nights in the Biergarten. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No ticket required.
Concessions start at 6:30pm. Movie starts at 7pm.

June 11: Cars
July 16: Moana
August 6: Trolls
September 14: A Goofy Movie

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World Taste at Anaheim Packing District
2025-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Anaheim Packing District, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA, 92805
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Get ready to snack your way through the Anaheim Packing District at this one-night culinary adventure. With over a dozen local eateries participating, foodies and families can explore global flavors with a curated tasting experience.
Each World Taste Passport includes 7 gourmet tastes, while the Tiny Taste Passport (new this year!) includes 4. Plus, enjoy DJ tunes, trivia, and a Sip & Sketch session to round out the night of bites and fun.

Tasting passports with 4 or 7 gourmet bites
Food from 15+ local restaurants and vendors
Live DJ, trivia, and Sip & Sketch fun
Food stops throughout Packing House, Farmers Park & more

World Taste Passport (7 tastes): $49.77
Tiny Taste (4 tastes): $28.44

Queen Mary Movie Night Market
2025-07-16 18:00 | The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802
June 13, July 16, and August 3, 2025
The Queen Mary is hosting a summer series of Movie Night & Night Market Combo events, offering a full evening of exploration, eats, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy the ship, shop and snack at the Night Market, and end the night watching an outdoor movie under the stars.
Each date features a lively market with local food vendors, pop-up shops, live music, and a beer garden. Attendees are also invited to explore the iconic Queen Mary before the movie begins.
It’s a fun way to spend a summer evening with family or friends, blending history, community, and cinema all in one place.

Plumeria Festival at LA County Arboretum
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA, 91007, United States
July 18-19, 2025
The LA Arboretum hosts its 11th annual Plumeria Festival, celebrating the beauty and fragrance of over 100 plumeria trees—part of the largest public collection in the western continental U.S. The event takes place at the grove on Tallac Knoll.
Activity highlights include:

Guided tours of the Plumeria Grove
Talks by experts
Live music and performances
Food trucks
Over 20 vendors with plants, art, and souvenirs

Visitors can shop for plumerias, staghorn ferns, epiphyllums, hibiscus, succulents, and more.

Wired for Wonder & The Chill Lab at Kidspace Children's Museum
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103
Fridays & Saturdays, June 6 – August 1, 2025
Art and science collide in Wired for Wonder, a multisensory maze for families of all ages. Come explore, touch, smell, taste, and lose yourself in more than 25 art and science exhibits.
Add even more flavor to your evening with The Chill Lab, where frozen treats meet science. Try black ice cream with secret flavors, savory shaved ice, and flash-frozen popcorn that makes you breathe vapor like a dragon.
Activities include:

Multisensory maze with 25+ exhibits
Interactive science and art stations
The Chill Lab frozen treat add-on
Nighttime access to museum and maze

Wired for Wonder admission is $15 and includes the maze and museum. Add The Chill Lab experience for $8. Open to all ages.

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-19 | Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90068
July 18-19, 2025
The LA Phil’s Tchaikovsky Spectacular returns with conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the San Francisco Ballet, bringing the magic of Swan Lake to life on stage. Families can enjoy a night of classical music paired with dance and capped off with fireworks.

Live performance of Swan Lake
Orchestral works inspired by Poland and Italy
1812 Overture with USC Marching Band
Fireworks finale

Admission required. Performance begins at 8pm.

Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA, 92683
Weekends, June 13 – August 31, 2025
The popular Asian Garden Night Market returns for summer weekends filled with food, shopping, and culture. Since 2011, this outdoor event has brought the energy of traditional Asian night markets to Westminster.
Families can stroll through vendor booths offering skincare, clothing, accessories, and toys—while the main draw remains the variety of tasty Vietnamese street food. Live music sets the scene for a lively evening outing.
Activities include:

Vietnamese street food vendors
Shopping for skincare, clothes & toys
Live music performances
Outdoor evening strolls & bites

Held in the front plaza of the mall. Free to attend and open to all ages.

Carnival Car Wash in Lakewood
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Carwood Car Wash & Detail Center, 2729 E Carson St., Lakewood, CA, 90712
Fridays – Sundays,
June 20 – July 20, 2025
Carnival Car Wash blends nostalgic fun with a fresh car wash in a one-of-a-kind drive-through adventure. This all-ages event takes place weekends in Lakewood and includes treats, games, and entertainment—all from the comfort of your vehicle.
Activity highlights include:

Lively carnival characters guiding your journey
Five interactive game booths with classic games
Live entertainment and performers
Popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones
Vibrant photo-op stops
Express car wash ($24 value) included with ticket
One ticket per vehicle—bring the whole crew

Tickets start at $30.40 per vehicle (including fees)

South Bay Greek Festival
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach, CA, 90277
July 18-20, 2025
Celebrate 61 years of Greek food, culture, and tradition at this family-friendly festival filled with homemade cuisine, live performances, and community fun. Visitors can enjoy a full weekend of music, dancing, and cultural presentations at this lively event.
Activities include:

Church tours and Byzantine presentations
Greek dance lessons and performances
Traditional food and drink
Raffle drawing and vendor booths

$5 admission at the door; kids under 12 free. Festival coupon offers $2 off entry from noon–5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

OC Fair "Find Your Happy"
2025-07-18 - 2025-08-17 | OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
July 18 – August 17, 2025
The OC Fair is back with food, fun, and summertime thrills for the whole family. Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, farm animals, creative exhibits, and all your favorite fair treats.
CARNIVAL RIDES & GAMES

Two carnival zones: Main Carnival and Kidland
Unlimited ride wristbands available Wednesdays & Thursdays
Read & Ride Program: Kids (ages 5-11) who read 3 books earn 2 free rides in Kidland — submit form here

EXHIBITS

REWIND: A VHS Revival – An art exhibit celebrating retro movie poster design and pop culture nostalgia
Community competitions, handmade goods, and creative displays throughout the fairgrounds

ANIMAL & AGRICULTURE

Farm animals, livestock competitions, and daily cow milking demos at Centennial Farm
Petting zoo and pig races
Junior Livestock Auction: Support local 4-H and FFA students on July 26

ADMISSION & DISCOUNTS

$13-15 general admission
$9 for kids (6-12) & seniors (60+), free for ages 5 and under
Every Day Passport: $60 for flexible access and extra perks
$5 Taste of Fair Food until 4pm daily
Parking is $15-30 onsite

Something Rotten at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
2025-07-18, 2025-07-19 | Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA, 92683
June 27 – July 20, 2025
Set in the Renaissance and packed with over-the-top musical numbers, this Broadway-sized comedy follows two playwright brothers trying to outshine Shakespeare by inventing something brand new: the musical.
With laugh-out-loud moments, showbiz parodies, and big dance numbers, this Tony-nominated hit delivers both heart and hilarity. Best for ages 10 and up due to some comedic innuendo.

Overnight Family Camping at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
2025-07-18 | Whittier Narrows Recreational Area, 750 S. Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA, 91733
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation invites families to enjoy camping locally at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This affordable outdoor “stay-cation” is perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
Special activities include:

DJ
Nature center presentations
Free popcorn and snow cones
Free bait
Free raffle

The cost is $15 per person. Kids ages 13 and under are free! Participants are required to bring their own camping equipment, including food. Register online.

Overnight Family Camping at Hahn State Recreation Area
2025-07-18 | Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90056
Friday, June 20, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation invites families to enjoy camping locally at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. This affordable outdoor “stay-cation” is perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
Special activities include:

Free raffle
Nature center presentation
Night hike

The cost is $15 per person. Kids ages 13 and under are free! Participants are required to bring their own camping equipment, including food. Register online.

Overnight Family Camping at Castaic Lake
2025-07-18 | Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA, 91310
Friday, June 20, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation invites families to enjoy camping locally at the Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. This affordable outdoor “stay-cation” is perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
Special activities include:

Camping
Campfire with s’mores
Drawings for prizes
Fishing
Kayaking

The cost is $15 per person. Kids ages 13 and under are free! Participants are required to bring their own camping equipment, including food. Register online.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-07-18 10:00 | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Children's Entrepreneur Market - Laguna Hills
2025-07-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
July 18, 2025
Come support a farmer’s market run entirely by kids. The market features young entrepreneurs selling crafts and more.

Summer Nights at La Brea Tar Pits
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
Friday, July 18, 2025
La Brea Tar Pits hosts Summer Nights, a free after-hours event that blends science, music, and summer vibes in the heart of the city. Bring a blanket, grab a drink, and settle in for a relaxed night.
Activities include:

Free museum admission from 6-9pm
Live outdoor DJ sets
Explore Ecos: La Brea, a paleontology-inspired video game built on ROBLOX
Hands-on family activities
Visit with experts and the Fossil Lab
Food trucks and drinks at the Tar Bar

Reserve your free ticket online.

Flashback Fridays at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
2025-07-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, 90802
Fridays, July 4 – August 29, 2025
The waterfront comes alive every Friday night with decade-themed music at Flashback Fridays. From 70s disco to 2000s hits, each week features live bands or DJs spinning the soundtrack of a different era. Guests can dance under the stars, snap themed photos, and enjoy food and drinks from Shoreline Village’s eateries.
Line-up:

July 4 – DJ Leo (80s music)
July 11 – DJ Leo (2000s music)
July 18 – Sugar Lips (70s disco)
July 25 – As If (90s music)
August 1 – Sugar Lips (70s disco)
August 8 – So Rad (90s music)
August 15 – DJ Leo (2000s music)
August 22 – As If (90s music)
August 29 – Goldstein Party of Five (80s music)

Event runs 6–10pm. Free and open to all ages; parking additional.

Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
2025-07-19 | Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA, 92676
Saturdays, March – April 2026
Enjoy a guided family hike through Black Star Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. This easy, slower-paced outing follows a mostly flat trail, crosses a dry creek bed, and offers opportunities to spot local wildlife such as red-tailed hawks and mule deer along the way.
The hike averages 3–4 miles round trip and includes a medium level of interpretation, making it ideal for families and participants who prefer a relaxed pace. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Is the event free?
Registration required. Please check with OC Parks for current information.
Where is the event located?
Family Hikes are located at different trails. See website for more information.

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Hot Rods on the Tarmac at Lyon Air Museum
2025-07-19 | Lyon Air Museum, 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, 92707, United States
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Classic cars and aviation history come together for this annual summer celebration. Guests can stroll the tarmac to see vintage roadsters, coupes, pickups, and customs, while also exploring the museum and its featured microcar exhibit.
Activities include:

Outdoor display of classic hot rods
Access to Lyon Air Museum exhibits
Limited-time microcar showcase
Food and drinks available for purchase

Admission includes museum entry and car show access. Tickets: $14 adults, $11 seniors/veterans, $7 children (5-17), free under 5.

Smurfs Movie Party at Harkins Cerritos
2025-07-19 | Harkins Theater – Cerritos 16, 600 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA, 90703
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Fans of the blue crew can head to Harkins Cerritos for a special Smurfs-themed movie event. Before the show, guests can enjoy photo ops and a themed party space included with admission.
Activities include:

Screening of Smurfs (PG, 2h 2m)
Pre-movie event with photo ops
Small popcorn and blue ICEE
Smurfs collectible keychain

Tickets are $19. Event starts at 11am; movie begins at 11:30am. Tickets are $19 and include all extras.

Cowabunga BBQ N’ Beer Festival in Placentia
2025-07-19 | Kraemer Memorial Park (Placentia), 201 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia, CA, 92870
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The annual Cowabunga BBQ N’ Beer Festival returns for an evening of food, brews, and community fun. Guests can sample local barbecue and craft beer while enjoying live music, a classic car show, and outdoor games.
Activities include:

Tastings from local BBQ vendors and breweries
Live music and dancing
Classic car show with 75+ vehicles
Vendor fair and artisan booths
Silent auction and prize raffles
Whiskey and wine pull
Outdoor games for all ages

Tickets are $50 pre-sale or $60 at the door. Children under 5 are free.

San Clemente Ocean Festival
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | San Clemente Pier, 611 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
July 19-20, 2025
Now in its 47th year, the San Clemente Ocean Festival brings a packed weekend of beach competitions, family fun, and ocean-inspired entertainment to the pier. Known as “The Greatest Show on Surf,” this free community festival celebrates surf culture with contests, classic cars, music, art, and more.
Activities include:

Groms Rule® Surf Contest
Junior Lifeguard Competition
Dolphin Dash beach run for kids
Family Beach Party & Concert
Woodies & VW Bus car shows on the pier
Sand Sculpting Contest with cash prizes
Ocean Art Show featuring beach-themed art and goods
Great Rubber Duck Race
Youth Pavilion with crafts, games, face painting, Shark Lab, and all-day live performances

Many contests require pre-registration. Entry fees vary by event. All ages are welcome, and general festival admission is free.

Watermelon & Lavender Festival at Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Mellano Farm Stand, 5750 N. River Road, Oceanside, CA, 92057
July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2025
Mellano Farm Stand is mixing two summertime favorites—watermelon and lavender—for three weekends of family-friendly fun. Enjoy the annual watermelon harvest alongside the farm’s blooming lavender field, with hands-on activities, food, and plenty to explore for all ages.
Families can pick their own lavender, try farm-fresh watermelon (including yellow!), build floral crowns, and enjoy local eats, live music, tractor rides, and flower picking. There’s also a kids’ area with crafts, bounce houses, and gem panning.
Activity highlights include:

Lavender u-pick and crown-making
Red and yellow watermelon tastings
Flower picking and DIY bouquet bar
Food trucks, live music, and local vendors
Wine, beer, lemonade, and tastings at the farm bar
Tractor rides and kids’ activities like crafts and bounce houses

$5 parking fee. Festival open 10am – 4pm each day.

Seal Beach Lions Community Fish Fry
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Eisenhower Park / Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Ave. and Main St., Seal Beach, CA, 90740
July 19-20, 2025
The long-running community tradition returns with two days of food, music, and family fun by the pier. It’s all about good eats, good tunes, and giving back.
Activities include:

Live music all day Saturday and Sunday
Classic fish and chips, brats, sausages, and jumbo hot dogs
Beer garden with beer, wine, and wine-a-ritas
Hourly prize drawings with donations

Admission is free. Proceeds support sight, hearing, and community programs.
