All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Spring Sports Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 18: 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators from Southern California counties will be practicing and demonstrating their sports skills in a non-competition setting.
Daddy & Me Tea Party at Le Petite Princesse
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tea party. Experience includes meet and greet with Princess Cinderella, plus story time, father-daughter dance, photo opportunity, and an intimate Daddy & Me tea party.
Living History – Tracks, Wheels, Wings at Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 See a display of military vehicles and aircraft on display. Look inside their M4 Sherman Tank and watch its turret turn. Learn about the role of infantry and the importance of their vehicles. Plus food trucks, fun stuff, and more.
10th Annual Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off
JUNE 18: Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Community Action Team is hosting a Southern California National Anthem Sing-off. Winner will get $1,000 contract!
So Cal Kids Fair in Tustin
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Experience a high-energy interactive, family-friendly environment during this free outdoor event. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors, activities for kids, and more.
Seal Day at the Marine Mammal Care Center
JUNE 18: Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is excited to announce their annual Seal Day Event and 30th Anniversary Celebration. This event will include animal viewings, an auction, live music, food trucks and fun activities!
Pasadena Chalk Festival at The Paseo
June 18-19: Enjoy Father's Day Weekend with live music, art galleries, a children's art area, 200 murals, 500 artists, and more!
Summer Reading Celebration at the Placentia Library
JUNE 18: Enjoy carnival style games, bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, animal show, petting zoo, storytime and more!
Music of Bob Marley for Kids in West Hollywood
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: Dads (and moms) and kids can enjoy the music of Bob Marley to celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth.
Family Hike in Round Canyon
JUNE 19: Enjoy nature with friends and family in Round Canyon, hike along a fairly flat trail while watching red-tailed hawks and mule deer!
Let’s Play Blue’s Clues & You at Natural History Museum LA
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: This family-friendly outdoor event will inspire creativity and curiosity with coloring, costumes and DIY activities, plus a special chance for picture time with Blue.
Summer Solstice Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
JUNE 19: Bowers Museum brings Summer Solstice Festival which includes art projects, face painting, food tasting, and more!
2022 Fourth of July Events in LA & Orange County
4th of July events in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cerritos, Cypress, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Mirada, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin, Yorba Linda, and more!
Tot Walk at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
JUNE 24: Listen to a story, play a game, and take a leisurely stroll on Mary’s Trail.
Baby Shark Live! in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Splash along with Baby Shark and Pinkfong as they journey into the sea to sing and dance through some of your favorite songs.
Champions for Children 5K & Kids Run in Torrance
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Enjoy the Health Expo and fun activities for the entire family. Children ages 5 and below can participate with their parents and/or join the Kids Fun Run.
Summer Sunsation Inclusive Play in LA
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Kick off your summer with free inclusive activities - featuring a water balloon toss, ocean sensory station, rock painting, and summer-themed goodies -- along with an all-inclusive playground, temporary tattoos, yummy treats, and more.
Last Saturday Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
EVERY LAST SATURDAY: Join Bowers Museum's monthly storytime followed by engaging art projects that kids will love!
Bubble Bash at Anaheim Hills Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Bring your friends and family and soak up the fun among millions of bubbles. Enjoy interactive bubble stations, a foam zone, live entertainment, photo opportunities with your favorite princesses, and more!
SouthBay Festival of the Arts in Torrance
JUNE 25: With three stages of live entertainment, hands-on art demonstrations, vendors and food!
Wildwoods Summer Park-tacular
SATURDAY, JUNE 25: Enjoy a family-friendly celebration in the park with live music, kids activities, face painting, Skyline photos, food trucks and vendors, and more!
Bubble Bash at Long Beach Towne Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 26: Enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, get sudsy with an overflowing foam zone and enjoy live entertainment, games and giveaways.
Crafty Kids Sunday at Newport Beach
JUNE 26: Features FREE craft activities in the Muth Interpretive Center’s Discovery Classroom. All ages are welcome.
Starry, Starry Night at Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
JUNE 26: Come join for an interactive evening under the stars and immerse yourself in a scaled-down version of our solar system!
Informational Parent Meeting – Downey Unified Virtual Academy
JUNE 20 & 27: Everyone's academic needs are different. While many students missed in-person schooling during the pandemic, some students thrived learning from the comforts of home. Downey Unified Virtual Academy offers a way for those students to continue learning in a way that better suits them. This program is tuition-free and open to children who live outside Downey Unified boundaries.
Star Wars Celebration at East Anaheim Library
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29: Put on your favorite Star Wars attire or costume, meet your favorite characters, and watch the two sides of the force battle it out in a spectacular lightsaber performance by the Saber Guild.
Little Mermaid Swim-Along Storytime in Newport Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 30: Swim along and flip your fins with Ariel and The Neverland Mermaids. Enjoy a singalong, mermaid tail transformations, and mermaid craft-ivity.
Anime Expo 2022 in Los Angeles
JULY 1-4: A four day event filled with everything anime! With live concerts, industry panels, signature events, cosplay, gaming, programming, and much more.
July Events at Pretend City
Movie Night in the City (July 1) • Celebrate Independence Day (July 3) • Teddy Bear Picnic (July 6) • Celebrate Haji (July 7) • Way to Play Day (July 8) • Baby Steps (July 10) • Shark Week (July 12-16) • Night in the Museum (July 14) • Islamic New Year (July 29) • Harry Potter's Birthday (July 31)
Cars and Stripes Forever in San Pedro
JULY 1: More than 100 pre-1975 classic cars and motorcycles will be on display, live bands performing on stage, and food trucks serving local cuisine! Also, don't miss the firework presentation that begins at 9:15 p.m.
Campfire Family Jam with Cal Heights Music
SATURDAY, JULY 2: Join Cal Heights Music for a free all ages Campfire Jam around their "felt" campfire. Feel free to bring your own acoustic instruments, shakers, and your voices. They'll have instruments out for you to use as well.
Little Yogi’s Plus One in Long Beach
JULY 2: Enjoy a a yoga-filled weekend with your little one in Long Beach! Includes engaging yoga games, breathing practices, and more!
Encanto Storytime & Sing-Along in Newport Beach
SUNDAY, JULY 3: Sing along with Isabella, Dolores, and Mirabel! Enjoy storytime, crafting, and individual photos.
FREE Kids Programs in Los Angeles on Fourth of July
JULY 4: Offers free art, music, film, performing arts, textile, and culture classes!
Family Paint Night in Torrance
JULY 6: Get artistic with your little ones for family paint night at Bowlero Torrance! Come early and grab some snacks!
Grand Opening: American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park in Santa Ana
FRIDAY, JULY 8: Opening in MainPlace Mall, this one-of-a-kind adventure park experience includes truss obstacles such as Monkey Swings, Spider Walls, Tilting Logs, Floating Bridges and of course the famous Warped Wall.
Gnarly’s Carnival at Great Park in Irvine
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Join Gnarly for carnival games, jurassic cars, video game truck, face painting, bounce houses and obstacle courses, caricature portraits, balloon artists, and more.
LA County’s Largest Philippine American Friendship Day in Cerritos
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Enjoy live performances, pop-up shops, food, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Grand Opening – Dream Come True Tea & Party Room in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Celebrate the grand opening of Dream Come True Tea & Party Room with complimentary crafts, treats, princess meet and greets, giveaways, and more!
American Blues ‘n Jazz Festival at the Bowers Museum
JULY 10: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
Netflix Family Summer Activity Truck in Long Beach
TUESDAY, JULY 12: The Netflix Family Summer activity truck will be at the Aquarium of the Pacific parking lot from 11am - 3pm with giveaways, character meet-and-greets and an immersive photo experience.
What’s For Lunch? at the OC Zoo
JULY 14: A fun and engaging class for toddlers! Offers hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close!
Family Friday Night at Splash! Buccaneer Bay
FRIDAY, JULY 15: Waterpark hours will be extended to 8pm and a live DJ will bring fun tunes for the whole family.
KidzCon 2022 in Anaheim Convention Center
JULY 15-17: KidzCon is filled with plenty of eventful 100+ curated brands, panel discussions, sweet treats, food trucks, and interactive activities!
2022 MLB All-Star Week
JULY 15-19: Enjoy a series of baseball fun all week long including a baseball-themed carnival on the oceanfront at Santa Monica Pier, grab an autograph and learn from the pros at LA Convention Center, and watch the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
Food Mania OC in Anaheim
JULY 15: Food Mania OC is bringing over 25 food vendors, live music, giant yard games, raffles and prizes for your friends and family!
Rockin’ Out of this World at Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Join The Children's Museum at La Habra in exploring the earth, solar system, and galaxy. Examine geological specimens, launch space rockets, and learn all about Earth and space.
Zookeeper Appreciation Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Thank the zookeepers at the OC Zoo for all their hard work caring for animals! Kids activities includes arts & crafts, making thank you cards, free train rides, and much more!
Orange County Soccer Club Touch-A-Truck
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Enjoy pro soccer and get hands-on with your favorite fire trucks, construction vehicles, police vehicles, vintage cars, and more.
Sea Change Festival in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Join in on a community beach cleanup, kiteboarding regatta, followed by an afternoon of live music, food and beverage stations, live art installations, athlete meet-and-greet, sand castle building contest, and pop-ups.
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!
