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Circus Vargas presents “Hollywood Dreams” in Buena Park
May 16 - June 9: Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Dreams, Circus Vargas’ newest Big Top show inspired by the glitz of old Hollywood, packed with aerialists, acrobats, and world-class stunts.
Culture Fest: Block Party at The Ontario Museum of History & Art
May 17: Celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month with an evening of short films, hands-on crafts, and curated food experiences.
Bug Fair at Natural History Museum
May 17-18: Two-day festival celebrating winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends. Come out to get crafty, experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures, learn all about the local bugs.
California Strawberry Festival in Ventura
May 17-18: Strawberry shortcakes, live music, kids’ rides, and more—kick off summer at the California Strawberry Festival!
Long Beach Pride Parade & Festival
May 17-18: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at this three-day event featuring three stages, 150+ arts/crafts vendors, DJs and dancing, drag shows, a parade, and more!
Touch A Truck in Newport Beach
May 17: Explore heavy trucks and equipment including trash trucks, backhoe, loader, street sweeper, and more.
Cypress Police Open House
May 17: SWAT demo, K9 demo, station and jail tours, Explorer Program (ages 14-20), and more!
Clarkia Flower Festival at Fowler Museum in UCLA
May 17: Enjoy making paper poppy mobile, music, activities, food vendors and more to celebrate the clarkia tress in full bloom.
Skateside Fest in Culver City
May 17: Come to the coolest skate party of the year - there will be mini ramp sessions, skateboard & roller skate lessons, music, family games and activities as well as giveaways and local vendors.
Konamon Japanese Street Food Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
May 17-18: Celebrate Japan’s favorite street foods with takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kids fun area.
Anaheim Children’s Festival
May 17: Create, play, and explore art together at this free family festival packed with hands-on projects, performances, and fun for all ages.
Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival at LA State Historic Park
May 17: Celebrate five years of the People’s Kite Festival with a day of kites, culture, and community at LA State Historic Park.
Monster Jam at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
May 17: Massive trucks, jaw-dropping stunts, and high-energy fun for all ages.
Family Night Hike: Super Plants at The Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in LA
May 17: Hike and discover the super world of plants that inspired super heroes in our favorite comics to plants that have extraordinary powers.
Balboa Island Artwalk
May 18: Enjoy art exhibits, hand-crafted jewelry, blown glass, photography and more art along with music throughout the day.
CicLAvia Car Free Day in LA
May 18: CicLAvia turns city streets into car-free public spaces filled with biking, art, games, and community connection.
AAPI LA Day at Smorgasburg in Downtown LA
May 18: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with food, crafts, performances, and more.
Shrek-Themed Market at Lakewood Barnyard Buddies
May 18: Shop local vendors, meet Donkey, ride a unicorn, and score a free Shrek enamel pin at this themed market.
Field of Honor at Mission San Juan Capistrano
May 20-27: The Field of Honor display will consist of up to 400 American flags strategically placed on the grounds of the Mission in honor of military, veterans, first responders, including K-9 and equestrian heroes.
LA Fleet Week at the Port of Los Angeles
May 21-26: Active duty ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, aircraft flyovers, STEM Expo, culinary cook-off competitions, and concerts.
Living Seas Opening at Birch Aquarium
May 22: Living Seas Opening! Explore the wonders of our ocean planet, from the vibrant Pacific Northwest and scenic Coastal California to the enchanting Tropical Pacific. Living Seas will feature expanded, sweeping views into habitats along with next-generation digital signage and projections that will immerse you into the world of our dynamic coast.
Tunes at the Dunes at the Newport Dunes
May 23-25: Enjoy live entertainment and food trucks in the evening on the Back Bay. Activities like Inflatable Water Park, pedal boats, and SUPs along Newport Dunes are available during the day for a full day of fun!
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
May 23-26: This four-day event features carnival rides, contests, over 200 food and vendor booths, games, music, and free concerts in the Amphitheater.
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival in Eastvale
Weekends, May 24 - June 22: Watch a live trebuchet demo, get knighted, and meet a magic bubble pirate at one of SoCal’s only permanent Renaissance faires.
Scottish Fest at OC Fair & Event Center
May 24-25: Explore and enjoy two packed days of family fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more!
Grand Opening – Coastal Kids Playspace in Long Beach
May 24-25: Explore the new indoor playspace featuring unique playhouses, Montessori-inspired toys, and a dedicated area for babies and crawlers.
Legacy Week at USS Midway Museum
May 24-26: The USS Midway Museum’s “Legacy Week” is the heart and soul of Memorial Day commemoration in San Diego.
Fiesta Hermosa in Hermosa Beach
May 24-26: Fiesta Hermosa returns with rides, music, food, and 240+ vendors for a jam-packed weekend of fun by the beach.
Groove & Gather: AANHPI Dance Fest at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
May 24: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with dance performances and workshops for all ages.
Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center
May 24 - August 30: Join Irvine Spectrum Center on select Saturday evenings from 6-9pm for unforgettable music and moves. Groove to your favorite beats in a unique and immersive experience at the next Silent Disco.
Memorial Candle Lighting in Irvine
May 25: In partnership with Northwood Memorial Committee, a special candle lighting ceremony will be held at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial.
Family Camp Out at Gilchrist Farm
May 25-26: Get a chance for the whole family to enjoy a camp out (in your own tent) at the Gilchrist Farm and enjoy all of the activities of summer camp! Ride horses, milk goats, make candles, gather eggs, pet cows, feed pigs, sleep under the stars and wake up with the roosters!
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
May 25: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MAINopoly: “A Taste of Main Street” in Santa Monica
May 25: Sample 20+ Main Street eateries at this board game-inspired tasting event.
Memorial Day Pizza Party: The History of Skateboarding
MAY 26: A fun way to help your child gain some knowledge, find an appreciation, and develop a passion for skateboarding. The day will also be filled with skateboarding lessons, games, prizes, and pizza!
Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop in Palm Springs
May 26: A moving Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members with flight exhibitions, live music, and a breathtaking flower drop from a B-25 bomber.
Memorial Day Remembrance & Celebration at Fairhaven Memorial
May 26: Honor Memorial Day with a patriotic ceremony featuring a flyover, live music, and a special tribute to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Phineas and Ferb Ice Cream Truck Stops – Multiple SoCal Locations
Now - June 8: Various Locations. Fans visiting the ice cream truck can get free frozen treats inspired by the series. The Phineas and Ferb Ice Cream Truck Tour will make over 40 stops at popular L.A. spots including the Griffith Park Observatory, the Santa Monica Pier Beach, and the El Capitan Theatre.
Monsterpalooza at the Pasadena Convention Center
May 30 - June 1: See over 400 exhibitors, monster museum, special guests, FX makeup demos, panels and more.
WeHo Pride Street Fair
May 30 - June 1: Celebrate Pride with a free street fair, parade, and live performances all weekend long.
Repticon at OC Fair & Event Center
May 31 - June 1: See reptile vendors, live animal seminars, free raffles, and more. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone!
Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot in Long Beach
May 31: Join the Wrigley neighborhood for a 10 mile, 10k or 5k run. Run also includes 5k baby stroller race, 300 yard tadpole trot, and 1k tadpole trot for the littles.
Youth Outdoor Adventure Day in Eastvale
May 31: Let the kids roam free with archery, fishing, rock climbing, and more outdoor adventures. This special youth-only day includes live demos, safety education, and family fun in nature.
UC STEM Fest in Los Angeles
May 31: Make slime, ride a hovercraft, and build rockets at this free hands-on STEM fest.
Aerospace Community Expo in Riverside
May 31: Explore career paths, experience interactive exhibits, see aircraft up close, register for a free flight for your child, and more!
LA Youth Expo at LA Trade Tech College
May 31: A free one-day youth fair with 100+ job resources, workshops, food, fashion & fun.
Airport Day at Fullerton Airport
May 31: The Fullerton Airport opens its doors to thousands of local visitors for Airport Day. Visitors can enjoy static displays, airplane and helicopter rides, model building, kids zone, food, and fun.
SoCal Wienerfest at Huntington Dog Beach
May 31: Hit the beach with your wiener dog for a community celebration packed with pups, rescue groups, and good vibes. This dachshund festival raises awareness for IVDD and honors the joy these little dogs bring.
Let’s Go Glendale – Open Streets Event
May 31: Walk, bike, or roll through 1.3 miles of car-free streets filled with music, culture, and local flavor during this open-streets celebration in Glendale.
Bike-X & Helmets Stunt Show in Mission Viejo
May 31: Watch a live BMX stunt show, score a free helmet, and learn all about e-bike safety at this family event.
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