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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.
Webb Space Telescope Community Event at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Celebrate the release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Activities will include several special presentations, hands-on activities, Spanish programming, and outdoor telescope viewing.
FUNBOX Bounce Park at Del Amo Fashion Center
WEEKENDS, JULY 2-17: This multi-zone bounce park features attractions and area for the whole family including: Dodgeball Court, Battle Beam, Sumo Challenge, Ninja Challenge, 23 ft. Slide, Ice Climbers, Basketball, Wipeout inspired games, toddler park, and more!
Family Flicks: Wolfwalkers at Hammer Museum
JULY 17: Enjoy a trip to the Hammer Museum to catch up on their Family Flicks Film Series: Wolfwalkers!
Family Fun Makers Market in Long Beach
JULY 17: Makers Market is hosting another family fun event with face painting, local makers, live music, boutiques, food vendors, kids activity area, and more!
Recess Therapy Summer Tour in Los Angeles
JULY 17: Take your kid to meet Julian from Recess Therapy and get them featured in an episode!
PC Grommets-Music Show in Huntington Beach
JULY 19: At Pacific City's Kids Club, let your little one explore their inner musician and create a musical craft!
Mini Family Day in Los Alamitos
JULY 21: Kick start your summer together as a family at Little Cottonwood Park in Los Alamitos! The event includes live music and entertainment for kids!
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
FRIDAY, JULY 22: 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.
Love Long Beach Festival in Long Beach
JULY 23-24: A two day festival with three stages, over 50 art vendors, 20 food trucks, and a kids village filled with storytelling and games!
626 Night Market Mini in Santa Monica
JULY 23-24: Come munch at the 626 Night Market Mini with three dozen food vendors, merchandise and a full bar. Reserve your tickets now!
Modern Makers Mart in Irvine
JULY 23-24: Enjoy the weekend with your family and shop around the pop-up market! Features locally handmade crafted goods, tasty treats, live music, and an arts & crafts area for kids!
Book Arts Patch Day for Girls at The International Printing Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 21 & JULY 23: The Book Arts Patch Day for Girls is designed for all girls (not just Girl Scouts) ages 10-18 to learn about the art of bookmaking, paper making, bookbinding, illustrating covers/pages, and more. Advanced registration required.
Family Day at American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona
SATURDAY, JULY 23: Explore AMOCA through the theme of pattern with clay and paint activities, a scavenger hunt, and undeniable fun! This event is for families and caregivers with children of all ages.
Kid’s Day at the Anaheim Marketplace
JULY 23: Join Kid's Day with creative outdoor activities like bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts, fun games, music and dancing, a video game truck, and endless give aways!
Mootilda’s Jamboree at Steelcraft Bellflower
JULY 23: This event includes a meet and greet with Farmer Mickey & Minnie, a mini petting zoo, and much more!
Children’s Program: Art Inspired by Life at the Bowers Museum
JULY 23: California Art Club artists teach young budding artists about art forms as they create their own masterpieces.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana
SATURDAY, JULY 23: Celebrate Mexican icon, Frida Kahlo through an interactive cultural arts festival filled with local vendors, live music, educational pieces, interactive art, and food trucks!
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