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PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 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.

Free Summer Lunch Cruises in Long Beach Shoreline Village
2025-08-20 | 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
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-21 | Belmont Shore, 2nd Street, Belmont Shore, 90803
3rd Wednesday & Thursday Summer
Enjoy 50+ eateries, activities, live music and more.

Irvine Nights at The Great Park Live
2025-08-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618
Thursdays, August 7-28, 2025
Get ready for the best in live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and vibrant community spirit. Dive into a lively atmosphere for nights of fun, vendors, and kids bounce houses. Each night a different performer will be playing, check the website to RSVP.
Event is free with RSVP. Reserved seating area and VIP options available.

Movie Night: The Goonies at USS Iowa in San Pedro
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Battleship USS Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Berth 87, San Pedro, CA
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Enjoy a summer movie night aboard the Battleship IOWA with a screening of The Goonies on the LED wall at the ship’s fantail. Vicky’s Doghouse Café will be open with food, drinks, and popcorn. No outside food or drinks permitted.

Nixon Summer Nights: Le Polynesia at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
2025-08-21 19:00 | Richard Nixon Presidential Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Enjoy an evening of island culture, music, and dance. Presented by Le Polynesia Cultural Performing Arts Center.
Event is free.

Sunset Music Series at Kidspace Children's Museum
2025-08-22 | Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103
Select Fridays, June 13 – September 5 2025
Kidspace Children’s Museum is staying open late for their family-friendly Sunset Music Series—an outdoor evening of live music, dance, and artmaking designed just for kids. On select Fridays throughout the summer, families can enjoy interactive multicultural performances, hands-on crafts, and museum fun after hours.
Each event highlights a different cultural theme, giving families a chance to sing, dance, and make art together while exploring global traditions in a fun, playful setting.
Activities include:

Live multicultural music & dance
Interactive family-friendly performances
Themed artmaking activities
Extended museum hours

Performance Lineup:

June 13: Sunset in the Pacific Islands
June 27: joyUS justUS Dance
July 11: Folklórica de México
July 25: Journey through the Philippines
August 15: Taiko Drum Jam Session
August 22: Afro-Latin Summer Jam
September 5: The Beauty and Sounds of Korea

All performances are included with museum admission. Open to all ages.

Family Swim Nights at McCormick Pool in Lakewood
2025-08-22 | Bolivar Park – Lakewood, 3300 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA, 90712, United States
Fridays, August 1-22, 2025
Bring the whole family out for Friday night swims and themed evenings full of fun! Swim sessions run from 6:45pm–8:15pm, with a different activity or treat every week.
Upcoming Themes:

August 1 – Splash in Space: Swim under the stars and enjoy an out-of-this-world treat.
August 8 – Mermaid Magic: Meet mermaids, play themed games, and take fun photo booth pics.
August 15 – Neon Lights at Night: Dive into a glow-in-the-dark swim party with neon lights and goodies.
August 22 – Back to School Swim: Enjoy one last lazy splash before summer ends.

Resident Fee: $3/person (Lakewood ID required)
Non-Resident Fee: $5/person

Fiesta La Ballona in Culver City
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Veterans Memorial Park – Culver City, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
August 22-24, 2025
Take your family to Fiesta La Ballona, a Festival of the People! This event includes food vendors, rides, live performances, karaoke, and other sorts of entertainment!

Sea Country Festival in Laguna Niguel
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Dorine & El Lazo, Laguna Niguel, CA
Friday – Sunday, August 22-24, 2025
Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and more. The festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games. Food will be available for purchase.
The Sea Country Festival will be located on Dorine and El Lazo, in between the Laguna Niguel Design Center and the Chet Holifield Federal Building.

Monster Jam: Freestyle Mania at Crypto.com Arena
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
August 22-24, 2025
Monster Jam is going full-send with a brand-new twist! For the first time in Southern California, Monster Jam trucks are teaming up with Freestyle Motocross bikes for an epic mashup of high-flying stunts and team competition.
This live show is all about next-level action. Watch eight teams go head-to-head in jaw-dropping Freestyle, Racing, 2-Wheel Skills, Best Trick, and Best Whip competitions. Fans even get to score the athletes in real time and help crown the Team Event Champion.

Monster Jam trucks + FMX bikes in one show
First-ever team freestyle event in SoCal
Gravity-defying stunts, flips, jumps, and tricks
Real-time fan voting for the Team Event Champion
Five competitions across three days

Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | 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.

626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, 91007
August 22-24, 29-31 2025
Food lovers and families alike can head to Santa Anita Park for the iconic 626 Night Market—a massive outdoor festival inspired by the open-air night bazaars of Asia. Expect an evening packed with delicious eats, shopping, games, and live entertainment.
With hundreds of food vendors, artists, crafters, and performers, there’s something for everyone—from adventurous snacks to handmade goods and interactive attractions. It’s a festive, high-energy experience that brings the community together under the night sky.
Activity highlights include:

Food vendors from all cuisines
Artists, makers, and pop-up shops
Games and interactive experiences
Live music and entertainment

Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating the Music of John Williams at Hollywood Bowl
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90068
Friday – Sunday, August 22-24, 2025
Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor David Newman for John Williams: Maestro of the Movies at the Hollywood Bowl. This cherished annual tradition features three performances of Williams’ iconic film scores, including selections from E.T., Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Jaws, Memoirs of a Geisha, and more. The concert includes film clips shown on the Bowl’s big screens, bringing these silver screen classics to life under the stars.

La Habra Corn Festival
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Portola Park, 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA, 90631
August 22-24, 2025
Celebrate La Habra’s 100th birthday at the annual La Habra Corn Festival, a free community tradition hosted by the La Habra Host Lions Club. What started in 1947 as a neighborhood gathering has grown into a beloved weekend celebration filled with carnival rides, food, games, and hometown pride. This year’s festival returns to its traditional August dates and features a parade, live entertainment, corn-eating contests, and plenty of sweet corn on the cob.

Overnight Family Camping at Santa Fe Dam Regional Park
2025-08-22 | Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90056
Friday, June 27, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation invites families to enjoy camping locally at the Santa Fe Dam Regional Park. 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
• June Event – Fishing Poles available on “First Come First Serve” basis
• July Event – Flashlights available for “Night Hike”
• August Event – Telescopes available for “Night Star Gazing”

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.

Last Call Theatre's: Pirate's Wanted Immersive Experience in Long Beach
2025-08-22, 2025-08-23 | Pine Avenue Pier, Where Pine Ave. Ends at Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, CA, 90802
August 16-17 & 23-24, 2025
An immersive two-hour adventure from Last Call Theatre. Explore the 130-ft tall ship docked at Pine Avenue Pier, join pirate training games, sing sea shanties, and shape the fate of the crew through interactive quests and sword fights. Recommended for ages 13+.

Barnes & Noble: LEGO® Bluey Build Event - Various Locations
2025-08-22 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Barnes & Noble
Saturday, August 22-24, 2025
Families are invited to a free in-store LEGO® Bluey Build, where kids can create their own LEGO® Duck Cake to take home. Designed for ages 4 and up, the event also features a café special with cake pops BOGO 50% off all weekend.
Call your local Barnes & Noble to check participation and to reserve your spot.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-08-22 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.

LBC Eats at the Promenade in Long Beach
2025-08-22 17:00 - 21:00 | The Promenade – Long Beach, 170 The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA, 90802
August 8 & 22, 2025
Enjoy gourmet food trucks, pop-up vendors, craft beer, specialty drinks, and live music. There’s something for everyone—including a kid-friendly craft station—so bring the whole family and come hungry.

Flashback Fridays at Shoreline Village in Long Beach
2025-08-22 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
2025-08-23 | 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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Friendship Pow Wow in Hawaiian Gardens
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24 | Fedde Sports Complex, 21409 Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA, 90716
August 23-24, 2025
Celebrate Native American culture and community at this years Friendship Pow Wow.
Guests can enjoy cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, Native American arts and crafts, frybread, and more.
Event is free and open to the public.

KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event at Movie Theatres
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24 | CA
August 23-24, 2025
The viral Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters comes to the big screen for a special sing-along event, letting fans join in on the music, action, and fun.
This fantasy-action film follows a world-famous K-pop girl group who secretly double as demon hunters, using their talents to battle supernatural forces threatening humanity.
Audiences can sing along to the movie’s biggest hits while reliving their favorite moments in an interactive setting.

Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24 | Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90007
Select Weekends, August 23 – October 26, 2025
Spend 15 minutes relaxing, playing, and discovering adoptable cats and kittens. This calm, cozy lounge complements the Fierce! The Story of Cats exhibition and offers families a chance to connect with furry friends who may just become your new forever companion.
All cats are provided by a local rescue organization and are available for adoption the same day. Sessions are timed, first-come, first-served, and available for onsite purchase only.

Shipley Summer Games at Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
July 26 & August 23, 2025
Families are invited to unplug and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor summer fun at Shipley Nature Center. This free community event features nature-based carnival games, performances, and trail activities, all set in a peaceful natural environment.

Nature-themed carnival games
Live performances and entertainment
Family activities along the trails
Extended gift shop hours

Event runs from 4pm-8pm. Suggested $5 donation per person.

Back 2 School Festival: Coastal Wellness & Fire Relief Edition in Venice
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Venice Beach Recreation Center & Ocean Front Walk, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, CA, 90291
Saturday, August 23, 2025
It’s Bigger Than Us hosts a free community festival combining back-to-school support, fire relief resources, and family fun at Venice Beach. The event includes backpack giveaways, wellness services, performances, games, and activities for all ages.
Highlights include:

Free backpacks and school supplies
Fire relief resources for families
Youth performances and skatepark activation
Wellness services and community resources
Games, raffles, and family activities

Event runs 10am–2pm. Free and open to the public; special giveaways for pre-registered families.

Founder's Day at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Celebrate Ocean Institute founder Stan Cummings and explore hands-on exhibits, tide pool touch tanks, and interactive activities highlighting marine science, history, and conservation.
You can also upgrade with a Whale & Marine Life Tour aboard the research vessel for wildlife sightings, plankton tows, and live microscope viewing.
Admission is free with option for paid upgrade.
