
All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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.
“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.
Valentines Celebration Puppet Show – Pacific City in Huntington Beach
Tuesday, February 16: Join PC Grommets Kids Club for an outdoor Valentine's puppet show, story time, and take home craft. Pre-registration required.
🖥 Bowers Virtual Family Festival
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 28: Tune-in Sunday, at 11 a.m. for the next Virtual Family Festival presented by Bowers at Home! Enjoy live stream of performances, art projects and a food experience.
🖥 Virtual Parent Webinar Series – Pretend City Children’s Museum
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 6 - MARCH 17: Join guest experts and Pretend City's Education Team in exploring hot topics in parenting today. Topics include parent self-care, family mental health, race conversations, STEM & number sense, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Admission for First Responders to Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, APRIL 17: As a thank you, first responders and their immediate family are invited to a Free Family Day at Children's Museum at La Habra. Reservations required.
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.
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.
Kids Art Lesson, Contest, & Free Whale Watching with Dana Wharf Whale Watching
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 23 - APRIL 24: Kids receive an art lesson (via video feed) from renowned environmental artist, Wyland, and a free 2-hour whale watching adventure!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
Free Princess Ariel Meet & Greet in Ladera Ranch
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come meet Princess Ariel at Town Green in Ladera Ranch. Event is free, but tips for the performer are appreciated.
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.
Aquarium-on-the-Beach with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAYS, MAY 1-29: Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand! Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. Reservations recommended.
Monthly Hike to the Redwoods with OC Parks
FIRST SATURDAYS: Join OC Parks' trained staff on the first Saturday of the month for an easy 1.1-mile early morning hike to the park's coastal redwood grove. You will use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the redwoods.
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
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.
Free Admission Day at Ocean Institute
JUNE 27: Free admission on Sunday. Get tickets online and use code: FREEDAY at checkout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Bugs Life at Casa Romantica
Watch their summer film selections outdoors in the Courtyard after sunset with your family! Tonight: A Bugs Life!
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.
Music & Movies Summer Series in Los Alamitos
SELECT DATES, JUNE 12 - JULY 24: Join the City of Los Alamitos for the MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach Music and Movies Event Series! This year, there will be two concerts and two movies for the community to enjoy.
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.
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.
Movie & Music – City of Westminster
JULY 22, 29, and AUGUST 5: Enjoy free movies and concerts at the Westminster Civic Center.
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!
Finding Nemo Drive-In Move at Battleship IOWA in San Pedro
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: Take a trip down to the Battleship IOWA to watch Finding Nemo in the comfort of your own car with your family!
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
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.
Thursday Music on the Meadows in San Clemente
JULY 22 & AUGUST 12: Bring your chairs and blankets on Thursday at 6 p.m. for live music, delicious food, and time with friends out in the fresh air! This event is free!
Yorba Linda Library Thursday Fun Nights
JULY 29, AUGUST 6 & AUGUST 12: Join the library for some early-evening fun: Comic Strip Workshop, Pajama Rama – Silly Stories and Science Demo - Water Works. Free.
Concerts in the Park in Lakewood
Thursdays, July 8 - August 12: For six Thursday nights in a row starting July 8, Del Valle Park will come alive with popular and diverse musical acts.
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.
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.
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.
Movie Night Under the Stars at Lakewood Center
JULY 31 & AUGUST 14: Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of FREE family fun and movie entertainment under the stars at Lakewood Center Mall. July 31: Cool Runnings, August 14: Raya and The Last Dragon
Irvine Summer Art Market
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15: Enjoy the park while browsing unique locally made wares and viewing live art demonstrations.
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!