
All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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.
Play at Palms Car Show in Lakewood
APRIL 8, MAY 13, and JUNE 10: A variety of cars will be displayed along with a food truck, vendors and a kids’ fun zone.
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.
Free Open House for Santa Ana Parents and Children at the Bowers Museum
JUNE 12: Bowers Museum is proud to host an open house for Santa Ana parents and children where they can enjoy creating art projects, watch live performances, and more!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Summer Reading Celebration at the Placentia Library
JUNE 18: Enjoy carnival style games, bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, animal show, petting zoo, storytime and more!
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!
Summer Solstice Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
JUNE 19: Bowers Museum brings Summer Solstice Festival which includes art projects, face painting, food tasting, and more!
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.
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!
SouthBay Festival of the Arts in Torrance
JUNE 25: With three stages of live entertainment, hands-on art demonstrations, vendors and food!
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.
Starry, Starry Night at Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
JUNE 26: Come join for an interactive evening under the stars and immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system!
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.
FREE Kids Programs in Los Angeles on Fourth of July
JULY 4: Offers free art, music, film, performing arts, textile, and culture classes!
American Blues ‘n Jazz Festival at the Bowers Museum
JULY 10: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Kids Club – Celebrate Owl Day at The Long Beach Exchange
JULY 26: Join and learn all about owls with your little ones! Get an up close experience and see these majestic creatures in person.
Reading Reef – An Ocean of Fun at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
JULY 27: Bring your kids to play with Huntington Beach Mermaids, enjoy story time with local author Lisa Caprelli, and create unique artworks during arts & crafts!
Free Youth Production: The Extra Ordinary Heroes in Long Beach
JULY 28: Join and watch a FREE production from the International City Theatre! Reservations are required.
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.
Park Pop Ups – Los Alamitos Recreation
JULY 16, 23, 30: Come as a family and visit one of your local parks in Los Alamitos! Each Park Pop Up will feature a special family-friendly activity and special treat. All activities are free and for all ages.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.).
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
AUGUST 5: Bring your friends and family for yummy food, live music, games, and DIY slime fun!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Caribbean Summer Festival at the Bowers Museum
AUGUST 7: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more at the Bowers Museum
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!
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!
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.
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!
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