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Pacific Symphony Performs Toy Story in Concert
AUGUST 21: Live music is back in Orange County! Pacific Symphony returns to Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa for the West Coast premiere of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” in Concert—Live with Orchestra.
Family Hike at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Foothill Ranch
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22: Hike along the Borrego Canyon trail and the Red Rock Canyon trail to the destination for approximately 2 miles (4 miles in total). Total climbing elevation is around 500 feet.
Splash-In Movie & Recreation Swim in Irvine
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24: Grab your swimsuit, floatie, family, and come on down to the pool for a movie. Swim and float while Incredibles 2 plays on the big screen. Lifeguards will be on duty.
Family Nature Hike at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 4-25: Join a park naturalist on a one mile Family Nature Hike at Crystal Cove State Park to learn about the plants and animals living in the park.
Summertime Explorers Kids Club at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 21 - AUGUST 25: An interactive weekly kids club at 2nd & PCH. Enjoy hands-on, educational crafts, activities, and photo opportunities.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
THURSDAYS, JUNE 24 - AUGUST 26: OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with 10 free concerts across OC Parks each Thursday from June 24-August 26. Enjoy live music, delicious bites, and fun for all ages under the summer sky.
National Night Out in Laguna Hills
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26: Celebrate National Night Out with an evening filled with free food, activities, and raffles.
Family Fun Morning at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS, AGUUST 6-27: Head out on the Environmental Study Loop Trail or into Moro Canyon with self-guided activities on this Family Fun Morning. Look for animal evidence, smell local plants, and listen for bird songs while learning about the natural resources in the park.
Scholars Collective Grand Opening in Long Beach
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28: Enjoy food, fun and festivities at the grand opening of Scholars Collective in Long Beach. Ribbon cutting at 2pm, youth art activities, painting for gaming enthusiasts, and youth gaming tournament with CSUDH Esports Team playing Super Smash Bros, Madden 22 and more!
Studio 50 Dance Party at Great Park in Irvine
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28: Celebrate the City's 50th anniversary! Put on your best disco-era attire and come groove to the sounds of the 70s. Enjoy food trucks or pack a picnic. Free and open to all ages.
Boat Cinema LA at Castaic Lake in Santa Clarita
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 2 - AUGUST 29: Boat Cinema is LA's first movie experience from your own personal mini boat. Reserve a mini electric boat, a party boat float, or roll up in your own boat after a day on the lake.
Cardboard City Pop-Up Art Center in Santa Monica
THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 29: Cardboard City is a 10,000 square foot pop-up art center with free exhibitions of cardboard sculptures and architectural models, free family crafting activities, a schedule of classes, and a shop selling tools and materials so families can make cardboard art at home. Free and open to all visitors!
Summer Evening Stroll at The Huntington Gardens
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE - AUGUST: Enjoy a stroll in the gardens at twilight on selected evenings June through August. The public is invited with pre-purchased tickets to visit the gardens 4:30-8pm, Friday through Sunday. Tickets will be released every other Tuesday at noon.
Melon Tours at Tanaka Farms
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & WEEKENDS: Pick yummy summer produce; learn about and sample all sorts of melons! Everyone gets a melon to take home and a visit with the barnyard animals.
Weekly Junior Ranger Program at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 3-31: Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the ecology of Crystal Cove State Park at their weekly Junior Ranger program. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows visitors ages 7-12 to earn a badge.
Back to School Fair at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31: Enjoy a magic show (1-2pm), cotton candy, crafts, photo area, and balloon twister on Level 1 near Tommy Bahamas and Urban Outfitters. Bring in school supplies and/or a backpack to donate.
Public Ticket Nights at Mount Wilson Observatory
Public Ticket Nights allow individuals (12+), rather than just groups, to experience the thrill of viewing celestial objects through large, historic telescopes, the 60 and 100 inch telescope––the two largest in the world dedicated to public viewing.
Sunflower Picking at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
AUGUST 28-29 & SEPTEMBER 4-5: Pick sunflowers at Hana Field, Orange County's premier u-pick sunflower and flower fields. The fields will be open for only two weekends. Registration required.
Flying Demo at Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: See the museum's Curtiss p-40N "Warhawk" take to the skies! Enjoy Q&A with the pilot, refreshments, living history re-enactors, and other fun activities.
Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Look for resident dolphins, migrating gray whales, and birds passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist and learn fun facts while walking along the bluff trail and scanning the ocean at each overlook.
Bubble Planet at Kidspace in Pasadena
JUNE 13 - SEPTEMBER 6: This summer, bubbles are taking over Kidspace. Bubble Planet is an all-new, all-outdoor experience with bubble-themed activities and soapy, spacey versions of your favorite Kidspace exhibits. The 3.5-acre campus will be filled with bubbles just for you and your family to pop, bounce, and splash.
DiscOasis at South Coast Botanic Garden
JULY 16 - SEPTEMBER 6: The DiscOasis is a theatrical walk-through journey of music, art, dancing, live performances, roller skating, and good times. The main attraction will be roller skating in the middle of the Garden's 87 acres.
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Family Movies
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, NOW - SEPTEMBER 8: Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy.
Movies in the Park Newport Beach
JULY 23, AUGUST 20 & SEPTEMBER 10: Enjoy Toy Story 4, Frozen II and Raya and the Last Dragon.
Ocean Institute Annual Maritime Festival
SEPTEMBER 10-12: Three-day event includes cannon battles, Mermaid Breakfast, ship tours, live music, food trucks, educational demonstrations Mermaid Stories and Swim Shows, vendor booths and lots more.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10-11: Relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the LA Phil performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score live to picture.
Biodiversity Week at Crystal Cove State Park
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: Celebrate Biodiversity Week at Crystal Cove State Park and join park naturalists for a 3-mile guided hike to learn about some of the animals and plants in this ecological hotspot.
Beach Scavenger Hunt at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: Join park naturalist Alex for a fun, kid-friendly Beach Scavenger Hunt. Search for natural treasures left behind by the ocean and learn about the coastal marine wildlife.
Family Fort Night at Mission Viejo Library
SEPTEMBER 10: Bring pillows, blankets, and other fort-making equipment for a fun evening!
Touch-A-Truck
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: An outdoor family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore and interact with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family, including meet and greets with the people who build, protect, and serve Orange County, arts and crafts, and food trucks.
Reptile Super Show at Anaheim Convention Center
SEPTEMBER 11-12: The Reptile Super Show is a fun and educational environment for the reptile enthusiast in your family. See thousands of reptiles and learn about everything you need to create a healthy home habitat.
Family Workshop at Sherman Gardens: Backyard Edible Gardening
SEPTEMBER 11: Learn how to reimagine your garden space, plant the seed of an edible garden and take home a planter to get you started.
Remembering September 11, 2001 at Nixon Library
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: The Nixon Library will present 23 tons of wreckage from the World Trade Center as a symbol of national grief and resolve. The ceremony also includes a fleet of fire engines, the firefighter's "Final Alarm," formal presentation of Colors and National Anthem, and musical performances.
Beer Fest (Family Friendly) at Rancho Los Cerritos
SEPTEMBER 11: The festival features local Long Beach Breweries, Food & Artists! This is a family-friendly event! Feel free to bring the kids, Rancho Los Cerritos will provide family-friendly activities.
Rossmoor “Family Foodie” Festival at Rush Park
JUNE 19, JULY 17, AUGUST 14, SEPTEMBER 11: Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids carnival area, creative craft vendors, live bands, and more. Free admission!
Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity – Community Art Events at Orange County Great Park in Irvine
NOW - SEPTEMBER 12: Enjoy free family-friendly community art events. No registration is needed, and all ages are welcome. Drop-in activities are available while supplies last. Visit the Great Park Gallery to see artwork from Chuck Jones and sign up for recreational classes.
Concerts at The CAMP in Costa Mesa
THURSDAYS, JUNE 24 - SEPTEMBER 16: Enjoy live music and support one of the small businesses inside The CAMP.
Summer Concert Series at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
The El Dorado Nature Center outdoor concerts will open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m. with live music from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring low chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner.
Warrior Princess Training at Play & Parties in Orange
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Let's get down to business! Mulan, Raya, and Merida will lead you through games and activities that will prepare you to become a real warrior.
Pop-Up Roller Rink Opens at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Pigeon's Roller Rink, a pop-up roller skate venue offers excitement on eight wheels for all ages with a variety of reservation-based public skate sessions, classes, and private parties. Entrance to the rink requires a reservation at all times.
Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 31: Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is fun for the entire family. Enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy a not too spooky haunted house, hay maze, hay pyramid, picture stands, and lots of other fun activities.
Pirate Festival at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Join Southern California Railway Museum for a day full of pirate festivities. Families can experience family-friendly entertainment including Mermaid/Mermen Pod, games, treasure hunt, and Pirate Academy. Learn how to talk and dress like a pirate and hear about real pirates!
Family Fun Celebration at The District at Tustin Legacy
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Donate school supplies and enjoy interactive activities such as robotics demos and legos, science, sports activities, finger skateboarding, arts and crafts, teacher appreciation notes, interactive bubbles with BubblePOP, meet and greet "Dash the Dino", live DJ, giveaways, and more.
Kids Fest: Free Bowling for Every Child at Bowlmor Lanes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: It's your family's favorite day to bowl, eat, and have fun. Bring the whole family and celebrate with 1 free hour of bowling and shoe rental for kids (under 18), free $5 arcade card, and deals on food and bowling for adults
LA Soundscapes: Extra Ancestral – Rhythm & Dancing for the Entire Family
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Powerful rhythms from around the world come together in the hands of this drumming group. This family-focused LA Soundscapes event also features a pre-concert wall art workshop for the entire family.
Seaweeds & Sea Creatures Beach Walk at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Explore the huge variety of seaweeds on a guided Seaweeds & Sea Creatures Beach Walk and discover the countless species of marine algae; green, red, and brown which are found on the beach.
“The Old Man and The Old Moon” at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
SEPTEMBER 14-15 & 21-22: This seafaring adventure will take place on the south lawn of the mansion, and audiences are invited to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs for a night of inventive theatre and live music under the moon.
Autumnal Equinox Sunset Hike at Crystal Cove State Park
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: The fall equinox marks the end of summer, and beginning of fall, when the days and night are equal length. Join a park naturalist on this moderate up-hill one-hour hike.
Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School
JUNE 25, JULY 30, AUGUST 27 & SEPTEMBER 24: Kids make Firecracker Chicken Meatballs, Pizza on a Stick, Funnel Cakes, Strawberry Scones, Cheesy Potato Casserole and lot more in these themed Friday night workshops.
Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles at Honda Center in Anaheim
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: The Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles is a celebration of powerful female athletes who, together, are a united force proudly representing the sport of women’s gymnastics and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
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