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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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Annual Independence Day Celebration | Huntington Beach
July 4: Watch a 150+ group parade, enjoy a beachside block party, and end with fireworks over the ocean. FREE!
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular at Hollywood Bowl
July 2-4: Light up the night with Earth, Wind, & Fire and legendary fireworks.
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.
Kaboom! at Fairplex in Pomona
July 4: Annual patriotic tribute to America features fireworks, motocross, monster trucks, live music and entertainment.
4th of July BBQ at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with the red, white, and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Tickets include all-day aquarium admission and lunch on the rooftop overlooking Rainbow Harbor.
Warner Bros. Bugs Bunny’s 85th Anniversary at the Hollywood Bowl
July 11-12: Watch Looney Tunes come to life with live music at Bugs Bunny at the Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl.
Friday Night Swim at Splash! La Mirada
July 11: Enjoy an evening swim at Buccaneer Bay and the 25-yard pool for just $5. Plus, score deals on 2025 season passes during this one-night-only celebration.
Lotus Festival in Los Angeles
July 12–13: Catch dragon boat races, cultural performances, and street food galore surrounded by blooming lotus flowers and summer vibes.
Urban Workshop Open House in Costa Mesa
July 12: Explore OC's largest makerspace with live blacksmithing and CNC router demos, tours of the makerspace, free food, and raffle prizes.
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals in Los Alamitos
July 12: Watch 100 dachshunds dash down the track in a hilarious, high-stakes race for charity. Proceeds benefit local animal care, and fans get a free race-day program.
Coco in Concert Live to Film in Marina del Rey
July 12: Watch Disney and Pixar’s Coco under the stars with a live symphony performing the score in sync with the film. A one-night-only outdoor concert experience.
Pacific Islands Festival at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
July 13: Celebrate island culture with hula, Polynesian dance, art projects like fish printing and lei-making, and frozen tropical fruit bars. Free family fun at Bowers Museum.
Carnival Car Wash in Lakewood
June 20 - July 20: Meet carnival characters, play car-side games, and score a $24 car wash with your ticket. Enjoy cotton candy, snow cones, and live performers—all without leaving your vehicle. Perfect for families or a quirky night out.
OC Fair “Find Your Happy”
July 18 – August 17: Carnival rides, fair food, animals, exhibits, and a special Read & Ride deal for kids who complete three books!
Sharks @ The Beach – CSULB Shark Lab Open House
July 19: Tour CSULB’s Shark Lab and Marine Lab, meet Dr. Chris Lowe, and get hands-on with marine life. Free admission and activities for all ages, plus crafts and tacos on site.
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at Honda Center
July 22: Sing and dance along with the cast of Descendants and Zombies at this high-energy live concert experience.
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at Crypto Arena in LA
July 23: Sing and dance along with the cast of Descendants and Zombies at this high-energy live concert experience.
National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
July 26: Enjoy trick ropers, cowboy poetry, games, live music, and museum tours celebrating cowboy and cowgirl culture. Special activities include line dancing, themed exhibits, and an outdoor movie screening.
Grand Opening of Luna Park at Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine
July 26: Explore one of OC’s largest playgrounds and celebrate the grand opening of Luna Park with food tastings, sports games, giveaways, and live entertainment.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 26: Celebrate Frida Kahlo with music, crafts, photo ops, and over 60 local vendors and artists. Plus piñata making, food, and free giveaways for the whole family.
Jollypalooza at Anaheim Town Square
July 27: Cool off with sledding, splashing, and Santa sightings at this summer-meets-holiday celebration packed with family fun.
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
July 28 – August 1: Girls in grades 6-12 can explore tech, engineering, and computing in a hands-on STEM workshop—complete all camp days to get your registration fee refunded.
Wired for Wonder & The Chill Lab at Kidspace Children’s Museum
June 6-28: Explore a multisensory maze with 25+ exhibits, then chill with frozen treats and flavor experiments at Wired for Wonder—family fun after dark.
The SpongeBob Musical at South Coast Repertory
August 2-10: Dive into a youth-performed musical where SpongeBob and friends team up to save their town in this fun, high-energy stage show.
Wicked Movie Night at the LBX Hangar
August 2: Enjoy watching Wicked and themed activities before the movie.
Queen Mary Movie Night Market
June 13, July 16, August 6: Explore the Queen Mary, browse a lively night market, and end the night with an outdoor movie under the stars. Food, music, and summer vibes await.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play at Disney California Adventure
August 8: Dance at the Block Party, make cupcakes with the SuperKitties, and enjoy shows, crafts, and character greetings all day long.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
Augsut 8-9: A ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.
Jurassic Park in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
August 8-9: Watch Jurassic Park in HD with the LA Philharmonic performing the score live in a thrilling movie-concert experience.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Studio Tour & Movie at Warner Bros. Studio
August 9: Follow Pee-wee’s adventure on a studio tour, join a costume meet-up, and enjoy a screening with a guest appearance.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! at Downtown Disney District
August 9-10: Sing, dance, and craft your way through a Disney Jr. weekend packed with music, bubbles, and photo fun. FREE
Nisei Week Japanese Festival at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
August 9-17: Enjoy Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family, the grand parade, queen coronation, car show, and Taiko drum performances.
Lemonade Day in Lakewood
August 9: Fifteen young entrepreneurs who completed the Lemonade Day program to learn how to set up, market and run their own lemonade stand are ready to invite the Lakewood community to support their efforts by stopping by to buy a cool glass of lemonade.
Autism Family Morning at Aquarium of the Pacific
August 10: Join the Aquarium for a special morning exclusively for families with children or adults with autism. The entire aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will open at 7am.
Fiesta Music Festival in San Clemente
August 10: This family fun festival features live entertainment on three stages, contests for all ages, arts and craft exhibit, Kids' Zone with jumpers and face painters, and more.
Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates
April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.
Movie Night: Hook at Dodger Stadium in LA
September 6: Watch Hook on the outfield grass at Dodger Stadium.
Cultural Heritage Festival in Fountain Valley
August 15-17: Celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese American pride with live music, cultural exhibits, carnival rides, and traditional food at this vibrant three-day festival in Little Saigon.
Pioneer Living Day at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs
August 15: Join the Hunt for the Golden Nugget, enjoy live demonstrations, and try crafts and games at this family evening. FREE!
Ramps & Amps in Dana Point
August 16: Skate and BMX demos, live music, public street course, food trucks, and more. Bring your own board, helmet, and pads.
Wings Over Camarillo – Air Show, Car Show, STEM
August 16-17: The Wings Over Camarillo Air Show features aerobatic flights from a variety of aircrafts, classic car show, hands-on exhibits in the STEM Pavilion, and more.
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