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Hangout for Hendrix Family Music Festival in Santa Ana
AUGUST 14: Join BraveOnes Foundation at the historic Heritage Museum of Orange County for a fun-filled day of good vibes, live music, food trucks, adult beverages, cornhole tournament, family fun, kids activities, and more!
Nova Vita Foundation at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
AUGUST 14: Come join Nova Vita's festivities as they usher in a new season of bounty, prosperity, and health in traditional Japanese custom. This event includes delicious food options and ample entertainment.
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia at California Science Center
CLOSING SEPTEMBER 5: Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia is an international touring exhibition featuring over 120 ancient artifacts, half of which are on tour for the first time.
Weekly Junior Ranger Program at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
TUESDAYS, AUGUST 2 & 16: Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park in our weekly Junior Ranger programs. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows kids to earn a badge, stamps, a poster, or a patch.
Family Nature Hike at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 10 & 17: Summer is an exciting time to learn about our local nature. 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.
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!
Summer Stampede Car Show in Lakewood
SEPTEMBER 18: Come out and enjoy this family-friendly event featuring vendors, live entertainment, and music.
Family Fun Morning at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS, AUGUST 5 & 19: Explore Crystal Cove State Park at your own pace. 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.
Kids Night Out in Cypress
AUGUST 19: A fun night out event kids! Includes games, crafts, pizza dinner, desserts, and a movie!
State Fair at Santa Anita Park
JULY 21 - AUGUST 20: Enjoy fair rides and games, live entertainment, pig races, dog shows, stunt shows, fair food, and more.
Beginning Archery Class in Fountain Valley
JUNE 11 - AUGUST 20: Join OC Parks staff and OC Parks volunteers for a beginning archery course for first-time archers.
Parent and Me Workshop: Sun Printing at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona Del Mar
AUGUST 20: Take your little one to experience the artistic effects of Sun Printing!
Creative Babe Market in Yorba Linda
AUGUST 20: Bring your family to a fun weekend market with face paintings, a free mermaid meet & greet, over 60+ local small business, yummy food, much more!
Phineas Banning Birthday Celebration at the Banning Museum
AUGUST 20: Come celebrate the “Father of the Los Angeles Harbor” with live music by local band, JB and The Big Circle Riders, line dance lessons and delicious barbecue provided by Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue!
Bumpy, Fuzzy, Smelly Family Night Hike at the Los Angeles Arboretum
AUGUST 20: Bring your family to a sensory-sensation night hike to explore the strangest, bumpiest, fuzziest, and smelliest plants in the Arboretum's collection, find out how these fancy adornments help them survive!
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at the Five Point Amphitheater
AUGUST 20: The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. Come and see how the story collects itself in this classic narrative's ensemble.
Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 21: Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Cool Fam Fest at The Lombardi House in Hollywood
AUGUST 21: Join LA’s coolest families at the beautiful Lombardi House in Hollywood for back-to-back DJ sets, a marketplace filled with brands you know and love, food carts galore, ice cold drinks, activities for kids big and small, and much more.
Andell Family Sundays—Art Meets Science in LACMA
AUGUST 21: Join Andell Family Sundays on LACMA's campus and be creative, discover new art, make memories, and have fun! Make art inspired by artworks in LACMA's collection that explore the intersection between art and science. This event is designed for all ages.
Outside SCR: Million Dollar Quartet at Mission San Juan Capistrano
JULY 30-AUGUST 21: Bring your family back in time to enjoy a Broadway Musical inspired by a true story.
Tooth Fairy Day at Pretend City
AUGUST 23: The tooth fairy will be handing out toothbrushes, posing for photos, and interacting with children. Get free dental screenings, enjoy story time and puppet show, play with different types of toothpaste, and visit with pre-dental undergraduate students from UCI.
Long Beach Taste of Downtown 2022
JUNE 29-30 & AUGUST 24-25: Downtown showcases the culinary culture of Downtown. This free event also features drink vendors, live music and more!
Free Summer Fun Days at Long Beach Parks
JUNE 20 - AUGUST 26: Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has great free and affordable programs for youth and teens planned during the summer at 21 local parks. Kids can come out for games, crafts, sports, field trips and more Monday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
Summer’s End Concert at Marine Stadium in Long Beach
AUGUST 26: End the summer with a fun free concert and enjoy food trucks and a free Kids Zone. Friday, 5 p.m.
Be SAFE Programs (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) in Long Beach
JUNE 20- AUGUST 26: Free classes, sports, fitness crafts and more will be offered from 5-8 p.m.at 11 city parks.
Family Nights at Mayfair Pool in Lakewood
FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26: Enjoy an evening splash with the family at Mayfair Pool, 6:30-8 p.m.
Pretend City’s Birthday Bonanza
AUGUST 27-28: Celebrate Pretend City's birthday with cake crafts, color your own party hat, explore a flour sensory bin, story time, music, and birthday scavenger hunt. Enjoy chocolate or vanilla cake after the birthday song.
Learn to Skate with the Pros in Huntington Beach
AUGUST 27: Join the California Amateur Skateboard League for a free Learn to Skate event for all ages. Enjoy skateboarding, music, food, photo ops, giveaways and more.
Back to School Bash in Long Beach
AUGUST 27: A back to school event featuring prizes, school supplies, games, a free photobooth, arts & crafts, and more!
Echo Theater Company’s Theater Truck at Elysian Park
AUGUST 13 & 27: The Echo Theater Company's Theater Truck will be at Elysian Park with a family-friendly performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Bring a basket and a blanket and enjoy the 40-minute version of Shakespeare's delightful rom-com
Snow White in Santa Monica Playhouse
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Santa Monica Playhouse is featuring Snow White and is taking their audience on a magical adventure as everyone’s most beloved young heroine journeys to find herself, her mother, and her true destiny.
Thai New Year Songkran Festival in Los Angeles
AUGUST 28: Bring your friends and family to learn about Thai culture at Thai New Year Songkran Festival in LA! This event includes a parade, beauty pageant, cultural dances, live performances, thai food vendors, and more!
Shakespeare in the Park For Families in Culver City
AUGUST 6-28: Ideal for all ages, Free Shakespeare in the Park for Families is a high-energy theatrical performance designed for children to experience reimagined Shakespeare classics by weaving modern, cultural, iconic references into classic texts.
DEAL: YMCA Orange County Homeschool Support
STARTS SEPTEMBER 6: Sign up for Homeschool Electives & Support at YMCA of Orange County by September 6 to get a free lunch or social hour with your first session.
Kidz Bop Live at the Hollywood Bowl
AUGUST 31: Make your kids' night by singing and dancing along with the KIDZ BOP crew as they perform today’s biggest hits, live on stage, including “Good 4 U” and “Dance Monkey.”
Dig It Indoor Play Space Grand Opening
SEPTEMBER 1: Dig It is an indoor construction-themed play space where kids learn while having fun! Join them for their grand opening!
Kidz Bop Live at the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine
SEPTEMBER 1: Make your kids' night by singing and dancing along with the KIDZ BOP crew as they perform today’s biggest hits, live on stage, including “Good 4 U” and “Dance Monkey.”
Summer Evening Strolls at The Huntington Library
JUNE 11-SEPTEMBER 2: Enjoy a stroll in the gardens at twilight. Meet your friends, enjoy dinner or a light snack and a cocktail at 1919 Cafe, stroll the breathtaking gardens at sunset, and take home a memento of your visit from the Huntington Store.
National Cinema Day – $3 Movies
SEPTEMBER 3: Every movie, every showtime, every format for $3! Local participating theaters include Harkins Cerritos, Regal, Cinemark, AMC, Starlight, Regency, Cinépolis, and more.
Brick Fest Live in Anaheim
SEPTEMBER 3-4: Build, play, and laugh at America's largest LEGO event. Brick Fest Live is filled with hands-on attractions and activities. View incredible LEGO sculptures, shop exclusive merch, participate in building activities, photo ops, and more.
Archery Instruction at El Dorado Park in Long Beach
SATURDAYS: Get pointers to improve skills, and consistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include, advanced, 9 a.m. and beginner 10:30 a.m. Safety class required.
Dinos in the City at Pretend City
NOW - SEPTEMBER 5: Learn how paleontologists unearth dinosaur bones, dig in the dinosaur pit, and get a chance to collect several dinosaur trading cards.
Holland Festival in Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 4: Celebrate the shared cultural heritage of the Netherlands and Indonesia (former Dutch East-Indies). This outdoor festival features live music and dance, authentic Dutch and Indonesian food, arts and crafts, vendors, and fun children's games.
Coco, Mariachi Divas and Ballet Folklórico at El Capitan Theatre
SEPTEMBER 9-12: See the Mariachi Divas and Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles live on stage, plus the Fiesta of Lights show before the movie. Snap a picture at a special photo op featuring a replica of Ernesto de la Cruz's guitar.
Family Art Class: Exploring Printmaking-Monotypes at LACMA
SEPTEMBER 10: Create your own one-of-a-kind monotype prints with artist Rosanne Kleinerman. This class will take place outdoors on LACMA's campus.
Orange County Moon Festival in Fountain Valley
SEPTEMBER 10: The OC Moon Festival will have a variety of food vendors, family entertainment, performers, and children’s activities. Free moon cakes and lanterns for kids. Free admission and parking.
Belmont Shore Car Show
SEPTEMBER 11: One of the largest single-day classic car shows on the West Coast is back! This year’s car show will showcase approximately 700 cars with a wide variety of classic cars, custom cars, and hot rods.
Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
SEPTEMBER 11: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
The Nickelodeon Big Nate Tour Bus in Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 11: Kids can play Escape the Detention Hall, an escape room-style adventure, score Big Nate customized backpacks and whoopee cushions (while supplies last), rock out to some Big Nate tunes, practice their doodling and watch some of Nickelodeon’s Big Nate videos.
LASD Motorsports Car Show in Cerritos
SEPTEMBER 12: Visit the Cerritos Sheriff Station for the LA County Sheriff Department Car & Motorcycle Show with food, music, vendors, and kids zone.
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