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.

Dates:
Location:
Beach City Provisions 18385-18485 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Road, Irvine
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Cost:
Free

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!

Dates:
Location:
Justin Rudd's 30-Minute Beach Cleanup 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

So Cal Kids Fair in Tustin

SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Experience a high-energy interactive, family-friendly environment during this free outdoor event. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors, activities for kids, and more.

Dates:
Location:
The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin
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Cost:
Free

Seal Day at the Marine Mammal Care Center

JUNE 18: Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is excited to announce their annual Seal Day Event and 30th Anniversary Celebration. This event will include animal viewings, an auction, live music, food trucks and fun activities!

Dates:
Location:
Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles 3601 South Gaffey Street, #8, San Pedro, CA
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Cost:
Free

Pasadena Chalk Festival at The Paseo

June 18-19: Enjoy Father's Day Weekend with live music, art galleries, a children's art area, 200 murals, 500 artists, and more!

Dates:
Location:
The Paseo 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
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Cost:
Free

Family Hike in Round Canyon

JUNE 19: Enjoy nature with friends and family in Round Canyon, hike along a fairly flat trail while watching red-tailed hawks and mule deer!

Dates:
Location:
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve Irvine, CA
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Cost:
Free

Tot Walk at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

JUNE 24: Listen to a story, play a game, and take a leisurely stroll on Mary’s Trail.

Dates:
Location:
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Bubble Bash at Anaheim Hills Festival

SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Bring your friends and family and soak up the fun among millions of bubbles. Enjoy interactive bubble stations, a foam zone, live entertainment, photo opportunities with your favorite princesses, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim Hills Festival 8020 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

SouthBay Festival of the Arts in Torrance

JUNE 25: With three stages of live entertainment, hands-on art demonstrations, vendors and food!

Dates:
Location:
Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA
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Cost:
Free

Bubble Bash at Long Beach Towne Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 26: Enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, get sudsy with an overflowing foam zone and enjoy live entertainment, games and giveaways.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Towne Center 7575 Carson Blvd., Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Campfire Family Jam with Cal Heights Music

SATURDAY, JULY 2: Join Cal Heights Music for a free all ages Campfire Jam around their "felt" campfire. Feel free to bring your own acoustic instruments, shakers, and your voices. They'll have instruments out for you to use as well.

Dates:
Location:
Reservoir Park - Long Beach 3315 Gundry Ave., Signal Hill, CA
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Cost:
Free

Food Mania OC in Anaheim

JULY 15: Food Mania OC is bringing over 25 food vendors, live music, giant yard games, raffles and prizes for your friends and family!

Dates:
Location:
Noble Ale Works 1621 Sinclair Street, Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

Sea Change Festival in Long Beach

SATURDAY, JULY 16: Join in on a community beach cleanup, kiteboarding regatta, followed by an afternoon of live music, food and beverage stations, live art installations, athlete meet-and-greet, sand castle building contest, and pop-ups.

Dates:
Location:
Sea Change 79 Claremont Pl, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Recess Therapy Summer Tour in Los Angeles

JULY 17: Take your kid to meet Julian from Recess Therapy and get them featured in an episode!

Dates:
Location:
Hancock Park - Los Angeles 5801 Wilshire blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

PC Grommets-Music Show in Huntington Beach

JULY 19: At Pacific City's Kids Club, let your little one explore their inner musician and create a musical craft!

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

Mini Family Day in Los Alamitos

JULY 21: Kick start your summer together as a family at Little Cottonwood Park in Los Alamitos! The event includes live music and entertainment for kids!

Dates:
Location:
Little Cottonwood Park 4000 Farquhar Ave., Los Alamitos, CA
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Cost:
Free

Modern Makers Mart in Irvine

JULY 23-24: Enjoy the weekend with your family and shop around the pop-up market! Features locally handmade crafted goods, tasty treats, live music, and an arts & crafts area for kids!

Dates:
Location:
Woodbridge Village Center 4820 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA
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Cost:
Free

Kid’s Day at the Anaheim Marketplace

JULY 23: Join Kid's Day with creative outdoor activities like bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts, fun games, music and dancing, a video game truck, and endless give aways!

Dates:
Location:
Anaheim Indoor Marketplace 1440 S Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
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Cost:
Free

Mootilda’s Jamboree at Steelcraft Bellflower

JULY 23: This event includes a meet and greet with Farmer Mickey & Minnie, a mini petting zoo, and much more!

Dates:
Location:
Steelcraft - Bellflower 16500 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA
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Cost:
Free

Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana

SATURDAY, JULY 23: Celebrate Mexican icon, Frida Kahlo through an interactive cultural arts festival filled with local vendors, live music, educational pieces, interactive art, and food trucks!

Dates:
Location:
Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard Steet, Santa Ana
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Cost:
Free

Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

JULY 30: View one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, plus Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Come enjoy the fun, food and excitement.

Dates:
Location:
Marine Stadium 5255 Paoli Way, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Getty 25 Celebrates Wilmington

JULY 30-31: Join Getty and Avalon Arts and Cultural Alliance for this all-ages celebration at historic Banning Park. Participate in interactive workshops, dance along to live music, shop local vendors, connect with community organizations, step inside an immersive digital experience of Getty collections, and enjoy photo booths, and giveaways.

Dates:
Location:
Banning Park - Wilmington 1331 Eubank Ave., Wilmington, CA
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Cost:
Free

Creative Babe Market in Fullerton

JULY 30: Come out and support over 60+ local women owned businesses with a live DJ, face painting, photo ops, and family-friendly activities.

Dates:
Location:
Able Coffee Roasters 2736 Nutwood Ave D, Fullerton, CA
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Cost:
Free

Kids Give To Kids Free Event in Anaheim

JULY 31: Take your family to a free event in Anaheim's Highway 39 Event Center for a day filled with free food, carnival games, and free toys!

Dates:
Location:
Highway 39 Event Centr 1563 S State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

National Night Out in Costa Mesa

AUGUST 2: Bring your family to National Night Out with Costa Mesa's Police Department. This event will display police and firefighter vehicles, and other activities for all!

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

National Night Out in Signal Hill

AUGUST 2: Mark your calendars for Signal Hill's National Night Out! This event will promote police-community partnerships, safe neighborhoods and neighborhood camaraderie.

Dates:
Location:
Signal Hill Park 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA
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Cost:
Free

National Night Out in Hawaiian Gardens

AUGUST 2: Join the City of Hawaiian Gardens for Public Safety Fair and family fun! Come in and meet your local officers, firefighters, and safety staff.

Dates:
Location:
Hawaiian Gardens Library 11940 Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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Cost:
Free

Bellflower Streetfest

AUGUST 4: This event features live music, craft and business vendors, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, and games with Bellflower Recreation in Motion (B.R.I.M.).

Dates:
Location:
Bellflower City Hall 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA
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Cost:
Free

Summer Nights at the Tar Pits

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5: Relax, listen to live music and bring a blanket to picnic at the park. Explore the museum for free and celebrate the mighty predators of the Ice Age, Saber-Tooth Cats, and talk with scientists.

Dates:
Location:
La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Family Play Day in Lakewood

AUGUST 6: This free event will offer youngsters an exciting diversion featuring inflatable attractions and face painting. There will also be a food truck on site.

Dates:
Location:
Palms Park - Lakewood 12305 207th St, Lakewood
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Cost:
Free

Be(YOU)tiful Day of Play

AUGUST 6: An event for children of all abilities! Offers arts & crafts, sensory bins & activities, music, dancing, and more!

Dates:
Location:
El Dorado Park West 2800 North Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Back to School Community BBQ in Whittier

AUGUST 6: A Back to School BBQ featuring free backpacks, free school suppies, free hot dogs, meet and greets and more!

Dates:
Location:
Parnell Park - Whittier 15390 Lambert Road, Whittier, CA
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Cost:
Free

2nd Annual Downey Pride Family Picnic

AUGUST 13: Take your family to Downey's Pride Family Picnic with lots of children's activities, live entetainment, photo booths, raffles, and free tacos!

Dates:
Location:
Furman Park 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA
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Cost:
Free

Creative Babe Market in Long Beach

AUGUST 13: Enjoy the beginning of the weekend by joining this family-friendly event with over 40+ curated local vendors, food trucks, face painting, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Trademark Brewing 233 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Symphony in the Cities and Prelude in the Park in Mission Viejo

AUGUST 13: With an "Extreme Summer Fun" theme, guests will enjoy the park filled with vibrant decor and extreme activities. Grab food from food trucks, enjoy live symphony music, play games, and visit community booths.

Dates:
Location:
Village Green at Oso Viejo Park 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
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Cost:
Free

OC Sheriff’s Department Meet and Greet in Mission Viejo

AUGUST 17: Come meet some of your local deputies who serve the City of Mission Viejo. Ask them questions, check out their vehicles and equipment, and say thank you for keeping us safe. Win FREE pizza, and visit The Village Center for desserts!

Dates:
Location:
North Paseo 25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Disclaimer: 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 calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!


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