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Jared’s Epic Blaster Battle in Los Angeles
MAY 13: A family-friendly 4-hour event where guests have the opportunity to play with their own blaster toys on the SoFi Stadium field decked out with inflatable obstacle courses.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Aquarium of the Pacific
MAY 14: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for a special Mother's Day brunch to celebrate mom and see all your favorite ocean animals.
Flower Hour: Mother’s Day at California Botanic Garden
MAY 14: Enjoy native plant coffee and tea drinks, accompanied by sweet treats, live harp music , and Mother's Day themed activities for all ages.
Bioluminescence Night Cruise at Ocean Institute
SELECT DATES, MAY 20, JUNE 15-17, JULY 13-15, AUG 17-19, SEP 14-16, OCT 12-14: Come aboard the R/V Sea Explorer and join the Ocean Institute at night off the coast of Dana Point to explore the nocturnal world of marine birds, sea lions, and bioluminescent plankton.
“Catch the Wave” Community Celebration with Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center
MAY 20: Kick off the next exciting 50 years of the Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center. Enjoy complimentary food, activities, and prizes.
Stars on Ice at the Honda Center
MAY 20: The 2023 Stars on Ice tour will boast an international cast of Olympic, World and National Champion skaters including Olympic Gold Medalist, Nathan Chen.
Mermade Market in Dana Point
MAY 24-27: Mermade Market is hand-curated marketplace for small businesses. Kids can enjoy crafts, touch tanks, face painting, and more. Childcare provided by Ocean Institute.
Camping in the City – Summer Exhibit at Pretend City
MAY 26 - SEPTEMBER 4: Get ready to explore trails, trace the footprints of critters who call our City home, and gather around the campfire for stories and s’more-making lessons.
Free Summer Kickoff Concert in Long Beach
MAY 26: Start the summer off with a free concert and free kids activities.
Community Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
MAY 27: Day of Play is SCCM’s first-ever free community play day at the museum! Engage in the power of play through arts-based activities, musical performances, and more.
The Center of Summer Celebration at Irvine Spectrum
MAY 27: Celebrate the beginning of summer with the ultimate Spectrum Summer Celebration. Enjoy non-stop entertainment, a free silent disco, exclusive weekend offers, and more.
Shaolin Cultural Day at Bowers Museum
MAY 28: Learn from kung fu masters, follow Zen meditation to practice Buddhist well-being, experience Zen arts firsthand, and enjoy more interactive Shaolin activities.
Honoring Our Heroes: A Sunset Ceremony at Long Beach Navy Memorial
MAY 28: Free, family-friendly community event to commemorate Memorial Day with patriotic music, flyovers with historic aircraft, information fair, guest speakers, flag ceremony, and playing of Taps.
Outdoor Summer Movies Across LA & Orange County
Enjoy summer movies in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Bellflower, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Lake Forest, Lakewood, Laguna Niguel, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, OC Parks, Placentia, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rossmoor, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster, Whittier, Yorba Linda, and more!
Family Musical Mornings: Hansel & Gretel Opera for Kids with Pacific Symphony
JUNE 3: This kid-friendly production features spoken narration and acting, as well as the most charming and catchy tunes from the original opera, sung by talented opera singers.
Long Beach Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
JUNE 3-4: David Wilcox, creator of the "Long Beach Nutcracker," is now putting his magic touch on "Sleeping Beauty," Tchaikovsky's second ballet masterpiece. Don't miss this enchanting and captivating retelling of the classic fairy tale.
Juneteenth Fireworks Spectacular in San Pedro
JUNE 19: The Port of Los Angeles is proud to present a free fireworks spectacular at Cabrillo Beach to celebrate Juneteenth.
Festival of STEM Exhibit at Discovery Cube LA
NOW OPEN - SEPTEMBER 4: Designed by experts, Festival of STEM offers families a variety of interactive displays, hands-on activities, and engaging presentations that showcase the wonders of science.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit at Discovery Cube OC
NOW OPEN - SEPTEMBER 4: Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, this interactive exhibit gives visitors an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment.
2023 Outdoor Summer Concerts
JUNE - AUGUST: It's music to our ears! Get ready to rock n' roll your way through the ultimate lineup of outdoor summer concerts near LA and Orange County. We've rounded up the coolest cover bands and the best toe-tapping tunes for a fun summer night!
Cypress Summerfest
JUNE 9: Kick off the summer with this free event featuring magic show, crafts, activities, games, booths, food, and a movie screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Family Night at Dig It in Torrance
JUNE 9: Bring the whole family to play in this 8,000 square-foot, construction-themed play space.
Ever After Take 2 at Santa Monica Playhouse
WEEKENDS, APRIL 15 - JUNE 24: Join Cinderella, Snowhite, Gretel and Hansel, Alice, the Queens of Hearts (three of them!), M. Goose and their friends for this joyous interactive multi-media musical and help set the fairytale world back on track as you discover the real-life adventures of your favorite fantasy characters.
Blaze A Trail Walk with LAFD at LA Zoo
JUNE 10: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque LA Zoo—covering 2.2 miles—all before it opens to the public. The morning concludes with a family-friendly expo featuring fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and an array of fire safety activities.
Xerox Art Making Workshop at The Getty Center
JUNE 10: Create your own Xerox art! Learn how to use copy machines, collage, and color to express yourself.
The Sound of Music at The Muck
SELECT DATES, JUNE 6-28: The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most popular classic unfolds as you travel to several spaces on the Muck’s unique grounds.
Free Community Day at The Queen Mary
JUNE 14: To celebrate the grand re-launch of the Queen Mary, visitors can board the ship for free. The community day is limited to 1,000 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline to Register for Summer with Westerly
JUNE 16: Westerly School's highly-anticipated 'Summer with Westerly' program is designed to engage and inspire young minds through a range of enriching experiences.
Family Festival & Movie Night in Fullerton
JUNE 16: Visit the Fullerton Community Center for an outdoor family festival and movie night featuring Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Juneteenth Tall Ship Sail in San Pedro
JUNE 19: Join Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a free 2-hour tall ship sail for youth (ages 10-17). Be part of the boat parade enjoy the best view of Juneteenth Fireworks Show (put on by the Port of LA).
Imagination Nation Super Station at Santa Monica Playhouse
JUNE 24, JULY 22, and AUGUST 26: A new family-friendly TV show is coming to a theater near you. This one is performed live on stage and the subject matter is determined by the “studio audience.” Human improvisors, puppets, and animated characters interact to create and perform a brand-new episode of a TV series that never existed.
Sing-A-Long with Cocomelon in Orange
JUNE 25: Join Play & Parties for a musical afternoon with J.J. from Cocomelon featuring games, music, yummy snack, and parachute games.
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Concert Roadshow
JUNE 29: Chuck E. Cheese, Helen Henny, Jasper T. Jowls and Mr. Munch will hit the road once again with a national concert tour featuring upbeat, family friendly summer hits in Garden Grove and Torrance.
Family Movie Night at Redondo Beach Pier
JUNE 29: Bring a blanket or low-backed beach chair for a movie screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Screening begin at dusk.
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical at Rose Center Theater
JUNE 30 - JULY 16: This beloved classic comes to life on stage this summer, featuring all of the unforgettable songs and magical moments that will sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Junior Aviator’s Day at Planes of Fame Air Museum
JULY 1: All kids (11 years and younger) are admitted free all day to enjoy free airplane rides, build model planes, stomp rockets, craft bottle airplanes, play with bubbles, and more.
Arvida Book Company – Summer Reading Fest in Tustin
JULY 1-3: Arvida Book Company, Tustin's one and only independent bookstore, presents its inaugural Summer Reading Fest, a free three-day celebration to kick off summer reading for all ages with readings, signings, book swap, and craft booth.
Free Outdoor Children’s Concert at Soka Performing Arts Center
JULY 1: Visit Soka Performing Arts Center for a free children's concert featuring Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Cocoa in the Commons and Everything Tidepools at Crystal Cove State Park
JULY 1: From tidepool jeopardy, a self-guided scavenger hunt, depool mystery boxes, marine specimens, and fun educational information to take home. Hot cocoa served from 6-7pm.
4th of July Events in LA & Orange County
JULY 3 & 4: Spectacular firework shows, dazzling drone shows, and a whole lot of grand celebrations for the whole family! Find 4th of July events near you.
Port of LA July 4th Spectacular
JULY 4: This day-at-the-beach celebration features music, family activities, and food trucks -- all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show!
Fireworks Tall Ship Sail in San Pedro
JULY 4: Join Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a night of family fun and celebration on the water while you observe the firework displays from San Pedro Bay.
The Wizard of Oz in Long Beach
JULY 7-23: Follow the yellow brick road all the way to the Emerald City in this delightful stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
Sweet Street Dessert Festival in Anaheim
JULY 8: Indulge in ice cream, chow down on delicious toffee, hand-crafted cookies, and more from 25+ vendors.
Family Festival: Medieval Play at the Getty Center
JULY 9: Join the Getty Museum for a fun-filled festival inspired by medieval play and pastimes. Create your own tunic, learn dancing, meet a medieval-breed pony, play games, storm the castle with foam swords and shields, and more.
Family-Friendly Happy Hour at Birch Aquarium
MTW, JULY 10 - AUGUST 30: Enjoy delicious drinks (and kid-friendly beverages), breathtaking views, music, games, and more. On Wednesdays, hear from Scripps scientists and learn about the details of their research.
Jurassic World Live Tour in Anaheim
JULY 14-16: Jurassic World comes to life in an action-packed, live arena show! Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Madagascar: Family Film Screening at Bowers Museum
JULY 15: Enjoy a film screening of Madagascar and access to featured exhibition Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence.
Family Workshop: Medieval Board Games at the Getty Center
JULY 16, 30, and AUGUST 6: Create your own game board, learn how to play Fox and Geese, a popular pastime of the Middle Ages, and enjoy an afternoon of fun in this free, family workshop.
Jurassic World Live Tour in Los Angeles
JULY 21-23: Jurassic World comes to life in an action-packed, live arena show! Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
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