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The Mandalorian & Grogu: May the 4th IMAX Special Look Event | Participating Theaters
May 4: Watch 25+ minutes of new Mandalorian & Grogu footage in IMAX and grab a limited-edition poster.
The Invisible Boy | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
May 9–10: Watch a high-spirited musical about Brian, a boy who's never noticed, and Justin, the new kid who changes everything. Based on Trudy Ludwig's children's classic, the show features fun songs and heartfelt humor about the power of kindness. Arrive an hour early for FREE pre-show activities, including a scavenger hunt, paper airplane station, drawing, and friendship bingo. Recommended for ages 5–10.
Water Festival | Santa Margarita Water District Headquarters
May 16: See birds of prey, touch a snake, build compost boxes, and try a zipline. FREE!
Robo-Bowl Jr. & TechFest
MAY 16: Join them on May 16 for the Robo-Bowl Jr. finale, featuring student showcases and interactive STEM booth activities for all ages. eRp! is for 4th and 5th grade students: their after-school robotics club inspires kids to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through fun, hands-on STEM learning and robotics. This program is a team sport for the mind.
Scottish Fest USA | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
May 23–24: Hear pipe bands, watch Highland games, and explore Scottish culture.
Galaxy Day | OC Zoo, Irvine
June 6: Explore crafts, games, photo ops and animal treat demonstrations at Galaxy Day. Meet characters and animals, and come dressed in galaxy-themed attire for extra fun.
Family Friday Nights at Splash in La Mirada! $5 Admission!
Friday, June 26 and July, 24! Enjoy Family Friday Nights at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark with only $5 admission!
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
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