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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.
Preschool Playdate at BounceU in Orange
AUGUST 5: Bring your little ones for a preschool playdate! Don't forget to bring your socks!
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
AUGUST 5: Bring your friends and family for yummy food, live music, games, and DIY slime fun!
Movie Night in the City at Pretend City
AUGUST 5: Join Pretend City for a featured movie The Land Before Time in Orange Plaza. Bring your own snacks, blanket and chairs to enjoy a movie celebrating their resident dino friends.
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5: Relax, listen to live music and bring a blanket to picnic at the park. Explore the museum for free and celebrate the mighty predators of the Ice Age, Saber-Tooth Cats, and talk with scientists.
Lakewood Recreation Hosts Parents Night Out, Kids Night In
AUGUST 5: Parents, do you need a date night out? The highly qualified Youth Center staff will supervise your children while parents get a much needed night out! Kids will enjoy a pizza dinner, snacks, games and more! $5 per child. Ages 3+ (must be potty trained.)
Cosmic Glow/Mania Bounce at BounceU in Orange
AUGUST 5: Take your kids for a Friday glow-in-the-dark bounce night! Don't forget to bring your socks!
Matilda The Musical at South Coast Repertory
AUGUST 6-14: The genius of Roald Dahl comes to life in an inspiring musical about an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. An exhilarating tale of empowerment filled with high-energy music and dancing from the talented young actors of SCR’s Summer Players.
Family Play Day in Lakewood
AUGUST 6: This free event will offer youngsters an exciting diversion featuring inflatable attractions and face painting. There will also be a food truck on site.
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.
Back to School Chalk Walk at the Main Place Mall in Santa Ana
AUGUST 6: The Back to School Chalk Walk will feature a DJ spinning family-friendly hits and kids will have the opportunity to create their own chalk art!
Be(YOU)tiful Day of Play
AUGUST 6: An event for children of all abilities! Offers arts & crafts, sensory bins & activities, music, dancing, and more!
Back to School Community BBQ in Whittier
AUGUST 6: A Back to School BBQ featuring free backpacks, free school suppies, free hot dogs, meet and greets and more!
Under The Sea Sensory Fair in Pomona
AUGUST 6: Summer Sensory Fair filled with water activities, arts & crafts, movies, soft play area for the little ones, and more!
Long Beach Filipino Festival
AUGUST 6: Long Beach is back with their annual Filipino Festival! Bring your family and friends for some delicious Filipino food and watch fascinating performers throughout the entire day!
Mirabel is Having a Party at Play & Parties
AUGUST 6: Join Mirabel and Bruno for singing, dancing, games, crafts and snacks.
See the Sea at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
AUGUST 7: Come and join aboard a marine vessel where you will have the opportunity to see some nearshore animals up close. Reservations required.
Caribbean Summer Festival at the Bowers Museum
AUGUST 7: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more at the Bowers Museum
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.
Night in the Museum at Pretend City
AUGUST 11: Spend time after hours exploring the seven dinosaurs in their newest exhibit and collect Dino Trading Cards. Bring a flashlight, binoculars, and dress up to go on a hunt for dinos at night.
Circus Nonsense at The Muck in Fullerton
AUGUST 11: Join award-winning Circus Nonsense as they create a new realm where they can find the magic in everyday objects and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Parent & Me Art Class at Sherman Garden
AUGUST 13: Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to create a picture of a Peacock Orchid! Working together, you will use step-by-step watercolor techniques to create your own illustration of a vase and model magic clay to create the flowers. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom before the garden is open.
Parent & Me Art Class: Peacock Orchid at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona Del Mar
AUGUST 13: Work together with your little one to create a watercolor picture of a Peacock Orchid at the Sherman Library & Gardens right before they open!
Thomas Family Day at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
AUGUST 13: Bring your family to scout for pieces of Thomas' world around the museum in a scavenger hunt, enjoy arts & crafts, and watch Thomas trains make their way around our model railroad exhibits!
2nd Annual Downey Pride Family Picnic
AUGUST 13: Take your family to Downey's Pride Family Picnic with lots of children's activities, live entetainment, photo booths, raffles, and free tacos!
Creative Babe Market in Long Beach
AUGUST 13: Enjoy the beginning of the weekend by joining this family-friendly event with over 40+ curated local vendors, food trucks, face painting, 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
Symphony in the Cities and Prelude in the Park in Mission Viejo
AUGUST 13: With an "Extreme Summer Fun" theme, guests will enjoy the park filled with vibrant decor and extreme activities. Grab food from food trucks, enjoy live symphony music, play games, and visit community booths.
Chat and Snack with a Ranger at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
AUGUST 13: State Parks, Campgrounds and S’mores are a summertime tradition. Come down to the Berns Amphitheater at Crystal Cove State Park to Chat and Snack with a Ranger and learn about some of the nocturnal animals that live in the park. Bring your S’more fixings and we’ll have the fire pit lit.
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.
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.
Kids Night Out in Cypress
AUGUST 19: A fun night out event kids! Includes games, crafts, pizza dinner, desserts, and a movie!
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.
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.
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.
Farm Fair at Los Rios Rancho in Oak Glen
AUGUST 26 - OCTOBER 31: Experience what life was like for the pioneers of the American Frontier. The Farm Fair features haybale pulling, candle dipping, toy making, and corn maze.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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