Tuesday Night Dance: Soulful Grooves at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
2025-06-10 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Tuesdays, June 1-30, 2025
Celebrate Black Music Month with free Tuesday Night Dance classes spotlighting styles rooted in Black dance traditions. Join Sakina Ibrahim, founder of Dance Arts Academy OC, for social dance, jazz, hip hop, and more – all levels and ages welcome. Adaptive movements will also be demonstrated by Studio D instructors.

Free with Plaza Pass
No experience required
Social dance, jazz, hip hop
Inclusive for all ages and abilities

Little Currents at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach
2025-06-11 | Rivian South Coast Theater, 162 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
First Wednesday, June – July, 2025
Introduce your littlest explorers to the wonders of the ocean (and beyond!) at this sensory-rich pop-up experience for toddlers ages 0–2. Hosted at the Rivian South Coast Theater in partnership with the Ocean Institute, each session includes sing-alongs, themed crafts, interactive story time, and play-based activities designed to nurture early development and curiosity.
June Theme – How Deep is the Sea?
Explore ocean layers, temperatures, and deep-sea creatures adapted to life without sunlight.
July Theme – Busy Bees
Discover the world of land insects like bees, butterflies, and worms—and how they relate to ocean crawlers.

Lakewood Sheriff's Station Tour
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, 5130 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA, 90712
Select Wednesdays, April – July
Join public safety personnel for a free tour of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station from 6-8pm. Open to all ages, Lakewood residents only. Pre-registration required.
Tours are available on the following dates:
• Wednesday, April 16
• Wednesday, May 14
• Wednesday, June 11
• Wednesday, July 9

Movie Nights in the Biergarten at Brewery X in Anaheim
2025-06-11 18:30 | Brewery X, 3191 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92806, United States
June 11, July 16, August 6, September 14, 2025
Join Brewery X in Anaheim for family-friendly Movie Nights in the Biergarten. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No ticket required.
Concessions start at 6:30pm. Movie starts at 7pm.

June 11: Cars
July 16: Moana
August 6: Trolls
September 14: A Goofy Movie

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The Wiz at Phantom Projects Theatre in La Habra
2025-06-12, 2025-06-13 | The Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot Theatre, 311 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA, 90631
Thursday – Sunday, June 2-22, 2025
Enjoy a timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical.

Cinderella at the Dolby Theatre
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-15 | Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 90028
June 12-15, 2025
Experience a fresh take on the classic fairytale with reimagined storytelling, whimsical choreography by Edwaard Liang, and a vibrant score by Sergei Prokofiev. This version of Cinderella blends fantasy, humor, and emotional depth, all performed with a live orchestra in a grand theatrical setting.

Kid's Club at The Grove in LA
2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Grove LA, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, 90036
Thursday, June 5-26, 2025
Kids, parents and caregivers are invited to experience a weekly dose of fun, featuring live music, storytelling, puppet shows and so much more!
6/5: What A Babe!
6/12: MiniBop Music
6/19: Jammin with Jared
6/26: The BeatBuds

Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
2025-06-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 East Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA, 90815
Second Thursdays of the Month
Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time. Paint portraits of the Rancho’s Great Horned Owls and the story time books will be about owls and other birds. All ages are welcome while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Grunion Party with Venice Oceanarium
2025-06-13 | Venice Breakwater, Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90292
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Venice Oceanarium’s famous gRUNion Party returns for a one-of-a-kind late-night beach gathering celebrating Southern California’s shimmering, slithering sea life.
Activity highlights include:

Late-night grunion watching
Interpretive party with Oceanarium
Beach gathering under the moonlight
Hosted by grunion enthusiast Tim Rudnick

The event time is tide-dependent and begins around 10:45pm.

Disney's The Little Mermaid by Buena Park Youth Theatre
2025-06-13 | Buena Park High School Theater, 8833 Academy Drive, Buena Park, CA, 90621
Friday – Saturday, June 13-22, 2025
Local youth take the stage in this musical adaptation of The Little Mermaid, featuring beloved songs like “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl.” Follow Ariel’s journey as she trades her voice for a chance at love and learns the true cost of chasing dreams. Performed by the Buena Park Youth Theatre, this family-friendly show highlights young talent both onstage and behind the scenes.
Tickets $9-11.

Sunset Music Series at Kidspace Children's Museum
2025-06-13 | Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103
Select Fridays, June 13 – September 5 2025
Kidspace Children’s Museum is staying open late for their family-friendly Sunset Music Series—an outdoor evening of live music, dance, and artmaking designed just for kids. On select Fridays throughout the summer, families can enjoy interactive multicultural performances, hands-on crafts, and museum fun after hours.
Each event highlights a different cultural theme, giving families a chance to sing, dance, and make art together while exploring global traditions in a fun, playful setting.
Activities include:

Live multicultural music & dance
Interactive family-friendly performances
Themed artmaking activities
Extended museum hours

Performance Lineup:

June 13: Sunset in the Pacific Islands
June 27: joyUS justUS Dance
July 11: Folklórica de México
July 25: Journey through the Philippines
August 15: Taiko Drum Jam Session
August 22: Afro-Latin Summer Jam
September 5: The Beauty and Sounds of Korea

All performances are included with museum admission. Open to all ages.

Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | Balboa Yacht Club, 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar,, CA
June 13-14, 2025
Step into the world of wooden boats in film and literature with dockside exhibits, live art, and hands-on activities. Explore famous vessels like John Steinbeck’s Western Flyer, see the Wooden Boat Walk of Fame, and enjoy a photo exhibit featuring Hollywood legends and their boats. Kids can dive into crafts, storytime, and movies in the Little Sailors Section. Plus, don’t miss guest speakers, rowing demos, and plein air painters capturing it all in real time.

Wired for Wonder & The Chill Lab at Kidspace Children's Museum
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103
Fridays & Saturdays, June 6 – August 1, 2025
Art and science collide in Wired for Wonder, a multisensory maze for families of all ages. Come explore, touch, smell, taste, and lose yourself in more than 25 art and science exhibits.
Add even more flavor to your evening with The Chill Lab, where frozen treats meet science. Try black ice cream with secret flavors, savory shaved ice, and flash-frozen popcorn that makes you breathe vapor like a dragon.
Activities include:

Multisensory maze with 25+ exhibits
Interactive science and art stations
The Chill Lab frozen treat add-on
Nighttime access to museum and maze

Wired for Wonder admission is $15 and includes the maze and museum. Add The Chill Lab experience for $8. Open to all ages.

Taste of Japan at the Anaheim GardenWalk
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802
June 13-15, 2025
Join the ultimate Japanese festival located at STC Anaheim Gardenwalk. Enjoy various authentic Japanese foods, pop culture, anime, cosplay, entertainment, merchandise, fun activities, and more.
Get a taste of Japan with more than 50 of the best Japanese vendors in Southern California, everything from ramen, takoyaki, yakitori to other various street foods.
Entertainment on the main stage feature Japanese drummers, martial artists, anime, and more.

Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA, 92683
Weekends, June 13 – August 31, 2025
The popular Asian Garden Night Market returns for summer weekends filled with food, shopping, and culture. Since 2011, this outdoor event has brought the energy of traditional Asian night markets to Westminster.
Families can stroll through vendor booths offering skincare, clothing, accessories, and toys—while the main draw remains the variety of tasty Vietnamese street food. Live music sets the scene for a lively evening outing.
Activities include:

Vietnamese street food vendors
Shopping for skincare, clothes & toys
Live music performances
Outdoor evening strolls & bites

Held in the front plaza of the mall. Free to attend and open to all ages.

Gone Fishing for Kids at Bass Pro Shops
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Bass Pros Shop
June 13-15, 2025
Reel in a whopper at Bass Pro Shops’ catch-and-release ponds or cast your line in a casting challenge game. Activities will vary by location.

Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
2025-06-13 10:00 | Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Every Friday, January – August, 2026
Upper Newport Bay’s long running and popular story time is back! Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. Each session will have a new story, hike theme, and craft project.
Activities are designed for ages 2-4 but all are welcome.

Summer Kick-Off Event in Bellflower
2025-06-13 17:00 - 21:30 | Caruthers Park – Bellflower, 10500 E. Flora Vista St., Bellflower, CA
Friday, June 13, 2025
Kick off summer with games, crafts, and a sneak peek at upcoming Parks & Rec programs. Enjoy interactive booths, meet the city’s mascot B.R.I.M., and stick around for an outdoor screening of Moana 2 under the stars. Don’t forget lawn chairs, blankets, and the popcorn—pets should stay home for this one.

A Night at the Railroad Museum in Lomita
2025-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Lomita Railroad Museum, 2137 W. 250th St., Lomita, CA
Friday, June 13, 2025
Lomita Railroad Museum invites visitors to experience a steam-era celebration filled with tours, hands-on exhibits, and vintage charm.
Activity highlights include:

Tours of a 1910 caboose and steam locomotive
Displays of never-before-seen artifacts
Demonstrations of railroad maintenance equipment
Historic automobiles on display
Photo ops with different props
Live entertainment throughout the evening

The event is recommended for ages 13 and up. It runs from 5:30-8pm and is free to attend.

Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
2025-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA
July 11 & August 8, 2025
Take a deep dive into a nighttime marine adventure that spotlights Southern California’s toothy residents. Guests explore interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity and observe night-active sharks and rays before the shark feeding session.
Event highlights include:

Hands‑on interactive galleries
Night‑active shark & ray viewing
Sharks feeding session
Beer, wine and live music

Event runs 5:30–8:30 PM. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $7.50-15 per person.

Queen Mary Movie Night Market
2025-06-13 18:00 | The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802
June 13, July 16, and August 3, 2025
The Queen Mary is hosting a summer series of Movie Night & Night Market Combo events, offering a full evening of exploration, eats, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy the ship, shop and snack at the Night Market, and end the night watching an outdoor movie under the stars.
Each date features a lively market with local food vendors, pop-up shops, live music, and a beer garden. Attendees are also invited to explore the iconic Queen Mary before the movie begins.
It’s a fun way to spend a summer evening with family or friends, blending history, community, and cinema all in one place.

Community Car Show at Palms Park in Lakewood
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Palms Park – Lakewood, 12305 207th St, Lakewood
Friday, June 13, 2025
Check out a variety of classic and custom cars on display alongside food trucks, vendors, and a kids’ fun zone. All cars are welcome and entry is free, making it an easygoing evening for families and car lovers alike.

Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
2025-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA, 90242
Friday, June 13, 2025
Discover the wonders of space at this monthly stargazing event featuring expert talks on astronomy and telescope viewings of celestial objects. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, it’s a great way to explore the universe.
Telescopes are only brought out when weather permits. All ages are welcome, but some presentations may be better suited for older children and adults.

Pride Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
2025-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Friday, June 13, 2025
Explore exhibits, enjoy drag queen storytelling, dance to live DJs, and take in a performance by Mariachi Arcoiris, the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band. Meet Aquarium mascots in rainbow gear, join a Pacific Pals meet and greet, and learn from local LGBTQ+ organizations. All exhibits will be open except Lorikeet Forest, with lights dimming at 8:30 p.m.
Admission is $24.95/person.

Fishtival / KCRW Summer Nights at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
2025-06-13 19:00 - 23:30 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731
Friday, June 13, 2025
Celebrate summer by the sea with live DJ sets, food trucks, and late-night grunion viewing. Explore the aquarium after hours, touch marine animals, hatch grunion eggs, and get crafty with ocean-themed activities. The night ends on the beach with a rare look at the grunion’s midnight mating ritual—flashlights and warm layers recommended.

Shakespeare by the Sea - Multiple Location
2025-06-13 19:00 - 2025-07-24 19:00 | Southern California, CA
2025 Performance Schedule & Locations
Admission is free.
Long Beach: Bandshell at Recreation Park
June 13, 7 PM – As You Like It
June 14, 7 PM – As You Like It
June 20, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
June 21, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Los Angeles: Exposition Park
June 25, 7 PM – As You Like It
San Pedro: 22nd Street Park
June 26, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Encino: Sepulveda Garden Center
June 27, 7 PM – As You Like It
Rossmoor: Rush Park
June 28, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
June 29, 7 PM – As You Like It
Windsor Hills: Ladera Park Amphitheatre
July 2, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
July 3, 7 PM – As You Like It
Oak Park: Oak Canyon Community Park
July 5, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Rancho Palos Verdes: Hesse Park
July 6, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Hermosa Beach: Valley Park
July 9, 7 PM – As You Like It
July 10, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Mission Viejo: Newhart Middle School
July 11, 7 PM – As You Like It
Wilmington: Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
July 12, 7 PM – As You Like It
Altadena: Loma Alta Park
July 13, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Glendale: Verdugo Park
July 16, 7 PM – As You Like It
Manhattan Beach: Polliwog Park
July 17, 7 PM – As You Like It
July 18, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
South Pasadena: Garfield Park
July 19, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
July 20, 7 PM – As You Like It
Beverly Hills: Roxbury Park
July 23, 7 PM – Julius Caesar
Aliso Viejo: Soka University’s Campus Green
July 24, 7 PM – As You Like It

Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
2025-06-14 | Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA, 92676
Saturdays, March – April 2026
Enjoy a guided family hike through Black Star Canyon in the Irvine Ranch Open Space. This easy, slower-paced outing follows a mostly flat trail, crosses a dry creek bed, and offers opportunities to spot local wildlife such as red-tailed hawks and mule deer along the way.
The hike averages 3–4 miles round trip and includes a medium level of interpretation, making it ideal for families and participants who prefer a relaxed pace. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and bring water.

Is the event free?
Registration required. Please check with OC Parks for current information.
Where is the event located?
Family Hikes are located at different trails. See website for more information.

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Baby Shark at SeaWorld in San Diego
2025-06-14 | SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Weekends, April 19 – June 22, 2025
Families can stop by for a mini live show, character meet and greets, and limited-time Baby Shark-themed snacks, drinks, and merchandise. The experience is included with park admission and takes place at various locations throughout the park.

Koroneburg Renaissance Festival in Eastvale
2025-06-14 | Riverview Recreation Park, 14600 Baron Drive, Corona, 92880
Weekends, May 24 – June 22, 2025
One of Southern California’s only permanently built Renaissance faires, the Koroneburg Renaissance Festival invites guests into a 1450-1600s German village with hands-on activities, theatrical adventures, and old-world charm.
Explore games, crafts, and demonstrations, and enjoy a wide variety of kid-friendly attractions like knight ceremonies, animal encounters, and magic bubble pirates. Adults and families alike can test their skills with crossbows and catapults, or take the Baron’s Tour through the faire’s historic lanes.
