Red Lantern Display at The District at Tustin Legacy

FEBRUARY 5-21: Bring your family for memorable group selfie at the Lunar New Year Photo Display under a sea of Red Chinese Lanterns in the Union Market Courtyard.

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

“Enchanted” – PCH Movies & Moonlight in Long Beach

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Celebrate Valentine's Day with 2nd & PCH and enjoy Disney's Enchanted. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Easter Augmented Reality Experience at Fashion Island

MARCH 12 - APRIL 4: Visit Fashion Island this Easter for a safe, contactless - and FUN! - photo experience with augmented reality characters and backgrounds: Easter bunny, Easter eggs, and a chick.

Dates:
Location:
Fashion Island 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach
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Cost:
Free

Easter Egg GLOW Hunt in Costa Mesa

SATURDAY, APRIL 3: Join South Hills Church in Costa Mesa for a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt. Hunts will be every 15-20 minutes. There will be glow goodies, cotton candy, photo booth, hidden eggs, glow in the dark face stamps, and more. Registration for time slot required.

Dates:
Location:
South Hills Church - Costa Mesa 215 Baker St., Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

City of Tustin Hoppy Easter Event

SATURDAY, APRIL 3: This free event will safely guide attendees through each booth to play games, collect candy, and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Additionally, the Tustin Police Department will be hosting a K-9 demonstration. Attendees will receive Easter eggs and be able to host their own egg hunt in one of our designated areas. Registration is required.

Dates:
Location:
Tustin Sports Park 12850 Robinson Drive, Tustin
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Cost:
Free

PCH Movies & Moonlight – 2nd & PCH in Long Beach

FRIDAY, APRIL 16: Enjoy 2ND & PCH's socially distanced movie within the street featuring Aquaman. Movies are complimentary to the community, self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Earth Day Bugs at Bella Terra Huntington Beach

MONDAY, APRIL 19: Join Bella Terra Kids Club on The Green for a fun, interactive story time, informative bug show, and take-home Earth Day craft.

Dates:
Location:
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Earth Day Celebration with Pacific City PC Grommets Kids Club

TUESDAY, APRIL 20: Join PC Grommets Kids Club for an outdoor storytime and informative live animal show about local wildlife, learn what we can do to save the environment, and create a fun craft using recycled items. Registration required.

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

Beachfront Vintage Car Cruise in Seal Beach

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: View 200 vintage cars as they cruise through Seal Beach. The car cruise will begin on Seal Beach Blvd. and will wind its way through The Hill and Old Town in Seal Beach.

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Location:
Cost:
Free

Orphan Car Show at Automobile Driving Museum

SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Come and enjoy rare and discontinued cards. Food trucks, awards, prizes and more! This is a free car show for the public and participants.

Dates:
Location:
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Grand Reopening Cruise-In Celebration at Automobile Driving Museum

SATURDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy classic and vintage cars, musical entertainment, live pinstriping demos, vintage fashion sale, food trucks, and Hot Wheels giveaways for kids and teens, limit one per child/teen.

Dates:
Location:
The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
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Cost:
Free

Cinco de Mayo Fair in Fountain Valley

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5: Enjoy free tacos and drinks, live music and DJ, raffle, giveaways, carnival games, barnyard animals and more. Sponsored by Rosy Dental, open to the whole community.

Dates:
Location:
Rosy Dental 16575 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA
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Cost:
Free

Drive-Thru Art Kit Kiosk at The Muckenthaler

THURSDAY, MAY 6: Drive through The Muck parking lot to pick a free art kit with everything you need to create your own quilt square. Recommended for adults, teens, and kids 10+.

Dates:
Location:
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton
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Cost:
Free

Modern Makers Mart in Long Beach

SATURDAY, MAY 8: Shop for locally crafted goods, enjoy tasty treats, and live music on the newly closed Pine Ave. pedestrian walk. Enjoy a flower bouquet station, photo back drop, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Romeo Chocolates 460 Pine Ave., Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

PCH Movies & Moonlight “The Secret Life of Pets” in Long Beach

THURSDAY, MAY 20: Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and your four-pawed friends.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

PCH Movies & Moonlight “The Sandlot” in Long Beach

Friday, June 11: 2ND & PCH welcomes the community back to enjoy our seasonal movie series. Join us Friday, June 11th just after sunset for a special feature of The Sandlot

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

Kid’s Night Out in Stanton

JUNE 25: Participants in grades 1-5 will enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, special presenters, movies, and so much more. 

Dates:
Location:
Stanton Central Park - City of Stanton 10660 Western Ave., Stanton, CA
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Fourth of July Celebration & Summer Carnival – City of San Juan Capistrano

JULY 2-4: Enjoy the Summer Carnival with food, booths, live music, picnic games, and more. Free trolley from 11am - 10pm. Shuttle service and on-site/street parking available. Fourth of July fireworks display at 9pm.

Dates:
Location:
San Juan Capistrano Sports Park 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
Free

Road Trip Thru the USA – A Patriotic Drive-Thru Celebration in Laguna Niguel

JULY 2-3: Take a scenic, music-filled road trip through the USA! See national landmarks from the comfort of your car and in your neighborhood. Participants are encouraged to take photos of patriotic displays from their cars.

Dates:
Location:
Laguna Niguel City Hall 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA
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Cost:
Free

July 4th Fireworks Display – City of San Clemente

SUNDAY, JULY 4: Enjoy a flyover by the Condor Squadron, consisting of four AT-6 aircraft World War II trainers at approximate 5:55pm. Fireworks display at the end of San Clemente Municipal Pier at 9pm.

Dates:
Location:
San Clemente Municipal Pier 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA
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Cost:
Free

July 4th Extravaganza in Woodland Hills

SUNDAY, JULY 4: Each year the July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza delights over 60,000 people with a free concert and fireworks display. Food trucks and local restaurants on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses selling goods.

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Location:
Warner Park 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA
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Cost:
Free

Fourth of July Firework Show – City of Lake Forest

SUNDAY, JULY 4: The show will feature a 20-minute firework show, live performances, food vendors, and other festivities. Event begins at 6:30pm and fireworks at 9pm.

Dates:
Location:
Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center 28000 Rancho Pkwy., Lake Forest, CA
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Cost:
Free

4th of July Fireworks at the Long Beach Waterfront

SUNDAY, JULY 4: Enjoy fireworks at the iconic Long Beach Waterfront. Free viewing areas along the scenic waterfront include Shoreline Village, Lions Lighthouse for Sight, and Rainbow Harbor. Harbor Breeze Cruises is offering ticketed boat rides for spectators.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Waterfront 54th Place and Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

A Bugs Life at Casa Romantica

Watch their summer film selections outdoors in the Courtyard after sunset with your family!  Tonight: A Bugs Life! 

Dates:
Location:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA
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Summer Play Date at MainPlace Mall

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 23 - JULY 21: Summer Play Dates are back at MainPlace Mall! Families are invited to participate in to make a craft together. All materials are included. Registration highly encouraged. Walk-ins will be seated as openings allow.

Dates:
Summer Play Date at MainPlace Mall
Location:
MainPlace Mall 2800 N Main St. C, Santa Ana, CA
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Cost:
Free

Fiesta Friday at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach

FRIDAY, JULY 30: Enjoy authentic Latin sound and rhythms of Kimera Band, kids crafts, face painting, balloon twisters, a photo op with our special guests Princess Elena and Coco, and free* churros and chips and guac.

Dates:
Location:
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Wizard Festival at Scholars Collective in Long Beach

SATURDAY, JULY 31: Join Scholars Collective for this free community event. Wizards will create magic potions (using science), make their own wizard wand, play trivia games, and more. Coffee, refreshments, and 1 hour of child care available for parents.

Dates:
Location:
Scholars Collective 236 E. 3rd St., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Children’s Art Day at Muzeo in Anaheim

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: Enjoy booths, art projects, live performances, face painting, and free admission to Muzeo. Be sure to stop by the Anaheim Fire Department booth to decorate a free bicycle helmet to take home!

Dates:
Location:
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
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Cost:
Free

Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun at Rancho Los Alamitos

Free and In-person at the Rancho! Join Rancho Los Alamitos for a free family program, a reading of Waa'aka': The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun by author Cindi Alvitre. Waa'aka' is a beautiful children's book telling the Tongva creation story of Waa'aka', a gorgeous bird who falls in love with Tamet, the... View Article

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Location:
Rancho Los Alamitos 6400 East Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA
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Bouncing Bats Nighttime Activity at Irvine Regional Park

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11: After the sun has set, the night sky fills with small but mighty flying bats. Enjoy an evening discovering how important bats are to our ecosystems. Groups will walk around the lake to search for these nighttime flyers as they race around catching their dinner.

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

Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby in Seal Beach

AUGUST 14: Children (up to 15) can catch, weigh, and release the fish of the Pacific. Bring your own rod or borrow one provided on site. Trophies and prizes to be awarded for largest fish caught. Bait provided.

Dates:
Location:
Eisenhower Park / Seal Beach Pier Ocean Ave. and Main St., Seal Beach, CA
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Monarch Butterfly Day at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14: Learn all about monarch butterflies and get an up-close look at these magnificent creatures. Kids can plant their own butterfly garden and enjoy crafts, face painting, and a balloon artist.

Dates:
Location:
Mile Square Regional Park 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley
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Cost:
Free

August Kids Zone at Lakewood Center

AUGUST 14: Kids can color a FREE Back to School Pencil Pouch, receive a collector’s pin, and a special lanyard to hold their Kids Zone pin. School supplies; red marker, yellow marker, pencil pouch included.

Dates:
Location:
Lakewood Center 67 Lakewood Ctr Mall, Lakewood, CA
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Irvine Summer Art Market

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15: Enjoy the park while browsing unique locally made wares and viewing live art demonstrations.

Dates:
Location:
Great Park - City of Irvine 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, 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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