All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Family Game Night at Lakewood Parks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: Kids versus parents, family versus family, trivia, charades and more, are sure to make this an action-packed evening of fun!
Taste of Brea
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Enjoy a delicious mix of food, drinks, and fun in Brea Downtown. Spend the eventing tasting samples from local restaurants and dancing to live music.
Long Beach Seafood Festival
SATURDAY, MAY 28: Celebrate Long Beach's delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs and restaurants. Ticket includes access to all vendors, live music and DJ, cooking demos, giant bubbles, and life-size games.
Santa Anita Carnival
MAY 28-30: Bring the family out to enjoy thrilling rides, delicious carnival snacks, challenging carnival games and more!
Borderlands Fest at The Huntington
FRIDAY, JUNE 3: Inspired by The Huntington’s “Borderlands” exhibition, this family-friendly event shows how the art and culture of this multicultural history created today’s beautifully diverse community. Engage in nature activities, watch traditional dances, meet animals, and more.
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
JUNE 4 - JULY 30: This summer, the Academy Museum is offering $5 matinee tickets. Every Saturday, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages.
Scandinavian Festival in Thousand Oaks
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate Nordic cultures with music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, specialty Nordic craft vendors, and activities for all ages. Visit an authentic Viking village, see Norwegian Elkhounds, decorate head wreaths, puppet shows, and more.
Archery Instruction at El Dorado Park in Long Beach
SATURDAYS: Get pointers to improve skills, and consistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include, advanced, 9 a.m. and beginner 10:30 a.m. Safety class required.
City of Irvine’s Studio Arts Festival
JUNE 4: 100 local artists showing their handmade works of art from hand-blown glass, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and much more!
Getty + Long Beach Summer Festival
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate the Getty Center's 25th Anniversary at Houghton Park in Long Beach with live music, dance performances, marching bands, interactive workshops, live artmaking, skate demonstrations, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace.
Taste of the Town in Fullerton Downtown Plaza
JUNE 4: Enjoy an evening of food, beverage, music and entertainment benefitting local philanthropic programs and featuring the Fullerton community's finest. Restaurants include The Old Spaghetti Factory, Roman Cucina, Polly's Pies, and more!
Liars, Thieves and Chocolate – An Evening of Storytelling at El Dorado Nature Center
June 4: Come delight both your stomach and your mind! Local storytellers will bedazzle you with stories and chocolate delicacies.
Mini Pop Kids in Anaheim
SUNDAY, JUNE 5: This jam-packed concert features songs by Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, BTS, Harry Styles, and Olivia Rodrigo alongside throwback favorites that EVERYONE will love. This isn't just a show, it's an experience for the whole family!
2022 Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser in Irvine
JUNE 5: Irvine Animal Care Center's 16th annual Super Pet Adoption will feature gourmet food trucks, bake sales, vendors and services for pets, and more!
Patchwork Show Modern Makers Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 5: This show features 250+ makers, our biggest Patchwork Junior section, live music, artisan food vendors, 10+ food trucks, DIY crafting, special activities and more.
Dinos in the City at Pretend City
NOW - SEPTEMBER 5: Learn how paleontologists unearth dinosaur bones, dig in the dinosaur pit, and get a chance to collect several dinosaur trading cards.
June Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
World Oceans Week (June 8-12) • Flag Day (June 14) • Juneteenth (June 17) • Father's Day Celebration (June 18) • Ecology Week (June 22-26)
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. in Westminster
JUNE 8-9: Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a hilarious Genie who has the power to grant three wishes.
Parks After Dark: Parks Trivia Night in Huntington Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 9: Join Bolsa Chica State Beach for a night of themed trivia by the beach! Prizes will be awarded to the highest scoring team.
Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival
JUNE 10-12: The biggest fair in the South Ba is back. Don't miss shopping, entertainment, carnival rides, food, and more.
Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out in Discovery Cube Los Angeles
JUNE 10 - SEPTEMBER 11: Focusing on the five core emotions featured in the film – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – hands-on and digital experiences in the exhibit offer opportunities to explore some of the ways we express our emotions.
Free Flag Day Concert in the Park at Irvine Regional Park
FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Supervisor Don Wagner invites you to Irvine Regional Park for a free family-friendly concert performed by Angel Force Band, with Grammy-Award-winning musical talent from the bands Train, Sugar Ray, The Doors, The Who & more.
Queer Family Day at Natural History Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 11: Enjoy a rainbow-themed scavenger hunt, dino dance party, drag queen storytime, up-close encounters with behind-the-scenes museum collections, and more!
Beginning Archery Class in Fountain Valley
JUNE 11 - AUGUST 20: Join OC Parks staff and OC Parks volunteers for a beginning archery course for first-time archers.
Irish Fair & Music Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 11-12: Enjoy live traditional Irish music, Irish dancing, bag pipers, parade, and shop from vendors.
Long Beach Game Fest at Scholars Collective
SATURDAY, JUNE 11: Join this community gaming event for ages 5-17. Enjoy free play time with the latest consoles, PCs, and VR. Make your own video game, compete in tournaments for prizes, learn to draw and paint your favorite characters, and watch and play with college Esports teams.
Summer Evening Strolls at The Huntington Library
JUNE 11-SEPTEMBER 2: Enjoy a stroll in the gardens at twilight. Meet your friends, enjoy dinner or a light snack and a cocktail at 1919 Cafe, stroll the breathtaking gardens at sunset, and take home a memento of your visit from the Huntington Store.
Free Open House for Santa Ana Parents and Children at the Bowers Museum
JUNE 12: Bowers Museum is proud to host an open house for Santa Ana parents and children where they can enjoy creating art projects, watch live performances, and more!
OC Public Libraries – Summer Reading Program
JUNE 13 - JULY 30: Join OC Public Libraries this summer for its annual summer reading program which includes grab-and-go craft kits, virtual author visits, reading challenge, and more.
Grunion Run at Bolsa Chica State Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 16:During grunion runs, observe this spawning behavior from shore and even attempt to catch some grunion in the process! Closed season runs from April 1 through June 30 of this year (2022), observe and conserve only during this time. RSVP required.
K-PLAY! FEST in Los Angeles
JUNE 17-18: Enjoy this fan-hosted K-pop festival at KTOWN Night Market. Enjoy photocard decoration and trading areas, dance play sessions, meet K-pop creators, streetfood vendors, and live performances.
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Los Angeles Arboretum
JUNE 17: Grab your favorite stuffed animal and join the Los Angeles Arboretum's celebration of the beginning of summer while enjoying music, crafts, storytelling, and a fun photo op!
Spring Sports Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 18: 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators from Southern California counties will be practicing and demonstrating their sports skills in a non-competition setting.
Daddy & Me Tea Party at Le Petite Princesse
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tea party. Experience includes meet and greet with Princess Cinderella, plus story time, father-daughter dance, photo opportunity, and an intimate Daddy & Me tea party.
Living History – Tracks, Wheels, Wings at Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 See a display of military vehicles and aircraft on display. Look inside their M4 Sherman Tank and watch its turret turn. Learn about the role of... View Article
10th Annual Southern California National Anthem Sing-Off
JUNE 18: Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Community Action Team is hosting a Southern California National Anthem Sing-off. Winner will get $1,000 contract!
So Cal Kids Fair in Tustin
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: Experience a high-energy interactive, family-friendly environment during this free outdoor event. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors, activities for kids, and more.
Seal Day at the Marine Mammal Care Center
JUNE 18: Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is excited to announce their annual Seal Day Event and 30th Anniversary Celebration. This event will include animal viewings, an auction, live music, food trucks and fun activities!
Pasadena Chalk Festival at The Paseo
June 18-19: Enjoy Father's Day Weekend with live music, art galleries, a children's art area, 200 murals, 500 artists, and more!
Summer Reading Celebration at the Placentia Library
JUNE 18: Enjoy carnival style games, bounce house, obstacle course, crafts, animal show, petting zoo, storytime and more!
Music of Bob Marley for Kids in West Hollywood
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: Dads (and moms) and kids can enjoy the music of Bob Marley to celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth.
Family Hike in Round Canyon
JUNE 19: Enjoy nature with friends and family in Round Canyon, hike along a fairly flat trail while watching red-tailed hawks and mule deer!
Let’s Play Blue’s Clues & You at Natural History Museum LA
SUNDAY, JUNE 19: This family-friendly outdoor event will inspire creativity and curiosity with coloring, costumes and DIY activities, plus a special chance for picture time with Blue.
Summer Solstice Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
JUNE 19: Bowers Museum brings Summer Solstice Festival which includes art projects, face painting, food tasting, and more!
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.
Free Summer Fun Days at Long Beach Parks
JUNE 20 - AUGUST 26: Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has great free and affordable programs for youth and teens planned during the summer at 21 local parks. Kids can come out for games, crafts, sports, field trips and more Monday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m.
Be SAFE Programs (Summer Activities in a Friendly Environment) in Long Beach
JUNE 20- AUGUST 26: Free classes, sports, fitness crafts and more will be offered from 5-8 p.m.at 11 city parks.
2022 Fourth of July Events in LA & Orange County
4th of July events in Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cerritos, Cypress, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Mirada, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin, Yorba Linda, and more!
El Dorado Nature Center Family Nightlife Walks
THURSDAYS, JUNE 23 - SEPTEMBER 29: Join a guided after-hours walk to see all the nocturnal creatures that call the Nature Center home. Pre-registration required and fills up fast!
Tot Walk at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
JUNE 24: Listen to a story, play a game, and take a leisurely stroll on Mary’s Trail.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
