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Teddy Bear Picnic at Pretend City
JULY 10: Bring your favorite cuddly friend and join Pretend City for a fun-filled adventure that combines art, play, and the joy of picnicking with your furry companions.
Summer Play Dates: Princess Tea Party at MainPlace Mall Santa Ana
JULY 10: Sing songs and take photos with your favorite storybook princess, then decorate your own prince / princess crown to take home. For children ages 4-12.
Nixon Summer Nights: Magic Show at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
JULY 11: Enjoy a night of illusions and thrills with Magic-Ian. Food and beverage available for purchase. Meal plan option also offered.
Disney’s Newsies at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach
JULY 12 - JULY 28: A Tony Award-winning Disney musical about a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city.
Maestro of the Movies: John Williams with LA Phil at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 12-14: John Williams has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and more.
Bubble Bash at Long Beach Towne Center
July 12: Play in a foam zone, explore bubble stations, and enjoy games, giveaways, and live entertainment at this summer celebration. Character meet and greets included!
Movie Mondays: Pitch Perfect at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
JULY 12: Enjoy hit movies, engaging pre-movie activities, and connect with partner organizations at their info booths. Treat yourself to tasty food truck offerings, refreshing drinks from George’s Café, or bring your own picnic dinner. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes!
Mythical Creature Mask Making: Family Workshop at the Getty Villa
JULY 13 - AUGUST 17: Explore the art of ancient Greek theater masks in this free drop-in workshop. Create and wear masks inspired by mythological creatures found in the Getty Villa’s collections. Then join local performers portraying Medusa and the Minotaur for theatrical play in this interactive program.
Brick Fest Live in Pasadena
JULY 13-14: Build, play, and laugh at America's largest LEGO event. Brick Fest Live is filled with hands-on attractions and activities. View incredible LEGO sculptures, shop exclusive merch, participate in building activities, photo ops, and more.
1st Annual Los Angeles International Folklorico Festival
JULY 13-14: This groundbreaking event brings together talented folklorico troupes to showcase the beauty of Mexican folk dance. Marvel at the energy and passion of LA's best folklorico dancers!
Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium
July 10 - August 7: Explore shark science, feeding sessions, hands-on stations, and trivia nights (July 17 & 31) during Shark Summer. Enjoy ocean views, themed drinks, and pop-up science (July 10, 24 & August 7).
Book Arts Bonanza at the Print Museum
JULY 13: Get ready for some creative family time! Join us for a half-day “makers workshop” this summer that encourages the exploration of the world of book artistry. This hands-on family workshop features artistic bookbinding, paper making, letterpress printing, and rubber stamping.
Los Angeles Lighthouse Challenge
JULY 13: Visit three lighthouses and three Fresnal lenses in one day. Collect stamps at each participating location and pick up a prize at the end of the day.
Boots & Bustles: A Victorian Experience at Heritage Museum of Orange County
JULY 13: An immersive Victorian Faire with living history displays, food stalls, a 1898 Kellogg House tour, craft demos and more. Journey through the museum grounds from the polished Victorian Society in the historic building plaza, to the rugged Western Pioneer and Frontierland surrounding the Blacksmith Shop and natural areas.
The OC Book Fair in Old Town Tustin
JULY 13: Explore a world of independent booksellers, publishers, and bookish vendors. The event features author talks, book signings, activities for kids of all ages, storytime and more.
Urban Workshop’s 10th Anniversary Open House
JULY 13: Join Urban Workshop to celebrate a decade as OC's largest DIY makerspace and workshop. This free, family-friendly event features live demonstrations, raffles, food, drinks, and facility tours.
Summer Soulstice in Santa Monica
JULY 13: Enjoy live performances, beer garden, pop-up art gallery, skateboarding and roller skating pop up, pet zone, and kids activities including sports demos, face painting, and musical story time.
Celebration of Indian Culture at Bowers Museum
JULY 14: Celebrate Indian culture with family-friendly activities including face painting, art projects with Indian textile prints and mandala making, Indian sweet sampling, and musical and dance performances.
French Perfume Workshop at the Getty Center
JULY 14 - SEPTEMBER 15: Create your own perfume inspired by historical ingredients and scent combinations favored at the Court of Versailles in France.
Celebration of India at Bower’s Museum
JULY 14: The entire family is invited to enjoy free face painting, art projects and a sampling of an Indian sweet. Listen to the sounds of a Sitar musician and embark on a musical journey with techno and traditional music.
Rusalka by Pacific Opera Project at Descanso Gardens – Fairytale Opera Performance
JULY 12-21: Presented with orchestra and sung in English, Rusalka is based on Slavic mythology and was the original inspiration for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.
OC Fair in Costa Mesa
JULY 19 - AUGUST 18: The OC Fair is excited to welcome you back to "Always a Good Time”! Get up close with animals in the petting zoo, check out exhibits, go shopping, and enjoy local groups performing on community stages.
Open Clay Time at Craft Contemporary
FRIDAYS, JUNE 7 - SEPTEMBER 6: Join Craft Contemporary on Fridays throughout the summer for an airdry clay workshop. Try your hand at a selection of clay projects using simple sculpting and joining techniques. All ages welcome.
FUN-tastic Family Night – Mad Science LA: Up, Up and Away in Lakewood
JULY 19: A Mad Scientist will demonstrate the qualities of air pressure in this science action show, audience will have the opportunity to interact and participate. Food will be served prior to show.
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert at Hollywood Bowl
JULY 19-20: Highlighting songs and clips from the iconic Disney films of the 1980s and 1990s, special guest singers join up with orchestra for unforgettable favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Hocus Pocus, Newsies, A Goofy Movie, and so much more.
Free Girls Basketball Camp in Long Beach
JULY 20: Join Lauren Cummings and several Long Beach State players for a fun, exciting day of basketball. Training, skills and drills for players (1st-6th grade) of all levels.
Summer Science Spectacular at Discovery Cube LA
July 20: Archeologist Day • July 27-28: Critters at the Cube • August 10: Educators Day • August 10-11: Critters at the Cube • August 17-18: Aviation Day
Corn-O-Copia Harvest Food Festival at Tanaka Farms
JULY 20-21: Join Tanaka Farms for a weekend full of everyone's favorite summer treat. Enjoy roasted corn, brisket elote bowl, Korean corn cheese, roasted corn pico, plus live entertainment.
Bike Rodeo in El Monte
JULY 20: The Bike Rodeo is open to all ages. Activities include bike tire inflation competition, bike skills course, learn to bike, and more. Don't have a bike? Bikes are available to borrow and check-out when you register.
Goldilocks on Trial at Morgan-Wixon Theatre in Santa Monica
WEEKENDS, JULY 13-28: Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering. Will she be found guilty and sent to jail, or will the truth come out? It’s up to Judge Wallabee and some very silly jurors to decide.
Little Bloomers Art Expo at LBX in Long Beach
JULY 20: Visit LBX for a market featuring local makers, eats, brews, live music, face painting, and photo ops. Plus an art expo with a gallery of student artwork, drawing lessons, painting tutorials, and free giveaways of sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, and stickers.
ArtLab at Hammer Museum
SATURDAYS: Drop by Art Lab for hands-on creative activities inspired by artworks on view at the museum.
Midsummer Foodie Fest in Anaheim
JULY 20: Join Downtown Anaheim and Anaheim Packing District for Make Music Day - a worldwide celebration of music! Enjoy live performances from local artists, shop music merch, munch on some great food, and take part in hands-on music workshops.
90s Neon Night & Silent Disco at Long Beach Exchange
SATURDAY, JULY 20: Step back into the 90s for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a silent disco playing 90s and today's hits, live band (7-9pm), glow stick party with complimentary glow sticks, face painting, activities, and photo ops.
The Old Man and the Old Moon at Mission San Juan Capistrano
JULY 20 - AUGUST 11: An epic adventure across land, sea and sky–all in the name of love! Indie-folk music and ingenious staging transform this tall tale into a thrilling theatrical event like no other. In the old man's quest to find his wife, he encounters colorful characters, gets caught in an apocalyptic storm and is swallowed by a giant fish.
Toddler Time with Laguna Ocean Foundation at Rivian South Coast Theater
JULY 24: Meet and walk to the beach where kids will participate in a story of mimicking ocean creatures through modified yoga poses. After yoga, head back to the theater for light snacks and craft activity.
Play for All Abilities at Southern California Children’s Museum
JULY 25: Play for All Abilities is meant to welcome and create space for children and families with developmental differences. These play sessions will feature limited stimuli and intentional programming.
Midsummer Scream in Long Beach
JULY 26-28: World's largest Halloween and horror convention, bringing all the chills and thrills of October to one summer weekend.
Teen ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
FRIDAYS, JULY 26 - AUGUST 16: Get creative while exploring different materials and techniques in these free educator-led workshops. All materials will be provided and all experience levels are welcome. Open to high school students. Student ID required.
Family Scavenger Hunt at Lakewood Center Mall
JULY 26: Bring the family to participate in a scavenger hunt at the Lakewood Center Mall. Race against other teams to answer Lakewood trivia and locate secret destinations within the mall.
Shark Day at Pretend City
JULY 27: It‘s Shark Day at Pretend City! Join us for a fintastic week filled with jaw-dropping activities, fascinating facts, and interactive experiences that will leave you in awe of these magnificent creatures.
Summerfest & Drone Show at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach
JULY 27: Spend the evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium connecting with the community, enjoy live music, festivities, and food under the summer sky. After dark there will be a drone show by Pixis Drones.
Water Lantern Festival at Centennial Park in Santa Ana
JUNE 27-28: Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. Enjoy food trucks, music, design lanterns, and more.
Party Animals: Family Club Experience in Hollywood
JULY 28: Bring your little party animal to a family club experience with Big Fish Little Fish at the Sound Nightclub. Enjoy a day filled with music, dancing, and family fun.
Penny Carnival in Bellflower
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 A carnival with booth games, face painting, arts & crafts, fun and tasty prizes at Thompson Park. Each activity is only pennies, for ages 3-13.
Toddler Time with Birds of Prey at Rivian South Coast Theater
JULY 31: Join Rivian and the OC Bird of Prey Center in exploring and learning about these special birds. All ages welcome.
Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale
August 1-4: Buy outgrown, but quality baby and kids gear, accessories, toys, clothes, books, outdoor play, etc. all in one place!
Parents Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 2: Leave the kids with CMSC and enjoy an evening out. There will be plenty of food, hands-on activities, games and fun.
Parents Night Out, Kids Night In at Lakewood Youth Center
AUGUST 2: Bring the kids to the Youth Center and enjoy an evening out. Kids will have pizza dinner, snacks, games and more. Pre-registration is required.
Summer Citrus Harvest at Key Ranch in Placentia
AUGUST 3: Crafts, educational exhibitors, live music performances, blacksmith demonstrations, and docent-led tours of the Key Ranch home.
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