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Juneteenth Celebration in Culver City
June 21: Families are invited to a free Juneteenth Celebration with music, kids’ activities, cultural stations, market vendors, and soul food at Ivy Station.
Cowboy Festival at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
June 21: Celebrate Juneteenth with games, performances, and cowboy culture at this family festival. Explore a new exhibit, meet local cowboy experts, and enjoy community fun at Rancho Los Cerritos.
Juneteenth Zine Workshop at California African American Museum
June 21: Join CAAM for a zine-making workshop celebrating the freedom of Juneteenth!
Dodgers Kids Run the Bases
Select dates, June 22 - Sept 21: Kids Run the Bases gives children (ages 5-14) the chance to run the bases after most Sunday afternoon games.
Tiny Disco at The Goldfish in LA
June 22: Dance it out with your little ones at a feel-good family disco. Safe sound levels, tasty eats, and big fun for tiny feet.
Juneteenth Celebration & Concert at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach
June 22: Families are invited to a free Juneteenth celebration featuring live soulful music, local Black-owned vendors, interactive art projects, and family-friendly activities.
Los Angeles Design Festival
June 26-29: Families can explore art, play, and creativity during this citywide celebration of design. Activities include terrarium crafting, scavenger hunts, and interactive exhibits for kids.
Movie Night on the Field at Dodger Stadium
June 27–28: Watch The Sandlot from the outfield grass, pitch in the bullpens, and tour the Dodger Stadium Pressbox. Enjoy photo ops, specialty snacks, and pre-show fun.
Riviera Village Summer Festival in Redondo Beach
June 27-29: Shop 300+ vendors, enjoy carnival games, live music, beer garden fun, and global eats at the free Riviera Village Summer Festival in Redondo Beach.
Something Rotten at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
June 27 - July 20: Shakespeare meets showbiz in a hilarious musical mashup filled with big numbers, sibling rivalry, and Renaissance absurdity.
Cars & Stripes Forever in San Pedro
June 27: Join the Port of Los Angeles for its annual pre-Independence Day celebration with classic cars, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fireworks finale to cap off the evening.
Salute to America Independence Day Celebration – City of Cypress
June 27: This patriotic celebration will feature food trucks, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display. Picnics and lawn chairs encouraged. No registration required.
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
June 27: Enjoy a monthly evening of space talks, hands-on exhibits, and family fun at the museum!
Dog Days at the Farm at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
June 28: Stroll the flower fields with your pup, enjoy food and vendors, and meet adoptable dogs during this special dog-friendly day at the farm.
Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival
June 28-29: Celebrate the best of beach life with an awesome, free, all ages festival! Festivities include sport competitions, Ninja Nation obstacle course, Museum of Beach Life, all-day music, sandcastle competition, youth activities, and lots more.
LA Pet Fair at Pomona Fairplex
June 28-29: Explore 6 acres of pets, plants, and more at LA Pet Fair with birds, reptiles, fish, succulents, vendors, and workshops for all ages.
Power of the Arts Festival at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
June 28-29: Explore art and science through hands-on activities, live music, and creative workshops for all ages. Features include clay sculpting, paint spinning, plush sewing, and more.
Calm Morning: Disney’s Strange World at Academy Museum in LA
June 28: Calm Mornings create an environment for all visitors to enjoy sensory-friendly spaces with moderated sound and lighting displays. Join them for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Strange World (2022)
ToyotaFest at Marina Green Park in Long Beach
June 28: Bring your friends, your camera, and your love for all things Toyota - this is the must-attend event of the summer for all Toyota family and automotive enthusiasts.
OC Read Day at Tustin Library
June 28: Paint treasure chests, play board games, and meet tide pool creatures at this free family literacy event. Kids can also grab lemonade, sing karaoke, and bring home a free book.
Independence Day Vito’s Dog Parade at Lincoln Park in Long Beach
June 28: Join District 1 for a patriotic dog parade, award ceremony, and veteran and pet resources.
Star Wars Day at the OC Zoo
June 28: Enjoy a day of family fun including crafts, games, and photo ops. Star Wars costume/attire encouraged! See zoo animals receive special treats throughout the day along with animal meet-and-greets.
The SportsBase – TCG, Sports Cards & Collectibles Show in Long Beach
June 28-29: Buy, sell, or trade at this free two-day sports and collectibles show with 100 vendors, giveaways, and all your favorite fandoms.
Bash in the Gardens in Hawaiian Gardens
June 28: Jump into summer with balloon twisting, crafts, and inflatables. A free community celebration packed with hands-on fun.
Drum Barracks Civil War Technology Fair in Wilmington
June 28: Explore the science and technology of the 19th century. Learn about wet-plate photography, telegraph, iron-clad ships and submarines, talk to a blacksmith, watch a cannon being fired, and go on self-guided tours of the museum.
Family Fun: Punk Album Covers at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
June 28: Drop in for a free collage-making activity inspired by punk album art. Designed for kids (ages 3+) and their families.
Long Beach Japanese Cultural Festival
June 28: Watch or join in Bon Odori dancing, enjoy foods like teriyaki, udon, and other Japanese eats.
Lakewood Civic Center Block Party & Fireworks Show
JUNE 24: The party features a Family Fun Zone activity, food vendors showcasing local restaurants, live entertainment, and firework show at the end of the night.
Star Party at Madrona Marsh in Torrance
June 28: Celebrate Astronomy Day by joining Join Paul Livio and members of the Riverside Astronomical Society as they explore the universe!
Free Community Day at LA Arboretum in Arcadia
June 29: Enjoy a free day at the LA Arboretum with garden walks, scavenger hunts, raptor visits, hands-on nature fun, and peaceful spaces.
Annual Independence Day Celebration in Huntington Beach
June 29 - July 5: Run the 5K, cheer on the parade, and end the day with fireworks over the pier. Bonus block party fun wraps it all up on July 5.
Pumpfest & Pump Track Pop-Up in Buena Park
July 1-13: Ride the wave at this all-ages pop-up pump track, with a kick-off event featuring music, games, and vendors on July 1. All wheels welcome!
Field of Valor at Irvine Civic Center Lawn
July 1-13: Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, and fallen service members by visiting the flag display.
The Great Elephant Migration in Beverly Hills – Public Art Exhibit
July 1 – August 1: Walk among 100 life-size elephant sculptures and explore a powerful, family-friendly art exhibit celebrating nature, culture, and coexistence.
Nike and LEGO Play Arena at LEGOLAND California
July 1 – August 10: Kids and families can dribble, build, and create at LEGOLAND’s Nike and LEGO Play Arena with hands-on basketball activities, photo ops, and playful summer energy.
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular at Hollywood Bowl
July 2-4: Light up the night with Earth, Wind, & Fire and legendary fireworks.
Jurassic Beach at Outlets at San Clemente
July 2-22: Explore life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and marine reptiles at this free exhibit with interactive photo ops and prehistoric fun.
National Zookeeper Day at OC Zoo
July 26: Celebrate OC Zoo’s animal caretakers with kids crafts, thank you card-making, and keeper chats throughout the day. Activities are free with zoo admission.
3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular in Los Alamitos
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS. July 3: Roll in with your crew for live music, family fun, and a fireworks finale.
4th of July Celebration at Pretend City in Irvine
July 3: Enjoy patriotic activities and stroller parade.
Independence Celebration in La Mirada Regional Park
July 3: Enjoy live entertainment, games and activities for children, and a patriotic program. Various vendors and organizations will have food and drinks available for purchase.
Big Bang on the Bay & Fireworks at Alamitos Bay in Long Beach
July 3: Watch the skies fill with planes, paragliders, and fireworks in this high-flying, heart-filled celebration by the bay.
4th of July Celebration – City of Laguna Niguel
July 4: Run the 5K, catch concerts, and end the night with a sky full of choreographed drones set to music—Laguna Niguel’s new take on a classic celebration.
4th of July Fireworks at Disneyland in Anaheim
July 4 : Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks show—all to the sound of patriotic music.
Independence Day Celebration & Country Fair in Brea
July 4: A family event on the Fourth of July! The Country Fair begins at 7am and includes a kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits and more.
July 4 Spectacular: Music of Buffett, Beach Boys, & More in Irvine
July 4: Sing, sway, and celebrate with summer hits and a fireworks show under the stars.
4th of July Celebration at Woodbridge Village in Irvine
July 4: Start with a fun run, cruise the parade, then hit the Beach Club for carnival games, boat races, and fireworks over the lake. Wristbands required for most activities.
4th of July in La Habra
July 4: Dance to live music, let the kids run wild at Kid-Chella, and watch fireworks light up the sky after a vintage aircraft flyover.
July 4th Celebration in Ladera Ranch
July 4: Start the day with a morning run, then enjoy food, games, and live music before ending the night with a fireworks display. Activities available for all ages.
4th of July Celebration in Laguna Hills
July 4: Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music, drinks & food, festival, and fireworks.
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