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using kidsguide calendar...The Calendar is designed as a supplement to the spring/summer issue of Kidsguide. It gives you information on activities and events when you need them most––summer vacation! Here’s how it works:

1) When looking for something to do on a particular day, first check the individual dates for what’s happening—pages 24-70. 2) Then look at the “Ongoing Summer Events” found on pages 6-23 for more suggestions. 3) Don’t miss the advertisers! They offer activities and services all summer long. Be sure to tell them, “I saw you in Kids-guide.” 4) Sign up on our website for The Buzzz. This free weekly e-letter brings events directly to your inbox. 5) Finally, pick up a free

copy of the 2016 spring/summer issue of Kidsguide available at librar-ies and kid-friendly retailers. It has thousands of additional ideas!

Be sure to confirm dates and times before going to any activity—things can change. Plan ahead—some activities require reservations.

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Ongoing Summer Events.....................................................6-23June Events........................................................................24-41July Events.........................................................................42-60Fourth of July Events.........................................................42-43

August Events....................................................................60-70Summer Movies.................................................................50-51Summer Concerts..............................................................58-59Water Play...............................................................................62

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• Above the Fold: New Expressions in OrigamiThrough August 21: With this inventive exhibition, the traditional Japanese art of origami—folding paper into three-dimensional figures—is trans-formed from a childhood pastime into a sophis-ticated international art form. Nine contemporary artists, working in six different countries and rang-ing in age from 29 to 71, present a bold and in-novative group of folded-paper works that include sculpture, large-scale installation, and conceptual pieces. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave. (213) 625-0414. www.janm.org. See ads on pages 21 and 41.

American Health and Wellness Parent Workshops and Play Groups in Long BeachOngoing: Join weekly parenting workshops that include sleep strategies, bringing your baby home, emotion coaching, food allergies and intolerances, on-the-spectrum social skills group and positive parenting strategies. Plus, a variety of infant, tod-dler and preschool play groups for parents and children. Visit their website for schedule, fees and to register. 5580 E. 2nd St., Ste. 101, Long Beach. (562) 439-3425. www.ahwinstitute.com/calendar

Angels and Dodgers Promotional GiveawaysOngoing: Many home games offer a variety of kid-friendly giveaways and events, ranging from bobbleheads to movie screenings. Visit

their websites for the full line up: www.angels.com; www.dodgers.com.

Angels and Dodgers Stadium ToursOngoing: Join a behind-the-scenes tour of baseball’s third (Dodgers) and fourth-oldest (Angels) stadium, in-cluding areas normally restricted to the public. Visit their websites for tour availability and to purchase tickets. Advance tickets are required; book in advance. Angels Stadium, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, (714) 940-2045, www.tinyurl.com/tourangelsballpark. Dodgers Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 224-1507, www. tinyurl.com/dodgerstour.

Autry Summer Family FunTuesdays - Fridays, June 28 - July 29: Kids (5-10) and families explore the art, history and cultures of the American West. Activities may include dress-up, stories, scavenger hunts, puzzles and games, gold-panning, rid-ing a horse on a green screen and more. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Included with admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000. www.theautry.org

BARK Therapy DogsOngoing: Kids increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Days, times and locations vary. Visit their web-site for schedule. www.barkdogs.org

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading ProgramThrough September 6: Kids read books, record them in the Barnes & Noble “Summer Reading Triathlon Reading Journal,” and bring the completed journal to any Barnes & Noble store to receive a free book from a selected list. See details and locations on their website. www.tinyurl.com/barnessummerread

Beach Clean-UpsJune 11, July 9 and August 13: Join the Downtown Long Beach’s Beach Clean-up. They have clean-up supplies, but encourage participants to bring their own water bottle and plastic bags to cut down on added trash. Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Beachfront parking lot at Junipero and Alamitos/Shoreline Drive. www.facebook.com/cleanLB/events

June 18, July 16 and August 13: Free parking, bags, gloves, door prizes and refreshments pro-vided. Bring hat, sunscreen and comfy shoes. 10-10:30 a.m. End of Granada Avenue in Belmont Shore. www.justinrudd.com/beachcleanup.html

June 18, July 16 and August 20: Rain or shine, join a beach clean up in Seal Beach. Please bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen and closed-toed shoes; there is free parking, bags, gloves, community-service cer-tificates and hand sanitizer. 9 a.m. - noon. 1st Street

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July 2 and August 6: Families join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro to clear the shore of debris and help with the maintenance of the garden, while learning about its plants and inhabitants. 8-10 a.m. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

• Big Air Special Needs Day and Toddler Timewww.bigairusa.comSpecial Needs Day: Guests have a blast exploring tram-polines and other attractions. Parents, siblings, aides, family and friends are all welcome to join in on the fun! $7 per jumper for up to two hours with one caregiver/therapist for free. Additional family members also jump for $7. This is a blend-in event during regular operat-ing hours. Prices and hours subject to change without notice. Locations in Buena Park, Laguna Hills and Red-lands. Visit their website for schedule.

Big Air Toddler Time: A special time just for little ones to jump around at their own pace without older kids. In addition to opening the attractions, they provide extra balls and toys for the little kiddos. So whether your kids are bobbing around the dodgeball court or hopping into the foam pit, they will have a blast! Call for admission prices and times. Buena Park, Tuesday. Laguna Hills, Wednesday and Thursday. Redlands, Monday and Thursday. Prices and hours subject to change without notice. See ad on page 41.

Butterfly Pavilion atRancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenMay 7 - August 7: Walk among the butterflies, caterpil-lars, and the California native plants that they depend on for food and nectar. Don’t miss the Butterfly Re-lease Party on August 7. Daily, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3, in addition to garden admission. 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. www.rsabg.org/upcoming-events

• Discovery Cube Los AngelesDaily. Included with admission. 11800 Foothill Blvd. (818) 890-1761. www.discoverycube.org/la

Through September 11: Speed: Science in Motion replicates the high-octane action of the Formula 1 race track, complete with pit lane, workshop and physical testing environments. This experience is de-signed to unravel the cutting-edge science and tech-nology behind professional motor sports. Challenge yourself through hands-on exhibits and displays to see if you have the skills, fitness and reactions to race at over 200 km/hour. Daily. Included with admission.

Through September 18: Dora and Diego - Let’s Ex-plore! exhibit takes visitors on an active adventure in the world of Dora the Explorer with her cousin Di-ego, and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to uncover pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze.

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saurs ever seen! This interactive exhibit immerses guests in a naturalistic setting with 17 animatronic dinosaurs that roar, snarl, blink, and move their limbs. Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages can marvel at the most bizarre dinosaurs ever discovered with full-scale skeletons, real and replica fossils, a dig site for young paleontologists, and other hands-on activities. Daily. Included with admission.

Through September 11: Hands-On Harley Davidson. Get ready to hit the road this summer with Hands-On Harley Davidson at Discovery Cube OC. Engineers and motorcycle enthusiasts alike will enjoy interactive ac-tivities to learn about safety and engine parts while also conducting experiments to see what happens when you throttle-on, lean into a curve or descend a mountain road. This educational traveling exhibit il-lustrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts through a one-of-a-kind experience that lets visitors Dream It! Build It!…and Ride It! Daily. Included with admission.

Dolby Theatre Guided ToursOngoing: See an Oscar statuette, visit the lounge and other celebrity hot-spots, and see images from pre-vious Academy Awards ceremonies. Daily (based on theatre availability), 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., every half hour. Adults, $20; kids (3-17), $16. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. www.dolbytheatre.com/tours

Evening Bat Walk at San Joaquin Wildlife SanctuaryJune 24-25, July 8-9, July 15-16, August 5-6, 19-20, 26-27 and September 9-10, 23-24: Be-gin with an indoor presentation by a local bat bi-ologist, then take a short walk along the ponds in search of two species of bats. Dress warmly, wear long-sleeves and pants, and use insect repellent. Friday - Saturday, June - July, 7:15-9:45 p.m.; August, 6:45-9:15 p.m.; September 6:30-9 p.m. Adults, $18; kids (7-12), $10. Preregistration re-quired; event fills-up fast. Meet at the Audubon House. 5 Riparian View, Irvine. (949) 261-7963. www.seaandsageaudubon.org

Farmers’ MarketsOngoing: Find a farmers’ market every day of the week. With local produce, ready-made foods, honey, eggs and more. Plus, many markets offer a kids corner and music; some even have rides and activities. www.goodveg.org, www.ocagcomm.com/services/markets, www.tinyurl.com/orangecountyfm, www.tinyurl.com/clarkandspringfm, www.tinyurl.com/longbeachfm

Free Admission Days at MuseumsOngoing: Free admission is offered on varying days at the following museums. Visit Kidsguide’s website under Directory for “Museums,” to find contact infor-mation and museum details. Daily: Hammer Museum and The Broad. Monday - Fri-day: Chapman University Permanent Exhibits, Wells Fargo History Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, for Los Angeles residents after 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday: Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Flight Path Learn-ing Center and Museum. Tuesday - Sunday: California African American Museum, Getty Center. Wednesday - Monday: Getty Villa. Wednesday - Sunday: Homestead Museum, Rancho Los Alamitos, Rancho Los Cer-ritos, The Paley Center for Media. Thursday - Tues-

day: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (kids ages 17 and under are always free). Sundays: Museum of Latin American Art. Mondays: Sherman Library and Gardens. First Tuesday: Natural History Muse-um of Los Angeles County and Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. Kidspace, first Tuesday night from 4-8 p.m. Second Tuesday: Los Angeles County Mu-seum of Art and Autry National Center. Thursdays: Skirball Cultural Center. First Thursday: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens with reserved tickets. Third Thursday: Japanese Ameri-can National Museum. Thursday nights: Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 p.m., and Japanese American National Museum from 5-8 p.m. First Fri-day: Norton Simon Museum, 5-8 p.m. Friday: Long Beach Museum of Art.

Kids Bowl Free All Summer LongDaily: Kids across America bowl for free all summer long at one of 1,200+ participating bowling cen-ters. Register online now for your nearest partici-pating center and receive vouchers via email every Sunday—all summer long, good for two free games per child per day. Parent passes are available for a nominal fee. Dates and times vary by location. www.kidsbowlfree.com

Kids Night Out Parents Night Out / Date NightThe following city agencies and businesses pro-vide an activity-filled, drop-off evening for kids: Billy Beez (Anaheim), www.us.billybeez.com. BounceU Huntington Beach and BounceU Orange, www.bounceu.com. Brainstorm STEM Education (Irvine), www.brainstormedu.com. Buena Park Recreation, www.buenapark.com. Cypress Parks and Recreation, www.ci.cypress.ca.us. Environ-mental Nature Center (Newport Beach), www.encenter.org. Frogg’s Bounce House (Fountain Valley), www.froggsbouncehouse.com. Irvine Rec-reation, www.cityofirvine.org. Lake Forest Recre-ation, www.lakeforestca.gov. La Habra Recreation, www.tinyurl.com/lahabrakno. Lil’ Chef School (Irvine), www.lilchefschool.com. Little Gym (Lake-wood, Torrance and Tustin), www.thelittlegym.com. Los Alamitos Youth Center, www.theyouthcenter.org. My Gym (Buena Park, Huntington Beach, La-guna Niguel, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Tustin, Yorba Linda), www.mygym.com. Oodles, www.oodlescerritos.com. Pennypick-le’s Workshop (Temecula), www.pennypickles.org. PDA USA Academy (Santa Fe Springs), www.pdausa.net. SCATS (Huntington Beach), www.scatsgymnastics.com. Wild Fire Gymnastics (Lake Forest and Tustin), www.wildfiregymnastics.com. YMCA of OC, www.ymcaoc.org.

Library Summer Reading ProgramsJune 1 - August 15: Young readers (kids and teens) at most Los Angeles County and Orange County libraries will enjoy

a “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” or “Get in the Game: Read” theme. Start and end dates as well as themes vary; check with your local library for details. In addition, free weekly entertainment is available at local branches, such as music, pup-pets, magic and storytelling. Call your local library for enrollment details. Visit Kidsguide’s website under Directory for “Libraries” to find contact infor-mation. www.kidsguidemagazine.com

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• Pretend City Children’s Museum’s Super Powers Exhibit

June 21 - September 18: Discover your in-ner hero and unlock your super powers in this interactive and kid-sized super power training

ground. Fly, scale, zip and smash your way through a real-life comic book city. Build your body and your brav-ery as you tackle challenges and complete missions throughout the exhibit with gadgets and gizmos that enhance your powers. Plus, throughout the summer months of June and July you will have many oppor-tunities to meet superheroes from favorite movies and comic books to the heroes in your communities. Daily. Included in admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs at NHMJuly 3 - October 2: The Natural History Museum presents the largest exhibition to explore these in-credibly diverse winged reptiles and the first back-boned animals to evolve powered flight—known as pterosaurs. With life-size models, videos, and inter-active exhibits to immerse visitors in the mechan-ics of pterosaur flight. Daily. $10-22. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3499. www.nhm.org

Rides on the Great Park Balloon and Carousel in IrvineThursday - Sunday: The Great Park’s tethered, 118-foot-high, helium-filled balloon allows passen-gers to soar 400 feet in the air for a birds’ eye view. The two-minute carousel ride tops out at 4.5 miles per hour. Balloon rides: Adults, $10; kids (12-18) without a paid accompanying adult, $5; kids ages 18 and younger with an adult, free. Carousel rides: all-day pass, $3; single ride, $2. Family and Friends Pass, $20 for 10 all-day passes. Call or visit the web-site for times. Check in at the visitors’ center for both balloon and carousel.

San Diego Zoo Safari ParkSummer Safari Asian CelebrationJune 25 - August 14: Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a family-friendly, sum-mertime festival that celebrates Asia with music, dancing, drumming and acrobatics. Daily, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Included with park admission. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. (619) 231-1515. www.sdzsafaripark.org

Shakespeare PerformancesJune 4 - September 25: Summer Shakespeare. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum presents “Ro-meo and Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Titus Andronicus” in an outdoor amphithe-ater. Bring seat cushions and a picnic dinner. Thursday - Sunday; check their website for show times and titles. Adults, $25-38; kids (7-12), $10; kids (6 and under), free. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga Canyon. (310) 455-3723. www.theatricum.com June 16 - August 20: Join Shakespeare by the Sea. Bring picnics, blankets, chairs and warm clothes to family-friendly performances of “Cymbeline” and “Othello.” Various locations include Aliso Viejo, Her-mosa Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Lake-wood, Long Beach, San Pedro, Rancho Palos Verde, Rossmoor, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Torrance, Whit-tier, and more. Free. Visit their website for schedule. www.shakespearebythesea.org

June 25 - September 4: Join the Shakespeare Festival at Griffith Park. Get your picnics, blan-kets, and friends ready for a summer of great theater. “Richard III” runs June 25 - July 24 and “The Tempest” runs July 30 - September 4. Plus, family workshops (July 9, 17, August 7 and 27), special events and pre-show performances (Invertigo Dance Theater: July 8, 9 10, 15, 16, 17; La Victoria: August 13; and The Silver Lake Chorus: August 21). Thursdays - Sundays, 7 p.m.

Some Wednesday performances, check their website. Free.

ongoing july & augustGetty Center Family Art StopsTuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, July 1 - August 30: Get up close with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared toward families with children ages 5 and up. 11:30 a.m. Sign-up begins at 11 a.m. at the information desk. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Laguna Festival of Arts Youth Art Workshops Weekdays, July 5 - August 31: Kids (5-12) enjoy art classes in mixed-media, jewelry making, collage and more, while parents have time to stroll through the grounds. Festival artists also share some of their cre-ative techniques in a fun and friendly environment. Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $15-25; reser-vations required. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-1145. www.lagunafestivalofarts.org

Long Beach Transit Museum Express July 1 - September 4: Join Long Beach Transit this sum-mer as they head to some of the best museums around. Daily, times vary. Reservations required, reserve tickets online, via mail, or in person—trips fill up quickly. Thurs-day - Sunday, visit the website for destinations, pick-up locations and times. Visit the site or call for tickets and details. (562) 591-2301. www.lbtransit.com

Mission San Juan Capistrano Crafts for KidsJuly 4 - August 26: Kids (6-12) drop in on weekdays for crafts, including gold panning (Monday), adobe-brick making (Tuesday), cornhusk dolls/action figures (Wednesday), mini coiled clay pots (Thursday) and ar-rowhead necklaces (Friday). Parent or sitter must be present. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $1-5 plus admission. 26801 Ortega Hwy. (949) 234-1300. www.missionsjc.com

Orange County Fair 2016July 15 - August 14: This year’s theme “Get Your Fair Face On” offers 23 days and nights of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action

sports, concerts and fun! Kids (5-11) read two books and receive three free carnival rides by turning in a book report form at the information booth (available online). Also look for free admission opportunities with “We Care Wednesdays” on July 20 and 27; and August 3 and 10. Wednesday - Friday, noon - midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - midnight. Closed Mondays and Tues-days. Adults, $12; kids (6-12), $7; parking, $10. Super Pass for all 23 days: adults, $35; kids (6-12), $28. OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Pageant Of the Masters in Laguna BeachJuly 7 - August 31: Where art comes to life, the pageant features 90 minutes of “living pictures”—re-creations of classical and contemporary art works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the origi-nal pieces. With orchestra, original score, live narration and intricate sets. This year’s theme: “Partners.” Nightly, 8:30 p.m. $15-90. 650 Laguna Canyon Road. (800) 873-3378. www.foapom.com

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Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna BeachJune 24 - August 28: Kids take a spin at the pot-ter’s wheel, see a glass-blowing demonstration, or take a seat in the Children’s Art Spot (4+) or Studio One (7+) to try painting, print making, col-lages and other types of art. Live entertainment includes music, roving acts and more. Check out the seven-foot sculpture made of 140 hand-blown glass pieces. Daily, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Adults, $9; kids (6-12), $4. 935 Laguna Canyon Road. (949) 494-3030. www.sawdustartfestival.org

mondaysBella Terra Kids’ ClubMondays: Kids take a break from shopping and join a morning of craft tables, princesses, super heroes, mu-sic, petting zoos and more in the Bella Terra Amphithe-ater. Monday, 10:30 a.m. Free. Call for theme. 7777 Edinger, Huntington Beach. www.bellaterra-hb.com

Boone Children’s Gallery Story Times at LACMAMondays: Join Los Angeles Museum of Art in The Boone Children’s Gallery, located in the Hammer Building. LACMA staff reads folk tales and age-appro-priate books on art and culture. Families draw connec-tions between the art in the galleries and the art they create. Also offered Fridays. 2 p.m. Free; pick up your free ticket at the box office. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 857-6010. www.lacma.org

Create and Compete Mondays In OrangeMondays, June 27 - July 25: Teen volunteers pres-ent crafts and game programs for kids (grades 1-6). Kids may win prizes such as toys, posters or T-shirts! 2-3 p.m. Free. Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Itty Bitty Baby Story Time at Once Upon a StorybookMonday: Babies and toddlers (0-2) and their parents enjoy songs, rhymes, fingerplays, puppets, bubbles, and stories for the littlest of listeners. 10:30 and 11 a.m. Free. Enderle Center, 17300 E. 17th St., #C, Tustin. (714) 669-4377. www.onceuponastorybook.us Laguna Festival of Arts - Art and Story TimeMondays, July 11 - August 29: Art and Story Time is for kids 5 and under, featuring a different book read aloud and a hands-on art project. There may even be special surprise visits from illustrators, story charac-ters and more. 11 a.m. - noon. Free with admission. 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. (800) 487-3378. www.lagunafestivalofarts.org

Public Skate Mondays with Long Beach Junior Roller DerbyMondays: Join Long Beach Junior Roller Derby for a night of family skating, open to all ages and abili-ties! Skaters ages 10 and under must have adult supervision and those under 18 must have a parent sign a waiver. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5. Visit their web-site for themed nights. 14 54th Place, Long Beach. www.longbeachjuniorrollerderby.com

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tuesdaysAfternoon Live in FullertonTuesdays, June 7 - July 26: A fun afternoon of stories, crafts and activities for children entering first grade and up. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Free. Main Library, 353 W. Com-monwealth. (714) 738-6333. www.fullertonlibrary.org

Curiosity Carts at San Juan Capistrano MissionTuesdays: Each educational cart offers learning for stu-dents and visitors interested in seeing items up close, including branding irons, spurs, horseshoes, hides, can-dles, pottery shards and objects used by the Juaneno Indians. Also offered Thursdays. 10 a.m. - noon. Free with admission. 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capist-rano. (949) 234-1300. www.missionsjc.com

Duplo Family Play Day in Costa MesaTuesdays: Kids and their families are welcome to visit the Duplo tables in the library’s lobby. Use your imagi-nation to build your own unique creation. 2-5 p.m. Free. Costa Mesa Library, Dungan branch, 1855 Park Ave. (949) 646-8845. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cmdd

• Flashback Skate Night at Holiday SkateTuesdays: Skate and groove to music hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. All ages are welcome! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission,

$6; skate rental, $3. 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange. (714) 997-5515. www.holidayskate.com. See ad on page 54.

Help Feed the Sea Stars at the Santa Monica Pier AquariumTuesdays: Families help staff members feed the sea stars in touch tanks. Also offered on Fridays. 2:30 p.m. Adults, $5; and kids (12 and under), free. 1600 Ocean Front Walk. (310) 393-6149. www.healthebay.org

Kaleido-Kids 2016 in Mission ViejoTuesdays, June 14 - August 9: Local youngsters enjoy a variety of free summer activities when the Kaleido-Kids Summer Time Fun Series returns to Kaleidoscope. The series culminates with the August 9th Kaleido-Kids Mini Carnival. Find the entertainment line-up on their web-site. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy. www.gokaleidoscope.com

Kids to Kids in Yorba LindaTuesdays, June 21 - August 16: Join teen volunteers as they share stories, songs, puppets, and more with chil-dren of all ages. 3-3:45 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Pottery Barn Book ClubTuesdays: Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn’s story time. Become a member and receive a Book Club Passport at the first visit and a special gift after attending five story times. 11-11:30 a.m. Locations in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Mission Viejo, Manhattan Beach and Pasadena. www.potterybarnkids.com

Preschool Story Time at Once Upon a StorybookTuesdays: Kids (3-5) and parents join a themed story time with rhymes and songs, and a craft or science experiment. Also offered Fridays. 11 a.m. Free. Enderle Center, 17300 E. 17th St., #C, Tustin. (714) 669-4377. www.onceuponastorybook.us

Surf City Nights in Huntington BeachTuesdays: This special street fair takes place along a closed-off section of Main Street and the Strand on 5th Street, featuring a farmers’ mar-ket, bounce house, street performers, restaurant samplings, sidewalk sales and specials from lo-cal restaurants. 5-9 p.m. Main St. and PCH. (714) 536-8300. www.surfcitynights.com

Teen Movie Night in TustinTuesdays, June 21 - August 9: Teens (13-17) join the city of Tustin for a movie night. Call for titles. 5-7 p.m. Tustin Family and Youth Center, 14722 Newport Ave. (714) 573-3370. www.tustinca.org

wednesdayBaby Tales in Costa MesaWednesdays: Enjoy story time, songs and music for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, followed by play time and socialization. 11:15 a.m. Free. Granola Babies, 3315 Hyland Ave. (714) 445-4948. www.granolababies.com

Crafts and Creations at CAAM in LAWednesdays, June 12 - August 7: This is a time for families and friends to drop in and spend a relaxing time creating art projects, such as still-life paint-ings, the black-church fan, clay sculptures, and more. Also offered Fridays and Saturdays. 1-3:30 p.m. Free with admission. California African Ameri-can Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. (213) 744-2024. www.caamuseum.org

Little Picassos in La HabraWednesdays: Join the museum for a paint date with easels, washable paints, brushes and paint smocks ready to use. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Included in paid ad-mission. Children’s Museum at La Habra, 301 S. Eu-clid St. (562) 383-4236. www.lhcm.org

Long Beach Firefighters’ Museum Open HouseWednesdays: Pumping demonstrations, antique dis-plays and tours of old Fire Station No. 10. 8 a.m. - noon; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 1445 Peterson Ave., at Anaheim and Alamitos. (562) 599-3985. www.lbfdmuseum.org

Nature Nights in AnaheimWednesdays, June 29 - August 17: Join Oak Canyon naturalists on a twilight walk, followed by a presenta-tion. Past presentations included Birds of Prey, Astron-omy, and Exotic Animals. Walk at 7 p.m.; presentation at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation per family is suggested. 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road. (714) 998-8380. www.anaheim.net/ocnc

Parent and Me Time at the Shipley Nature CenterWednesdays: Kids and their parents enjoy nature, story time and crafts at the nature center. 11 a.m. - noon. $3 per parent. 17851 Goldenwest St., Hunting-ton Beach. (714) 842-4772. www.shipleynature.org

Summer Fun Wednesdays in Laguna HillsWednesdays, June 29 - August 3: Join the fun with crafts, games, activities and entertainment. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. 24155 Laguna Hills Mall. (949) 768-6611. www.shoplagunahillsmall.com

Teen Geek Fest in FullertonWednesdays: All teens are invited to join the library staff for a selection of the geekiest movies, TV shows and novels available. 4-6 p.m. Free. Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6338. www.fullertonlibrary.org

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Try Out Long Beach Jr. Roller Derby Wednesdays and Thursdays: Kids (5-17) interest-ed in roller derby can join for practice. 5:30-7:30 p.m. MADhaus Indoor Training. Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. are also offered at Arnold Park in Cypress, but geared for intermediate - advanced players. Visit their website for information about joining after trying it out. 624 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. www.longbeachjuniorrollerderby.com

Wacky Wednesdays in Yorba LindaWednesdays, June 22 - August 17: Kids (3-6) enjoy age-appropriate stories, hand-clappin’ songs and hilarious puppet shows. 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Weekly Tea Time at Dream Come True Party RoomWednesdays: Tea time includes dress-up play from the Castle Wardrobe, mini muffins or cookies, fruit and refreshments, plus etiquette and storytelling. 4-5 p.m. $12 per child; reservations required. Contact to confirm. 3962 Studebaker Road, Ste. 204, Long Beach. (562) 270-1400. www.dreamcometruepartyroom.com

thursdaysCool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center

Thursdays, July 21 - August 18: Shipley Na-ture Center stays open late, with a line-up of fun evening presentations for the whole

family. July 21: Birds of Prey. July 28: OC Trackers. August 4: Create a Habitat (gardening). August 11: Bees, 6-8 p.m. and Astronomy, 8-10 p.m. August 18: Music on the Trail. 6-8 p.m., except August 11, 6-10 p.m. Free. 17851 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. (714) 842-4772. www.shipleynature.org

Curiosity Carts at San Juan Capistrano MissionThursday: See “Tuesdays” for details.

Family Films in Costa MesaThursdays: Come to the library to watch and discuss a family-friendly film every week. Cookies will be served. Call library for movie titles. 3:30 p.m. Free. Costa Mesa Libraries - Dungan Branch, 1855 Park Ave. (949) 646-8845. www.ocpl.org

Family Night at Sky High Jump in Costa MesaThursdays: Load up the kids and head to Sky High for a night of Family Fun. 5-10 p.m. (main court will be closed due to an AIRobics class). $30 includes four one-hour jump wristbands (must be at least one par-ent/guardian), one large pizza and four water bottles. 2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 437-5867. www.ocy.skyhighsports.com

Kids’ Activities at the Downtown Fullerton Market Thursdays: Enjoy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, handcrafted artisan products, live music and entertainment, plus crafts and ac-tivities at the Kids’ Korner and food vendors. 4-8:30 p.m.; live entertainment from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission; $1-4 per activity. Fullerton Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Ave. (714) 738-6545. www.tinyurl.com/fullertonmarket


Sizzling Summer Nights at The AutryThursdays, July 7 - August 18: Featuring the best salsa and Latin fusion bands in LA, plus free dance lessons, food, drinks, access to the museum, a sepa-rate children’s dance floor and more. 6-9 p.m. Adults, $10; kids (3-12), $4; free for members. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. www.theautry.org

Story Time at Tiny Eco Urbanite in Long BeachThursdays: Join a fun story time. 11:15 a.m. Free. 3403 E. Broadway, Long Beach. (562) 668-7914. www.tinyecourbanite.com

Try Out Long Beach Jr. Roller Derby Thursdays: See “Wednesdays” for details.

fridaysAcademic Chess Friday KnightsFridays: A fun tournament open to all K-6th grad-ers includes three hours of chess, pizza and juice. Parents are welcome to watch or drop off. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Academic Chess Center, 26941 Cabot Road #110, Laguna Hills. (949) 348-2892. www.academicchess.com

• Big Air Cosmic NightsFridays: They turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and strobes. Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park. The price of admission covers the entire duration of Cosmic Nights. Also of-fered on Saturdays. Buena Park, 8-11 p.m., $15 per jumper; Redlands, 8-11 p.m., $17 per jumper; and Laguna Hills, 8:30-11 p.m., $19 per jumper. Buena Park, (844) 550-JUMP. Laguna Hills, (949) 305-9788. Redlands, (909) 335-7275. Prices and hours subject to change without notice. www.bigairusa.com. See ad with discount coupon on page 41.

Boone Children’s Gallery Story Times at LACMAFriday: See “Mondays” for details.

Crafts and Creations at CAAM in LAFriday: See “Wednesdays” for details.

Cosmic Bounce at Bounce U OrangeEvery other Friday: They turn off the lights, crank up the music with special-effects lighting, so families can have their disco bouncing fun. 7-9 p.m. $10 per child (including a glow-in-the-dark accessory). 428-A Katella Ave. (714) 744-5867. www.bounceu.com/orange-ca

Date Night by Frogg’s Bounce HouseFridays: Drop the kids off and enjoy a night out! 5-8 p.m. $10 per hour for first child, $8 per hour for ad-ditional children within same family; includes pizza dinner. 16121 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. (714) 418-0442. www.froggsbouncehouse.com • Family Friday Nights at Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark in La MiradaFridays, June 1 - August 19: Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark welcomes you to Family Friday Nights, 3-8 p.m. for just $13.95 per person, or free to sea-son pass holders. 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada.


(562) 902-3191. www.splashlamirada.com. See dis-count coupon on page 63.

Fashionable Fridays at Fashion Camp Fridays: Kids (7+) join Fashion Camp for a fun sewing workshop to make jewelry, hair accessories, hand-sewn handbags, beanies and more. Check the web-site for weekly projects. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $32 each; four sessions for $103. No experience necessary and materials are included. 2477 Park Ave., Tustin. (714) 259-0946. www.fashioncampoc.com

Friday Film Festival at Huntington Beach Central LibraryJuly 8, 15, 22 and 29: Join the library for family-friendly movies. Popcorn and water available for purchase. Call for titles. Friday, 2 p.m. Free. Tabby Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 842-4481. www.hbpl.org

Friday Night Lawn Games at OC Great ParkFridays, July 15 - September 2: Bring the family to the Great Park for fun lawn games including croquet, bocce ball, ladder ball, cornhole and kubb. 6-8 p.m. Free; Bal-loon Lawn, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine. (866) 829-3929. www.cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park

Fun Fridays with La Habra Swim ProgramFridays: Aquatics staff host an hour of “Fun Fri-day” interactive games and activities for partici-pants, and hot dogs will be added to the snack bar. Noon - 1 p.m.; pool open for recreational swimming from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults, $2; kids (17 and under), $1. 101 W. La Habra Blvd. (562) 383-4205. www.lahabracity.com

Help Feed the Sea Stars at the Santa Monica Pier AquariumFridays: See “Tuesdays” for details.

Kids Night Out at Billy Beez in AnaheimFridays: Parents enjoy the Anaheim Garden Walk, while kids (4-12) have supervised fun at Billy Beez. 5-9 p.m. $29.95 per child. (2½ hours max includes one free drink and engaging activities). 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim. (657) 242-2430. www.us.billybeez.com

Minecraft Night for Kids / Date Night for ParentsFridays: Parents drop off the kids and enjoy a night out on their own. Kids play Spleef, PvP, battle it out in the forests of the Hunger Games and try to breakout in Alcatraz Escape. Three hours of awesome games on the custom server and game maps with favorite BrainStorm instructors. Pizza and drinks included! 6:30-930 p.m. $35. Register online. Brainstorm, 5430 Trabuco Road, Ste. 150, Irvine. (949) 607-8676. www.brainstormedu.com/register.php

Music, Dance and Magic in AnaheimFridays, June 17 - August 5: Settle in under the stars for a line-up of performances by some of the area’s best family entertainers.

June 17: Circo Etereo Circus - Orange County Aerial Arts. June 24: The Mad Scientist. July 8: Tausala Polynesia Spectacular. July 15: Ian the Magician. July 22: The Anaheim Ballet School Summer Dance Celebration. July 29: The World Famous Buster Bal-loon Show. August 5: Taiko Project Japanese Drum-ming. Concession stands open at 5:30 p.m.; perfor-

mance at 6:30 p.m. Adults, $3; kids (8 and under), free. Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N. Lemon St. (714) 765-5274. www.anaheim.net/pearsontheatre

Preschool Story Time at Once Upon a StorybookFridays: See “Tuesdays” for details.

Teen Club in Garden GroveFridays: Teens (13-18) binge-watch anime during Teen Anime Club and see popular and not-so-pop-ular films. Feel free to bring snacks. 3-5 p.m. Free. Garden Grove Regional Library, 11200 Stanford Ave. (714) 530-0711. ocpl.org/libloc/ggr

saturdays• Big Air Cosmic NightsSaturday: See “Fridays” for details.

Bike Saturdays in Long BeachSaturdays: Ride your bike to participating local shops and eateries to receive a special discount or offer. Part of the largest citywide discount program for cyclists in the nation. Visit their website for details, bike workshops and events. www.bikelongbeach.org/bike-saturdays

Crafts and Creations at CAAM in LASaturday: See “Wednesdays” for details.

Drop in and Draw Saturdays in Costa MesaSaturdays: Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a great place for kids to express themselves creatively. Good for children of all ages (must be accompanied by an adult). Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free, but a nominal donation is suggested to help cover the costs of materials. 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 660-7793. www.chuckjonescenter.org

Family Art Time in IrvineSaturdays, June 18 - August 27: Parents and chil-dren (5+) experiment with different media including drawing, painting, clay, print making and more with guidance from an art instructor. Parent must enroll and participate with enrolled child. 10-11:30 a.m. $8. Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave. (949) 724-6880. www.quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us

Free Archery Instruction at El Dorado ParkSaturdays: Get pointers to improve skills and con-sistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include: advanced at 9 a.m. and beginner at 10:30 a.m. Safety class required. Vehicle entry fees, $7-8. 7500 E. Spring St., Long Beach. (657) 222-0269. www.eldoradoarchers.com

Fantastic Family Story Time in Yorba LindaSaturdays, June 25 - August 20: Bring the whole family to enjoy stories and crafts. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Free Class at Long Beach Depot for Creative ReuseSaturdays: Kids make things from recycled items (8+). 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Weather permitting, call ahead. 320 Elm Ave. (562) 437-9999. www.thelongbeachdepot.org

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Kids and Teens Cooking Classes in IrvineSaturdays: Cooks expand their palates and knowl-edge. Little Chefs (6-12), 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; and Teen Chefs (12-21), 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35 per class. Monthly memberships also offered. Cooking 101, 13274 Jamboree Road, Irvine. (714) 448-8814. www.getcooking101.com

• Kids Skate at Holiday Skate CenterSaturdays: Kids skate to kid-friendly music, and play games. Recommended for kids 10 years and under, with a parent. 10 a.m. - noon. Admission, $6; skate rental, $3. 175 N. Wayfield St., Orange. (714) 997-5515. www.holidayskate.com. See ad on page 54.

Lakeshore Learning’s Free Workshops Saturdays: Kids (3+) make fun crafts for free. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. Lo-cations in Carson, Fountain Valley, and Laguna Hills. www.lakeshorelearning.com/freecrafts4kids

Old Fire Station 27 Tour Day in HollywoodSaturdays: Visit a completely restored facility that repre-sents what the station was like when it was in operation. Three apparatus bays are filled with equipment, some dating back to the early 1900s. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 1355 N. Caheunga Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 464-2727. www.lafdmuseum.org/museum_hollywood

Old Fire Station 36 Tour in San PedroSaturdays: Explore remarkable LAFD apparatus and artifacts from the San Pedro area and some famous fires. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 638 Beacon St. (323) 464-2727. www.lafdmuseum.org/museum_sanpedro

• Saturdays in July at Golf N’ Stuff in NorwalkJuly 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: Head to Golf N’ Stuff Nor-walk for an incredible wristband deal, as well as free Saturday entertainment. For just $20 per person (regularly $28) buy a two-hour Ultimate Wristband, which includes two-hour unlimited use of go-karts, bumper boats, kiddie train and one game of min-iature golf! Plus, Have Charm and Happy.com offer free face painting and balloon art from 5-7 p.m. Lis-ten to The Hat Factory perform Americana music, 7-9 p.m. 10555 E. Firestone Blvd. (562) 868-9956. www.golfnstuff.com. See ad on page 40.

Saturday Walks at Cypress Nature ParkSaturdays, June 11- August 6: Families enjoy a tour of the Cypress Nature Park. 8-11 a.m. Free. 4201 Ball Road, Cypress. (714) 229-6780. www.cypressrec.com

Science Saturdays at ExplorOceanSaturdays: Activities bring parents and children togeth-er as they make predictions, ask questions, problem-solve and think like scientists. Each month introduces a new theme based on the ocean-literacy principles. Noon - 3 p.m. Free. 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 675-8915. www.explorocean.org

Technology Saturdays at Sam Ash Music StoresSaturdays: Join a free class every Saturday morn-ing, including Digital Recording 101 for setting up and creating tracks, plus editing and mixing; EDM Class for creating, recording and mixing electronic dance music; and Digital DJ Class for people inter-ested in DJing. Times vary. Reservations required. Visit website for details and store locations. www.samashmusic.com/technology-saturdays


• Weekend Scenic Train Excursions in FillmoreSaturdays: Take a four-hour, round-trip train ride through the citrus and avocado groves of Heritage Valley on board vintage 1930s passenger and din-ing cars. Onboard lunch available for purchase. Stop at two locations, historic downtown Santa Paula and the Loose Caboose Garden Center and Gift Empo-rium. Board at 11:30 a.m.; depart at noon; return at 4 p.m. Adults, $25; kids (4-12), $15; toddlers (2-3), $10. Visit their website for select Sunday rides. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry-blog.com. See ad on page 53.

• Workshop Saturdays at the Sewing LabSaturdays: Boys and girls (8-18) sew a different proj-ect each week during these fun and friendly work-shops. Students must have taken previous classes at the Sewing Lab. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $45, includes all materials. 3831 Catalina St., Ste. B, Los Alamitos. (562) 296-8021. www.sewinglablosalamitos.com. See ad on page 53.

sundaysArt Adventures at the Getty CenterSundays, July 3 - August 28: Explore a work of art in the galleries with an educator, then create your own master-piece inspired by what you see. Materials are provided at this 45-minute program geared toward families with kids ages 5 and up. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the informa-tion desk. Parking, $15. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Community Day at Back Bay ScienceSundays: Tour the facility and participate in hands-on ac-tivities to learn about the ocean. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free; no reservations required. 600 Shellmaker Island, Newport Beach. www.backbaysciencecenter.org/community-day

Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Dana PointSundays: Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching offers a dockside experience for young fisherman. Learn fishing techniques and new hook-tying secrets and win raffle prizes. Try out new techniques on the half-day trip departing immediately after the clinic. No reservations are needed. Noon - 12:30 p.m.; kids fish free, 12:45-5:15 p.m., with adult ticket ($46). 34675 Golden Lan-tern, Dana Point. (949) 496-5794. www.danawharf.com

Long Beach Museum of Art Summer Family Art WorkshopSundays, July 3 - August 28: The Long Beach Mu-seum of Art invites families to free art-making work-shops, with projects inspired by work on display in the museum. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119. www.lbma.org

Sewing Sundays at Fashion Camp OCSundays: Kids (8+) spend the day learning to sew by completing a project of their choice in one day—perfect for the beginner or returning student. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $99, includes all notions, patterns, instruction and use of the machines; fabric is extra. 2477 Park Ave., Tustin. (714) 259-0946. www.tinyurl.com/tustinsew

Shark Feedings at the Santa Monica Pier Sundays: Learn about these often-misunderstood creatures while watching them eat a meal. 3:30 p.m. Adults, $5; and kids (12 and under), free. 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. (310) 393-6149. www.healthebay.org

Story Time and Crafts at Gatsby BooksSundays: Kids join Mrs. Lund for story time and crafts. 1-2 p.m. Free. 5535 E. Spring St., Long Beach. (562) 208-5862. www.gatsbybooks.com

• Summer Sunday Late Nights at the Aquarium of the PacificSundays, June 12 - September 4: Enjoy the aquarium after hours while taking advantage of special savings. Meet over 11,000 animals, including more than 150 sharks you can touch. Short films will be shown in the Honda Theater throughout the evening. 5-8 p.m. Please note: the Lorikeet Forest Aviary closes at 4:30 p.m. $14.95 per person; free for kids ages 3 and under and members. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 21.

Target Free Sunday at MOLAASundays: MOLAA’s Target Free Sundays offer visitors the opportunity to learn about Latin American culture through art workshops, live performances, and gal-lery tours. Programs vary. Admission is free from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours at 2 p.m. Free. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. (562) 437-1689. www.molaa.org/target-free-sundays

Tour a Tallship in Dana PointSundays: Tour the Tallship Brig Pilgrim. Staff mem-bers, dressed in period costume, lead ongoing tours and a variety of hands-on activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Included with admission. $10. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

• Wiener Dog Races at Old WorldSelect Sundays through September 11: Watch short-legged but swift Dachshunds race. 3-4 p.m. Admis-sion, $2; kids in strollers are free. Call to enter your own Dachshund in a race. 7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach. (714) 898-5111. www.oldworld.ws/dachshund-races.html. See ad on page 40.

weekendsBob Baker Marionette Theater in Los AngelesWeekends: The audience is always part of the show when the world-famous Bob Baker Marionettes per-form in-the-round. 2:30 p.m. Visit their website for 10:30 a.m. weekday shows. $15; kids (under 2), free. Reservations required. 1345 W. 1st St., Los Angeles. (213) 250-9995. www.bobbakermarionettes.com

Crafted at the Port of Los AngelesFriday - Sunday: Visit a permanent craft marketplace in classic World War II-era waterside warehouses. Browse hundreds of individual craft-artists and food makers, plus creation stations, demonstrations, live music, special events and food trucks. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission and parking, free. 112 E. 22nd St., San Pedro. (310) 732-1270. www.craftedportla.com

Creation Stations at OC Great ParkWeekends: Families explore the park through games and activities. Parent participation is required. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free; Balloon Lawn, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine. (866) 829-3929. www.cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park

Dig It! Archaeology Adventures at the SkirballWeekends: In a hands-on, simulated dig, kids learn methods for excavating a site and the importance of preserving archaeological artifacts. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.), weather permitting. Included with museum admission; no reservations. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. www.skirball.org

Family Fundays in Topanga CanyonWeekends, June 5 - October 23: Fun for families (kids 0-9) at this magical outdoor amphitheater in the woods, with Creative PlayGround presenting dif-ferent interactive performances each week; see titles on their website. 11 a.m. $8-10 for ages 2 and up (under 2 free). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-3723. www.theatricum.com/familyfundays.htm

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Free Historical Walking Tour at Santa Monica PierWeekends: Join an hour-long tour, featuring stories about how the pier has changed over 100 years, the apartments over the merry go-round, hidden nooks and crannies, the original Muscle Beach, and celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. 11 a.m. and noon. Free. Meet at the Pier Shop in the histori-cal carousel building. 200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste. 200. (310) 458-4939. www.santamonicapier.org

Pan for Gold at the AutryWeekends: Eureka! Learn how to pan for gold, just like the 49ers did during the California gold rush, at an outdoor re-creation of a miner’s panning station. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free with admission. Autry National Center in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way. Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000. www.theautry.org

Pan For Gold, Make an Adobe Brick and Arrowhead Necklace at the MissionWeekends: Try your luck at finding the gold in the custom-designed Mission trough. They’ll supply the pan and the “gold,” kids roll up their sleeves and pan their way to riches. Then kids craft their own arrowhead necklace, and make their own adobe brick while learning about the lifestyle of Mission Native Americans. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $1-10, plus admission. Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 234-1322. www.missionsjc.com

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Tom’s FarmsWeekends: Stroll the craft fair, take in a train or carou-sel ride and listen to music. Kids drive a tractor, oper-ate a construction scoop, pan for gold, ride a pony, visit the petting zoo and see a magic show. Sweets shop and restaurants also on the farm. Gates open at 7 a.m.; amusement area, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 23900 Temescal Canyon Road, Corona. (971) 277-4422. www.tomsfarms.com

Weekend Kayak Tours in the Upper Newport BayWeekends: The Newport Bay Conservancy offers a two-hour guided kayak tour of the Back Bay. Perfect for novices and experienced paddlers, ages 7 and up. Begin with a quick lesson and then paddle into the re-serve to discuss aspects of the ecology and wildlife. 10 a.m. $25 per person (8+); reservations required. Bring sun protection and prepare to get wet. Newport Aquat-ics Center, 1 White Cliffs Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 923-2269. www.tinyurl.com/weekendkayaknb

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juneRead with the Dogs at Fullerton Main LibraryJune 8: Drop by the children’s library and read to two golden retrievers. Also offered July 13 and August 10. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Free. 353 W. Common-wealth. (714) 738-6338. www.fullertonlibrary.org

Teen Cooking Demos in OrangeJune 8: Teens learn to turn ordinary grilled cheese into something delicious and satisfying. Also offered July 13, where teens learn to use a grill skillet to create delicious veggies. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. Free. Orange Public Li-brary & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

• World Ocean Day at the Aquarium of the PacificJune 8: Visitors learn about climate change, pollution, and other ocean issues through films, shows and ex-hibits. Wednesday, activity times vary, call for details. Adults (12+), $29.95; seniors (62+), $26.95; kids (3-11), $17.95; free for children under age 3. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 21.

Abbit the Average at La Habra LibraryJune 9: Join Abbit the Average with magic and jug-gling! Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Free. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

• Celebrate Shavuot at Pretend City in IrvineJune 9: Shavuot for children is a fun Jewish holiday celebration where families stay up all night learning. Communities decorate synagogues and homes with flowers and greenery, and eat lots of cheesecake, blintzes, and other yummy dairy foods. Thursday, vis-it their website for a schedule of activities. Included with admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Long Beach Coin Stamp and Collectible ExpoJune 9-11: This annual expo brings together more than 10,000 dealers and collectors of coins, cur-rency, stamps, sports cards, autographs and mem-orabilia. Kids join the Young Numismatists Treasure Hunt, or stop by the Kids’ Corner to learn more about collecting and to enter raffles. Thursday - Fri-day, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $8; kids (8-16), $4. Long Beach Con-vention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. www.longbeachexpo.com

Shrek the Musical Auditions with OCCTJune 9-11: Audition for the August performance of Shrek the Musical with Orange County Children’s

Theatre. Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. Find details on their website. www.occt.org

Teen Lego Workshop in FullertonJune 9: Teens create their own LEGO heads from baby food jars. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Free. Main Li-brary, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6333. www.fullertonlibrary.org

Annual Lavender Festival in Cherry ValleyJune 10-12 and 17-19: Take a day trip to Cherry Valley for the 12th annual Lavender Festival, with live music, an organic marketplace, horse-wagon tours, lavender deli-cacies and more. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Adults, $8; students (13-17), $6; kids (12 and under), free. Highland Springs Resort, 10600 HIghland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley. (951) 845-1151. www.hsresort.com

Family Art Night at the Norton SimonJune 10: Kids (6-10) explore the warm and cool col-ors that make up Sam Francis’s Basel Mural I, and create their own artwork experimenting with color using tissue paper and cellophane. Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free with admission. 411 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-6840. www.nortonsimon.org

Free Kids’ Bluegrass Camp in OntarioJune 10-12: Part of the three-day Huck Finn Jubilee, Bluegrass Music Education for Kids is a free two-day camp-style learning program open to ages 8-16 offering instruction to play, sing and perform Bluegrass music. Each day contains sectional instruction with their instru-mental teacher and ensemble sessions with the entire group. The grand finale is a Jubilee Jam on Sunday af-ternoon. The three-day jubilee includes live music, food and family activities. Friday - Sunday. Festival, adults, $45-140; kids (12 and under), free. Donations welcome for the bluegrass education program. RV and tent camp-ing spots, $100-150. Admission includes access to a water splash play area, swim lagoon and water slide, pedal boats and fishing. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald Ave., Ontario. www.huckfinn.com

Kids’ Sewing Class in Long BeachJune 10: Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Then this is the class for you! All class members need to have the desire to learn how to sew with machines and be able to follow safety rules. Easy projects will teach skills needed for successful sewing. Also of-fered July 8 and August 12. Friday, 3:45-5:45 p.m. $85. Sew Vac Ltd.,1762 Clark Ave., Long Beach. (562) 498-6684. www.sewvacltd.com

Kids’ Sewing Clinics in IrvineJune 10 and 24: During OC Sewing and Vacuum’s sew-ing clinics for kids (8-16), a sewing pro guides students on their projects. Whether your child is a beginner or has experience, they will feel completely at home and inspired to learn more. Visit their website to register and for a supply list. Also offered July 9, 23, August 13 and 27. Friday, 5-8 p.m. $25. Inside Joann’s, 2170 Barranca Pkwy. (949) 474-7511. www.tinyurl.com/ocsewclass

Once Upon a Butterfly Sleepover at NHMJune 10-11: Girls (5+) flutter over for this sweet, nectar-filled sleepover that will inspire Junior Entomologists to be a lepidopterist (a person who specializes in the study of moths and butterflies). Enter the enchanting world of butterflies seen through the eyes of fairy-tale characters Thumbelina and Tom Thumb. Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Satur-day, 9 a.m. $75 per person, includes light evening snack, light breakfast, a participation patch, and Saturday mu-seum admission. Register by phone. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3499. www.nhm.org

66th Huntington Beach Pier SwimJune 11: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division, ages 12+. Saturday, registration starts at 7 a.m.; swims start at 8:45 a.m. Registration, $25; T-shirts, $10. Huntington Beach Pier. (714) 960-8895. www.huntingtonbeachca.gov

Alex’s Lemonade Stand at Irvine SpectrumJune 11: Help raise $12,000 at the 12th anniversary and final year of the Alex’s Lemonade Grand Stand in Carousel Court, featuring balloon making, facepaint-ing, complimentary carousel rides, cookies and gal-lons of ice-cold lemonade. Proceeds benefit childhood cancer research. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. 670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 753-5180. www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com

Annual Junior Triathlon at YMCA Newport MesaJune 11: Kids (5-6, 7-9, 10+) run, bike and swim through a triathlon course. Race starts and finishes at the Newport-Mesa Family YMCA. Lifeguards and crossing guards will be provided for safety. Both the bike and run courses will be along the upper Newport Bay Trail. A triathlon education course will be held prior to the event. The junior triathlon is a reverse triathlon, where participants will run, bike, then swim. Saturday, check-in, 7:30 a.m.; triathlon education course, 8 a.m.; races begin, 8:30 a.m. $35. 2300 University Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 642-9990. www.ymcaoc.org/junior-triathalon

Bikes and Bombers V at Lyon Air Museum in Santa AnaJune 11: The event features cruisers, sport bikes, and custom and vintage motorcycles. Plus, compli-mentary coffee and donuts (while supplies last). Sat-urday, 9 a.m. - noon. $6-12. 19300 Ike Jones Road. (714) 210-4585. www.lyonairmuseum.org

• California Honey Festival in FillmoreJune 11: The 5th annual honey festival features a close-up tour of Bennett’s Honey Farm where you can witness how honey is processed, plus food and craft vendors. Saturday, trains from Fillmore to Piru depart at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Adults, $22; youth (4-12), $15; and toddlers (2-3), $10. Fillmore & Western, Santa Clara and Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry-blog.com. See ad on page 53.

Dino Days at the Nature Park in Lake ForestJune 11-12: Experience the Nature Park as it trans-forms into an adventurous Dino Day. With a life-size moving T-Rex, Velociraptors and a Dilophosaurus tour, plus face painting, a balloon artist, music, entertain-ment, and arts and crafts. Saturday - Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free; $5 for tour and nominal fee for food and game booths. Lake Forest Nature Park, 26215 Dimension Drive. (949) 273-6960. www.lakeforestca.gov

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Family Bird Walk at the LA ArboretumJune 11: Join a fun morning of finding and watching fine-feathered friends. The walks are open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) and all levels of birding knowledge. Bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Free. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. (626) 821-4623. www.arboretum.org

Family Craft and Play at OC Great Park in IrvineJune 11: Learn more about the Great Park through new, family-friendly games and crafts. Today, solar nature prints. Also offered July 9 (dried bean mo-saics) and August 13 (paper balloons). Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Balloon Lawn. (866) 829-3829. www.cityofirvine.org

Family Festival at the Getty Center June 11: Navigate the myriad cultures of the Silk Road and beyond in this family festival inspired by the exhi-bitions, Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China’s Silk Road and Traversing the Globe Through Illuminated Manuscripts. Make your own book, write a couple of Chinese characters, witness the beauty of calligraphy from the Middle Kingdom, be entranced by stories of Buddha in animal forms, and feel the world’s interconnectedness through music and dance from China to Iran. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Family Hike in Round CanyonJune 11: Hikers (6+) enjoy a 2-3 mile easy hike along a fairly flat trail to watch for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water. Saturday, 5-7 p.m. Register online. Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Irvine. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Free Art Activities in Long BeachJune 11: A free opportunity for all ages to engage in art-making activities, art exhibitions, open artist studios and special events as part of the East Villages Second Saturday Art Walk. Also offered July 9 and August 13. 6-10 p.m. Free. Art Exchange Long Beach, 354 E. 3rd St. (562) 491-0278. www.artexchangelb.org

Get Outdoors DayJune 11: National Get Outdoors Day is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun with the goal of welcoming first-time visitors to public lands and reconnecting youth to the great outdoors. www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org

Monsters Inc in Griffith ParkJune 11: Bring your own blanket or low-backed chairs—even your dog! Saturday, gates open 5:30 p.m.; band, 6:30 p.m.; movie, 8:30 p.m. Reserved, $21; general admission, $16; kids (6-12) reserved, $11; kids gen-eral, $6. Griffith Park, 4670 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles. www.streetfoodcinema.com

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Scholastic Chess Championship at OC Great ParkJune 11: Scholastic chess players (grades K-12) chal-lenge their minds at the Barber Scholastic Chess Cham-pionship. This tournament features a free non-rated sec-tion and a USCF-rated section for an entry fee. All boards and sets provided. Food trucks will be onsite. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free - $25. Registration required. www.cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park

Sounds and Spaces with Long Beach SymphonyJune 11: Join Long Beach Symphony at Rainbow Harbor for a family concert complete with an Instru-ment Petting Zoo. Saturday, 2 p.m. Free. 330 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach. www.lbso.org

Special Olympics Summer Games in Long BeachJune 11-12: Witness the human spirit on full display at the 2016 Summer Games, which attract more than 1,100 athletes who compete for medals in aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball, bocce, golf and gymnastics. Monday and Tuesday. Visit the website for schedule. Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. www.sosc.org/summergames

Star Party at Griffith ObservatoryJune 11: Look at the sun, moon, visible planets, and other objects, try out a variety of telescopes and talk to knowledgeable amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. Also offered July 9 and August 6. Sat-urday, 2-9:45 p.m. Free. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Los Angeles. (213) 473-0800. www.griffithobservatory.org

Summer Reading Kick-Off Carnival at Huntington Beach Central LibraryJune 11: Kick off the Summer Reading Program with traditional carnival games, face painting, crafts, bal-loon creations, music, and food provided by Chick-fil-A and the Lion’s Club. Plus, an appearance by Anna from Frozen. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free admission. 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 375-5107. www.hbpl.org

• Target Free Family Saturday at JANMJune 11: In conjunction with the Mixed Remixed Festi-val, JANM presents a day of activities that explore the meaning of family. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 625-0414. www.janm.org. See ads on pages 21 and 41.

Walk Coyote Hills in FullertonJune 11: Take a walk through the trails of West Coy-ote Hills to see beautiful wildflowers, views of OC and many bird species. This easy 2½-mile hike is fun for the entire family. Wear comfy shoes and bring water. Strollers welcome! Also offered July 10 and August 14. Saturday, 9 a.m. Free. Equestrian Center at Eu-clid and Lakeview, Fullerton. www.coyotehills.org

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Wrigley River Run and Tadpole Trot in Long BeachJune 11: Join 1,500 participants for the 9th annual 5K/10K and Kids’ 1K Tadpole Trot. Multiple bands and cheer teams along the LA River bike path will motivate you to finish strong on your way to enjoying Long Beach’s best pizza from Buono’s at the finish line. Saturday, registration starts at 6 a.m., staggered races start at 7:30 a.m. Registration $30-50. 2500 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. www.wrigleyriverrun.com

Antique Aircraft Display Days in FullertonJune 12: Visitors are invited to view the display of clas-sic aircraft at the Fullerton Municipal Airport. Also of-fered July 10 and August 14. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Fullerton Airport, 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6323. www.cityoffullerton.com

• Celebrating the Spirit of the Olympics at Gryphon Fencing and Fitness StudioJune 12: This free event features demonstrations of the Olympic sports of archery and fencing. Guests learn about these fun and challenging sports and have an opportunity to try archery and fencing under the guidance of the Gryphon coaches. Fun for the entire family! Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Free. 971 Via Rodeo, Placen-tia. (714) 519-1343. www.GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 32.

Family Flicks at the Hammer MuseumJune 12: Kids (8+) watch the coming-of-age musical fantasy starring David Bowie, “Labyrinth.” Also offered July 10 and August 7 with different movies. Sunday, 11 a.m. Free. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 305-8418. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Family Sundays at theCalifornia African American MuseumJune 12: Through the eyes and voices of traditional and contemporary artists, community leaders, cul-tural historians, activists and educators, Family Sun-days celebrate diverse influences and achievements of African American art and culture. Also offered July 10 and August 14. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission, courtesy of Target. 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. (213) 744-7432. www.caamuseum.org

Fancy Nancy Sleepover in Newport BeachJune 12: Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of the Fan-cy Nancy picture books, is back—this time in her glammed up sleepover party get-up, to share the lat-est adventures of Fancy Nancy. Kids are encouraged to bring their pillows or favorite blanket and doll or stuffed animal. (Note: This is not an actual sleepover!) Re-freshments, book sales and signing will follow. Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Four Seasons Youth Orchestra in Long BeachJune 12: Four Seasons Youth Orchestra performs for the community. Sunday, 4 p.m. Call for ticket pricing. Daniel Recital Hall at CSULB, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. (949) 330-3317. www.fourseasonsyouthorchestra.org

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Mini and Me Yoga in Long BeachJune 12 and 26: Parents and kids practice and learn yoga basics together. All caretakers welcome. Recom-mended for kids ages 0-3. Lead by instructor Marilyn Eve. Great for all levels. Also offered July 10, 24, August 14 and 28. Sunday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Suggested dona-tion: $10-20. Yogalution Movement, 3141 E Broadway, Long Beach. www.yogalutionmovement.com

Patchwork Indie Arts and Crafts FestivalJune 12: Fun shopping for the family with vendors displaying their handmade goods, plus kids’ arts and crafts, food and music. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Marine Stadium, Appian Way at Bayshore, Long Beach. www.patchworkshow.com

Picnic Day at South Coast Botanic GardenJune 12 and 26: Pack a picnic lunch, spread out a blanket and enjoy the scenery of South Coast Bo-tanic Garden. Visit Guest Services or the gift shop for additional information about your self-guided tour, and enjoy your visit. Also offered July 10 and 24, and August 14 and 28. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free with admission. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. (310) 544-6815. www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

Egg Drop Physics Challenge in StantonJune 13: Join the library for the Egg-drop Physics Challenge. Part of a series of seven STEM programs providing hands-on science, technology, engineering and math experiences for children. Monday, 1 p.m. Free. Stanton Library, 7850 Katella Ave., Stanton. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton/calendar

Mad Science in DowneyJune 13: Excite some electrons and test various materials for conductivity with space-age plasma balls. Apply your new-found skills and knowledge to create a static stick to take home. Monday, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free; registration required. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Magician David Skale in CypressJune 13: Magician David Skale and Rocky the Rab-bit return for the Great Race Magic Show for kids (6-12). It’s a comedy magic show with tons of magic and laughter! Monday, 2 p.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Family Night Walk in Long BeachJune 14: What do the animals do at night? Find out on a naturalist-led exploration of the darkened trails at the nature center. Also offered July 12 and August 9. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. $5. El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St. (562) 570-1745. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter

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Tower Princess Dinner in Long BeachJune 15: This is a great event for the whole family—boys and dads, too! Evening festivities include a pizza dinner, side dishes, salad, desserts and more, plus a story time, sing alongs, crafts and games with the Tower Princess. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $24 per person; ad-vanced reservations required. Dream Come True Party Room, 3962 Studebaker Road, Ste. 204. (562) 270-1400. www.dreamcometruepartyroom.com

Mary Poppins in La MiradaJune 16-18 and 23-25: Based on the Disney clas-sic, take a journey with Mary Poppins on a series of fantastical adventures with Bert. Visit their website for show times and to purchase tickets. Biola University Youth Theatre, 14540 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada. (562) 906-4574. www.youth.biola.edu/theatre

Poster Party at La Habra LibraryJune 16: School-age kids, and preschoolers and their parents join a poster party in the Children’s Cor-ner. Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Free. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Summer Trail Runs andKids’ Obstacle Course in TustinJune 16: The Renegade Summer Trail Run Series make you feel like a kid again. Join your running friends for a five-mile-evening-trail run through beau-tiful Peters Canyon Wilderness Park. Stay afterward for music and BBQ. The events include a Rough Fit Kids’ Obstacle Course and a great play area! Also offered July 14 and August 4. Thursday, visit their website for times. Adults, $33-35; all three races, $85; kids’ obstacle course, $12. www.renegadedirtyseries.com

Teen Poi Dancing in DowneyJune 16: Teens (14-18) immerse themselves in the performance art of poi. World-dance champion Tehani guides teens through the rhythms of this

dance, which has its roots in the Maori culture of New Zealand. Thursday, 3-4 p.m. Free. Downey Li-brary, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

626 Night Market OC in Costa MesaJune 17-19: Produced by 626 Night Market, the origi-nal and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States, OC Night Market features over 200 food, mer-chandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in one jam-packed weekend of festivities that appeals to all ages. Also offered August 26-28. Friday, 4 p.m. - midnight; Saturday, 4 p.m. - midnight; Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Adults, $5; kids (6 and under), free; parking, $7. (cash only). OC Fair and Events Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. www.ocnightmarket.com

Buster Balloon in LakewoodJune 17: Join an eye-popping afternoon with Buster Balloon. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org

Classical Mystery Tour at SegerstromJune 17-18: The four musicians of Classical Mystery Tour perform music from The Beatles’ songbook, all backed by the lush sounds of the Pacific Symphony. This high-energy concert celebrates the 50th an-niversary of The Beatles’ final live concert in 1966. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. $35-190. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787. www.pacificsymphony.org

Cosmic Comets at Mt. SACJune 17: Comets, the dirty snowballs of the universe. Where do they come from? What did the ancients think about these mysterious objects? How does a comet die? Cosmic Comets is a full-dome plan-etarium experience where you’ll fly through space and investigate these phenomena seen for centuries. Friday, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adults, $6; kids (6-13), $4. Mt. SAC Randall Planetarium, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. www.mtsac.edu

Family Campfires with Fullerton Rec at Brea DamJune 17: Families meet at Brea Dam for a night of campfire songs, roasting marshmallows and family fun. Bring jackets and chairs, wear tennis shoes, and they’ll supply the marshmallows. Subject to weather and trail conditions. Also offered on July 15. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. Find fees and register on their website. (714) 738-6300. www.tinyurl.com/familycampfires

Kids’ Night Out in Buena ParkJune 17: Kids (4-10) enjoy a delicious dinner, plus games, crafts and movies, while parents enjoy a night out without the kiddos. Dress up for the eve-ning’s theme, Pajama Party. Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $10 per child. Space is limited, register early online or in person at the Ehlers Event Center. Registration is not accepted at the door. 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park. (714) 562-3860. www.buenapark.com

Kids Night Out at Los Alamitos Youth CenterJune 17: Kids (5-11 and 12-14) enjoy a scavenger hunt, karaoke, dance, arts and crafts, games, sports, contests and more. Friday, 6-10:30 p.m.$15 per child; $10 additional siblings. $3 for snacks or bring your own. Preregistration required. Los Alamitos Youth Center, 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos. (562) 493-4043. www.theyouthcenter.org

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KidZone Date Nights at YMCA OC June 17-18: Date night gives parents an opportu-nity to drop off their children for an evening of fun activities while parents enjoy a night out. YMCA celebrates different themes each month; this month its “KidZone Carnival.” Children enjoy fun themes along with crafts and games. Dinner and a movie will also be provided. Also offered July 15-16 and August 19-20. Friday and Saturday, call or visit the website for times and to register. YMCA OC locations in Fullerton, Huntington Beach, La-guna Niguel, Mission Viejo, and Newport-Mesa. www.ymcaoc.org/kidzone

The Music Man in San PedroJune 17-19: Don’t miss Meredith Wilson’s 1962 classic featuring “76 Trombones!” Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $34. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St. (310) 548-7672. www.warnergrand.org

Toddler Class at the OC ZooJune 17: In “Under the Sea,” toddlers (3-4) learn all about animals in the ocean, including fish, dol-phins, sharks and more! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts and meeting zoo animals up close. Also offered June 29, July 20, 21 and Au-gust 3 with different themes. Friday, 10:15 a.m. $5, includes one adult; $3 parking. Registration required. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/zoo/events

Underground Wonders in Bommer CanyonJune 17: The soil is teeming with life, from fluffy mammals to slimy worms to tiny microbes. Learn interesting facts about this hidden, but vital, part of the world on a Bommer burrow tour. Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Preregistration required. Irvine. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

The Odd Market at The AutryJune 17: Check out more than 100 arts and crafts vendors at this monthly pop-up event, plus gourmet food trucks, live music, guest DJs and a kids’ area with inflatable attractions and a rock-climbing wall. Pets are welcome! Also offered July 15 and August 19. Friday, 6-11 p.m. Free admission and parking. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 383-9799. www.theoddmarket.com

24th Annual Pasadena Chalk FestivalJune 18-19: Hundreds of artists of all ages will use over 25,000 sticks of pastel chalk to create murals on pavement, stretching two city blocks. Kids create their own artwork and make Father’s Day cards in Kids’ Chalkland. Plus, enjoy live music, food and a Sunday car show. Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Paseo Colorado, 280 E. Colorado Blvd. (626) 795-9100. www.pasadenachalkfestival.com

• All Ages Astronomy Club in DowneyJune 18: Meetings include a night sky program, plus information on how to pick the proper telescope, how to use a telescope, how to build a telescope, and how to identify different celestial objects. Also offered July 16 and August 20. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. $2 fee required for all non-members. Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 19.

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Bayou Festival in Long BeachJune 18-19: Enjoy carnivale-style family fun, includ-ing a Mardi Gras parade, dance lessons, a crawfish eating contest and a kids’ corner with arts and crafts, balloons, face painting, a reptile show and more. Sat-urday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Adult, $25-30; kids (12 and under), free. Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Drive, Long Beach. (310) 217-4196. www.longbeachbayou.com

Big Canyon Nature Walk in Newport BeachJune 18: Newport Bay Conservancy Naturalists con-duct highly informative themed plant and bird pro-grams for hikers (8+), including a short walk and a introduction to the birds and plants seen at the bay.

Also offered July 16 and August 20. Saturday, 9-11 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Big Canyon Nature Park. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Build a Fairy Garden at Dominguez RanchoJune 18: Head to the rancho for Summer Saturdays, devoted to creative activities just for kids. Today, build a fairy garden. Also offered July 16 and August 20. Satur-day, 1-3 p.m. $5. 18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Domin-guez. (310) 603-0088. www.dominguezrancho.org

Chinatown Summer Nights in Los AngelesJune 18: Part food event, part summer party, China-town Summer Nights presents culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks. Sample the

neighborhood’s wares, watch Chinese chefs perform cooking demonstrations, experience large-scale, outdoor video projections and take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities. Also offered July 16 and August 20. Saturday, 5 p.m. - midnight. Free. Central and West Plazas, 943 - 951 N. Broadway. (213) 680-0243. www.chinatownsummernights.com

Chinese Brush Painting in San MarinoJune 18: Discover the expressive art of Chinese brush painting in this workshop led by artist Peifang Liang for kids (7-12). The landscape of the Chinese garden will provide creative inspiration. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - noon. $15-25 per child, includes one accompanying adult. Huntington Library, Art Collec-tions and Botanic Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (800) 838-3006. www.huntington.org

Coyote Folklore in the Wilderness ParkJune 18: Families (5+) amble along a two-mile hike, stopping to listen to Mexican folklore in-spired by the “mischievous” coyote (in English and Spanish). And look for sights and sounds of the coyote. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water for the hike. Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Daddy and Princess Tea Time at Bowers KidseumJune 18: All little princesses are cordially invited for a royal tea time with Prince Charming (Daddy) hosted by Cinderella and Belle. Princesses should wear their most glamorous ball attire to participate in the fairest-of-them-all fashion show at 3 p.m. Sunday, select either 2 p.m. tea time before fash-ion show or 3:15 p.m. time after the fashion show. Adults, $20; kids (2-12), $15, includes museum admission. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600. www.bowers.org

Dynamic Earth at Mt. SAC PlanetariumJune 18: Follow a trail of energy that flows from the sun into the interlocking systems that shape the climate: the atmosphere, oceans and biosphere. Ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into rolling volcanoes. Saturday, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adults, $6; kids (6-13), $4. Mt. SAC Randall Planetarium, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. www.mtsac.edu/planetarium/#calendar

Explore the Bay Family Hike in Newport BeachJune 18: Join Newport Bay Conservancy starting on the patio of the Peter and Mary Muth Interpre-tive Center for an easy hike for all ages (2+). Learn about the bay and the trails around it; a naturalist will talk about whatever you discover along the way! Also offered July 2. Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Register online. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. (949) 923-2290. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Family Day at the Norton SimonJune 18: Leaves, flowers and animals are just a few of the motifs or designs carved centuries ago in the stone sculptures in the Asian art collection. Kids (4-10) compare the variety of patterns that they en-counter, and etch their own motif using a sandstone rock board and a wooden stylus. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Free with admission. 411 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-6840. www.nortonsimon.org

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Family Vegetable Gardening at the LA ArboretumJune 18: Learn vegetable gardening and create a seed-ed pot to take home to watch grow. Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon. $8-10 per child (5-11). Children must be accom-panied by an adult; registration required. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Los Angeles. (626) 821-4623. www.arboretum.org

Free Train Rides at Fairview ParkJune 18-19: Free model train rides are offered by Orange County Model Engineers. Also offered on July 16-17 and August 20-21. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2400 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-7246. www.ocmetrains.org

Full Moon Hike in Black Star CanyonJune 18: Hikers (8+) enjoy a full moon walk in Black Star Canyon. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water and a red-tinted flashlight for the hike. Be ready to enjoy the sounds and smells, along with the full moon. Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Free. Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

• Junior Explorers atColumbia Memorial Space CenterJune 18: Kids (6-8) and a guardian are invited to join in on the fun, educational lessons with hands-on activi-ties in The Junior Explorer program. Guardian partici-pation is required; one guardian per child. Also offered July 16. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members. Fee includes all-day admis-sion. 12400 Columbia Way, Downey. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 19.

Kick Off Summer Games in OrangeJune 18: All ages are welcome to join the 2016 Sum-mer Reading Club kick-off event. Test your strength, coordination and reflexes in a series of fun activities like basketball toss and archery. Then sign up for the Sum-mer Reading Club for a chance to win prizes by reading books throughout the summer. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Free. Orange Main Library, 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Kids Fairy Garden Class in OrangeJune 18: Bring your child and their friends to The Dragon-fly Hollow to create an enchanting miniature garden with the help of fairies. Kids walk away with a cute potted fairy garden filled with plants and fairy garden accessories. Also offered on July 2, 16, August 6 and 20. Saturday, 9-10 a.m. $25, preregistration required. The Dragonfly Shops and Gardens, 260 N. Glassell St., Orange. (714) 289-4689. www.localendar.com/public/dragonflyshop

LEGO Fun Day at Fullerton Main LibraryJune 18: Build and create with Lego blocks provided by the library during this program for Lego builders of all ages. Also offered July 16 and August 20. Sat-urday, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth. www.fullertonlibrary.org

National Anthem Sing-off in Long BeachJune 18: Singers of all ages are invited to sing a cappella the last part of the National Anthem for the crowd following the day’s beach cleanup. Then finalists will sing the entire song for the crowd. The winner goes home with a $1,000 contract to sing the anthem at their choice of 10 Community Action Team events within a year. Saturday, beach clean-up at 10 a.m.; sing-off at 10:30 a.m. Visit the website for more information. 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach. www.justinrudd.com/cat.html

One-Day Alterraun Verner and FriendsFootball and Cheer CampJune 18: Alterraun Verner, NFL cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will host a one-day football and cheer camp. Youth (6-17) are free to join and en-

gage in a day of professional training and development with Verner, as well as other professional players and cheerleaders. Participants are asked to wear proper athletic attire and bring water. A small meal will be served at the end of the camp. Saturday, noon - 4 p.m. Free; registration is required through their website by June 10. Victoria Park, 419 E. 192nd St., Carson. www.atvfootballandcheercamp.com

Orange Farmers’ Market Kids’ ClubJune 18: Kids stop by a special activity zone to learn about good health and seasonal fruits and vegetables through fun scavenger hunts, plant art, healthy snack-making and more at the Orange Home Grown Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market. Every Saturday kids watch cook-ing demos, and borrow free kids’ carts to push through the market. Also offered on July 16 and August 20. Sat-urday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Old Towne Orange, 304 N. Cypress St., Orange. www.orangehomegrown.org

Public Safety Expo in LakewoodJune 18: Meet local law enforcement and fire of-ficials, plus explore sheriff and fire department ve-hicles and displays. Enjoy entertainment and music,

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too. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2114. www.lakewoodcity.org

Singin’ in the Rain at The Theatre at Ace HotelJune 18: Watch Gene Kelly dance his way through the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain” on the big screen at the historic theatre at Ace Hotel, sponsored by Los Angeles Conservancy. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $22. 933 S. Broadway St., Los Angeles. www.laconservancy.org/last-remaining-seats

Summer Reading Kick-Off in Yorba LindaJune 18: Sign up for the Summer Reading Club and en-joy activities, including game booths, face painting, bal-loon art, a rock climbing wall, jumper, giant slide, crafts and more. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 18181 Im-perial Hwy., Yorba Linda. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

The Big Irish Fair in Long BeachJune 18-19: Celebrating its 41st year, with Irish mu-sic and numerous events and displays. Kids enjoy the Leprechaun Kingdom, grand parade, Irish-step danc-ing, bagpipes, dog and sheep-herding shows and more. Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Adults, $15-29; students with ID (13-21), $13-16; kids (12 and under), free. El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 E. Wardlow Ave., Long Beach. www.irishfair.org

Two-Hour Bicycle Workshop in Long BeachJune 18: Join a free Bicycle Safety class in English and Khmer followed by a community bike ride. Learn how easy it is for you and your children to bike safely in traf-fic, learn the rules of the road, conduct a bicycle safety check, and learn how to properly fit a bike helmet. Bring your bicycle for a community bike ride in Cambodia Town after the workshop or just join the workshop. The ride will be slow-paced and will start and end in the same location. Families welcome, but realize that they will be riding in the street. Saturday, 10 a.m. Free; RSVP on their website. Maye Center, 2153 Anaheim St., Long Beach. www.empactlb.com/calendar

• Dads Golf for Free at Golf N’ StuffJune 19: Wish Dad a Happy Father’s Day with a free game of mini-golf for him (with purchase of one paid round) at Golf N’ Stuff. Sunday, call for times. 10555 E. Firestone Blvd., Norwalk. (562) 868-9956. www.golfnstuff.com. See ad on page 40.

Exploring Crescent Farm at the ArboretumJune 19: The Arboretum invites kids (5-12) to Cres-cent Farm to learn about water conservation and a healthy backyard ecosystem. Find out how to attract animals, birds and beneficial bugs to your yard. Sun-day, 2-3 p.m. Free with admission. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. (626) 821-4623. www.arboretum.org

Family Art Workshop in Long BeachJune 19: In these free drop-in workshops, families work together to create artwork inspired by museum exhibitions. Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Free. Long Beach Mu-seum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119. www.lbma.org/education-programs

Father’s Day Aboard The Queen MaryJune 19: Families join the Queen Mary Champagne Sunday Brunch that features over 50 unique dishes from around the globe. Plus, live entertainment, free flowing champagne, music and a signature menu.

Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults, $59.95; kids (12 and under), $19.95; parking, $7. Reservations rec-ommended. 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach. (562) 499-1606. www.queenmary.com

Father’s Day Adventures at Sea in Dana PointJune 19: Dads and kids (4+) choose a morning whale watching cruise or tallship adventure at sea (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.), or relax on an afternoon sail cruising out of Dana Point (2-4:30 p.m.) on Sunday. Adults, $55-80; kids (4-17), $25-60. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

• Father’s Day BBQ at the Aquarium of the PacificJune 19: Celebrate Father’s Day with the entire family at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual picnic. Savor lunch, enjoy picturesque views of Rainbow Harbor, and delight in the underwater sea life of the Aquarium. Pet sharks and rays with your dad, and discover cool ocean dads like sea horses and sea dragons in the new exhibition. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. BBQ/Aquarium combo pricing: $54 per adult (12+); $25 per child (3-11); $44 per member adult; $15 per member child. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 21.

• Father’s Day Brunch at Old World VillageJune 19: Dig into an all-you-can-eat buffet, includ-ing European meats, cheeses and pastries from Old World’s gourmet food purveyors. Stay for the wie-ner dog races at 3 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults, $29.95; kids (6-12), $13.95; preschoolers (3-5), $6.95; babies (under 3), free. 7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach. (714) 895-8020. www.oldworld.ws. See ad on page 40.

Father’s Day Brunch at The AutryJune 19: Treat Dad to an extra-special day. Cross-roads West will offer a unique brunch menu before you explore the museum. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call for a reservation. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000. www.theautry.org

Father’s Day Doodle at The Zimmer in LAJune 19: The Zimmer’s art studio is open for a super-duper fun way to spend quality time drawing with dad. Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Included with museum admission. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. (323) 761-8984. www.zimmermuseum.org

Father’s Day Memories at the Hammer MuseumJune 19: On Father’s Day, build memories of working together to make art. Bring the whole family (5+) to the Hammer to mix, stomp on, and mold adobe clay to create sculptural bricks and contribute to a temporary installation with the artist Rafa Esparza. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 305-8418. www.hammer.ucla.edu

• Father’s Day Train Rides with Fillmore & Western RailwayJune 19: Catch the train with dad and enjoy a scenic two-and-a-half hour ride through the Heritage Valley, complete with a delicious lunch of BBQ tri-tip, chicken, potato salad, chili beans, garlic bread and dessert.

Sunday, departures at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Adults, $50; youth (4-12), $29; toddlers (2-3), $25. Reservations required. Santa Clara and Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry-blog.com. See ad on page 53.

• Father’s Day Super Dad Games at Pretend City in IrvineJune 19: Do you know a Super Dad, Super Uncle, or other Super Caregiver? Tell Pretend City by snap-ping a picture of them engaged in play with their kids and post it on the Pretend City Facebook page or Instagram with the hashtag #SuperDad. Then bring your Super Dad to participate in some Super Dad games. Sunday, visit website for hours. In-cluded in admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Kidical Mass Bike Ride in Long BeachJune 19: Hop on your bikes for this monthly all-ages, three-mile neighborhood ride through Bixby Knolls. Families with younger kids can use a trailer, cargo bike or child’s bike seat. Bring a friend, and don’t forget your helmets. Riders return to Georgie’s Place where they’re treated to complimentary ice cream. Also offered July 17 and August 21. Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. Georgie’s Place, 3850 Atlantic Ave. (562) 595-0081. wwwbixbyknollsinfo.com/events/kidical-mass

Kids’ Art Studio in Laguna BeachJune 19: Kids Art Studio is a hands-on art-making pro-gram offered by Laguna Art Museum on a drop-in basis. Kids (all ages) and their families create a piece of art, inspired by one of the current exhibits on view in the mu-seum. Art projects are designed for all ages. Materials are provided. Also offered July 17 and August 21. Sun-day, 2-4 p.m. Free. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8971. www.lagunaartmuseum.org

Mad Science Mayhem at KidspaceJune 19: Pop! Make slimy, fizzy and explosive cre-ations. See and interact with robots in the robot petting zoo, learn about how real scientists work and study at a “Meet the Scientists” meet and greet, and watch as resident Kidspace Mad Scientists perform mind blow-ing chemistry and physics demonstrations at 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Included with admission. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. www.kidspacemuseum.org

Walt Disney’s Barn Public Days in Los AngelesJune 19: Walt’s Barn is a living showcase of Walt’s pas-sion for railroading. Operated by the non-profit Carol-wood Foundation, Walt’s Barn is filled with trains of all scales, many of which were donated to the Foundation by his animators and friends that shared his hobby. Many of Walt’s personal items and tools are on display and he even hand-made all of the work benches. Ex-plore the barn on Free Public Days, some days have themes. Also offered July 3, August 7 and 21. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission and parking. 5202 Zoo Drive. www.facebook.com/waltdisneysbarn/events

• Zombie Hunter Paintball Train in FillmoreJune 19: Passengers (10+) shoot at moving and sta-tionary targets and costumed characters from the train using paintballs on the one-and-a-half hour ride. Every-thing is provided; extra paintballs will be available for purchase onboard. No one under 18 may ride without an adult. Sunday, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Shooters (10+), $49; riders (under age 10), $25. Advance tickets re-


quired. 351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www.zombiehuntertrain.com. See ad on page 53.

Learn How-to-Code Workshops in StantonJune 20 and 27: “Learn How to Code” is part of a series of seven STEM programs providing hands-on science, technology, engineering and math experi-ences for children. Monday, 4-6 p.m. Free; regis-tration required. Stanton Library, 7850 Katella Ave. (714) 898-3302. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Naathan Phan Magic Show in DowneyJune 20: Don’t settle for a second-rate magician when you can enjoy a true entertainer whose award-winning talents have been featured in movies and TV shows, and at venues like Disneyland. Monday, 2:30 p.m.

Free. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

• Summer Solstice Celebration and Kick-Off Celebration at Pretend CityJune 20: Join the 6th annual summer celebration! This event marks the start of Southern California’s favorite season—summer! Including live musical per-formances by surprise guests, sensational story time, smart art, games and family fitness fun! Monday, visit their website for schedule of activities. Included with admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Tween Marshmallow Madness in Yorba LindaJune 20: Join the marshmallow madness and cre-

ate, compete with, and eat marshmallows. Monday, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Impe-rial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Wild Wonders at Cypress LibraryJune 20: Kids (6-12) become part of this unique interactive wildlife program presented by Wild Won-ders. Walk on the “Wild Side” and see animals from all over the world. Monday, 2 p.m. Free. Cypress Li-brary, 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

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Go Skateboarding Day at Etnies SkateparkJune 21: Celebrate national Go Skateboarding Day, with a free noon BBQ, giveaways and fun ac-tivities. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free. 20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest. (949) 916-5870. www.etniesskatepark.com

Make Music Day at The SkirballJune 21: Dance, sing, and jam along at the Skir-ball’s celebration of Make Music Day, a free festi-val of music held every June 21 in more than 700 cities in 120 countries around the world. Open to everyone of all ages and levels of musical ex-perience. Make Music Day at the Skirball is part of the citywide festival Make Music Los Angeles (MMLA), now in its fifth year. Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Included with museum admission. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4500. www.skirball.org

Movin’ and Groovin’ at Cypress LibraryJune 21: Kids (3-5) shake, shimmy, glide and groove under the direction of the Cypress College Dance De-partment. No strollers, please. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Field Day Extravaganza in La PalmaJune 22: Join La Palma Library for David Skale’s Field Day Extravaganza, with outdoor games for a variety of age groups at Central Park Field (across the street from the library). Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. 7821 Walker St., La Palma. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org

Meet the Grunion at Cabrillo Marine AquariumJune 22: Watch the captivating grunion come up on the beach to spawn. Learn about the interesting mating rituals and

biology of this curious fish. The Aquarium opens at 8 p.m. and an auditorium program begins at 9 p.m., followed by guided observation at the beach, pre-dicted at 10:55 p.m. Warm clothing and a flashlight

are recommended. June and July are open season, when grunion may only be taken by hand. Grunion hunters, 16 years or older must have a valid Califor-nia fishing license. Also offered July 21. Wednesday. Adults, $5; seniors, students and children, $1. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

OC Martial Arts in OrangeJune 22: Kids (grades 1-6) join an introduction to ba-sic martial arts moves and have fun practicing. Pre-sented by OC Martial Arts. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Free. El Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes Ave., Or-ange. (714) 288-2450. www.cityoforange.org/library

Summer Reading Kick-Off at Tustin LibraryJune 22: Kick-off the 2016 Summer Reading Challenge at the Tustin Library. Games, crafts, treats, games, and more. For kids 12 and under and their families. Wednes-day, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. In the courtyard. Free. 345 E. Main St. (714) 544-7725. www.ocpl.org/libloc/tustin

Taste of Pine Avenue in Long BeachJune 22-23: Downtown Long Beach is a foodie’s paradise. Enjoy samples from Pine Avenue’s best restaurants, plus live music and a bike valet for those arriving on two wheels. Wednesday and Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Free admission; $1 tasting tickets. www.downtownlongbeach.org

Teen Anime Nights at the Orange Main LibraryJune 22: Teens (grades 7-12) watch Japanese ani-mation and enter a drawing to win DVDs and manga. Teens are welcome to dress up as favorite anime char-acters. Also offered July 27 and August 24. Wednes-day, 6-8 p.m. Free. 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/depts/library

The Wizard of Oz in Laguna HillsJune 22-24: Enjoy the famous film performed on stage by the performers at Creative Kids Play-house. Be prepared for theater magic! Wednes-day, 6 p.m.; Thursday, 6 p.m.; Friday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Laguna Hills High School, 25401 Paseo De Valencia. (949) 297-6257. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

Animal Art II at the Orange County ZooJune 23: Toddlers (3-4) enjoy an hour of creativity and fun with an animal theme! Come ready to get a little messy. Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo animals up close. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. $5, includes one adult; $3 parking. Reg-istration required. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/zoo/events

Dr. Who Bow Ties for Teens in FullertonJune 23: Teens, make your own Dr. Who bow tie. Supplies are limited. Knowledge of how to use a sewing machine is strongly recommended. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Free. Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth. (714) 738-6333. www.fullertonlibrary.org

Game Day at La Habra LibraryJune 23: Kids (school age and preschool) join the library for an afternoon of games. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

LEGO Workshop in DowneyJune 23: Kids (5-12) participate in LEGO building con-tests that test their skills and imagination. A LEGO coor-dinator will bring up to 10,000 LEGO and Duplo pieces, plus a customized racing ramp! Saturday, 3 p.m. Free; space is limited. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Magic Show in Yorba LindaJune 23: This entertaining magic show is full of com-edy and amazing tricks you won’t believe! Thursday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

• Free Student Showcase Performances by Musical Theatre WorkshopJune 24: Enjoy the free Friday night student showcase performances by Musical Theatre Workshop where campers (3-16) have a chance to show the acting, mu-sic and dance skills that they have learned throughout the week. This showcase is followed by a small recep-tion where campers share their memory-making week with family and friends by watching the workshop slide show of photos. Also offered July 15 and August 12. Friday, call for times. Lakewood Village Community Church (LVCC), 4515 Sunfield Ave., Long Beach. (562) 912-5675. www.lvccmtw.com. See ad on page 7.

Hermit Crabs at KidspaceJune 24: Join Kidspace’s Nature Specialist and ex-plore proper pet care and housing for your animal friends. Friday, 3-3:30 p.m. Free with admission. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org

Irvine Greek FestJune 24-26: Opa! Bring the family for Greek food and pastries, cooking demonstrations, folk dancing lessons, church tours, drawings, a gift boutique and full-scale carnival. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 9 p.m. Adults, $3; kids (under 10), free. St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Pkwy., Irvine. (949) 733-3102. www.irvinegreekfest.com

Juggling Show in LakewoodJune 24: Join the library for an afternoon with Jug-gler David Cousin. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org/libs/nye

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Oh Sew! Teen Club in Long BeachJune 24: For teens (12+) who want to learn new tech-niques, sew age-appropriate projects and make new friends! Bring your own machine and supplies. Club is open to teens with newer Janome, Singer and Brother machines that know how to use them. Also offered on July 22 and August 26. Friday, 3:45-5:45 p.m. $75. Sew Vac Ltd.,1762 Clark Ave., Long Beach. (562) 498-6684. www.sewvacltd.com

Parents Night Out at Oodles in CerritosJune 24: Drop the kids off for some fun at Oodles while you enjoy a Friday night out. Also offered July 29 and August 26. Call ahead for times and to pre-register. 17420 Carmenita Road, Cerritos. (562) 888-1496. www.oodlesusa.com

Parents’ Night Out with Lil’ Chef SchoolJune 24: Kids cook up some fun while parents get a night on the town! Kids learn how to make pizza dough from scratch and then assemble their own personal pizza. It’s Strawberry Shortcake for dessert! Also offered July 22. Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $45. 15435 Jeffrey Road, #132, Irvine. (949) 679-8390. www.lilchefschool.com

Sound of Music Sing-along at the Hollywood BowlJune 24: For one night only, the Bowl is transformed into a movie theater! Wear your favorite costume, use the interactive

fun-pack (provided) and sing your heart out with thousands of other fans of the beloved Oscar-win-ning movie! Friday, pre-show, 6:30 p.m.; film at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Two-Hour Bicycle Workshop in Long BeachJune 24: Join a free Bicycle Safety class with free hel-mets and bike lights. At the workshop, learn how easy it is for you and your children to: bike safely in traffic, learn the rules of the road, conduct a bicycle safety check and learn how to properly fit a bike helmet. Also offered July 8 and 22. Friday, 3 p.m. Free. RSVP on their website, spots fill up fast. Main Library, 101 Pa-cific Ave., Long Beach. www.empactlb.com/calendar

• World’s Largest Swim Lesson atSplash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics CenterJune 24: Join Splash! lifeguards and swimmers all around the world for the World’s Largest Swim Lesson at Splash! This free event is open to all and helps to send the important message, “Swimming Lessons Save Lives.” Participants 13 and under will receive free wa-terpark admission following the lesson with a paid adult. Friday, 9 a.m. Pre-register by phone. 13806 La Mirada Blvd. (562) 902-3191. www.splashlamirada.com. See discount coupon on page 63.

A Faery Hunt and Party in Griffith ParkJune 25: First, join a fairy show and then attend the Fairy Birthday Party! A treasure hunt, story circle time with the fairy princess, dancing, games, fairy unicorn card read-ings, fairy face painting, snacks, frolic and lots of fun. Groups and birthdays are welcome. Also offered July 30 and August 27. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25 per person, reservations required. 2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles. (818) 324-6802. www.afaeryhunt.com

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Camp Tar Pits Sleepover in LAJune 25-26: Boys and girls (5+) learn about the La Brea Tar Pits and the titans that lived during the last Ice Age by experiencing the new Titans of the Ice Age 3D film, followed by a sleepover. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - Sunday, 9 a.m. $75 per per-son, includes light evening snack, light breakfast, a participation patch, and Sunday museum admis-sion. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3499. www.nhm.org

Civic Center Block Party in LakewoodJune 25: Up-tempo music, good food and fun for the kids. Saturday, call for times. Free admission. Clark Ave., between Hardwick and Del Amo. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Family Day at Pasadena Museum for CA ArtJune 25: Participate in fun art projects for the whole family based on the current exhibitions. All ages welcome! Also offered August 13. Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Free with admission; kids under 12 are always free. 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. (626) 568-3665. www.pmcaonline.org/programs

Family Hike in Agua ChinonJune 25: Enjoy an early evening family hike in Agua Chinon. Hikers (8+) cover three miles, with a gradual climb of 500 feet elevation, watching for red-tailed hawks and mule deer. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes, and bring water. Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Silverado. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Grand Opening of Stanton Central ParkJune 25: Mark your calendar for the grand opening celebration of Stanton Central Park, with a ribbon cutting, walking tours, recreational opportunities, deli-cious food, skate park demos, live entertainment and programs showcasing Stanton’s diverse community. The celebration concludes with a concert in the park. Saturday, 2 p.m., concert, 5-7 p.m. Free. 10660 West-ern Ave. (714) 890-4270. www.ci.stanton.ca.us

Great American Backyard CampoutJune 25: Join National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout for a night of old-fashioned fun outdoors. If you

can’t camp on the 25th, register and get outside on any night that is convenient for you. Just open the door and sleep under the stars! Register your team of campers or join a team that’s already registered near you. Saturday, dusk. www.backyardcampout.com

Harry Potter Night at The Last Bookstore in LA June 25: Join the Last Bookstore and The Show That Shall Not Be Named for a fun Harry Potter Night with live performances, costume contests and ButterBeer! Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Free to attend. 453 S. Spring St. (213) 488-0599. www.lastbookstorela.com

Hummingbird Swings at Roger’s GardensJune 25: During this hands-on workshop, kids (4-8) design and decorate their own birch twig and beaded hummingbird swing while learning simple ideas for at-tracting hummingbirds into their backyard. A parent or guardian must be present for the duration of class. Sat-urday, 3 p.m. $30; reservations required, no refunds after June 17. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Del Mar. (949) 640-5800. www.rogersgardens.com

• Join the Cast of Annie Jr. in Long BeachJune 25: Rehearsals begin for youth (4+) in YaYa’s Performance Academy’s presentation of “Annie.” Saturday, ages 4-8, 1-2 p.m.; ages 9-11, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; ages 12 - adult, 4-5 p.m. All rehearsals take place at Lakewood Village Community Church, Long Beach. The program culminates with perfor-mances August 12-14 and 19-21 at CSULB’s Link Theater. Registration, $140-225. Enroll online. Email: [email protected]. (562) 355-2004. www.yayasacademy.com. See ad on page 37.

Long Beach Japanese Culture Center FestivalJune 25-26: Two days of Japanese culture featuring Kendo, Judo, karate, Japanese language, Ikebana, origami, taiko, ondo and Japanese food, plus many cultural exhibits. Saturday, 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, 3-8 p.m. Free. Long Beach Japanese Language School, 1766 Seabright Ave. (562) 598-4539. www.lbjls.org

Mariachi USA Festival at the Hollywood BowlJune 25: The 27th Annual Mariachi USA Festival, the premier mariachi music festival in the United States, will once again rock the Hollywood Bowl stage, featuring five of the top mariachi groups from the United States and Mexico, plus fireworks! Saturday, plaza activities begin at 2 p.m., amphitheater doors open at 4 p.m., show at 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary. (800) MARIACHI. (323) 850-2000. www.mariachiusa.com/hollywood-bowl

National Day of Play at Gymboree Play & Music, Long BeachJune 25: In honor of Gymboree Play & Music’s 40th anniversary, Gymboree of Long Beach opens its doors for all to join (members and non-members) in the play event of the year. This event for kids (0-5) welcomes families to drop-in for spectacular play ac-

tivities, flying parachutes, blasts of bubbles, art, mu-sic, refreshments and more. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 4148 N. Viking Way, Long Beach, (562) 429-4886, www.gymboreeclasses.com/longbeachca.site

Newport Beach Party at Newport DunesJune 25-26: Join a bounty of villages and compe-titions at the Newport Beach Party. Villages include rotary, family fun, artist, green, bike, tech, demo, gourmet, adventure and serenity. Plus BBQ competi-tions and beer and wine tasting for parents. Saturday and Sunday, visit their website for times and admis-sion prices. Additional fees to enter competitions and tastings. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. (866) 534-5665. www.newportbeachparty.com

Pirate Invasion of Belmont Pier in Long BeachJune 25-26: Join the largest gathering of pirates and scallywags ever to come ashore, with sword fights, cannon and musket battles,

a treasure hunt, adult and children’s costume contests, an interactive kids’ zone, arts and craft vendors, live and DJ entertainment, food and grog, a living history en-campment, a live production of “Treasure Island,” and Mertropolis, an area where 50 mermaids will reside. Sat-urday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. (562) 477-6820. www.alfredosbeachclub.com

• Saturday Science at Columbia Memorial Space Center in DowneyJune 25: Join the CMSC on the fourth Saturday of every month for Saturday Science! The CMSC of-fers fun and educational science presentations and activities. Also offered July 23 and August 27. Sat-urday, presentation/demo at noon, activity at 1 p.m. and trivia at 2 p.m. Visit their website for topics and themes. $5. 12400 Columbia Way. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 19.

Star Wars Day at the OC ZooJune 25: Let the force be with you when you visit the zoo! Join this day of Star Wars family fun that includes Star Wars characters, crafts, games and photo opportu-nities! Zoo animals will receive special treats and there will be animal meet-and-greets throughout the day. The first 100 children (12 and under) in Star Wars costume will receive a special gift and a free train ride ticket to Irvine Park Railroad! Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2 per person; $5 parking. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/zoo/events

Summer Festival in Redondo BeachJune 25-26: See over 200 arts and crafts booths, sample great food from the International Food Court, and enjoy carnival rides and live bands. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free admission. Catalina and Avenue I, Redondo Beach. (310) 531-8939. www.rvsummerfestival.com

The Great American Picnic in San MarinoJune 25: Inspired by the “Geographies of Wonder” ex-hibit on the origins of America’s national parks, kids (7-12) explore another phenomenon of the great outdoors: the classic American picnic. Chef Ernest Miller leads this hands-on cooking class featuring picnic fare from the 1920s and 30s. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $35-45 per child, includes one accompanying adult. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (800) 838-3006. www.huntington.org


Urban Nature Festival at the Natural History MuseumJune 25-26: Coyotes cross Sunset Boulevard. Lizards scale manzanitas. P-22, Los Angeles’ resident moun-tain lion, explores Griffith Park. Western gulls steal your beach picnic. Squirrels are doing somersaults in your front yard. L.A. is a surprising biodiversity hotspot—and it’s time to celebrate our urban nature! Let’s take a weekend to see just how green L.A. can get. This festival is packed with hands-on, fun family activities! Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free with admission. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.nhm.org

Wild Wonders in Newport BeachJune 25, 28 and 30: Come meet some wild animal friends at this interactive program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Branch, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Art and Mindful Movement at the Hammer MuseumJune 26: Learn how art can inspire relaxing move-ments and poses, and discover how even the very act of looking can put you at ease. For kids (8+) and families. Sunday, 11 a.m. and noon. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Family Music Festival at the LA ArboretumJune 26: Join The Beach Boys and the Oak Ridge Boys at the 24th annual Family Music Festival at the Arboretum. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Sunday, gates open at 2 p.m.; concert, 4-7 p.m. Adults, $30-35; kids (12 and under), free; parking, $10; parking and shuttle from Santa Anita Park, $6. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. (626) 821-3222. www.arboretum.org

Family Science Sundays in Newport BayJune 26: Come enjoy a fun day of learning, with free activities in the Muth Interpretive Center’s Discovery Classroom. The activities are self guided and may include hands-on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. Also offered July 31 and August 28. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

Free Admission at Zimmer Museum in LAJune 26: Get in free to the Zimmer Museum all after-noon, courtesy of Scholarshare. Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. (323) 761-8984. www.zimmermuseum.org

Jelly of the Month Club Kids’ Concerts in Long BeachJune 26: With members from some of the top musi-cal acts to come out of Southern California, including Sublime and the Ziggens, Jelly of the Month Club is a fun, family band that inspires ages 1-100 to cele-brate timeless American musical traditions with jaw-dropping live shows that are entertaining, interactive and educational. Also offered July 24 and August 21. Sunday, 4 p.m. $15. DiPiazza’s Restaurant and Lounge, 5205 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach. www.jellyofthemonthclubband.com

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Picnic and Evening Hike in Bommer CanyonJune 26: Bring your picnic and enjoy dinner under the sycamores of the Cattle Camp picnic grounds before a two-hour evening hike through Bommer Canyon. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Sunday 5-8 p.m. Free. www.letsgooutside.org/activities

• Scenic Excursion to Piru and Bennett’s Honey Farm with Fillmore & WesternJune 26: An antique diesel engine will transport you to Bennett’s Honey Farm, which offers local honey in many flavors as well as other bee-produced items, gifts and more. Also offered July 10 and August 14. Sunday, departs at noon, returns at 3 p.m. Adults, $25; seniors, $23; kids (4-12), $15; toddlers (2-3), $10; lap-sitting babies ride free. Santa Clara and Central Ave., Fillmore. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry.com. See ad on page 53.

Stories in the Afternoon at the Norton Simon Museum in PasadenaJune 26:The perfect way to introduce children (4-8) to the museum, this program brings together story time and art making in the galleries. Also offered July 3, 31, August 7 and 28. Sunday, 2-3 p.m. Free. 411 Colorado Blvd. (626) 449-6840. www.nortonsimon.org

Summer Solstice Festival at MuckenthalerJune 26: Celebrate summer with an afternoon filled with live music, food booths, craft beer and plenty of activities. Enjoy an art workshop, a children’s play area, an arts and crafts fair, gallery tours and storytell-ers. Past performances have featured Grammy nomi-nees and international, award-winning acts! Sunday, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Ful-lerton. (714) 738-3383. www.themuck.org

Summer Tunes at The AutryJune 26: Sing, dance, and clap along with Artichoke, a Los Angeles-based band that energizes kids (0-7) and families with lively indie pop tunes. Hear whimsical songs about animals and their habitats before wan-dering through the museum galleries on a wacky wild-life scavenger hunt! Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Included with museum admission. 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000. www.theautry.org

Sunset at the Santa Ana ZooJune 26: After-hours Sunsets feature live music, art by local artisans, zoo animals and train and carousel rides. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, blanket, family and friends and enjoy the concerts. Also offered

July 10, 24 and 31. Sunday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $12.95; kids (under 3), free. 1801 Chestnut Ave. (714) 953-8555. www.santaanazoo.org

Craftapalooza at Cypress LibraryJune 27: Get crafty! Choose from a variety of crafts and let your art side loose! For kids ages 6-12. Mon-day, 2 p.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Optical Illusion Show for Tweens in Yorba LindaJune 27: Perception is everything. Be amazed as your eyes take an EyeVenture exploring and inter-preting fascinating optical illusions! Monday, 3-4 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy.(714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Workshop of Imagination in DowneyJune 27: Sarah Woloski’s workshop teaches kids (5-11) about all kinds of puppets. With their own station and materials, kids can give their characters names and personalities, bringing them to life. Monday, 2:30 p.m. Free. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

• Family Autism Play Days at Pretend CityJune 27: Spend a few hours enjoying family play, for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Also offered July 25 and August 29. Monday, call for times. Free admission. RSVP required. Pretend City Chil-dren’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Dance - The Universal Sport in OrangeJune 28: Watch and learn various styles of dance customarily used in competitions such as Dancing with the Stars. Also, learn global dances from Af-rica, South America, Europe and the United States. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Free. Orange Public Library & His-tory Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooJune 28: Symphony volunteers explain how musical in-struments work, how they make different sounds, and how they fit into the orchestra. Kids (3+) have a chance to hold and play almost every instrument, an unique op-portunity for children and parents alike. Also offered July 13, August 10, 11 and 12 at varying libraries and days/times. Tuesday, noon. Free. Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. (562) 570-1042. www.lbso.org

Old World Huntington Beach Family Event Days

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Teen Chocolympic Games at La Habra LibraryJune 28: Teens compete in chocolate-centered games, including stacking Oreo cookies as high as they can, competing in Whopper Relay Races, rapid fire M&M stacking, the Great Chocolate Hunt and chocolate éclair eating contests. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Free; sign up at the reference desk. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

The Fantastick Patrick Show at Tustin LibraryJune 28: Jam-packed with comedy, juggling of swords, fire, balls and clubs, face-balancing of huge objects, plate-spinning, and lots of volunteer interaction, not to mention an awesome 10-foot unicycle finale! Some seating is provided, but feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 345 E. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-7725. www.ocpl.org/libloc/tustin

CSULB Men’s Basketball Skills AcademiesJune 29 and 30: Whether you’re just beginning bas-ketball or already an all-star, the Long Beach State coaching staff will teach you fundamentals based on your specific skill level to help you get better! Wednesday, June 29, Offensive Skills for grades 1-8. Thursday, June 30, Shooting Skills for grades 1-8. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $75 for one-day session. (562) 985-1610. www.beachbasketballcamps.com

Library Olympics in StantonJune 29: Kids learn about the Summer Olympics and “compete” in Stanton Library’s version of the Sum-mer Games. Wednesday, 4 p.m. Free. Stanton Library, 7850 Katella Ave. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Silly Science in La PalmaJune 29: Professor Wisenheimer presents a silly program that is serious about teaching science. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker St. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma

• Summer Teen Overnight at the Aquarium of the Pacific June 29: Teens (13-15) are invited to sleep with the fishes. Start the night with a pizza party before be-coming an ocean explorer to discover the mysteries of the deep sea. This overnight camp program includes aquarium exploration, hands-on activities, pizza party, light snack, cereal breakfast, and a souvenir T-shirt. Highlights include pilot a ROV (remote operated ve-hicle), search for hidden “bioluminescent” treasures, see real bioluminescence in the aquarium classroom, and sleep in front of the Tropical Reef or Sea Otter Habitat. Wednesday, 5 p.m. - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. $90 per teen; $80 for members. Preregistration required. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofpacific.org. See ad on page 21.

Toddler Class at OC ZooJune 29: In What’s For Lunch?, toddlers (3-4) find out what the zoo animals eat for lunch and dinner. See “June 17” for details.

Family Science Nights at the Ocean InstituteJune 30: Spend a summer evening getting up close and personal with local scientists. Each experience includes a presentation by a special guest speaker with alternate activities for kids. Also offered July 14, July 28 and Au-gust 11. Thursday, 6-8 p.m. $10 per person; $35 family four-pack. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. www.ocean-institute.org

Free Parent Workshop in WhittierJune 30: Parents are invited to learn how to man-age their child’s behavior through applied behavior analysis. Including ABA treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavior inter-vention and skills acquisition plans, and overview of insurance coverage. Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Achieve Beyond, 8135 Painter Ave. (562) 698-6600. www.achievebeyondusa.com

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooJune 30: See “June 28” for details. Thursday, 2 p.m. Bach Library, 4055 Bellflower Blvd.

STEM Day at La Habra LibraryJune 30: Kids (school age and preschool) join the library

for an afternoon of STEM activities. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Teen Popotillo in DowneyJune 30: Teens (14-18) join artist Francisco Fraide for a special hands-on workshop on the Mexican folk art called popotillo. An ancient art form, popotillo uses a kind of straw, which the artist dyes different colors, cuts into small pieces and arranges to make colorful paint-ings and sculptures. Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Free; registra-tion required. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Variety Show in Yorba LindaJune 30: Magic, juggling, unicycling, and more are all part of this action-filled variety show! Thursday,

above the fold New Expressions in Origami

1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

julyAnime Expo in Los AngelesJuly 1-4: North America’s largest anime and Jap-anese pop culture convention, Anime Expo fully

immerses guests in the world of Japanese ani-mation, manga (comic books), music and fashion. Popular events include the masquerade, anime music video contest, concerts, battle of the bands, a fashion show, gaming, karaoke and cosplay (costumes). Friday - Monday, 24 hours, check the website for the schedule and ticket prices. LA Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St. (213) 741-1151. www.anime-expo.org

Batman Live In Concert at the Microsoft TheaterJuly 1: For the first time ever, Warner Bros. Pic-tures presents its iconic film, Batman (1989) with a live symphony orchestra performing Danny Elf-man’s Grammy-award winning score. The Tim

Burton film will be played in high definition on the big screen allowing fans and concert goers alike a unique way to experience this film. Friday, 8 p.m. $39.50-125. 777 Chick Hearn Court. www.microsofttheater.com

First Fridays in Bixby Knolls in Long BeachJuly 1: A family-friendly monthly event that sup-ports local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Enjoy fun activities, crafts and food with participating Bixby Knolls businesses through extended oper-ating hours. Also offered August 5. Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Atlantic Ave. from Bixby Road to San Antonio Drive. www.firstfridayslongbeach.com


views of the fi reworks show. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Adults, $10 (includes one drink ticket); kids, free with paying adult. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. (562) 477-6820. www.belmontpier.com

The Great American 4th of July Bike Parade Every year, hundreds of local kids decorate their two-wheelers and ride a mile out-and-back on the sunny beach boardwalk for this old-fash-ioned parade. Cash prizes (and bragging rights) to the best-dressed bikes and riders. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at 1 S. Granada Ave. at Ocean Blvd. www.justinrudd.com/bikeparade.html

• Aquarium of the Pacifi c Late NightCelebrate Independence Day with the red, white and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Enjoy the aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the Long Beach fireworks display. Wave the flag and watch the fireworks. 5-10 p.m. $14.95 per person and free for kids ages 3 and under and Aquarium members. 100 Aquarium Way. (562) 590-3100. www.tinyurl.com/aop4th. See ad on page 21.

The Queen Mary’s 4th of July Celebration Celebrate Independence Day in style, come early and spend the day aboard the Queen Mary. Explore the ship, listen to live music, enjoy family-friendly entertainment and get front and center to the gi-ant fi reworks extravaganza. Entertainment includes carnival games, marching bands, country and line dancing, and more! Cabana and private booth/ta-ble rentals available. 2-10 p.m.; fi reworks, 9 p.m. Adults, $44 ($49 day of); kids (4-11), $24 ($29 day of). VIP passes also available for $99. Food, refresh-ments and some activities are additional. (877) 342-0738. www.queenmary.com/july4

Los Alamitos Enjoy a fi reworks spectacular at the Joint Forces Train-ing Base to honor the men and women of the military, with a food court, vendor booths and a Kids’ Fun Zone. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged; no dogs, BBQs or alcohol permitted. 4 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Adults over the age of 16 must present photo ID to be admitted to the base. (562) 430-1073. www.tinyurl.com/losal4th

Los AngelesGrand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party Spend a beautiful day in the park and on The Music

Center Plaza, including picnics, play, music, dancing, 30+ food vendors and a completely new fi reworks show set to patriotic music. The event will feature a free play area for kids (4-14), with themed tag, soccer, para-chute play for the younger ones and more. 2-9:30 p.m. Free. 200 Grand Ave. www.grandparkla.org

LA ColiseumEnjoy a community festival, with musical perfor-mances, food, games, rides and exhibits, followed by an after-dark fireworks extravaganza. Noon - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission; park-ing, $10. 3911 S. Figueroa St. (310) 914-0015. www.lacoliseum.com

Mission ViejoCelebrate America’s birthday with a patriotic, safe and fun-fi lled day of live entertainment, rides, craft ven-dors, food and game booths. Please, no pets, skate-boards, roller blades, bicycles or BBQ grills. Noon; fi reworks at 9 p.m. Free admission. Shuttle operates around Lake Mission Viejo. Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. (949) 830-7066. www.mvactivities.com/july04_2016.htm

Newport BeachJoin the 4th of July bike and dog parade followed by a free festival at Channel Place Park. Or join the bike parade and celebration at Mariners Park. Channel Place Park: dog and bike parade, 9 a.m.; festival, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; and Mariners Park: bike parade, 10 a.m.; celebration, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free to attend. (949) 644-3151. www.tinyurl.com/nb4thjuly

Redondo BeachBring your picnic, beach chairs, blankets and en-joy swimming in the warm-water lagoon, inflatable slides, arts and crafts, party music from a live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages from Ruby’s. Gates open at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Lifeguards on duty. Adults, $15; kids, $10; park-ing, $15 (arrive before 3:30 p.m. for guaranteed space). Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way. www.redondofireworks.com

San ClementeFireworks show over the city pier that can be seen from many beaches and hilltop areas in and around San Clemente. 9 p.m. Free. 622 Avenida Del Mar. (949) 878-1273. www.tinyurl.com/sanclem4th

San PedroCabrillo Beach Fireworks SpectacularThe skies over Cabrillo Beach explode with fi reworks during the 66th annual John Olguin July 4th Spec-tacular. 9 p.m. Free. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. www.tinyurl.com/cabrillo4th

Santa AnaCelebrate the nation’s independence with a history walk, sports zone, kids’ zone, live entertainment, food, cannon exhibit and recognition of our military and armed forces, plus a spectacular fi reworks show. 4-9:30 p.m.; fi re-works at 9 p.m. Free to attend. Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

TustinPack a picnic and blanket or come early for a seat in the bleachers. Operation Warm Wishes will be col-lecting non-perishable food items for disadvantaged and homeless vets. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Tustin High School Football Field, 1171 El Camino Real. (714) 573-3326. www.tinyurl.com/tustin4th

Yorba LindaFamily activities, food vendors, DJ entertainment, a Kids’ Fun Zone and after-dark fi reworks show. Festival, 5 p.m.; fi reworks, 9 p.m. Veterans Park and Yorba Linda Middle School, 4777 Casa Loma Ave. (714) 961-7160. www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us

More Fun4th of July celebrations are held all weekend. For ad-ditional family activities, see July 1-3.

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Aliso ViejoJoin the Aliso

Viejo Community Association for a

fun-filled July 4th Celebration, with live

music from the Skinny Little Twits, food and beverages for purchase, kids’ arts and crafts, free face painting and bounce houses, a homemade apple pie contest and a fireworks show at dusk. 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Grand Park, City Lights Drive. (949) 243-7747. www.avca.net/events.php

Anaheim HillsCelebrate America’s birthday with a special Fire-cracker 5K/10K, parade, a Yankee Doodle Dog Show, food, entertainment and fireworks! Festival opens at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admis-sion. Canyon High School and Peralta Park. 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim. (714) 283-6653. www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org

BreaFestivities begin with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, followed by the annual fair featuring live entertainment, a kiddie parade, food, games, exhibits, a teen fun area and a marketplace craft area. Breakfast at 7 a.m.; fair 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; swimming at the Plunge begins at 11 a.m. for $2. Free. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd. (714) 990-7103. www.tinyurl.com/brea4thjuly

Dana PointGather family and friends, tune your radio to KSBR 88.5 FM, look towards the skies over Doheny State Beach and experience this patriotic extravaganza syn-chronized to a captivating musical score. Free buses will make round trips from Dana Hills High School to Dana Point Harbor from 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m., so be sure to arrive early to grab the best spot. www.danapointharbor.com

Fireworks Dinner CruiseSee the fireworks and beautiful harbor lights from the ocean on the sport-fishing boat Sum Fun! Refresh-ments are provided; bring a folding chair if you wish to

sit. 7:30-10 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 34675 Golden Lantern. (949) 248-3530. www.danawharf.com

4th of July CruiseBoard the R/V Sea Explorer to enjoy a sunset cruise and fireworks, with appetizers and desserts. Off-site parking and free shuttle will be available. 7:30-10 p.m. Adults, $50; kids (4-17), $40. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. (949) 496-2274. www.tinyurl.com/oi4thcruise

• FillmoreTake the Firecracker Train through Heritage Valley and enjoy a BBQ tri tip and chicken dinner onboard. The train returns for a fireworks show hosted by the City of Fillmore. Train boards at 6 p.m.; departs at 6:30 and returns 9:45 p.m. Adults, $72; youth (4-12), $41; kids (2-3), $22; reservations required. Santa Clara and Central Ave. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry-blog.com/4th-of-july-2016.html. See ad on page 53.

FullertonEnjoy live music, entertainment, food booths, activi-ties for all ages, and a special aerial fireworks show at 9 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m. Free admission; nominal fee for food and activities. Fullerton High School Stadi-um, Lemon St. and Berkeley Ave. (714) 738-6545. www.tinyurl.com/fullerton4th

Huntington BeachA hometown festival in Pier Plaza features food, music, exhibits and family activities. On the 4th, enjoy a 5K run at 7 a.m., parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. and fireworks over the ocean at 9 p.m. Parking can be difficult, so arrive early. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Parade bleacher seating, $15-20; VIP fireworks pier seating, $10. (714) 969-3492. www.hb4thofjuly.org

IrvineCelebrate Independence Day with food, music, raffle prizes and a spectacular fireworks show. Enjoy gour-met food trucks, activities for the kids and a live music performance by the Derek Bordeaux Group. Stadium seating available or bring low-backed chairs and blan-

kets for seating on the football field. Gates open at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Adults, $15; kids (13 and under), $10; family pass, $50. Hosted by the Irvine Police Association. Irvine High School Stadium. (949) 724-0488. www.cityofirvine.org/specialevents

Pacific Symphony July 4 SpectacularThe seven-piece rock group Windborne along with lead singer James Delisco join Pacific Sympho-ny to celebrate the genius of Michael Jackson’s legacy. The concert opens with patriotic favorites and closes with a brilliant fireworks finale. 8 p.m. Check their website for ticket prices. Irvine Mead-ows. www.tinyurl.com/ps4thirvine

Laguna NiguelThis 5K run/walk, 10K run and children’s races are a community tradition that benefit the YMCA’s schol-arship program. Race registration includes a T-shirt, runner or dog goodie bag, pancake breakfast ticket, children’s medals and awards for 1st-3rd place finish-ers in each division. Visit the website for times and to register. Laguna Niguel Family YMCA/Crown Valley Park, 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy. (949) 495-9622. www.ymcaoc.org/run-in-the-parks

La HabraFireworks, live bands, raffles, a kids’ zone with carni-val games, inflatables, balloon art and face painting, plus food and craft vendors. 5-9 p.m. Adults, $5-7; kids (3-13), $3-4. Pre-sale wristbands are available at the community center through July 1. La Habra High School Stadium, 801 W. Highlander Ave. (562) 383-4200. www.tinyurl.com/lh4th

Lake Forest25th annual parade, looping from El Toro High School and back. This year’s theme is “Red, White and Blue and 25, Too!” Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m.; 5K run/walk, 7:30 a.m.; parade step-off, 10 a.m. Free. (949) 461-3450. www.lakeforestparade.com

Long Beach4th of July Party on the PierCelebrate the holiday with live music, food and great

4th of July Fun

Orange County Astronomers Beginners Class in Santa AnaJuly 1: Join the Orange County Astronomers for a be-ginner guide to the stars, planets and other elements in space. Also offered August 5. Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Heritage Museum, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana. (714) 540-0404. www.heritagemuseumoc.org

The Beast and His Beauty in Rancho Santa MargaritaJuly 1: Enjoy a fun version of the classic folktale per-formed as a musical by actors (6-13) from Creative Kids Playhouse. Friday, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $5. Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School, 21931 Alma Al-dea. (949) 297-6257. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

626 Night Market at Santa Anita ParkJuly 2-4, 22-24: See “June 17” for market details. Also offered August 5-7. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. - 11 a.m. Admission, $3; parking, free. 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. www.626nightmarket.com/home

Art Odyssey for Families at Getty VillaJuly 2, 16 and 30: Travel back to the age of mythical monsters and heroes of the 45-minute program that combines a tour of the galleries with hands-on activi-ties. Explore works of art while learning about ancient gods, animals or daily life. Geared toward families with children ages 5+. Also offered August 13 and 27. Saturday, 11:45 a.m. Sign-up begins at 11:30

a.m. at the Tour Meeting Place. Free; parking, $15. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Explore the Bay Family Hike in Newport BeachJuly 2: See “June 18” for details.

First Fridays Tech Lab atDigital Revolution in Long BeachJuly 1: Join a 1½-hour Tech Lab for kids. Kids enjoy fun, STEM learning with Digital Revolution while parents enjoy the music, art and food of First Fridays in Bixby Knolls. Also offered August 5. Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. $25. Register on their website. 4134 Atlantic Ave., #201. (562) 595-9454. www.the-digitalrevolution.com


views of the fi reworks show. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Adults, $10 (includes one drink ticket); kids, free with paying adult. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. (562) 477-6820. www.belmontpier.com

The Great American 4th of July Bike Parade Every year, hundreds of local kids decorate their two-wheelers and ride a mile out-and-back on the sunny beach boardwalk for this old-fash-ioned parade. Cash prizes (and bragging rights) to the best-dressed bikes and riders. 10 a.m. Free. Meet at 1 S. Granada Ave. at Ocean Blvd. www.justinrudd.com/bikeparade.html

• Aquarium of the Pacifi c Late NightCelebrate Independence Day with the red, white and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Enjoy the aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the Long Beach fireworks display. Wave the flag and watch the fireworks. 5-10 p.m. $14.95 per person and free for kids ages 3 and under and Aquarium members. 100 Aquarium Way. (562) 590-3100. www.tinyurl.com/aop4th. See ad on page 21.

The Queen Mary’s 4th of July Celebration Celebrate Independence Day in style, come early and spend the day aboard the Queen Mary. Explore the ship, listen to live music, enjoy family-friendly entertainment and get front and center to the gi-ant fi reworks extravaganza. Entertainment includes carnival games, marching bands, country and line dancing, and more! Cabana and private booth/ta-ble rentals available. 2-10 p.m.; fi reworks, 9 p.m. Adults, $44 ($49 day of); kids (4-11), $24 ($29 day of). VIP passes also available for $99. Food, refresh-ments and some activities are additional. (877) 342-0738. www.queenmary.com/july4

Los Alamitos Enjoy a fi reworks spectacular at the Joint Forces Train-ing Base to honor the men and women of the military, with a food court, vendor booths and a Kids’ Fun Zone. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged; no dogs, BBQs or alcohol permitted. 4 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Adults over the age of 16 must present photo ID to be admitted to the base. (562) 430-1073. www.tinyurl.com/losal4th

Los AngelesGrand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party Spend a beautiful day in the park and on The Music

Center Plaza, including picnics, play, music, dancing, 30+ food vendors and a completely new fi reworks show set to patriotic music. The event will feature a free play area for kids (4-14), with themed tag, soccer, para-chute play for the younger ones and more. 2-9:30 p.m. Free. 200 Grand Ave. www.grandparkla.org

LA ColiseumEnjoy a community festival, with musical perfor-mances, food, games, rides and exhibits, followed by an after-dark fireworks extravaganza. Noon - 10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admission; park-ing, $10. 3911 S. Figueroa St. (310) 914-0015. www.lacoliseum.com

Mission ViejoCelebrate America’s birthday with a patriotic, safe and fun-fi lled day of live entertainment, rides, craft ven-dors, food and game booths. Please, no pets, skate-boards, roller blades, bicycles or BBQ grills. Noon; fi reworks at 9 p.m. Free admission. Shuttle operates around Lake Mission Viejo. Olympiad Road between Marguerite Parkway and Melinda Road. (949) 830-7066. www.mvactivities.com/july04_2016.htm

Newport BeachJoin the 4th of July bike and dog parade followed by a free festival at Channel Place Park. Or join the bike parade and celebration at Mariners Park. Channel Place Park: dog and bike parade, 9 a.m.; festival, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; and Mariners Park: bike parade, 10 a.m.; celebration, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free to attend. (949) 644-3151. www.tinyurl.com/nb4thjuly

Redondo BeachBring your picnic, beach chairs, blankets and en-joy swimming in the warm-water lagoon, inflatable slides, arts and crafts, party music from a live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages from Ruby’s. Gates open at 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Lifeguards on duty. Adults, $15; kids, $10; park-ing, $15 (arrive before 3:30 p.m. for guaranteed space). Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way. www.redondofireworks.com

San ClementeFireworks show over the city pier that can be seen from many beaches and hilltop areas in and around San Clemente. 9 p.m. Free. 622 Avenida Del Mar. (949) 878-1273. www.tinyurl.com/sanclem4th

San PedroCabrillo Beach Fireworks SpectacularThe skies over Cabrillo Beach explode with fi reworks during the 66th annual John Olguin July 4th Spec-tacular. 9 p.m. Free. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. www.tinyurl.com/cabrillo4th

Santa AnaCelebrate the nation’s independence with a history walk, sports zone, kids’ zone, live entertainment, food, cannon exhibit and recognition of our military and armed forces, plus a spectacular fi reworks show. 4-9:30 p.m.; fi re-works at 9 p.m. Free to attend. Centennial Park, 3000 W. Edinger Ave. www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

TustinPack a picnic and blanket or come early for a seat in the bleachers. Operation Warm Wishes will be col-lecting non-perishable food items for disadvantaged and homeless vets. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Tustin High School Football Field, 1171 El Camino Real. (714) 573-3326. www.tinyurl.com/tustin4th

Yorba LindaFamily activities, food vendors, DJ entertainment, a Kids’ Fun Zone and after-dark fi reworks show. Festival, 5 p.m.; fi reworks, 9 p.m. Veterans Park and Yorba Linda Middle School, 4777 Casa Loma Ave. (714) 961-7160. www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us

More Fun4th of July celebrations are held all weekend. For ad-ditional family activities, see July 1-3.

Fireworks HotlineLaws, Safety & Shows:

(888) 654-FIRE

(714) 537-6000

safejuly4th.org

ocfa.com

(714) 537-6000

safejuly4th.org hi


Aliso ViejoJoin the Aliso

Viejo Community Association for a

fun-filled July 4th Celebration, with live

music from the Skinny Little Twits, food and beverages for purchase, kids’ arts and crafts, free face painting and bounce houses, a homemade apple pie contest and a fireworks show at dusk. 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Grand Park, City Lights Drive. (949) 243-7747. www.avca.net/events.php

Anaheim HillsCelebrate America’s birthday with a special Fire-cracker 5K/10K, parade, a Yankee Doodle Dog Show, food, entertainment and fireworks! Festival opens at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Free admis-sion. Canyon High School and Peralta Park. 115 N. Pinney Drive, Anaheim. (714) 283-6653. www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org

BreaFestivities begin with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, followed by the annual fair featuring live entertainment, a kiddie parade, food, games, exhibits, a teen fun area and a marketplace craft area. Breakfast at 7 a.m.; fair 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; swimming at the Plunge begins at 11 a.m. for $2. Free. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd. (714) 990-7103. www.tinyurl.com/brea4thjuly

Dana PointGather family and friends, tune your radio to KSBR 88.5 FM, look towards the skies over Doheny State Beach and experience this patriotic extravaganza syn-chronized to a captivating musical score. Free buses will make round trips from Dana Hills High School to Dana Point Harbor from 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m., so be sure to arrive early to grab the best spot. www.danapointharbor.com

Fireworks Dinner CruiseSee the fireworks and beautiful harbor lights from the ocean on the sport-fishing boat Sum Fun! Refresh-ments are provided; bring a folding chair if you wish to

sit. 7:30-10 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 34675 Golden Lantern. (949) 248-3530. www.danawharf.com

4th of July CruiseBoard the R/V Sea Explorer to enjoy a sunset cruise and fireworks, with appetizers and desserts. Off-site parking and free shuttle will be available. 7:30-10 p.m. Adults, $50; kids (4-17), $40. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. (949) 496-2274. www.tinyurl.com/oi4thcruise

• FillmoreTake the Firecracker Train through Heritage Valley and enjoy a BBQ tri tip and chicken dinner onboard. The train returns for a fireworks show hosted by the City of Fillmore. Train boards at 6 p.m.; departs at 6:30 and returns 9:45 p.m. Adults, $72; youth (4-12), $41; kids (2-3), $22; reservations required. Santa Clara and Central Ave. (805) 524-2546. www.fwry-blog.com/4th-of-july-2016.html. See ad on page 53.

FullertonEnjoy live music, entertainment, food booths, activi-ties for all ages, and a special aerial fireworks show at 9 p.m. 5-9:30 p.m. Free admission; nominal fee for food and activities. Fullerton High School Stadi-um, Lemon St. and Berkeley Ave. (714) 738-6545. www.tinyurl.com/fullerton4th

Huntington BeachA hometown festival in Pier Plaza features food, music, exhibits and family activities. On the 4th, enjoy a 5K run at 7 a.m., parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. and fireworks over the ocean at 9 p.m. Parking can be difficult, so arrive early. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Parade bleacher seating, $15-20; VIP fireworks pier seating, $10. (714) 969-3492. www.hb4thofjuly.org

IrvineCelebrate Independence Day with food, music, raffle prizes and a spectacular fireworks show. Enjoy gour-met food trucks, activities for the kids and a live music performance by the Derek Bordeaux Group. Stadium seating available or bring low-backed chairs and blan-

kets for seating on the football field. Gates open at 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Adults, $15; kids (13 and under), $10; family pass, $50. Hosted by the Irvine Police Association. Irvine High School Stadium. (949) 724-0488. www.cityofirvine.org/specialevents

Pacific Symphony July 4 SpectacularThe seven-piece rock group Windborne along with lead singer James Delisco join Pacific Sympho-ny to celebrate the genius of Michael Jackson’s legacy. The concert opens with patriotic favorites and closes with a brilliant fireworks finale. 8 p.m. Check their website for ticket prices. Irvine Mead-ows. www.tinyurl.com/ps4thirvine

Laguna NiguelThis 5K run/walk, 10K run and children’s races are a community tradition that benefit the YMCA’s schol-arship program. Race registration includes a T-shirt, runner or dog goodie bag, pancake breakfast ticket, children’s medals and awards for 1st-3rd place finish-ers in each division. Visit the website for times and to register. Laguna Niguel Family YMCA/Crown Valley Park, 29831 Crown Valley Pkwy. (949) 495-9622. www.ymcaoc.org/run-in-the-parks

La HabraFireworks, live bands, raffles, a kids’ zone with carni-val games, inflatables, balloon art and face painting, plus food and craft vendors. 5-9 p.m. Adults, $5-7; kids (3-13), $3-4. Pre-sale wristbands are available at the community center through July 1. La Habra High School Stadium, 801 W. Highlander Ave. (562) 383-4200. www.tinyurl.com/lh4th

Lake Forest25th annual parade, looping from El Toro High School and back. This year’s theme is “Red, White and Blue and 25, Too!” Pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m.; 5K run/walk, 7:30 a.m.; parade step-off, 10 a.m. Free. (949) 461-3450. www.lakeforestparade.com

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Free Fishing DayJuly 2: Throughout California, no fishing license is required at all local lakes. Saturday. Also Septem-ber 3. For a list of local lakes, visit their website. www.wildlife.ca.gov

Free Bolsa Chica Wetlands Toursin Huntington BeachJuly 2: Guides point out the common plants, animals and birds and discuss history, endangered species, ecology and restoration. Warm clothing, closed-toed, comfortable shoes, water and binoculars are recom-mended. Also offered August 6. Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.; tours depart every 15 minutes. South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach. www.amigosdebolsachica.org

Guided Walk and Monthly Habitat Restoration at Los Cerritos WetlandsJuly 2: Enjoy a guided walk of the Los Cerritos Wet-lands, then stay to help with the monthly cleanup. Also offered August 6. Saturday, walk, 8-10 a.m.; restora-tion, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Corner of Pacific and 1st St., Seal Beach. www.lcwetlands.org

Home Depot Kids’ ClinicsJuly 2: Free workshop for kids (5-12, with adult); projects range from toolboxes to frames. Also offered August 6. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. All Home Depot locations. (800) 466-3337. www.workshops.homedepot.com

Independence Day Celebration in CarsonJuly 2: Join Ben Franklin, John Adams and Thomas

Jefferson, otherwise known as The Confounding Brothers, for a thought-provoking account of The Declaration of Independence and how the nation came to be. Tours, T-shirt printing (bring a blank T-shirt), and a lunch of Freedom Dogs and Ameri-can Apple Pie included. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15 per person; $50 for a family of up to four. In-ternational Printing Museum, 315 Torrance Blvd., Carson. (310) 515-7166. www.printmuseum.org

• Inventors Week at Discovery Cube OCJuly 2-10: Join the Cube for a week of tinkering, build-ing, and exploring. Learn about electronic and robotic principles that every inventor and engineer should know. Last year’s Inventors Week included activities such as: GoogleServe Workshops, UCI Fungi Workshops, LED Wearable Tech Stations, 3D Printers and more. Saturday - Sunday, call for times and ticket prices. 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 542-2823. www.discoverycube.org/oc. See ad on back outside cover.

Kids Fairy Garden Class in OrangeJuly 2 and 16: See “June 18” for details.

Living History Flying Days at the Planes of Fame Air MuseumJuly 2: Join the museum for monthly Living History Fly-ing Days. Each day begins with a seminar with panel-ists who are experts in the topic of the day and special exhibits (today, North American P-51 “Mustang” Fight-er). Whenever possible, the museum also includes a flight demonstration. Also offered August 6. Saturday, speaker at 10 a.m.; museum open until 5 p.m. Adults, $11; kids (5-11), $4. 7000 Merrill Ave., #17, Chino. (909) 597-3722. www.planesoffame.org

Seal Beach Rough Water SwimJuly 2: The whole family is welcome to participate in three-mile and one-mile races, or a kids’ swim with distances based on age. Saturday, 7-11 a.m. Call Maria Fattal, (562) 430-1092. Foot of the pier in Eisenhower Park. www.sealbeachswimclub.org

Woodstock Weekend at OC Market PlaceJuly 2-3: Join the OC Marketplace for two days of peace, love and music. Tribute bands include Aquar-ius (Saturday) and Fortunate Son (Sunday). Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 admission; free con-certs. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (949) 723-6660. www.ocmarketplace.com

• Young Explorers Academy atColumbia Memorial Space CenterJuly 2: Kids (3-5) and a guardian are invited to join in for fun, educational lessons with hands-on activities in The Young Explorer program. Guardian participation is required; one guardian per child. Also offered August 6. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $12 per enrollment or $7 for CMSC members. Fee includes all-day admission. 12400 Columbia Way, Downey. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 19.

• Celebrate the 4th at Pretend CityJuly 3: Come celebrate USA’s birthday the child’s way! Before the fireworks light up the sky, visit Pre-tend City as these Independence Day festivities will celebrate life, liberty and the pursuit of fun! Sunday, throughout the day, visit their website for schedule. Included with admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

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Free Pet Care Workshop for Kids in TorranceJuly 3: During this 25-minute workshop kids (4-9) learn basic dog grooming and care, including basic dog anatomy, brushing, de-shedding, combing, ear clean-ing, and nail filing. Plus, information on general animal care, including feeding and poop cleaning. Do not bring your own dog, they will provide stuffed dogs for the kids. Parent must be present during workshop. Also offered August 7. Sundays, 4:30 p.m. Free. Limited space; registration required by phone or through their website. Bubbles Pet Spa, 22242 Palos Verdes Blvd.,Torrance. (866) 350-8274. www.bubblespetspa.homestead.com

Old Fashion 4th of July at theBowers Museum and KidseumJuly 3: Join the Bowers Museum in celebrating 4th of July. 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Key Courtyard/Kidseum. Please note: Admission to the Bowers Museum and to Kidseum is free on festival Sundays for members and Santa Ana residents only. This festival is generously sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3677. www.bowers.org

Stories in the Afternoon at the Norton Simon Museum in PasadenaJuly 3 and 31: See “June 26” for details.

Superhero Week at the Zimmer Museum in LAJuly 3-8: Join a weeklong celebration of super heroes! Kids receive $1 off admission if dressed in superhero costume. Check their monthly calendar for other su-per awesome activities all week. Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Included with museum admission. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, Los Angeles. (323) 761-8984. www.zimmermuseum.org

Walt Disney’s Barn Public Days in Los AngelesJuly 3: See “June 19” for details

Annie Banannie the Balloon Storyteller July 5: It’s 2116. Two animals compete to join The League of Incredible Creatures (LIC). Annie Banannie leads this goofy adventure in her signature Balloon Storyteller style. The finale? The giant six-foot bal-loon! Tuesday, 2 p.m. Free. Orange Main Library, 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Bubble and Chalk Painting in CypressJuly 5: Kids (3-5) paint works of art with bubbles and chalk on the grass outside of the Cypress Library. Bring a camera for great photo opportunities! Tues-day, 11 a.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Juggler David Cousin at Tustin LibraryJuly 5: Juggler David Cousin is a holder of five world records in juggling. His comedy juggling show is perfectly suited to delight all ages! Some seating is provided, but feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 345 E. Main St., (714) 544-7725. www.ocpl.org/libloc/tustin

Kids Drawshop in DowneyJuly 5 and 19: Kids learn how to draw a character from scratch, regardless of their current skill level, using simple concepts and easy-to-follow steps. Kids walk away with a professional drawing and insight into the art. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. Downey Li-

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Sports Crafts in Newport BeachJuly 5 and 7: Stop by for creative fun! Kids don’t have to be an athlete or sports fan to enjoy crafts based on popular sports. Children must be accom-panied by an adult. Space is limited. Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Tuesday, 2 p.m., Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Library, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Chalk Festival in La PalmaJuly 6: Draw chalk art pictures on the library sidewalk

during the annual Chalk Art Festival. Chalk, water and animal crackers provided. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. La Palma Library, 7842 Walker St., La Palma. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma/calendar

Harry Potter at the Hollywood BowlJuly 6: Relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sor-cerer’s Stone in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooJuly 6: In “Toys and Treats,” kids (5-8) help create “toys” and “treats” for the zoo animals to play with!

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Please bring two empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls to class. Class includes meeting zoo animals up close. Also offered, July 7, 13, 15, August 4, 5, 6 and 10 with different themes. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. $5, includes one adult; $3 parking. Registra-tion required. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6847. www.ocparks.com/zoo/events

Puppet Show in StantonJuly 6: Puppeteer Richard Woloski presents “Let the Games Begin.” Wednesday, 4 p.m. Free. Stanton Civic Center, 7800 Katella Ave. (714) 898-3302. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Special Day for Kids with Special Needs at Sky High Sports in Costa MesaJuly 6: The first Tuesday of every month (excluding holidays), kids with special needs jump for only $5 (one caretaker per child may participate for free). Sky High Sports will be open to the public during these hours, but music will be turned off for the comfort of guests. Also offered August 3. Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. $5. 2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 437-5867. www.ocy.jumpskyhigh.com

JAM Session in NewhallJuly 7: JAM Sessions are free interactive events cen-tered on movement and music that invite participants of all ages and skill levels to dance, play and experi-ence something new and unexpected. Wear comfort-able shoes and clothing. Today, Pacific Island dance with Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company. Thurs-day, 7 p.m. Free. Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St., Newhall. www.fordjamsessions.org

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooJuly 7: In Snack Time, kids (5-8) find out what the zoo animals eat and receive for treats, then make some food treats to take home! All food is gluten free, nut free, and dairy free. See “July 6” for details.

Mad Science Family Night in Buena ParkJuly 7: Join Mad Science for a family night full of

science-y fun, including demonstrations, hands-on experiments and more. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Free. Buena Park Library, 7150 La Palm Ave., Buena Parkwww.buenaparklibrary.org

Puppet Show in Yorba LindaJuly 7: Help solve this wacky musical mystery puppet show full of catchy songs and lots of fun! Thursday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Teen Minute to Win It in StantonJuly 7: Teens (12-18) compete in head-to-head, Minute-to-Win-It-style challenges for prizes and glory. Snacks provided. Thursday, noon. Free. Stanton Library, 7850 Katella Ave. (714) 898-3302. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Wack-O-Lympics in Buena ParkJuly 7: A summer tradition for over two decades. This very popular event keeps kids so busy laughing they can barely finish the race. Activities include crazy relays, silly obstacle courses and more. Thursday, noon. Free. Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive. (714) 562-3860. www.buenapark.com

Art Quest at the Getty VillaJuly 8-11 and July 29 - August 1: Join local artist Becca Lofchie for a day of creating patterns and im-agery with just a few basic shapes. Inspired by the exhibition “Roman Mosaics Across the Empire” and the tile work found throughout the Getty Villa. Help “wrap” the Villa’s Peristyle Garden with your own ephemeral paper mosaic creations. Friday - Monday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Jungle Book in Costa MesaJuly 8: Join Mowgli and friends, Bagheera the Pan-ther and Baloo the Bear on a jungle adventure. Fri-day, 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Arts and Learning Conservatory, 3184 Airway Ave. (714) 728-7100. www.artsandlearning.com

Kids’ Sewing Class in Long BeachJuly 8: See “June 10” for details.

Lakewood’s Summer FairJuly 8: This free event offers kids (8-13) an exciting summer diversion, featuring carnival games, inflatable attractions and face painting, plus pizza, juice and sno-cones, while supplies last. Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. San Martin Park, 5231 Ocana Ave. (562) 866-9771. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Puppet Show in LakewoodJuly 8: Join the library for a puppet show with ex-pert Richard Woloski. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Li-brary, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org/libs/nye

Star Trek in Concert at the Hollywood BowlJuly 8-9: Experience it as never before, shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen, and reach warp speed as Michael Giacchino’s thrilling score is performed live. Friday - Saturday, 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 2301 Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Summer Nights in the Garden at NHMJuly 8 and 22: Awaken your senses with great music,

hands-on garden and science projects, botanical tours, food trucks and more. Time to take a deep breath and get outdoorsy at Natural History Museum. Also offered August 5 and 19. Friday, 5-9 p.m. Free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3499. www.nhm.org

Tale of Two Cities in Long BeachJuly 8-16: Summer reading comes to life as Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents Charles Dick-ens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $12.50. 4250 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. (562) 997-1494. www.lbshakespeare.org

Two-Hour Bicycle Workshop in Long BeachJuly 8 and 22: See “June 24” for details.

All-American Boys Chorus in IrvineJuly 9: The All-American Boys Chorus has been enter-taining and inspiring audiences around the world for 46 years. This year includes a salute to America’s mili-tary, works by Leonard Bernstein, the world premiere of Bikeride by David Benoit, and a light-hearted lope through America’s Old West. Saturday, 6 p.m. $25-40. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. (714) 708-1670. www.thebarclay.org

Bye Bye Birdie in Long BeachJuly 9-10 and 16-17: Starring the talented kids from GO-FAME Youth Theatre Company. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $12-15. CSULB Univer-sity Theater, 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach. (562) 884-7077. www.go-fame.org

Family Campout with Fullerton Rec in BreaJuly 9-10: The annual Family Campout features hik-ing, s’mores, camp fire, games and songs. Wake up in the morning to the smell of breakfast on the camp-fire. Bring your tent, sleeping bags and any creature comforts. They’ll provide dinner and breakfast in the morning. Saturday - Sunday, 5 p.m. - 10 a.m. Find fees and register on their website. Brea Dam Park. www.tinyurl.com/fullertonfamilycamp

Family Craft and Play at OC Great ParkJuly 9: See “June 11” for details.

Family Jam at the Los Angeles ZooJuly 9: This popular summertime musical adventure happens every year at the L.A. Zoo, featuring live mu-sic, dancing, food trucks, up-close encounters with some of the zoo’s smaller residents, a rare opportu-nity for youngsters to experience after-hours viewing of popular animal exhibits and more. Saturday, 6 p.m. Adults, $25; kids (2-13), $20. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 644-6001. www.lazoo.org/familyjam

Free Art Activities in Long BeachJuly 9: See “June 11” for details.

Kids’ Sewing Clinics in IrvineJuly 9 and 23: See “June 10 and 24” for details.

LA Ukulele Expo 2016 World Record AttemptJuly 9: Grab your ukulele, or purchase one at the Expo, and bring a few friends to put Los Angeles on the ukulele map! Japanese American Cultural and Community Center and its resident ukulele cafe—U-Space—present the Ukulele Play-Along World Record Attempt for largest ukulele ensemble, led by Grammy winners Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho. Saturday, 11:30

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Lemon Lily Festival and Bluegrass in IdyllwildJuly 9-10: Enjoy a wide array of art and nature-oriented activities including nature hikes, live music, pony rides, crafts, food, artisans and more for Lemon Lily lovers of all ages. Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Idyll-wild Nature Center, Idyllwild. www.lemonlilyfestival.com

Monsters and Superheroes at the Getty VillaJuly 9 and 23: Use your imagination to create char-acters inspired by gods, heroes and monsters of Greek mythology, or sketch from ancient images in statues and pottery. This one-hour program includes a family-friendly gallery tour and hands-on drawing activity, and is geared toward families (7+). Supplies provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Also of-fered August 6 and 20. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m. at the Tour Meeting Place. 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy., Pacific Palisades. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

• Mr. California and Miss Southern CaliforniaPageants Orientation in Seal BeachJuly 9: Learn what it takes to be named “Mr. California” or “Miss Southern California” at their only 2016 orien-tation. Kids (3+), teens, and young men and women can compete in five age divisions. Saturday, 2 p.m. Ayres Hotel, 12850 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. (310) 720-1681. www.capageantproductions.com. See ad on page 25.

Noah Calama Outrigger Races in Long BeachJuly 9: See more than 800 entrants racing six-man and one-man outrigger canoes, on a mea-sured 500-meter straightaway at Marine Stadi-um. Racing classes range from boys and girls (12 and under) to Golden Master men and women. Breakfast, lunch, event T-shirts and a raffle will be available at the event, which also features Polynesian food and drink. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Free to spectate. 5255 Paoli Way, Long Beach. www.imuaoutrigger.com

Old Fort MacArthur Days in San PedroJuly 9-10: What began as a small gathering of can-non enthusiasts has blossomed into a truly spectacu-lar event showcasing the history of military activity from around the world and across time. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10. Angels Gate Park, San Pedro. (310) 548-2631. www.ftmac.org

Overnight Family Campout in Huntington BeachJuly 9-10: Camp out in the park and enjoy a nature walk at Shipley Nature Center, crafts, an Amazing Animals presentation, s’mores by the campfire, dinner, breakfast and more. Conclude the event on Sunday with a trip to Adventure Playground. Saturday, noon - Sunday, noon. $15 per space and $10 per person. Central Park. (714) 536-5486. www.tinyurl.com/hbfamilycamp

Patriotic Sing-Along at La Habra LibraryJuly 9: The whole family is invited to raise their voices! Do not worry if you do not know how to sing, the idea is to have fun! Music sheets with lyrics provided, ukulele accompaniment to some songs. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Reggae Weekend at the OC MarketplaceJuly 9-10: Join a two-day Reggae weekend with vendors and music from Jaloha (Saturday) and The Originalites (Sunday). Call for times. $2 ad-mission. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 826-2212. www.ocmarketplace.com

Star Party at Griffith ObservatoryJuly 9: See “June 11” for details.

• Target Free Family Saturdays at JANMJuly 9: Family day explores origami and other fun handmade crafts. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 625-0414. www.janm.org. See ads on page 21 and 41.

Antique Aircraft Display Days in FullertonJuly 10: See “June 12” for details.

Family Day at El Segundo Museum of ArtJuly 10: Explore matter with family and friends, take part in a scavenger hunt, and make art inspired by art works on view. Art-making materials for all ages and ability levels provided. Also offered August 7. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. El Segundo Museum of Art, 208 Main St. (424) 277-1020. www.esmoa.org

Family Flicks at the HammerJuly 10: Today, “Angels in the Outfield” (1951). See “June 12” for details.

Family Sundays at theCalifornia African American MuseumJuly 10: See “June 12” for details.

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• Free Meals for First 500 People in Honor of German Heritage DayJuly 10: Enjoy an afternoon of German food, music and fun, including German folk dancers, a brass band and free Dachshund races for the entire family. First 500 guests receive a free meal. Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Old World, 7561 Center Ave. #50, Huntington Beach.(714) 240-9662. www.oldworld.ws. See ad on page 40.

Mini and Me Yoga in Long BeachJuly 10 and 24: See “June 12 and 26” for details.

Monthly Wildlife Walk at San Joaquin Wildlife SanctuaryJuly 2: Bring the family for an interpretive walk around the butterfly garden and ponds to witness interactions between plants, animals and insects. Saturday, 9 a.m. Free. Audubon House, visit the web-site for directions. 5 Riparian View, Irvine. (949) 261-7963. www.seaandsageaudubon.org

• Mud Mania at Rancho Los CerritosJuly 10: Learn about local adobe soil and its many uses throughout history at one of the muddiest, wackiest events in Southern

California! Guests make real adobe bricks, learn to whitewash, construct a mini-adobe home, compete in mud relay races, throw a clay pot, explore archae-ology, and even examine critters that live in the soil. There are also plenty of “clean” activities and live bluegrass music throughout the afternoon. De-mud-ding stations available; bring old shoes (required), a change of clothes and a towel. Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Adults, $7; kids (3-12), $5. 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach. (562) 206-2040. www.rancholoscerritos.org. See ad on page 23.

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts in Topanga CanyonJuly 10, 17 and 31: Top children’s performers take the stage in this amphitheater in the woods. See the line-up on their website. Also offered August 7, 14 and 21. Sundays, 11 a.m. $10 for ages 2 and up. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. (310) 455-3723. www.theatricum.com

Picnic Day at South Coast Botanic GardenJuly 10 and 24: See “June 12” for details.

• Scenic Excursion to Piru and Bennett’s Honey Farm with Fillmore & WesternJuly 10: See”June 26” for details.

Sunset at the Santa Ana ZooJuly 10, 24 and 31: See “June 26” for details.

Walk Coyote Hills in FullertonJuly 10: See “June 11” for details.

Animal Magic in Newport BeachJuly 11, 12 and 14: Join magician John Abrams for magic, comedy and animals in this high-energy pro-gram. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Monday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mari-ners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Library, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Field Day with David Skale at Cypress LibraryJuly 11: Kids (6-12) enjoy the summer in true fash-ion with a variety of outdoor, old-fashioned races and games in front of the library, including water balloon volleyball, sack races, tug-o-war, relay races and much more. Monday, 2 p.m. Free. 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Music with Sara in DowneyJuly 11: Bilingual music instructor puts on an engaging and interactive musical performance that has families singing along—in English and Spanish. Monday, 2:30 p.m. Free. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Tween Library Olympics in Yorba LindaJuly 11: Compete against your friends in the Whop-per Roll or sit back and make some unique crafts. The Library Olympics is all about laughter and fun. Monday, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Abbit the Average at Tustin LibraryJuly 12: The hilarious Abbit the Average performs his magic/comedy/juggling act. Must be seen to be be-lieved! Some seating is provided, but feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 345 E. Main St. (714) 544-7725. www.ocpl.org/libloc/tustin

Family Night Walk in Long BeachJuly 12: See “June 14” for details.

Fantastic Patrick at Cypress LibraryJuly 12: Join the librarians on the lawn in front of the library for a Story Time Walkabout. Bring your walk-ing shoes and be ready to participate in this active story time. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Free. 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Reading is Magic withMagician Tony Daniels in OrangeJuly 12: Celebrate the magic of reading with lots of fun, interactive magic tricks by family entertainer Tony Daniels. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Free. Orange Public Li-

brary and History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/depts/library

Abbit the Average in StantonJuly 13: Abbit the Average brings his hilarious com-edy magic. Be amazed and entertained. Wednes-day, 4-5 p.m. Free. Stanton Library, 7800 Katella Ave. (714) 898-3302. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooJuly 13: In Backyard Bugs, kids (5-8) learn more about bugs they might find around their yard. See “July 6” for details.

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooJuly 13: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Free. Bret Harte Library, 1595 W. Willow St. See “June 28” for details.

Puppet Pinocchio in La PalmaJuly 13: Pullin’ Strings Puppet Productions presents Pinocchio! Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker St. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma

Read with the Dogs in FullertonJuly 13: See “June 8” for details.

Teen Cooking Demos in OrangeJuly 13: See “June 8” for details.

Art Lab Creature Camouflage at The GettyJuly 14-16: Explore the art of camouflage through color, pattern and shape using paintings from the collection. Use collage to craft your own creatures, and then design a habitat in which your creatures may blend in or stand out. This drop-in program is fun for both children and adults; adult supervision required. Also offered August 4-6 and 12-13. Thursday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Getty Center Family Room Patio, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Bye Bye Birdie in BreaJuly 14-31: Talented performers from Brea Youth Theatre present a musical romp back to the fabu-lous ‘50s and its classic songs and dances. Thurs-day - Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $15. Curtis Theatre, One Civic Center Drive. (714) 990-7722. www.curtistheatre.com

Family Science Nights at the Ocean InstituteJuly 14 and 28: See “June 30” for details.

Golf for Kids’ Sake Tournament in Long BeachJuly 14: Kids play golf with their parents or grandpar-ents, while raising money for The Youth Center in Los Alamitos. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. check-in; 1 p.m. shot-gun start; 6 p.m. dinner and awards. Adults, $160; kids, $120. Recreation Park Golf Course, 5001 Deukmejian Drive. (562) 493-4043. www.theyouthcenter.org

Juggling Show in Yorba LindaJuly 14: See someone spin a cheeseburger on a para-sol and more at this hilarious juggling show! Thursday, 3 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Mad Science in Huntington BeachJuly 14: The crazy scientists from Mad Science will put on an entertaining demonstration called Fire and Ice. Thursday, 11 a.m. $4 per person, tickets on sale

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Rhythm Master Rusty at La Habra LibraryJuly 14: Kids join Rhythm Master Rusty’s rock and roll circus. Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Free. 221 E. La Hab-ra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Ringling Bros. Circus Comes to TownJuly 14 - August 7: Prepare to blast off on an interga-lactic adventure for space-age family fun! With Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new show, “Out Of This World,” families will be amazed by gravity-defying acro-bats, orbital aerialists, majestic animals, fearless dare-devils and hilarious clowns. Come 90 minutes before show time for the Animal Open House, free for all ticket holders. July 14-19: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. July 22-26: Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario. July 29 - August 7: Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. Show times vary. Tickets starting at $20 for adults, $10 for kids (2-12). www.ringling.com

Summer Learning DayJuly 14: Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day recognized to spread awareness about the im-portance of summer learning for the nation’s youth in helping close the achievement gap and support healthy development in communities all across the country. Find out how to celebrate: www.summerlearning.org.

Summer Trail Runs and Kids’ Obstacle Course in TustinJuly 14: See “June 16” for details

Be Brave Workshop in Costa MesaJuly 15 and 26: The goal is to reduce the risk of child-hood victimization by providing knowledge and skills about personal safety, and to empower students to make, brave, safe and healthy choices. Parental at-tendance strongly encouraged to help reinforce what students learn. Provided by The Joyful Child Founda-tion. Also offered August 18. Visit their website for times, age range and to register. $25. Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. www.thejoyfulchild.org

Free Student Showcase Performances by Musical Theatre WorkshopJuly 15: See “June 24” details.

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooJuly 15: In “Our Zoo Mammals,” kids (5-8) learn about the mammals at the OC Zoo. See “July 6” for details.

Kids’ Night Out in CypressJuly 15: Kids (5-12) spend a fun night out with friends.

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Kids’ Night Out at Los Alamitos Youth CenterJuly 15: See “June 17” for details.

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AnaheimFridays, 8 p.m. Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Lemon St.. (714) 765-5274. www.anaheim.net/pearsontheatreAugust 12: Inside Out August 19: Minions

Oak Canyon Nature Center$5 suggested donation. Fridays, nature walk at 7:30 p.m. and movie at 8 p.m. 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road. (714) 998-8380. www.tinyurl.com/moviesatoakcanyon July 15: The Good DinosaurJuly 22: Big Hero SixJuly 29: Hotel Transylvania 2

Bellfl owerFridays, doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Plus, gourmet food trucks. Town Center Plaza, 16521 Aden-moor Ave. (562) 866-5486. www.bellfl ower.orgJuly 8: MinionsJuly 22: The Sandlot August 5: Inside OutAugust 19: Alvin and the Chipmunks

Costa MesaWednesday, 5:45 p.m.; movie at dusk. TeWinkle Park, 885 Junipero Ave. (714) 754-5000. www.tinyurl.com/cmmovieJune 29: Inside Out

Segerstrom Center for the ArtsMondays, doors open at 5:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. 600 Town Center Drive. (714) 556-2787. www.scfta.org/moviemondaysJuly 11: GreaseJuly 18: SelenaJuly 25: ElfAugust 1: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffAugust 8: Labyrinth

Dana PointFridays, 8 p.m. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern. (949) 248-3530. www.danapoint.orgJune 3: Inside Out June 10: The Good DinosaurJune 17: PanJune 24: Minions

DowneySaturday, music at 5 p.m., movie at dusk. Golden Park, 8840 Golden Ave. www.downeyca.orgAugust 20: Music by Retro Soul; screening of In-side Out

Fountain ValleyTuesdays and Fridays, activities at 6 p.m. and movie at dusk. (714) 839-8611. www.fountainvalley.org August 2: Monsters vs Aliens, Recreation Center and

Sports Park (activities at 5 p.m.)August 12: Space Jam - Los Alamos Park August 19: Home - Westmont Park

Huntington BeachSaturdays, 7:15 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Prizes awarded to all kids dressed in costume, and light snacks will be served. City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave. www.tinyurl.com/hbgymmoviesJune 18: The Little MermaidJuly 16: AladdinAugust 20: Lilo & Stitch

Beach Front Cinema$15 per person, parking, $7.50 (family packs avail-able). Go early and reserve an overstuffed bean bag. Dinner options and refreshments are available for purchase. Saturdays, open at 5 p.m.; movie at dusk. Lifegaurd Tower 11. (888) 496-6070. www.secure.beachfrontcinema.comJune 11: Turner and HoochJune 25: Star Wars: The Force AwakensJuly 2: Forrest GumpJuly 16: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost ArkAugust 17: JawsSeptember 3: The Avengers: Age of UltronSeptember 4: The Wizard of Oz

Irvine - OC Great ParkFridays and Saturdays, movie at dusk. North Lawn. (949) 724-6247. www.cityofi rvine.orgFlashback Fridays June 10: Roman HolidayJune 17: Singin’ in the RainJune 24: Bringing Up BabyJuly 8: State Fair

Blockbuster SaturdaysJune 4: HomeJune 11: Hotel Transylvania 2June 18: MinionsJune 25: The Peanuts MovieJuly 9: Kung Fu Panda 3

La HabraDive-In Movies. Fridays, call for admission prices and times. La Habra High School Pool, 801 W. Highlander Drive. (562) 383-4205. www.tinyurl.com/lahabradiveinJune 24, July 29 and August 26: call for movie titles.

Fridays, movies in the parks at dusk. Plus, Bamboo Kids Club kids activities. (562) 905-9708. www.tinyurl.com/lhcmmovies June 10: Hotel Transylvania 2 - Esteli ParkJune 17: Cinderella - Brio ParkJuly 15: Minions - Montwood ParkAugust 12: TBA - Oeste ParkAugust 19: TBA - Brio Park

Lake ForestFridays, movie at 7:30 p.m. (949) 461-3450. www.lakeforestca.govJune 10: Jurassic Park - Nature ParkJuly 8: Minions - Lake Forest Sports ParkJuly 29: Inside Out - El Toro ParkAugust 5: Aladdin - Pittsford ParkAugust 12: Up - Lake Forest Sports Park

LakewoodFridays, activities at 7 p.m.; movie at 8:15 p.m. Monte Verde Park, Nixon St. and Shadeway Road. (562) 866-9771. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreationJune 24: MinionsAugust 12: The Good Dinosaur

Long Beach ParksMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, movie at 7:30 p.m. (562) 570-3150. www.lbparks.org

Star Wars: The Force AwakensMonday, June 20, 8 p.m. - Signal Hill ParkWednesday, June 22 - Bixby ParkFriday, June 24 - El Dorado Park

PanMonday, June 27 - Cherry ParkWednesday, June 29 - MacArthur ParkFriday, July 1 - Whaley Park

MinionsTuesday, July 5 - Seaside ParkWednesday, July 6 - Heartwell ParkFriday, July 8 - Chavez Park

Hotel Transylvania 2Monday, July 11 - DeForest ParkWednesday, July 13 - King ParkFriday, July 15 - College Estates Park

GoosebumpsMonday, July 18 - Grace ParkWednesday, July 20 - Orizaba ParkFriday, July 22 - Stearns Champions Park

Norm of the NorthMonday, July 25 - Drake ParkWednesday, July 27 - Veterans ParkFriday, July 29 - Scherer Park

Inside OutMonday, August 1 - Ramona ParkWednesday, August 3 - Admiral Kidd ParkFriday, August 5 - Wardlow Park

ZootopiaMonday, August 8 - McBride ParkWednesday, August 10 - Somerset ParkFriday, August 12 - Houghton Park

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AnaheimFridays, 8 p.m. Pearson Park Amphitheater, 401 N. Lemon St.. (714) 765-5274. www.anaheim.net/pearsontheatreAugust 12: Inside Out August 19: Minions

Oak Canyon Nature Center$5 suggested donation. Fridays, nature walk at 7:30 p.m. and movie at 8 p.m. 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road. (714) 998-8380. www.tinyurl.com/moviesatoakcanyon July 15: The Good DinosaurJuly 22: Big Hero SixJuly 29: Hotel Transylvania 2

Bellfl owerFridays, doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Plus, gourmet food trucks. Town Center Plaza, 16521 Aden-moor Ave. (562) 866-5486. www.bellfl ower.orgJuly 8: MinionsJuly 22: The Sandlot August 5: Inside OutAugust 19: Alvin and the Chipmunks

Costa MesaWednesday, 5:45 p.m.; movie at dusk. TeWinkle Park, 885 Junipero Ave. (714) 754-5000. www.tinyurl.com/cmmovieJune 29: Inside Out

Segerstrom Center for the ArtsMondays, doors open at 5:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. 600 Town Center Drive. (714) 556-2787. www.scfta.org/moviemondaysJuly 11: GreaseJuly 18: SelenaJuly 25: ElfAugust 1: Ferris Bueller’s Day OffAugust 8: Labyrinth

Dana PointFridays, 8 p.m. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern. (949) 248-3530. www.danapoint.orgJune 3: Inside Out June 10: The Good DinosaurJune 17: PanJune 24: Minions

DowneySaturday, music at 5 p.m., movie at dusk. Golden Park, 8840 Golden Ave. www.downeyca.orgAugust 20: Music by Retro Soul; screening of In-side Out

Fountain ValleyTuesdays and Fridays, activities at 6 p.m. and movie at dusk. (714) 839-8611. www.fountainvalley.org August 2: Monsters vs Aliens, Recreation Center and

Sports Park (activities at 5 p.m.)August 12: Space Jam - Los Alamos Park August 19: Home - Westmont Park

Huntington BeachSaturdays, 7:15 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Prizes awarded to all kids dressed in costume, and light snacks will be served. City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave. www.tinyurl.com/hbgymmoviesJune 18: The Little MermaidJuly 16: AladdinAugust 20: Lilo & Stitch

Beach Front Cinema$15 per person, parking, $7.50 (family packs avail-able). Go early and reserve an overstuffed bean bag. Dinner options and refreshments are available for purchase. Saturdays, open at 5 p.m.; movie at dusk. Lifegaurd Tower 11. (888) 496-6070. www.secure.beachfrontcinema.comJune 11: Turner and HoochJune 25: Star Wars: The Force AwakensJuly 2: Forrest GumpJuly 16: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost ArkAugust 17: JawsSeptember 3: The Avengers: Age of UltronSeptember 4: The Wizard of Oz

Irvine - OC Great ParkFridays and Saturdays, movie at dusk. North Lawn. (949) 724-6247. www.cityofi rvine.orgFlashback Fridays June 10: Roman HolidayJune 17: Singin’ in the RainJune 24: Bringing Up BabyJuly 8: State Fair

Blockbuster SaturdaysJune 4: HomeJune 11: Hotel Transylvania 2June 18: MinionsJune 25: The Peanuts MovieJuly 9: Kung Fu Panda 3

La HabraDive-In Movies. Fridays, call for admission prices and times. La Habra High School Pool, 801 W. Highlander Drive. (562) 383-4205. www.tinyurl.com/lahabradiveinJune 24, July 29 and August 26: call for movie titles.

Fridays, movies in the parks at dusk. Plus, Bamboo Kids Club kids activities. (562) 905-9708. www.tinyurl.com/lhcmmovies June 10: Hotel Transylvania 2 - Esteli ParkJune 17: Cinderella - Brio ParkJuly 15: Minions - Montwood ParkAugust 12: TBA - Oeste ParkAugust 19: TBA - Brio Park

Lake ForestFridays, movie at 7:30 p.m. (949) 461-3450. www.lakeforestca.govJune 10: Jurassic Park - Nature ParkJuly 8: Minions - Lake Forest Sports ParkJuly 29: Inside Out - El Toro ParkAugust 5: Aladdin - Pittsford ParkAugust 12: Up - Lake Forest Sports Park

LakewoodFridays, activities at 7 p.m.; movie at 8:15 p.m. Monte Verde Park, Nixon St. and Shadeway Road. (562) 866-9771. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreationJune 24: MinionsAugust 12: The Good Dinosaur

Long Beach ParksMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, movie at 7:30 p.m. (562) 570-3150. www.lbparks.org

Star Wars: The Force AwakensMonday, June 20, 8 p.m. - Signal Hill ParkWednesday, June 22 - Bixby ParkFriday, June 24 - El Dorado Park

PanMonday, June 27 - Cherry ParkWednesday, June 29 - MacArthur ParkFriday, July 1 - Whaley Park

MinionsTuesday, July 5 - Seaside ParkWednesday, July 6 - Heartwell ParkFriday, July 8 - Chavez Park

Hotel Transylvania 2Monday, July 11 - DeForest ParkWednesday, July 13 - King ParkFriday, July 15 - College Estates Park

GoosebumpsMonday, July 18 - Grace ParkWednesday, July 20 - Orizaba ParkFriday, July 22 - Stearns Champions Park

Norm of the NorthMonday, July 25 - Drake ParkWednesday, July 27 - Veterans ParkFriday, July 29 - Scherer Park

Inside OutMonday, August 1 - Ramona ParkWednesday, August 3 - Admiral Kidd ParkFriday, August 5 - Wardlow Park

ZootopiaMonday, August 8 - McBride ParkWednesday, August 10 - Somerset ParkFriday, August 12 - Houghton Park

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Summer Movies Saturday, August 13 - Animal Care Services, 7550 E. Spring St.

The Good DinosaurMonday, August 15 - Signal Hill ParkWednesday, August 17 - Coolidge ParkFriday, August 19 - Silverado Park

PixelsMonday August 22 - Davenport ParkWednesday, August 24 - Pan American Park

Long Beach - Alfredo’s Beach ClubTuesdays, movies at dusk. 1 Granada Ave. (562) 343-7147www.alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-movie.htmlJune 21: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlJune 28: Pretty in PinkJuly 5: The GooniesJuly 12: JawsJuly 19: Finding NemoJuly 26: The SandlotAugust 2: Princess BrideAugust 9: ZootopiaAugust 16: Toy StoryAugust 23: Inside OutAugust 30: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Los AlamitosSaturdays, music at 6:30 p.m. and movie at dusk. (562) 430-1073. www.tinyurl.com/losalmusicandmoviesJuly 9: Minions - Laurel ParkJuly 23: Toy Story - Orville R. Lewis ParkAugust 6: Community Choice - Little Cottonwood ParkAugust 20: Finding Nemo - Laurel Park

Los Angeles PortFriday, family activities at 6-8 p.m.; movie, 8-10 p.m. Two locations: Wilmington Waterfront Park, 1004 W. “C” St., Wilmington, and Downtown Harbor, 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro. www.tinyurl.com/laportmovieJuly 15: Inside Out

OrangeThursdays, 2-4 p.m. Orange Main Library, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2418. www.cityoforange.org/libraryJune 23: Space Jam June 30: Surf’s UpJuly 7: Hotel Transylvania 2July 14: Shaun the Sheep July 21: Air Bud

PlacentiaFridays, movies at dusk. Placentia Champions Sports Complex, 505 N. Jefferson St. (714) 993-8232. www.placentia.org/moviesJuly 8: MinionsJuly 15: AladdinJuly 22: The Good DinosaurJuly 29: Inside OutAugust 5: DescendantsAugust 12: GoosebumpsAugust 19: Hotel Transylvania 2

Redondo BeachFridays, 8:15 p.m. Adults, $7; kids (2-17), $6. Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way. (310) 376-7829. www.tinyurl.com/rbmoviesAugust 5: The GooniesAugust 12: Nightmare Before ChristmasAugust 19: Troop Beverly HillsAugust 26: Beetle Juice

RossmoorFridays, music at 6 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive. (562) 430-3707. www.rossmoor-csd.orgJune 17: Elm Street Band and MinionsJuly 15: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and Inside OutAugust 19: King Salmon Band and Zootopia

Signal HillWednesday and Saturday, dusk. Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave. (562) 989-7330. www.cityofsignalhill.orgJune 15: The Good DinosaurAugust 20: Star Wars

Stanton Friday, 8 p.m. Stanton Central Park, 10660 Western Ave. (714) 890-4270. www.ci.stanton.ca.usJuly 19: call for movie title.

TustinThursdays, family activities at 5:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. (714) 573-3326. www.tustinca.orgJuly 21: Inside Out - Centennial ParkJuly 28: Shaun the Sheep Movie - Cedar Grove ParkAugust 4: E.T. The Extraterrestrial - Peppertree ParkAugust 11: The Little Prince - Camino Real ParkAugust 18: Kungfu Panda 2 - Frontier Park

Yorba LindaFridays, 8 p.m. (714) 961-7167.www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.usJuly 22: Million Dollar Arm - Eastside Community ParkAugust 19: The Good Dinosaur - Hurless Barton Park


KidZone Date Nights at YMCA OC July 15-16: See “June 17-18” for details. Luau theme.

Night at the Mission in San Juan CapistranoJuly 15-16: Join an adventurous sleepover of camping overnight on Mission grounds for kids with their parents. The sleepover includes dinner, activities and breakfast the following morning. Friday, 6 p.m. - Saturday, 8 a.m. $75 for non-members; $70 for members and $65 per indi-vidual in groups of four or more; preregistration required. 26801 Ortega Hwy. (949) 234-1306. www.missionsjc.com

Night at the Museum in La HabraJuly 15-16: Join the La Habra Recreation staff for its second epic overnight takeover of the Children’s Museum at La Habra, with games, crafts, story-telling, a movie and more. Dinner, breakfast and snacks will be served. Open to children (4-12) with an accompanying parent/guardian. Friday - Satur-day, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. $20 per person; ad-vance registration required. 301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. (562) 383-4205. www.lhcm.org

OC Fair 2016 Opening Day FreebieJuly 15: With the theme “Get Your Fair Face On,” the OC Fair offers 23 days and nights of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports, concerts and fun! Today, receive free admission and parking from noon - 1 p.m. OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

The Odd Market at The AutryJuly 15: See “June 17” for details.

Shakespeare by the Sea in LakewoodJuly 15: Shakespeare by the Sea presents “Cymbe-line.” Bring picnic dinners, blankets and beach chairs to enjoy this classic Shakespeare play. Friday, 7-9 p.m. Free. Refreshments will be sold. Monte Verde Park, 4626 Shadeway Road. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

South Bay Greek Festival in Redondo BeachJuly 15-17: Celebrate Greek culture with live mu-sic, games, dancing, food and pastries. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon - 9 p.m. $2 admission. St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach. (310) 540-2434. www.sbgreekfestival.com

Tropical Birds in LakewoodJuly 15: Join the library for an afternoon with Wild-life Wendy’s Tropical Birds. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org/libs/nye

X-Treme Freestyle Moto-X at the OC FairJuly 15: This high-flying, daredevil display of aerial acrobatics leaves spectators gasping for breath, as riders soar more then 30 feet in the air while flying more than 70 feet, from ramp to landing. It’s an ex-treme form of family entertainment for children and adults of all ages. Friday, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-20, in-cludes fair admission. OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-3247. www.ocfair.com

Adventure Sail in Dana PointJuly 16: Set sail aboard the schooner Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship. Also offered August 27. Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m. Adults, $60; kids (4-12), $40. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

All Ages Astronomy Club in DowneyJuly 16: See “June 18” for details.

Big Canyon Nature Walk in Newport BeachJuly 16: See “June 18” for details.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Homestead MuseumJuly 16-17: This tour takes you behind the scenes, showing you places that are rarely seen by the general public. Saturday and Sunday, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Free. Hour-long tours are free, but space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 15415 E. Don Julian Road, Industry. (626) 968-8492. www.homesteadmuseum.org

California Hot Sauce Expo in Long BeachJuly 16-17: More than 45 hot sauce purveyors offer samples, which also includes a pepper-eating chal-lenge, contests, food, entertainment and more. Sat-urday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $10. Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Drive. www.cahotsauceexpo.com

Chinatown Summer Nights in Los AngelesJuly 16: See “June 18” for details.

Family Art Day in Laguna BeachJuly 16: When kids arrive, they’ll get a booklet full of coupons redeemable for special activities and treats. Kids partici-

pate in an Art Quest treasure hunt, where they will answer kid-friendly questions by investigating differ-ent exhibits throughout the grounds. It’s a great way to inspire conversation with the whole family with topics like color, dimension, medium and types of

art. Saturday, noon - 3 p.m. Included in admission. 650 Laguna Canyon Road. (800) 487-3378. www.lagunafestivalofarts.org

Family Camp in LakewoodJuly 16-17: Kids (3-10) and parents camp out “under the stars” with a real campfire, plus games, crafts, na-ture walks, roasting marshmallows and campfire songs. Camp guides will be on hand to help you set up and lead the fun. Meals and snacks are provided. Enrollment is limited. Saturday, 1 p.m. - Sunday, noon. $17 per pair; $8 for each additional person. Monte Verde Park. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Family Campout at Lake Forest Sports ParkJuly 16-17: Pack up your family and your tent and camp out in the Sports Park! The evening will be filled with a hearty dinner, as well as a delicious dessert. Enjoy playing games and singing campfire songs. Wake up to an early morning bagel and donut break-fast at the park. Children must be 4 years or older and must be accompanied by a parent. Saturday - Sun-day, check in at 5:30 p.m. to set up your tent before dinner. Participants must provide their own tents and sleeping bags, and any personal items. Residents, $7; non-residents, $12. Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Pkwy. (949) 461-3450. www.lakeforestca.gov

Free Train Rides at Fairview ParkJuly 16-17: See “June 18-19” for details.

Girls’ Book Arts Workshop in CarsonJuly 16: During this special workshop, girls (10-18) rotate through six stations covering every aspect of the book arts, including letterpess printing, papermaking, bookbinding, and illustration design. Plus, they’ll make their own sheets of paper, create books using various methods, screenprint their own book covers and T-shirts, and much more. Girl Scouts can earn a patch. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $25; register in advance. International Printing Museum, 315 W. Torrance Blvd. (310) 515-7166. www.printmuseum.org

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LEGO Fun Day at Fullerton Main LibraryJuly 16: See “June 18” for details.

Love Long Beach FestivalJuly 16-17: Celebrate all the wonderful things Long Beach has to offer, with bands and DJs, art, exhibits, fitness competitions, a volleyball tournament, a yoga and boot camp workout area, an interactive kids’ area, organic food court, farmers’ market and an incredible fire show to end the evening. This event benefits the Long Beach non-profit Children Today. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Granada Beach, 1 Granada Ave. www.lovelongbeachfestival.com

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Seal Beach Annual Fish FryJuly 16-17: Grab the family for a day of sun, live mu-sic and food, including fish and chips, bratwurst and jumbo hot dogs. It’s the longest running event in Seal Beach! Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Seal Beach Lions Club. Eisenhower Park. www.facebook.com/sealbeachlions

Sleepover on the Brig Pilgrim in Dana PointJuly 16-17: Kids (8+) and parents are invited to join the crew of the tallship Pilgrim for an evening of fun and adventure. Families partake in a variety of ship-board activities, including rowing in the harbor, raising sail, going up the mast in a boatswains chair, singing chanteys, and listening to seafaring stories from the captain! Hearty meals are included. Shipboard ac-tivities are conducted while safely at dock. Saturday, 3 p.m. - Sunday, 9 a.m. $150 per parent/child; $70 per additional participant. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive. www.ocean-institute.org

Speedway Fair Derby in Costa MesaJuly 16: Get revved up for some high-octane motor-cycle racing at the 40th edition of the Speedway Fair Derby, held at the OC Fair since 1975. California’s top riders compete in several heats, building up to a fast and furious final race. Enjoy freestyle motocross jump-ers, sidecar and chopper races and more. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-20, includes fair admission. OC Fair and Event Center, Action Sports Arena. (714) 708-3247. www.costamesaspeedway.net

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Seal Beach Animal Care Center. The first race begins Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with the championship race at approximately 9:15 p.m. Adults, $3; kids (17 and un-der), free. Los Alamitos Race Course. (714) 820-2690. www.tinyurl.com/wienernationals

• Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Pretend City Children’s MuseumJuly 17: Enjoy fun ice-cream-themed activities. Sunday, activities throughout the day, visit their website for sched-ule. Included with admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

DanceFest 2016 in Long BeachJuly 17: The award-winning Homeland Cultural Center presents DanceFest 2016 showcasing West African drum and dance, Aztec dance, Cambodian dance and martial arts, Micronesian music and dance, pop-lock-ing, hip-hop and Hmong traditional arts. Sunday, 4 p.m. Free, but tickets required. Scottish Rite Event Center, 855 Elm St. (562) 570-1655. www.lbparks.org

Family Fun Day at Del Mar Race TrackJuly 17: Enjoy Family Days every weekend during the race season, but July 17th is “super-sized.” Rock climb-ing walls, inflatable games and rides, face painting, hats with the Red Hatter, baseball clinics, magic shows and Pony Boy the Del Mar mascot. Plus, kids ages 12 and under receive a free Webkinz plush horse (while sup-plies last). Adults, $6; kids (12 and under), free. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 792-4242. www.dmtc.com

Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike RideJuly 17: See “June 19” for details.

Kids’ Art Studio in Laguna BeachJuly 17: See “June 19” for details.

SummerFist VI at the OC FairJuly 17: Learn a few tricks from the pros at this mixed martial arts showcase. Sunday, 6 p.m. $15-40, includes fair admission. OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Your Sky, Our Horizon at the Hammer MuseumJuly 17: Kids (5+) and families paint the sky with the artist Silke Otto-Knapp. Experiment with paint-ing washes and create a landscape connected by a single horizon line. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 915-0200. www.hammer.ucla.edu

California Joe at Cypress LibraryJuly 18: Kids (6-12) become Junior Explorers on this magical journey of world travel looking for magic’s greatest secrets with California Joe. Monday, 2 p.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Games in the Library in Newport BeachJuly 18, 19 and 21: Ready, set, go! Bring your friends and play fun games. Children must be ac-companied by an adult. Space is limited. Monday, 2 p.m., Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tues-day, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Branch, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Mad Science Fire and Ice Show in DowneyJuly 18: Be dazzled and entertained as you watch and interact with mad scientists! Foggy dry ice storms, Eggbert the Egg, and even a special Mad Science “burp” potion will amaze you as you learn about chemical reactions, air pressure and the three states of matter. Monday, 2:30 p.m. Free. Downey Theater, 8435 Firestone Blvd. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Tween Comic Book Workshop in Yorba LindaJuly 18: Tweens learn to create their very own com-ic book. They’ll imagine a character, write a script, build a panel drawing, and more. Monday, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Little Games for Preschoolers at La Habra LibraryJuly 19: Preschoolers make a little buddy of yarn and participate in activities. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Pa-Kua of Orange Martial ArtsJuly 19: Join a fun and exciting demonstration on martial arts. Kids participate and learn how to be more active. Tuesday, 2 p.m. Free. Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave., Or-ange. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Taste of Farmers Market in LAJuly 19: For one evening only, Farmers Market merchants take you on a strolling gastronomic and shopping adventure, letting you enjoy delicious food, merchandise specials and live music. Tues-day, 5-9 p.m. Free admission; taste tickets for sale

on-site for a nominal fee. 6333 W. Third St. (323) 933-9211. www.farmersmarketla.com

Wolf Ambassadors at Fullerton ArboretumJuly 19: Join this family-friendly event where The Project Wildsong Team will introduce the wolf am-bassadors, Cael and Damu. Learn about the ecology of wolves and why they are an important keystone species. The team will also be talking about foxes as they are obtaining an Ambassador Fox this year, which is an exciting new addition. Don’t forget your camera and be ready to pet the wolves. Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. $10. 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. (657) 278-3407. www.fullertonarboretum.com

Toddler Class at the OC ZooJuly 20: In “Backyard Animals,” toddlers (3-4) learn about common critters. See “June 17” for details.

Cavallo Equestrian Arts at OC FairJuly 20-24: Cavallo offers an exciting equestrian ad-venture with a gypsy twist in their Circo Ma’Ceo show featuring death-defying stunts and masterful show-manship set to rich acoustic music. Wednesday - Sat-urday, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $17.50 includes fair admis-sion. Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Magic Show in La PalmaJuly 20: Trissia the Magician wows the audience with her amazing magical performance. Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker St. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma

Magic Show in StantonJuly 20: Magician Naathan Phan has appeared on such shows as “America’s Got Talent” and “Tengo Talento, Mucho Telento.” See him live at the Stanton Civic Center Auditorium, just across the street from the Stanton Library. Wednesday, 4 p.m. 7800 Katella Ave. www.ocpl.org/libloc

Safety Day in WestminsterJuly 20: This free educational event gives kids and families an opportunity to become familiar with the city’s safety staff and services, with bicycle licensing and fingerprinting, displays and exciting demonstra-tions by the Westminster Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza St. (714) 895-2860. www.westminster-ca.gov

We Care Wednesday for Free OC Fair AdmissionJuly 20 and 27: Receive one free admission and one carnival ride ticket with the donations: July 20: five cans of food. July 27: three new or gently-used chil-dren’s books. Also offered August 3: five new or gently-used clothing items. August 10: new school supplies valued at $5 or more. Wednesday, noon 3 p.m. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Celebrating Music with Brother Yusef in OrangeJuly 21: Join a fun and interactive program about Afri-can American musical tradition of the blues. Experience the joy with singing, dancing and instruments. Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free. Taft Branch Library, 740 E. Taft Ave. (714) 288-2430. www.cityoforange.org/library

Kids Get In Free at the OC FairJuly 21 and 28: For Kids Day at the OC Fair, kids

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Live Animal Show in Yorba LindaJuly 21: This live animal show will showcase un-usual and exotic animals you don’t see every day. Thursday, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Meet the Grunion at the Cabrillo Marine AquariumJuly 21: See “June 22” for details. Doors open at 8 p.m., the run at 10:50 p.m.

Annie Banannie at La Habra LibraryJuly 21: Kids join Annie Banannie, the Balloon Story-teller for an afternoon of fun. 221 E. La Habra Blvd. (714) 526-7728. www.ocpl.org/libloc/habra

Ollivander’s Pop-Up Shop in FullertonJuly 21: Make your own Harry Potter wand from paper and glue. For all ages. Children must be ac-companied by an adult, or their wands will only be painted; no hot glue will be allowed. Supplies are limited. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Free. Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. (714) 738-6338. www.fullertonlibrary.org

Teen Picnic and Gamesfest in StantonJuly 21: Teens (12-18) enjoy food and games, such as bocce ball, croquet and a rock, scissor, paper tourna-ment at Stanton Park, just down the street from the li-brary. Thursday, noon. Free. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Up Up and Away Kids ConsignmentJuly 21-24: Consignors earn top dollar for their items while buyers save a ton of money purchasing name brand, new and nearly new items (clothing, toys, strollers, highchairs, books, etc.) at 50-90% off retail. You do not need to be a consignor to at-tend and purchase items. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to attend, visit their website for location and more information about consigning, shopping or volunteering. (714) 497-0199. www.upupandawaykidsconsignment.com

Toddler Class at the OC ZooJuly 21: In What’s For Lunch?, toddlers (3-4) find out what the zoo animals eat for lunch and dinner. See “June 17” for details.

Alice in Costa MesaJuly 22: Follow Alice on an adventure down the rabbit hole in this classic stage performance. Fri-day, 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Arts and Learn-ing Conservatory, 3184 Airway Ave. (714) 728-7100. www.artsandlearning.com

Beauty and the Beast in PlacentiaJuly 22-24 and 29-31: Believe in the wonder of live theatre again with performances of “Beauty and the Beast” by Musical Theatre Orange Coun-ty. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $25-30. PYLUSD Perform-

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Family Twilight Fishing in FullertonJuly 22: Bring your kids fishing when the fish bite best—twilight. They supply the tackle and worms. Also included are hot dogs and campfire marshmallows. An instructor will help with all fishing needs. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have a Cali-fornia Freshwater Fishing License (can be purchased at local sporting good stores). Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15-21 per person; registration required. Laguna Lake Park. (714) 738-6575. www.fullertonfishing

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Into the Woods in San PedroJuly 22-24: In Stephen Sondheim and James Lap-ine’s musical fairytale mashup, the Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. Friday - Sunday. Check the website for times and ticket prices. War-ner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St. (310) 548-2493. www.encoresouthbay.org/tickets

Jane Eyre in Long BeachJuly 22-30: Summer reading comes to life as Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre.” Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $12.50. 4250 Atlantic Ave. (562) 997-1494. www.lbshakespeare.org

Oh Sew! Teen Club in Long BeachJuly 22: See “June 24” for details.

Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School in IrvineJuly 22: See “June 24” for details.

Weird Al at the Hollywood BowlJuly 22-23: When the hilariously irreverent “Weird Al” Yankovic takes over the Bowl, with the backing of a full orchestra, all bets are off. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for his Mandatory World Tour, a wild ride through 30 years of pop culture parodies and original satire by the four-time Grammy-winning artist who turns mockery into witty modern art. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Ticket

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Annual Cypress Community FestivalJuly 23: The Cypress Run, including a 5K and 10K run and 5K walk, kicks off the day and is followed by the annual family festival featuring a pancake break-fast, chili cook-off, classic car show, arts and craft vendors, business expo, live music and kid-friendly activities, including rides. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; race starts at 7:30 a.m., registration required, call (714) 229-6780. Festival admission free; minimal fee for rides. Oak Knoll Park, 5700 Orange Ave. (714) 827-2430. www.cypressfestival.com

Camp Titans Sleepover at the La Brea Tar PitsJuly 23-24: Boys and girls (5+) bring their tents to pitch outside to sleep amongst the asphalt seeps in this summer sleepover. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - Sunday, 9 a.m. $75 per person, includes light evening snack, light breakfast, a participa-tion patch, and Sunday museum admission. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 763-3466. www.nhm.org

Family Sandcastle Building Day in San PedroJuly 23: Pile some sand, add some water, do a little shaping and presto!—your very own sandcastle. Bring a shovel and a bucket, and join some sandy fun. Satur-day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Japanese Cultural Festival in NorwalkJuly 23-24: The annual festival will feature cultural arts displays, martial-arts demonstrations, entertain-ment, crafts and lots of great food and games. Satur-day, 2-9 p.m.; and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Southeast Japa-nese School and Community Center, 14615 Gridley Road. (562) 863-5996. www.sejscc.org

Riverbed Cleanup and Movie Night at Etnies Skatepark in Lake ForestJuly 23: Donate your time and energy to cleaning up the riverbed and trails adjacent to Etnies Skatepark and receive a free dinner, drink and a raffle ticket for some great donated prizes. After the work is done, settle in for a family movie shown on a big screen, with local vendors selling food. Kids can even skate while the movie’s going! Saturday, cleanup, 5-8 p.m.; movie, 8:30-10 p.m. Free admission; nominal fee for food. 20028 Lake Forest Drive. (949) 916-5870. www.etniesskatepark.com

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Shakespeare in the Park in RossmoorJuly 23-24: Gather the family, a blanket, some chairs and a picnic dinner, then settle in for Shakespeare in the Park, presented by Shakespeare by the Sea. Sat-urday, “Othello”; Sunday, “Cymbeline.” 7 p.m. Free. Rush Park, 3001 Blume Drive. (562) 430-3707. www.rossmoor-csd.org

Teen Art in LakewoodJuly 23: Teens (13-17) design their own foam finger to cheer their favorite team during this DIY workshop. Saturday, 2 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org

Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington BeachJuly 23-31: Top amateur and professional surfers compete for honors in the largest surf competition in North America. Families watch

the surf competitions, volleyball tournaments, skate and freestyle motocross demonstrations, fashion shows and live concerts, then wander through a village of skate-and-surf-themed vendors. Free. Huntington Beach Pier, (714) 536-5486. www.usopenofsurfing.com

Zookeeper Appreciation Day at OC ZooJuly 23: Help thank zookeepers for all their hard work caring for OC Zoo animals, with thank you card-making, crafts, games, a zookeeper chat at 10:30 a.m., special toys and treats for the animals, and a scavenger hunt. Come dressed in zookeeper attire/costume. The first 100 kids (12 and under) will receive a free train ride ticket for Irvine Park Railroad! Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 per person; $5 parking. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/zoo/events

Jelly of the Month Club Kids’ Concerts in Long BeachJuly 24: See “June 26” for details.

Potty Training Workshop in Long BeachJuly 24: Join a special potty training workshop. Within this workshop, evaluate where your child is and design an individual strategy. Explore role play, puppet play and story time to cover all things potty training. Sunday, 10 a.m. - noon. Call for fees. 5580 E. 2nd St., Ste. 101. (562) 439-3425. www.ahwinstitute.com/calendar

Save Our Slogans at the Hammer MuseumJuly 24: Kids (9-14) make their voices heard. In this workshop, they’ll come up with attention-grabbing solutions to the issues they care about most. In-structor Meredith Goldberg-Morse works in media, connecting TV shows with social impact. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu

The Fairies Songbook in Redondo BeachJuly 24: The fairies share with you their songs of en-chantment in a celebration for the return of the Fairy Queen in this musical revue. This show features favorite songs from other shows, plus some new ones that will surely bring a smile to faces and joy to hearts. Groups and birthday parties are welcome. Sunday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $15. The Sunset Theater Company, 1603 Aviation Blvd., #6. www.afaeryhunt.com

Best Bubble Party in Newport BeachJuly 25, 26 and 28: Learn about the magic, art and science of bubbles. See a rainbow materialize right before your eyes. See square bubbles, triangular bubbles, bubbles that bounce and float. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is lim-ited. Monday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Li-brary, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona del Mar Branch, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

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Fantastick Patrick One Man Circus Band July 25: Fantastick Patrick, “The One Man Circus Band,” is an amazing circus act and comedy show for kids (6-12). This is one show you don’t want to miss! Monday, 2 p.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Mad Science Show in WestminsterJuly 25: Join Mad Science for a family show full of science-y fun, including demonstrations, hands-on ex-periments and more. Monday, 3 p.m. Free. Westminster Library, 8180 13th St. www.ocpl.org/libloc/westminster

Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards in TustinJuly 26: Close out the Summer Library Challenge with a bang! Jazzy Ash and The Leaping Lizards features a New Orleans jazz band with a ukulele, guitar, banjo, accordion, fiddle, bass, trombone, sax, washboard and drums! Kids dance and learn all about New Orleans music. Some seating is provided, but feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. Tustin Library, 345 E. Main St. (714) 544-7725. www.ocpl.org/libloc/tustin

Olympic Crafts in CypressJuly 26: Kids (3-5) get into the Summer Olympics spirit by making Olympic-related crafts. All materials will be provided. Tuesday, 11 a.m. Free. Cypress Library, 5331 Orange Ave. (714) 826-0350. www.ocpl.org/libloc/cyp

Zumba with Josue Meneses in OrangeJuly 26: Join certified Zumba instructor Josue Men-eses as he demonstrates Zumba and Zumbatomic techniques for all to try. Tuesday 2 p.m. Free. Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Annie Banannie in StantonJuly 27: Annie Banannie brings her book and incred-ible balloon creations to life in her show, “Dr. Electric (Sort of) Takes Over The World!” Wednesday, 4 p.m. Free. Stanton Civic Center, 7800 Katella Ave., Stan-ton. www.ocpl.org/libloc/stanton

Arty Loon in La PalmaJuly 27: Don’t miss the Arty Loon Variety Show, with magic, puppetry, juggling and comedy! Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Free. La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker St. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma

Monster X Tour at the OC FairJuly 27-31: Experience the car-crushing fury of some of the world’s most awe-inspiring monster trucks as the Monster X Tour blazes into Costa Mesa for five wild nights. These mighty machines amaze and entertain as they jump, crush and roar their way through dirt tracks, junk cars and other obstacles. Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30 p.m. $16.50-18.50, includes fair admission. Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Teen Anime Nights at the Orange Main LibraryJuly 27: See “June 22” for details.

Music Show in Yorba LindaJuly 28: This high-energy music show fuses elements of storytelling and unbelievable music! Thursday, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Aesop’s Fables in Laguna HillsJuly 29: The tortoise and the hare, the cricket and the

grasshopper—enjoy classic Greek tales with a moral performed as a musical by actors (6-13) from Creative Kids Playhouse. Friday, 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. $5. La-guna Hills High School, 25401 Paseo de Valencia. (949) 465-1940. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

Animal Art II at the OC ZooJuly 29: Kids (3-4) join an hour of creativity and fun with an animal theme. Come ready to get a little messy! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts and meeting zoo animals up close. Friday, 10:15 a.m. $5, includes one adult; $3 parking. Registration required. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/zoo

Parents Night Out at Oodles in CerritosJuly 29: See “June 24” for details.

Wacky Magic Show in LakewoodJuly 29: Join the library for the Abraco Wacko Magic Show. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Library, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8498. www.colapublib.org/libs/nye

A Faery Hunt and Party in Griffith ParkJuly 30: First, join a wonderful fairy show and then attend the Fairy Birthday Party! A treasure hunt, story circle time with the fairy princess, dancing, games, fairy unicorn card readings, fairy face

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AnaheimThursdays, 6:30 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Park. www.tinyurl.com/anaheimconcertsJuly 14: 80z All Stars July 21: Born JoviJuly 28: The Petty BreakersAugust 4: DSB (Journey tribute)

Saturdays, 7 p.m. Pearson Park Amphitheatre. www.anaheim.net/pearsontheatreAugust 13: Woodie and The Longboards (Beach Boys tribute) and Heartache Tonight (Eagles tribute)August 20: Orquesta Bonko (Latin salsa)

Bellfl owerThursdays, 6:30 p.m. Bellfl ower Blvd. between Flower and Oak. www.tinyurl.com/bellfl owerconcertsJuly 14: The Answer (classic rock)July 28: Soto Band (Latin rock, R&B, dance)August 11: Smokin’ Cobras (rockin’ ‘50s and ‘70s)August 25: 80z All Stars with Richard Blade

Buena ParkWednesdays, 7 p.m. at Boisseranc Park.www.tinyurl.com/bpconcertsJune 8: Desperado (Eagles tribute)June 15: Stone Soul (R&B, soul)June 22: Aquarius (Summer of Love tribute)June 29: Wiseguys Big Band MachineJuly 6: Britain’s Finest (Beatles tribute)July 13: Savor (Santana tribute)

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Buena Park Downtown, 8308 On the Mall. www.buenaparkdowntown.com/eventsJuly 27: Paperback Writer (Beatles tribute)August 3: DSB (Journey tribute)August 10: The Society Band (contemporary)August 17: Adam Michaelson’s Tribute to Billy JoelAugust 24: A Tribute to the King

Costa MesaTuesdays, activities, 5 p.m.; concert, 6 p.m. Fairview Park. www.costamesaca.govJuly 5: The Answer (classic rock)July 12: Kelly Rae Band (country)July 19: Common Sense (reggae, rock)Juy 26: The Fenians (Irish rock)

OC MarketplaceWeekends. Admission, $2. www.ocmarketplace.comJune 11: Hollywood U2 (tribute to U2)June 12: Tribute to the Rolling StonesJune 18: Bonfi re (tribute to AC/DC)June 19: The Atomic Punks (tribute to Van Halen)June 25: Generation Idol (tribute to Billy Idol)June 26: Dog and Butterfl y (tribute to Heart)

CypressSaturdays, kids’ crafts at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 6 p.m.

Civic Center Green. www.tinyurl.com/cypressconcertsJune 4: Beatles vs. Beach BoysJune 11: Aquarius (60s tribute)June 18: Southbound & Company (classic rock, Creedence tribute)July 9: The Alley Cats (Doo Wop)July 16: West Coast Pops OrchestraJuly 30: Elvis Presley TributeAugust 6: Pickleback Shine (modern country)August 13: Bruce Springsteen TributeAugust 20: Neil Diamond Tribute

Dana PointSundays, 2:30-6 p.m. at Sea Terrace Community Parkwww.danapointconcertseries.comJuly 10: Skynyrd Reloaded and Southbound (Allman Brothers tribute)July 17: Lights (Journey tribute) and BOSTYXJuly 24: Tricia Freeman Band and Peaceful Easy (Eagles tribute)July 31: Fan Halen and Led ZepAgainAugust 7: Raymond Michael’s Casino All Stars and Hot August Night (Neil Diamond tribute)August 14: Brent Payne and Craig Wayne Boyd (from The Voice)

Heritage Park:August 21: Savor the Band (Santana tribute) August 28: TBA

Downeywww.downeyca.orgSunday, 3-7 p.m. at Rio Hondo Golf Course. June 28: The Kings of 88

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Furman Park.July 6: Smith the Band (pop country)July 13: Knyght Ryder (‘80s)July 20: U.S. Marine CorpsJuly 27: Downey Symphony (classical/pops)August 3: Hit Me ‘90sAugust 10: Conganas (salsa/merengue)

Saturday, music, 5 p.m.; movie at dusk. Golden Park.August 20: movie, Inside Out; music, Retro Soul

Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rooftop Music, 2nd St. and New St. August 25: Havana Nights

Fountain ValleyThursdays, 6-8 p.m. at Recreation Center and Sports Park. www.tinyurl.com/fvconcertsJuly 7: DSB (Journey tribute)July 14: Desperado (Eagles tribute)July 21: The Answer (classic rock)July 28: The Garth Guy (Garth Brooks tribute)

FullertonWednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sports Complex.

www.tinyurl.com/fullertonconcertsJuly 13: U2 ExperienceJuly 20: Jann Browne BandJuly 27: Skynyrd ReloadedAugust 3: Stone SoulAugust 10: The Answer

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at Muckenthaler Cultural Center. www.themuck.orgJuly 7: Barbara MorrisonJuly 14: The Susie Hansen Latin BandJuly 21: T SistersJuly 28: Peter BrandonAugust 4: YerakAugust 18: Director’s ChoiceAugust 25: Orange Empire ChorusSeptember 15: Conjunto Jorocho Tenocelomeh

Garden GroveThursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Eastgate Park. www.ggcf.comJuly 7: Queen Nation (Queen tribute)July 14: Flashback Heart Attack (‘80s New Wave)July 21: Knyght Ryder (‘90s hits)July 28: Gold Rush CountryAugust 4: The Suffragettes (Top 40)August 11: The Answer (classic rock)

Huntington BeachSundays, 5 p.m. at Central Park. www.hbconcertband.org/summerseriesJune 26: Huntington Beach Concert BandJuly 3: Night Blooming JazzmenJuly 10: Laguna Beach Community BandJuly 17: Yari More Latin BandJuly 24: Huntington Beach Concert Band with High School MusiciansJuly 31: Golden West PopsAugust 7: Jamie Wood and Daddy-OAugust 14: Covina Concert Band and Huntington Beach Concert BandAugust 21: Bob DeSenaAugust 28: The Wiseguys Big Band MachineSeptember 4: The Swing Era Orchestra

Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Pier Plaza. www.surfi ngmuseum.org/events.htmlJune 12, July 24, August 14 and September 18: call for bands.

IrvineSundays, 5:30 p.m. at Mike Ward Community Park. www.cityofi rvine.orgJuly 10: Gold Rush CountryJuly 17: Identity Theft (‘80s)July 24: Blue Breeze (Motown, R&B, Soul and Funk)July 31: Pacifi c Symphony in the CityAugust 7: L.A.vation (U2 tribute)August 14: Dog N’ Butterfl y (Heart tribute)

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Summer Concerts La HabraThursdays, 7 p.m. www.tinyurl.com/lhconcertsJune 23: Mariachi Divas, El Centro - Lions ParkJune 30: Retro Soul, El Centro - Lions ParkJuly 7: DSB (Journey tribute) - La Habra Marketplace July 14: Cold Duck (oldies, R&B, soul, funk) - La Habra MarketplaceJuly 21: Kelly Rae Band (country) - La Habra Marketplace

Lake Forest Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.lakeforestca.govJune 26: Mick Adams and The Stones with Heartache Tonight - Lake Forest Sports ParkJuly 24: The Suffragettes, The Great Pumpkin and 80z All Stars - Pittsford ParkAugust 21: Men Without Hats - Lake Forest Sports Park

Fridays, 6-10 p.m. at Etnies Skateparkwww.tinyurl.com/etniesconcertsJune 17: Punk Rock NightJuly 15: Reggae NightAugust 19: Heavy Metal Night

LakewoodThursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Del Valle Park. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreationJune 23: The Answer (classic rock)June 30: Stone Soul (Motown)July 7: Hot August Night (Neil Diamond tribute)July 14: Escape (Journey tribute)July 21: Hollywood U2 (U2 tribute)July 28: Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute)August 4: Knight Ryder (‘80s tribute)August 11: Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute)

Long BeachLong Beach Municipal Band. www.longbeach.govTuesdays, 6:30 p.m., June 28 and July 5, Whaley ParkTuesdays, 6:30 p.m., July 12-26, Bluff Park, Ocean Blvd.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., June 29 - August 3, Los Cer-ritos ParkThursdays, 6:30 p.m., June 30 - August 4, Marine StadiumFridays, 6:30 p.m., July 1 - August 5, El Dorado Park West.

Thursdays, gates open, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7-8 p.m. $3 per person; kids (5 and under), free. El Dorado Na-ture Center. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenterJune 23: Steele Parade (steel drum and calypso)June 30: Sligo Rags (Celtic Rock)July 7: Salty Suites (bluegrass)July 14: Adam Topo Trio (Celtic Rock)

Friday, 6 p.m. Summer’s End Concert. Marine Sta-dium. www.100daysofsummer.orgAugust 26: Pop Vinyl

Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. Rancho Los Cerritoswww.rancholoscerritos.orgJune 26: Amusement Park July 24: Generation Blues

Los AlamitosSaturdays, concerts at 6:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Call for bands. www.tinyurl.com/lamoviesconcertsJuly 9: Minions - Laurel ParkJuly 23: Toy Story - Orville R. Lewis Park

August 6: Community Choice - Little Cottonwood ParkAugust 20: Finding Nemo - Laurel Park

Los Angeles SummerSounds at the Hollywood Bowl. Monday - Fri-day, 10 or 11:15 a.m. $16, includes fi ne arts work-shop. (213) 972-8082. www.hollywoodbowl.com/summersoundsJuly 11-15: Americana, folk and bluegrass traditionsJuly 18-22: Paris CafeJuly 25-29: Taiko drumming August 1-5: Mariachi music

Newport BeachSundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Civic Center Greenswww.tinyurl.com/nbconcertsJuly 31: Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones tribute)August 21: Rumours (Fleetwood Mac tribute)

NorwalkWednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Civic Center Lawn. www.norwalk.orgJuly 6 - August 10: call for band.

Placentia Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Tri-City Park. www.placentia.orgJuly 7: Diamond is Forever (Neil Diamond tribute)July 14: Upstream (steel drum, reggae and calypso)July 21: The Fenians (Irish rock)July 28: Darden Sisters (variety)August 4: Smokin’ Cobras (oldies)August 11: Mariachi Divas (female mariachi)

RossmoorFridays, concert at 6 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Rush Park. www.rossmoor-csd.orgJune 17: Elm Street Band and MinionsJuly 15: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and Inside OutAugust 19: King Salmon Band and Zootopia

San ClementeThursdays, 6 p.m. San Clemente Pier.www.san-clemente.orgJuly 7: Wigs and TiesJuly 21: Rod PiazzaAugust 4: Common Sense

Seal BeachWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Eisenhower Parkwww.tinyurl.com/sbconcertsJuly 6: Crimson and CrowbarJuly 13: Highway 91July 20: AquariusJuly 27: Elm Street BandAugust 3: Grilled Cheese SoundwichAugust 10: Abbey RoadAugust 17: Flash Back Heart AttackAugust 24: LAVation

Signal HillWednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Signal Hill Park. www.cityofsignalhill.orgJuly 6: Desperado (Eagles tribute)July 13: Neon Nation (80s)July 20: Scot Bruce (Elvis tribute)July 27: A Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute)August 3: Blue Breeze (soul, R&B)August 10: Wildfi lre (Top 40s)

StantonWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Stanton Central Park.www.tinyurl.com/stantonconcertsAugust 3: Smokin’ Cobras (rockin’ oldies) with Na-tional Night Out activitiesAugust 10: Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown)August 17: The Tease (Top 40 and Latin)August 24: The Answer (classic rock)

TustinWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Peppertree Park. www.tustinca.orgJune 22: Mick Adams and the Stones (Rolling Stones tribute)June 29: Kelly Rae Band (country)July 6: The Moods (‘60s)July 13: Silky Riot (Top 40)July 20: The Walking Phoenixes (Johnny Cash tribute)July 27: The Pettybreakers (Tom Petty tribute)August 3: Surftunes (Beach Boys tribute)August 10: DSB (Journey tribute)

WestminsterThursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunken Gardens. www.westminster-ca.govAugust 4: The Silverados (country rock)August 11: The Kings of 88 (piano rock tribute)August 18: Abbey Road (Beatles tribute)August 25: Swing Cats Big Band

Yorba LindaSundays, 5:30-7 p.m. Hurless Barton Park.www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.usJuly 17: The Answer (classic rock)July 24: Surf’s Up (Beach Boys tribute)July 31: LA Confi dential (Top 40)August 7: Film @ Eleven (R&B)August 14: Joshua Tree (U2 tribute)

La HabraThursdays, 7 p.m. www.tinyurl.com/lhconcertsJune 23: Mariachi Divas, El Centro - Lions ParkJune 30: Retro Soul, El Centro - Lions ParkJuly 7: DSB (Journey tribute) - La Habra Marketplace July 14: Cold Duck (oldies, R&B, soul, funk) - La Habra MarketplaceJuly 21: Kelly Rae Band (country) - La Habra Marketplace

Lake Forest Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.lakeforestca.govJune 26: Mick Adams and The Stones with Heartache Tonight - Lake Forest Sports ParkJuly 24: The Suffragettes, The Great Pumpkin and 80z All Stars - Pittsford ParkAugust 21: Men Without Hats - Lake Forest Sports Park

Fridays, 6-10 p.m. at Etnies Skateparkwww.tinyurl.com/etniesconcertsJune 17: Punk Rock NightJuly 15: Reggae NightAugust 19: Heavy Metal Night

LakewoodThursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Del Valle Park. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreationJune 23: The Answer (classic rock)June 30: Stone Soul (Motown)July 7: Hot August Night (Neil Diamond tribute)July 14: Escape (Journey tribute)July 21: Hollywood U2 (U2 tribute)July 28: Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute)August 4: Knight Ryder (‘80s tribute)August 11: Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute)

Long BeachLong Beach Municipal Band. www.longbeach.govTuesdays, 6:30 p.m., June 28 and July 5, Whaley ParkTuesdays, 6:30 p.m., July 12-26, Bluff Park, Ocean Blvd.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., June 29 - August 3, Los Cer-ritos ParkThursdays, 6:30 p.m., June 30 - August 4, Marine StadiumFridays, 6:30 p.m., July 1 - August 5, El Dorado Park West.

Thursdays, gates open, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7-8 p.m. $3 per person; kids (5 and under), free. El Dorado Na-ture Center. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenterJune 23: Steele Parade (steel drum and calypso)June 30: Sligo Rags (Celtic Rock)July 7: Salty Suites (bluegrass)July 14: Adam Topo Trio (Celtic Rock)

Friday, 6 p.m. Summer’s End Concert. Marine Sta-dium. www.100daysofsummer.orgAugust 26: Pop Vinyl

Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. Rancho Los Cerritoswww.rancholoscerritos.orgJune 26: Amusement Park July 24: Generation Blues

Los AlamitosSaturdays, concerts at 6:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Call for bands. www.tinyurl.com/lamoviesconcertsJuly 9: Minions - Laurel ParkJuly 23: Toy Story - Orville R. Lewis Park

August 6: Community Choice - Little Cottonwood ParkAugust 20: Finding Nemo - Laurel Park

Los Angeles SummerSounds at the Hollywood Bowl. Monday - Fri-day, 10 or 11:15 a.m. $16, includes fi ne arts work-shop. (213) 972-8082. www.hollywoodbowl.com/summersoundsJuly 11-15: Americana, folk and bluegrass traditionsJuly 18-22: Paris CafeJuly 25-29: Taiko drumming August 1-5: Mariachi music

Newport BeachSundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Civic Center Greenswww.tinyurl.com/nbconcertsJuly 31: Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones tribute)August 21: Rumours (Fleetwood Mac tribute)

NorwalkWednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Civic Center Lawn. www.norwalk.orgJuly 6 - August 10: call for band.

Placentia Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Tri-City Park. www.placentia.orgJuly 7: Diamond is Forever (Neil Diamond tribute)July 14: Upstream (steel drum, reggae and calypso)July 21: The Fenians (Irish rock)July 28: Darden Sisters (variety)August 4: Smokin’ Cobras (oldies)August 11: Mariachi Divas (female mariachi)

RossmoorFridays, concert at 6 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m. Rush Park. www.rossmoor-csd.orgJune 17: Elm Street Band and MinionsJuly 15: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys and Inside OutAugust 19: King Salmon Band and Zootopia

San ClementeThursdays, 6 p.m. San Clemente Pier.www.san-clemente.orgJuly 7: Wigs and TiesJuly 21: Rod PiazzaAugust 4: Common Sense

Seal BeachWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Eisenhower Parkwww.tinyurl.com/sbconcertsJuly 6: Crimson and CrowbarJuly 13: Highway 91July 20: AquariusJuly 27: Elm Street BandAugust 3: Grilled Cheese SoundwichAugust 10: Abbey RoadAugust 17: Flash Back Heart AttackAugust 24: LAVation

Signal HillWednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Signal Hill Park. www.cityofsignalhill.orgJuly 6: Desperado (Eagles tribute)July 13: Neon Nation (80s)July 20: Scot Bruce (Elvis tribute)July 27: A Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute)August 3: Blue Breeze (soul, R&B)August 10: Wildfi lre (Top 40s)

StantonWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Stanton Central Park.www.tinyurl.com/stantonconcertsAugust 3: Smokin’ Cobras (rockin’ oldies) with Na-tional Night Out activitiesAugust 10: Stone Soul (classic soul and Motown)August 17: The Tease (Top 40 and Latin)August 24: The Answer (classic rock)

TustinWednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Peppertree Park. www.tustinca.orgJune 22: Mick Adams and the Stones (Rolling Stones tribute)June 29: Kelly Rae Band (country)July 6: The Moods (‘60s)July 13: Silky Riot (Top 40)July 20: The Walking Phoenixes (Johnny Cash tribute)July 27: The Pettybreakers (Tom Petty tribute)August 3: Surftunes (Beach Boys tribute)August 10: DSB (Journey tribute)

WestminsterThursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunken Gardens. www.westminster-ca.govAugust 4: The Silverados (country rock)August 11: The Kings of 88 (piano rock tribute)August 18: Abbey Road (Beatles tribute)August 25: Swing Cats Big Band

Yorba LindaSundays, 5:30-7 p.m. Hurless Barton Park.www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.usJuly 17: The Answer (classic rock)July 24: Surf’s Up (Beach Boys tribute)July 31: LA Confi dential (Top 40)August 7: Film @ Eleven (R&B)August 14: Joshua Tree (U2 tribute)


painting, snacks, frolic and lots of fun. Groups and birthdays are welcome. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25 per person, reservations required. 2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles. (310) 544-1948. www.afaeryhunt.com

Annual Oxnard Salsa FestivalJuly 30-31: Get ready to sizzle at the 23rd Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, celebrating salsa food, music and dance. The event includes exciting performances, a salsa-tasting tent, a vendor mar-ketplace, international foods, kids’ corner, a salsa recipe contest and cooking demonstrations. Sat-urday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free; concert seating, $5. Plaza Park. (805) 247-0197. www.oxnardsalsafestival.com

Bommer Canyon Campout in IrvineJuly 30-31: Gather the family, a tent, sleeping bags and overnight gear and they’ll take care of the rest! This camping experience in the mystic Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp includes a BBQ din-ner, a light breakfast, hikes, games, crafts, camp-fire fun and more! Adult must accompany children younger than 18. Saturday, 3 p.m. - Sunday, 11 a.m. $15-20 per person. (949) 724-6738. www.tinyurl.com/bommerfamilycamp

Father and Daughter Dance in BellflowerJuly 30: Join Bellflower’s first Father Daughter Dance. Girls (grades preschool - 8) are invited with their father, grandfather, uncle, etc. for a night of mu-sic, dancing, photo booth, games, raffles, and more! Saturday, 6-8 p.m. $10 per couple, $5 per additional child. Simms Park, 16614 Clark Ave. (562) 866-7510. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 20. www.bellflower.org

Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at Huntington Beach Central LibraryJuly 30: The library’s Summer Reading Program will conclude with a free concert in the park. Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards entertain the crowds with their interactive New Orleans Jazz concert. Enjoy great music and prizes. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing feet for this musical treat! Bandstand in Central Park behind the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. (714) 375-5107. www.hbpl.org

Long Beach Dragon Boat FestivalJuly 30-31: View one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, plus Chinese tradi-tional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, tra-ditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Enjoy the fun, food and excite-ment. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pre-registration and fee required for race participants

(12+). Free for spectators. Marine Stadium. (626) 288-2888. www.lbdragonboat.com

Mini Comic-Con: The Return in DowneyJuly 30: Back by popular demand! Dress up as your favorite comic book or video game character for lots of great photo ops, fun activities, games and crafts. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Downey Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave. (562) 904-7360. www.downeyca.org/services/library

Silent Movie Nights at Heritage SquareJuly 30: Picnic on the lawn surrounded by the histor-ic Victorian homes of Heritage Square, while viewing classic and silent movies. Also offered August 6. Sat-urday, 7:30 p.m. $10. 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles. www.heritagesquare.org

$1.31 Scoops at Baskin RobbinsJuly 31: Celebrate Baskin Robbin 31 Flavors ice cream with a $1.31 a scoop (reg. $2.69). Visit the website for participating locations. Also offered Au-gust 31. www.baskinrobbins.com

Art and Activism at the Hammer MuseumJuly 31: Art can be used to make powerful state-ments. Kids (8+) think about a cause they care about and let the artwork on view serve as inspiration for their activist campaign. Sunday, 11 a.m. and noon. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Family Science Sundays in Newport BayJuly 31: See “June 26” for details.

• Potter Party Birthday Celebration at Pretend CityJuly 31: Harry Potter books are a great way to in-troduce fantasy to school-aged kids. These books provide material for children’s imagination, free play, and help them distinguish between what is real and what isn’t. Join Pretend City as they turn make-believe into reality with fun activities based on the magical Harry Potter series. Sunday, ac-tivities throughout the day, visit their website for schedule. Included with admission. 29 Hubble, Ir-vine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Sunday Sessions at Grand Park LAJuly 31: Little kids, teens and grown-ups alike will find Grand Park’s Sunday Sessions a fun way to spend a summer afternoon. Dance to the soaring sounds and beats of a best-of-LA line-up of DJs, and purchase food from food trucks in a beautiful

setting right in the middle of the city. Also offered August 21. Sunday, noon - 7 p.m. Free. Grand Park LA, 200 N. Grand Ave. www.grandparkla.org

augustOlympic Crafts in Newport BeachAugust 1, 2 and 4: Celebrate the spirit of the Summer Olympic Games with crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limit-ed. Monday, 2 p.m., Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Library, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Tween Garden Art in Yorba LindaAugust 1: The garden gnomes are waiting for you to find your inner garden artist. Tweens make a cool cactus in a can and/or a beautiful succulent sand art terrarium. Monday, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

National Night Out in DowneyAugust 2: National Night Out is a unique commu-nity event celebrated across the United States. This event promotes community awareness, wellness, and educating neighbors about crime prevention and resources. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Free. Downey Civic Center, 8435 Firestone Blvd. (562) 861-8211. www.downeyca.org

National Night Out in Lake ForestAugust 2: Give crime a “going away party.” Join a fun and festive event based on safety and crime prevention. Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Ran-cho Pkwy. (949) 461-3456. www.lakeforestca.gov

National Night Out in Seal BeachAugust 2: Come out as the Seal Beach Police De-partment, Seal Beach Marine Safety, Community Services and Public Works Departments, along with Target Stores, bring a night of information, entertain-ment, food, interaction and fun. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Free. Target Town Center, 12300 Seal Beach Blvd. (562) 799-4100, Ext. 1145. www.sealbeachca.gov

Read OC Family Story Time in La PalmaAugust 2: Join the fun at this special Family Story Night, run by a Read Orange County volunteer. The event includes stories, crafts and a free book for each child. Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Kids must be ac-companied by an adult. La Palma Library, 7842 Walker St. (714) 523-8585. www.ocpl.org/libloc/lapalma

Extreme Rodeo, Bull Riding and Fiesta Del Charro at the OC FairAugust 3-7: Watch rodeo clowns and cowboys show off their skills on Wednesday and Friday. On Thursday and Saturday, view professional bull rid-ers competing for best time. On Sunday, celebrate cowboys and cowgirls in the Fiesta Del Charro. Wednesday - Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 p.m. $16.50-18.50, includes fair admission. Costa Mesa. (714) 708-3247. www.ocfair.com

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Special Day for Kids with Special Needs at Sky High Sports in Costa MesaAugust 3: See “July 6” for details.

Toddler Class at the OC ZooAugust 3: See “June 17’ for details.

We Care Wednesday for Free OC Fair AdmissionAugust 3 and 10: See “July 20” for details.

Art Lab Creature Camouflage at The GettyAugust 4-6 and 12-13: See “July 14-16” for details

Crazy About Chemistry in Yorba LindaAugust 4: Become crazy about chemistry at this gooey, slimy, slippery and smoky science show. Thursday, 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Dog Days of Summer in FullertonAugust 4: Bring your furry friend to the Fullerton Mar-ket for a night of dog contests, demonstrations, dog-related vendor booths and more. A DJ will be perform-ing throughout the night. Thursday, 4-8:30 p.m. Free. Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 121 E. Wilshire Ave. (714) 738-6545. www.tinyurl.com/fullertondogdays

International Surf FestivalAugust 4-7: Watch beach competitions, including volleyball, lifeguard, bodysurfing, SUP, surfing, sand castle design and swimming. Thursday - Sunday, visit their website for schedules. Free to spectate. Beaches include Hermosa, Manhattan, Torrance and Redondo. www.surffestival.org

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooAugust 4 and 6: In “Wild with Patterns,” kids (5-8) learn about different patterns found in nature and wildlife, and paint a keepsake box and photo frame. See “July 6” for details.

Kids Get In Free at the OC FairAugust 4 and 11: See “July 21” for details.

Penny Carnival in BellflowerAugust 4: Kids (3-13) participate in carnival style games for fun or tasty prizes. Games include ping-pong toss for live goldfish, face painting and money ring toss. Plus, a free arts and crafts area, re-freshments, and more. Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pennies for each activity. No registration required. Thompson Park, 14001 Bellflower Blvd. (562) 866-8614. www.bellflower.org

Summer Trail Runs and Kids’ Obstacle Course in TustinAugust 4: See “June 16” for details.

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Water PlayWading Pools & Splash PadsAliso Viejo Aquatic CenterSplash pad and wading pool. Open through Labor Day. $3-7. 29 Santa Barbara Drive. (949) 425-2559. www.alisoviejoaquaticscenter.com

Bellfl owerRuth R. Caruthers Park (wading pool). (562) 804-1424, Ext. 2261. www.bellflower.org

Buena ParkCarl Brenner Park (wading) and Larwin Park (spray). (714) 236-3860. www.buenapark.com

Fullerton ParksLemon (spray), Valencia (wading) and Adlena parks (spray), and Downtown Plaza (spray pool). (714) 738-6575. www.tinyurl.com/fullertonparks

Garden Grove Atlantis Play CenterSplash Pad is open mid-June to mid-September. Adults are not admitted without a child and the park is staffed during open hours. Closed Mondays. Admission: $2 per person, ages 2 and up. 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove. (714) 892-6015. www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us

Laguna Niguel - Crown Valley Community ParkSplash pad with pelican and dragon sprayers. Open daily to September 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (949) 425-5100. www.tinyurl.com/crownvalleysplashpad

• LakewoodBloomfield, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks (wading). Wading Pool Wednes-days offers evening sessions, June - August, 5-7:30 p.m. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408. www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Long Beach Towne CenterSpray pad and fountain in front of the movie the-ater. 7575 Carson Blvd. (562) 938-1722. www.longbeachtownecenter.net

Irvine Heritage Park Playground - Splash pad, 14301 Yale Ave., (949) 724-6750, www.cityofirvine.org/parks. Spectrum - Tortoise water fountain by the food court and a smaller fountain by the Vitamin Shoppe, 71 Fortune Drive, (949) 753-5180, www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com.

StantonHarry Dotson Park - Playground with spray features. (714) 379-9222, Ext. 270. www.ci.stanton.ca.us

TustinTustin District Shopping Center - Shooting water fountains outside the theater, 2437 Park Ave.,

(714) 259-9015, www.thedistricttl.com. Tustin Pioneer Road Park, pioneer-themed play equip-ment with water features,10250 Pioneer Road, (714) 573-3326, www.tustinca.org.

WestminsterSigler Park Splash Pad water features include ten-foot-tall pelicans, palm trees and sea horses. 7200 Plaza St. (714) 895-2860. www.westminster-ca.gov

Water ParksBoomers Buccaneer Cove is open through Labor Day week-end. 3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 559-8341. www.boomersparks.com

Camelot Golfl and Twisting tube slides open daily June 17 - August 26, noon - 5 p.m. 3200 E. Carpenter Ave., Anaheim. (714) 630-3340. www.golfl and.com

Drop Zone Waterpark Slides, geysers, a FlowRider and more. Open May - September. 2165 Trumble Road, Perris. (951) 210-1600. www.dropzonewaterpark.com

Knott’s Soak City Open daily though September 5; weekends, Sep-tember 10-11. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. (714) 220-5200. www.soakcityoc.com

Legoland Water Park & Chima Water Park Open daily, through September 5; weekends, September 10 - October 30. One Lego-land Drive, Carlsbad. (760) 918-5346. www.legoland.com

Newport Dunes Aquatic Fun Park Calm waves and fun toys for younger kids; bigger kids can romp on water trampolines, a mountain with a slide and other water features. Open through September 5. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 729-1150. www.tinyurl.com/newportdunes

Raging WatersOpen daily, through September 5; week-ends, September 10-25. 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas. (909) 802-2200. www.ragingwaters.com

SeaWorld’s Aquatica Open through September 5; weekends, September 10 - October 9. 2052 Entertain-ment Circle, Chula Vista. (800) 257-4268. www.aquaticasandiego.com

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Open daily, through August 28; weekends, Sep-tember 2-25; 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Va-lencia. (661) 255-4111. www.sixflags.com

• Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark Open daily through August 19; weekends through Sep-tember 25; Saturdays through October 15. Choose to spend the day in the lazy river, dare to plunge down two-story water slides or swim in the heated 25-yard pool. Adults can spend time with the little ones in the zero-depth play areas, spray pads and smaller slides. Free use of life jackets and tubes are always included with admission. Splash! offers the best value, with free parking, picnic areas, all-day park access, lockers and tasty food. The 18-acre park is beautifully landscaped with palm trees, lush green grassy areas, lounge chairs and umbrellas. 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. (562) 902-3191. www.splashlamirada.com. See dis-count coupon on page 63.

• Splash Kingdom in Redlands The Inland Empire’s greatest family fun destination! Splash Kingdom Waterpark is open through Septem-ber 18. Twenty acres of aquatic fun, including Cast-away Cove Wavepool, Surfrider, Lazy River, Pharaohs Falls and so much more! Splash Kingdom also offers full food concessions, cabanas, season passes, group rates, and birthday and team party packages. Conve-niently located off the 10 freeway at California Street exit in Redlands. 1101 California St., Redlands. (909) 335-7275. www.SplashKingdom.net

The Cove Waterpark Three water slides, splash playground for younger kids and continuous river. Open daily, through September 5; weekends, September 10-18. 4310 Camino Real, Riverside. (951) 360-1974. www.covewaterpark.com


The Great Splash in Buena ParkAugust 4: Not a single kid will be left dry by the end of this event, with relays, obstacle courses and more. Thursday, noon. Free. Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive. (714) 562-3860. www.buenapark.com

2016 Olympics in Rio de JaneiroAugust 5-21: In 17 days there will be 306 medal events in 136 women’s, 161 men’s and 9 mixed sports competitions. 10,500 athletes from 206 countries come together to athletically compete. Find sports for the Olympics and the Paraolympics as well as participating athlete bios. The games will be on NBC and NBC Sports Live Extra; check your local listings for times and channel as well as schedules and live streaming. www.nbcolympics.com

626 Night Market at Santa Anita ParkAugust 5-7: See “July 2-4, 22-24” for details.

63rd Annual Kids’ Fishing Rodeo in Long BeachAugust 5: Free bait and instruction for kids ages 16 and under. Participants should bring their own rod and reel. Trophies and prizes for many categories, and everyone goes home a winner. Friday, 8 a.m.- noon. Free. Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. (562) 477-6820. www.alfredosbeachclub.com

End-of-Summer Celebration in LakewoodAugust 5: Join the library for an art experience and book giveaway. Friday, 4 p.m. Free. Nye Li-brary, 6600 Del Amo Blvd. (562) 421-8497. www.colapublib.org/libs/nye

First Fridays in Bixby Knolls in Long BeachAugust 5: See “July 1” for details.

First Fridays Tech Lab at Digital RevolutionAugust 5: See “July 1” for details.

Hairspray Highlights in Costa MesaAugust 5: Enjoy a performance that highlights scenes from the classic musical, Hairspray. Friday, 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Arts and Learning Conservatory, 3184 Airway Ave. (714) 728-7100. www.artsandlearning.com

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooAugust 5: In “Our Zoo Reptiles,” kids (5-8) learn about animals that live in the desert and their special adaptations for staying cool. See “July 6” for details.

La Habra Lions Corn FestivalAugust 5-7: Music, rides and games, plus buttery corn on the cob, great sandwiches, sweet funnel cakes and other tasty treats.

Be sure to visit the Corn Festival Marketplace with a variety of vendors. Friday, 5:30-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon - 9 p.m. Free admission. El Centro Lions Park, 350 E. Erna Ave. (562) 691-3482. www.lahabracornfestival.com

Long Beach Crawfish FestivalAugust 5-7: Now in its 22nd year, the Long Beach Craw-fish Festival combines the best Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans music, tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisi-ana style, a giant food court, children’s area, dance floor with lessons, bounce houses, carnival games and more. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. $13-30. Rainbow Harbor Lagoon, Shoreline Drive. (562) 495-5959. www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

• Olympic Opening Ceremonies at Pretend CityAugust 5: Calling all athletes! Join Pretend City’s Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Kids showcase their special talent and see what medal they’ll take home. Friday, visit their website for daily schedule. Included with museum admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Orange County Astronomers Beginners Class in Santa AnaAugust 5: See “July 1” for details.

Ribs, Pigs and Watermelons Summer Festival August 5-7: Contests, music, kids’ fun and tons of BBQ. Friday, 5-10 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $10; kids (8-12), $5. Food and drink tickets sold separately, benefitting American Family Housing. Huntington State Beach, Beach Blvd. and PCH Lot 9, Huntington Beach. www.huntingtonbeachevents.com

Summer Nights in the Garden at NHM August 5 and 19: See “July 8” for details.

Snow White in IrvineAugust 5: Enjoy the classic tale performed by actors (6-13) from Creative Kids Playhouse. Friday, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. $5. Terranova Church, 7 Whatney. (949) 465-1940. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

Brick Fest Live in AnaheimAugust 6-7: Enjoy the Brick Show Experience, Brick Fest Derby, collaborative building activities, inspiration stations, video games, mini golf, Brick Fest Theater trivia and entertainment, mosaics and shopping (find new, vintage, rare, and custom LEGO sets and mer-chandise). Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $19-$25. American Sports Center, 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd.. www.tinyurl.com/brickfestanaheim

Free Bolsa Chica Wetlands ToursAugust 6: See “July 2” for details.

Guided Walk and Monthly Habitat Restoration at Los Cerritos WetlandsAugust 6: See “July 2” for details.

Home Depot Kids’ ClinicsAugust 6: See “July 2” for details.

Hot Wheels Garage Event in El SegundoAugust 6: Features displays of life-size cars and tracks with cars to race. Plus, a face painter, bal-loon artist and sundaes in their ice cream parlor. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Donation suggested: Adults, $10; kids (10-17), $5; kids (under 10), free. Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St. www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org

Kids Fairy Garden Class in OrangeAugust 6 and 20: See “June 18” for details.

Living History Flying Days at the Planes of Fame Air MuseumAugust 6: See “July 2” for details. Today, Chance Vought F4U “Corsair” Fighter.

Monthly Wildlife Walk at San Joaquin Wildlife SanctuaryAugust 6: See “July 2” for details.

Monsters and Superheroes at the Getty VillaAugust 6 and 20: See “July 9” for details.

Silent Movie Nights at Heritage Square August 6: See “July 30” for details.

Star Party at Griffith ObservatoryAugust 6: See “June 11” for details.


Summer Skate Competition in DowneyAugust 6: Skaters in grades 6-12 can enter the City of Downey’s 2016 Skateboard Competition. Helmets, knee and elbow pads are required. Entry fee, $5; snacks will be sold onsite. Sign-ups begin July 25. Perkins Skate Park, 12334 Bellflower Blvd. (562) 803-0402. www.downeyca.org

The Great Fountain Valley CampoutAugust 6-7: Gather the family for a night of camp-ing, crafts, singing, flashlight hikes, s’mores and more! Dinner and breakfast are included. Please bring a tent, sleeping bags, flashlights and water bottles. Saturday - Sunday, 4 p.m. - 10 a.m. Reg-istration is $25-35 per family, up to five members. Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. (714) 839-8611. www.fvcommunityfoundation.org

Wet and Wild 5K in La MiradaAugust 6: Get ready for the annual Wet and Wild 5K, a charitable event to benefit children and families in need. Expect a grassy run through the 100-acre scenic park that concludes with the signature “lazy river” finish. (Kids must be at least 42”.) Saturday, 7:30 a.m. $35-45. Splash! Aquatic Center, 13806 La Mirada Blvd. www.wetnwild5k.com

Young Artist Project in La MiradaAugust 6: For the past 10 years, the Young Artist Project has been the place for discovering new tal-ent. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of this incredible project, they are bringing back an all-star cast, featuring members of the last nine years combined into one all-star cast of talent and energy. Saturday, 1 p.m. $10-20. La Mirada Theatre of the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. (714) 994-6310. www.lamiradatheatre.com

• Young Explorer Program at Columbia Memorial Space CenterAugust 6: See “July 2” for details.

Butterfly Release Party in ClaremontAugust 7: Beautiful butterflies have been on dis-play in the Butterfly Pavilion all summer. Now help set them free at the garden’s butterfly release party. Sunday; check the website for times. Adults, $8; kids (3-12), $4; free admission to Butterfly Pavilion today only. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave. www.rsabg.org

Family Day at El Segundo Museum of ArtAugust 7: See “July 10” for details.

Family Flicks at the Hammer MuseumAugust 7: Today, “The Cave of the Yellow Dog.” See “June 12” for details.

Free Pet Care Workshop for Kids in TorranceAugust 7: See “July 3” for details.

International Festival of Masks at theBowers Museum and KidseumAugust 7: Come to the Bowers Museum and discover different masks from around the world. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Key Courtyard/Kidseum. Please note: Admission to the Bowers Museum and to Kidseum is free on festival Sundays for members and Santa Ana residents only. This festival is generously sponsored by

The Nicholas Endowment. 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3677. www.bowers.org

Lobsterfest at Newport DunesAugust 7: A true celebration of summer, Maine lob-ster is flown in fresh and prepared on site with tradi-tional seafood accompaniments, kids’ activities and live entertainment by Instant Replay, a high energy rock-n-pop band. Proceeds benefit local charities. Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Adults, $60+; kids under 12, $20. 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 729-3863. www.lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com

• Mr. California and Miss Southern California Pageant in WestminsterAugust 7: Kids (3+), teens, and young men and women compete to be named “Mr. California” and “Miss Southern California” in five age divi-sions. Winners are eligible to receive the Presi-dential Volunteer Service Award after committing time through the pageant organization. Sunday, 4 p.m. Pageant will be held at Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster. (310) 720-1681. www.capageantproductions.com. See ad on page 25.

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts in Topanga CanyonAugust 7, 14 and 21: See “July 10” for details

Shark Week at Cabrillo Marine AquariumAugust 7, 9-13: Shark Week is back! En-joy great activities all week in honor of one of the ocean’s top predators. Shark Week

features exciting crafts, scavenger hunts, live shark feedings and much more. Sunday, and Tuesday - Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. Visit their website for daily schedule of activities and events. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. (310) 548-7563. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Stories in the Afternoon at the Norton Simon Museum in PasadenaAugust 7 and 28: See “June 26” for details.

Trojanfest at South Coast Botanic GardenAugust 7: TrojanFest is a USC Trojan Family fes-tival bringing together more than 400 alumni and friends in the South Bay. Highlights of the “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” day include new and exciting entertainment, Traveler, the Trojan Marching Band, Song Girls and Dance Force performances, kids’ activities and much more. Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m. Free with admission. 26300 Crenshaw. (310) 544-1948. www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

Walt Disney’s Barn Public Days in Los AngelesAugust 7 and 21: See “June 19” for details.

• Free Class Week at Kick It Up!August 8-13: Ever wonder what Zumba is? Do your kids want to try dance like tap, hip hop or ballet, but not ready to make the commitment to a class series? For one week, Kick It Up offers free classes! Kids can try any class, you too! Class times vary. 8129 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach. (562) 430-1812. www.kickitup.com. See ad on page 29.

Sherlock Homerun Puppet Musical August 8, 9 and 11: Noteworthy Puppets presents a wacky musical retelling of The Adventures of Sher-lock Holmes. Featuring original songs, handmade puppets and a choose-your-own-adventure-style ending, young audiences love embarking on this hilarious, interactive adventure with Sherlock and Watson! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Monday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Mari-ners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.; Thursday, 11 a.m., Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd.; and Thursday, 3 p.m., Corona Del Mar Library, 420 Marigold Ave. Free. www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Creative Art for Kids and Tweens at Orange Main LibraryAugust 9: What can you do with pipe cleaners and aluminum foil? So much! Kids (5-12) create with fun materials and make their own creations at different art stations. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. Free. 407 E. Chapman Ave. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/library

Family Night Walk in Long BeachAugust 9: See “June 14” for details.

The World’s Fair of Money in AnaheimAugust 9-13: Visitors see more than $100 million of numismatic national treasures including displays of extraordinary rare coins and colorful paper money, such as a famous $3 million dollar nickel and historic California Gold Rush-era money. Plus, educational seminars and a children’s treasure trivia game. More than 1,000 dealers from around the world will be buy-ing and selling rare coins, paper money and gold and silver, and many of the experts will provide free, infor-mal appraisals for the public’s old coins and currency. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults, $8; kids (12 and under), free. 800 West Katella Ave. www.worldsfairofmoney.com

2016 Perseid and Delta Aquarid Meteor ShowersAugust 10-13: Start watching the night skys in the second week of August, when the Delta Aquarid me-teor shower moves at a steady pace, reliably produc-ing meteors each night. They are set to peak around August 11-12. www.tinyurl.com/2016perseid

Demolition Derby at the OC FairAugust 10-14: Watch cars (August 10 and 13) and motorhomes (August 11 and 14) get crunched at the Demolition Derby

at the OC Fair’s Action Sports Arena. The all-female Damsels of Destruction crush up the course August 12. Wednesday - Sunday, 8 p.m. $17.50-20, in-cludes fair admission. OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooAugust 10: In Pond Life, kids (5-8) find out more about the interesting creatures they might find in a pond. See “July 6” for details.

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooAugust 10: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Free. El Dorado Library, 2900 Studebaker Road. See “June 28” for details.

Read with the Dogs in FullertonAugust 10: See “June 8” for details.


Family Science Nights at the Ocean InstituteAugust 11: See “June 30” for details.

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooAugust 11: Thursday, noon. Free. Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Drive. See “June 28” for details.

Magic Show in Yorba LindaAugust 11: An award-winning magician brings laugh-ter, wonder, and warmth to this incredible magic show. Thursday, 3 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

• When I Grow Up Day at Pretend CityAugust 11: What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you want to save lives and be a doctor? Or maybe you want to be a graphic designer and cre-ate a popular video game for all your friends to play! Pretend City invites all pretenders and their parents to meet and interact with professionals from all over the community at “When I Grow Up Day.” Meet ac-complished professionals who will inspire kids to

dream big when it comes to thinking of what they want to be when they grow up. Thursday, activities throughout the day; visit their website for sched-ule. Included with museum admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

• Annie Jr. in Long BeachAugust 12-14 and 19-21: With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms every-one’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930’s New York City, in YaYa’s Performance Academy’s pre-sentation of “Annie Jr.” CSULB’s Link Theater. Email: [email protected]. (562) 355-2004. www.yayasacademy.com. See ad on page 37.

• Free Student Showcase Performances by Musical Theatre WorkshopAugust 12: See “June 24” details.

Kids’ Sewing Class in Long BeachAugust 12: See “June 10” for details.

Long Beach Symphony Instrument Petting ZooAugust 12: Friday, 1 p.m. Free. Brewitt Library, 560 E. Hill St. See “June 28” for details.

Robin Hood in Laguna HillsAugust 12: A hilarious play performed by The Excali-bur Players, actors in grades 6-12. Performed with skill and heavy doses of Monty Python humor, this is a production that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Friday, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Laguna Hills High School, 25401 Paseo de Valencia. (949) 465-1940. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

Summer Campout at Etnies SkateparkAugust 12-13: Skateboard, camp and watch mov-ies during this all-ages supervised campout. Dinner, snacks and breakfast will be served. Kids bring must their sleeping bag, even though they’ll most likely skate all night! Midnight madness contests and many other fun activities will be held during the evening. Fri-day - Saturday, gates will be locked at 10 p.m. on Friday night and campers will not be permitted to


leave until 9 a.m. Saturday morning. $40; register in advance. 20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest. (949) 916-5870. www.etniesskatepark.com

A Faery Hunt at Los Encinos State Historic ParkAugust 13: Faery Hunt shows are interactive per-formances designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imagination and fun. Join this performance filled with beautiful fairies, music and laughs. Groups and birthday parties are welcome. Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12.50; res-ervations suggested. 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. (818) 324-6802. www.afaeryhunt.com

Art Odyssey for Families at Getty VillaAugust 13 and 27: See “July 2” for details.

Back-to-School Event at Laguna Hills MallAugust 13: Join Laguna Hills Mall for back-to-school fun with music, games, giveaways, fashion show, prizes and more! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Center Court, 24155 Laguna Hills Mall. (949) 586-8283. www.shoplagunahillsmall.com

Emergency Pursuit Derby at OC FairAugust 13: First responders are pitted against each other for a new twist on demolition derby, while Orange County’s favorite four-legged companions, police ca-nines, showcase their skills. Proceeds benefit the police officer fund, and the Orange County Police Canine As-sociation. Wednesday, 1 p.m. $15-20. OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

Family Craft and Play at OC Great ParkAugust 13: See “June 11” for details.

Family Day at Pasadena Museum for CA ArtAugust 13: See “June 25” for details.

Free Art Activities in Long BeachAugust 13: See “June 11” for detail

Huck Finn Fishin’ Derby in Huntington BeachAugust 13: At this 53rd annual summer event, kids (4-15) bring their fishing poles to the end of the pier to fish and compete for prizes. Kids can also dress like Huck Finn or Becky Thatcher to participate in the costume contest, and enjoy face painting and arts and crafts. One round of bait and a few loaner rods will be provided to registered participants. Sat-urday, 9:15 a.m. - noon; registration begins at 8 a.m. Free. Huntington Beach Pier. (714) 960-8870. www.tinyurl.com/hbhuckfinn

Jr. Hero Run at South Coast Botanic GardenAugust 13: The Jr. Hero Run is a live-action adventure filled with super heroes, villains and courageous deeds! Grab a water gun

and a cape to take back the garden from invad-ing villains and save the world. Upon finishing the course and recovering a stolen coin from the villain fortress, heroes are awarded a medal at the finish line. Benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation. Use code SCBGNL2016 for a $5 discount per ticket when reg-istering online. Saturday, 8-11 a.m. $10-20. 6300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. (310) 544-1948. www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

Kids’ Class at the OC ZooAugust 13: See “July 6” for details.

Kids’ Sewing Clinics in IrvineAugust 13 and 27: See “June 10 and 24” for details.

• Natsumatsuri Family Festival in Los AngelesAugust 13: The Japanese American Na-tional Museum’s annual summer cel-ebration features Japanese and Japa-

nese-American performances, crafts and activities. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave.(213) 625-0414. www.janm.org/natsumatsuri2016. See ads on page 21 and 41.

Paws in the Park in StantonAugust 13: Load up the kids and the dogs for a dog-friendly event. Prizes for best dog/owner costume, best trick, and winner of musical chairs. Hot-dog bobs for the pups and treats for the family. Meet local vets and pet stores for deals on pet items, plus trainers will be on hand to answer questions. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free to attend. Sponsored by Crossroads Pet Resort and the City of Stanton. Stanton City Hall, 7800 Katella Ave. (714) 890-4270. www.ci.stanton.ca.us

Raiders of the Lost Ark in IrvineAugust 13: Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” with John Williams’ thrilling score performed live to the full-length film by Pacific Symphony. Sat-urday, 8 p.m. Check the web for ticket prices. Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. www.pacificsymphony.org

Sand Sculpture Contest in Long BeachAugust 13-14: For 84 years, this event has attracted sand-sculpting teams from across Southern California, who create magnificent sand sculptures, from castles to cartoons. Sculpting is open to public teams; pre-registration required. The event also features arts and crafts, vendors, live music, food and kids’ activities. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Free. Granada Beach. (562) 477-6820. www.alfredosbeachclub.com

Watermelon Festival in Lake View TerraceAugust 13-14: Featuring watermelon carving demon-strations and recipe contests, watermelon-eating con-tests, seed-spitting contests, wearable art contests for both humans and their four-legged friends, and the return of the greased watermelon races. All-day fun includes free watermelon, delicious foods, carnival rides and attractions, games, contests, entertain-ment, a Kids’ Zone and more. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. Adults, $10; kids, $6; parking, free. Hansen Dam Soccer Park Complex, 11480 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. (818) 353-4554. www.lionswatermelonfestival.com

World Elephant Weekend at Los Angeles ZooAugust 13-14: World Elephant Day is an international effort celebrating Asian and African elephants and bringing attention to the urgent threat of their extinction. Visit L.A. Zoo’s state-of-the-art Elephants of Asia exhibit and learn about its three elephant residents, with tours, demonstrations, story time, a “medical clinic” where young guests’ toy elephants are “examined,” a coloring and craft station and more. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults, $20; kids (2-12), $15. 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 644-4200. www.lazoo.org

Antique Aircraft Display Days in FullertonAugust 14: See “June 12” for details.

Family Sundays at theCalifornia African American MuseumAugust 14: See “June 12” for details.

• Honey Farm with Fillmore & WesternAugust 14: See”June 26” for details.

Mini and Me Yoga in Long BeachAugust 14 and 28: See “June 12 and 26” for details.

Picnic Day at South Coast Botanic GardenAugust 14 and 28: See “June 12” for details.

Walk Coyote Hills in FullertonAugust 14: See “June 11” for details.

What a Word Can Do at the Hammer MuseumAugust 14: The poet and writer Aram Saroyan can make a tremendous poem with just one word. In this work-shop, kids (5+) find out how to say a lot with a little, using artworks by L.A. artists as inspiration. Sunday, 11 a.m. - noon. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Tween Super Mario Bros. Bash in Yorba LindaAugust 15: Challenge your friends to a race around the Mario Kart track or other Mario Bros. Play video games, make crafts, and decorate a “Super Star” cookie. Monday, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Mad Science Show in CerritosAugust 16: Join Mad Science for a family night full of science-y fun, including demonstrations, hands-on experiments and more. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Free. Sunshine Park, 19310 Vickie Ave. www.cerritos.us

Be Brave Workshop in Costa MesaAugust 18: See “July 15” for details.

• Celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Pretend CityAugust 18: ‘Raksha Bandhan’ or ‘Rakhi’ is a special Hindu occasion to celebrate the special bond and love between brother and sister. Today’s activities are all centered around building the bond between children and their siblings, family or peers. Thursday, visit their website for daily schedule. Included with museum admission. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

Marionette Show in Yorba LindaAugust 18: Enjoy this upbeat marionette show star-ing well-loved puppets such as Lucy the Clown on her flying trapeze and more! Thursday, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free. Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy. (714) 777-2873. www.ylpl.net

Cinderella in Laguna HillsAugust 19: Cinderella is a musical version of the popular rags-to-riches fairytale, performed by actors (6-13) from Creative Kids Playhouse. Friday, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $5. Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy. (949) 297-6257. www.creativekidsplayhouse.com

Kids’ Night Out in CypressAugust 19: See “July 15” for details.


Kids Night Out at Los Alamitos Youth CenterAugust 19: See “June 17” for details.

KidZone Date Nights at YMCA OC August 19-20: See “June 17-18” for details. Ahoy mate theme.

Long Beach BBQ FestivalAugust 19-21: This three-day BBQ extravaganza features competitions and tastings, live bands, a gi-ant food court and dance floor, plus a children’s area with bounce houses, carnival games, face painting and more. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 10 p.m. Adults, $12-15; kids (12 and under), free; food sales, $2-25. Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Drive. www.longbeachbbqfestival.com

Newsies Revue in Costa MesaAugust 19: Inspired by the real newsboy strike of 1899, watch the musical, Newsies Revue. Friday, 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Arts and Learning Conservatory, 3184 Airway Ave. (714) 728-7100. www.artsandlearning.com

The Odd Market at The AutryAugust 19: See “June 17” for details.

10th Annual Plane Pull in Long BeachAugust 20: Watch local teams test their strength, stamina and endurance to see how far they can pull a 124,000-pound

FedEx Boeing 757 the fastest. Benefiting the Spe-cial Olympics, the event features food trucks, family activities, a car show and a kids’ plane pull. Satur-day, 10 a.m. Long Beach Airport. (562) 502-1041. www.tinyurl.com/lbplanepull

• All Ages Astronomy Club in DowneyAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

Big Canyon Nature Walk in Newport BeachAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

Bob Baker Marionettes in Long BeachAugust 20 and 27: A delight for audiences of all ages, come and watch as the hand-made marionettes magi-

cally come to life at the hands of Bob Baker’s master puppeteers. It’s a show like no other! Saturday, 11 a.m. Free to attend. Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave. www.onbroadwaylb.com/Friends_of_Bixby_Park.aspx

Chinatown Summer Nights in Los AngelesAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

Floating Ocean Lab in San PedroAugust 20: Join the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium aboard

a specially equipped vessel where participants have opportunities to study some of the near-shore ani-mals which are collected during the trip. Learn about the fascinating world of plankton, animals that call mud their home and some of the fish that prefer the sandy bottom. Identify marine birds and be on the lookout for sea lions and dolphins. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. $30; preregistration required. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

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Free Train Rides at Fairview ParkAugust 20-21: See “June 18-19” for details

Garden Tic-Tac-Toe at Dominguez RanchoAugust 20: Head to the rancho each month for Summer Saturdays, devoted to fun and creative activities just for kids. Today, kids learn the garden with tic-tac-toe. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. $5. 18127 S. Alameda St., Rancho Dominguez. (310) 603-0088. www.dominguezrancho.org

• Junior Explorers atColumbia Memorial Space CenterAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

LA Taco Festival at Grand ParkAugust 20: This annual festival brings together youth musicians, professional artists, community-based or-ganizations, food vendors, businesses and Angelinos of all kinds. Enjoy music, arts and crafts, dancing and tacos! Organized by Jovenes, a non-proft serving home-less youth. Check their website for hours and nominal admission fee. Grand Park LA, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 466-3876. www.latacofestival.com

LEGO Fun Day at Fullerton Main LibraryAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

Leimert Park Village Book Fair August 20: Celebrate the 10th annual book fair. Fea-turing more than 150 celebrity readings, book sign-ings, writing workshops, panel discussions, poetry readings and performances. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free to attend. Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles. www.leimertparkbookfair.com

OC Roller Girls Roller Derby BoutsAugust 20: See “June 11” for details.

Orange Farmers Market Kids’ ClubAugust 20: See “June 18” for details.

• Rocket Fever! in DowneyAugust 20: LA’s first and only urban rocket festival returns. Kids build and fly their own rockets, and learn about rockets. Saturday, 10

a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit their website for additional informa-tion. Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Colum-bia Way. (562) 231-1200. www.columbiaspacescience.org. See ad on page 19.

Tiki Beach Festival in Long BeachAugust 20-21: This annual celebration of Island cul-ture features an island marketplace, arts and crafts, authentic island food, a kids’ zone and play areas, canoe rides, tiki carving and live music and dancing. Saturday, sunrise to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, sunrise to 7 p.m. Free admission. Granada and Ocean Blvd. (562) 477-6820. www.alfredosbeachclub.com

Walk Cabrillo in San PedroAugust 20: Pack a snack and join a walk guided by the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s education staff. Starting at the courtyard, families visit the native garden, salt marsh, beaches and tidepools. Explore each habitat and discover signs of the season along the shore. Examine fossils, native plants and beach wrack. Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

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WWI and Early Aircraft Exhibition at Planes of Fame Air MuseumAugust 20: Take a look at aviation 100 years ago as aircraft battled over the skies of Western Europe plus special discussions about the aviation period between the wars. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Adults, $11; kids (5-11), $4. 7000 Merrill Ave., Chino. (909) 597-3722. www.planesoffame.org

• 20th Annual Plum Festival in Huntington BeachAugust 21: Bring the family to celebrate everything plum, with live music, carnival games, face painting, plum cakes, plum crepes, a BBQ kitchen, arts and crafts vendors and more. Sunday, 2-6 p.m.; dachs-hund races at 3 p.m. Free admission. Old World, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 895-8020. www.oldworld.ws. See ad on page 40.

Family Kayak Class in Long BeachAugust 21: Bring your family and friends and join Cypress Parks and Recreation for a day on the wa-ter! Whether an avid kayaker or a beginner, enjoy a cruise through beautiful Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. A relaxing meal will be served following the paddle. Instruction, equipment, and food are included. Wear appropriate clothing—no jeans or tennis shoes. Kids (9+) must be accompanied by an adult. Free street parking is limited; bring quarters for meters. Sunday, 4-8 p.m. $27. Leeway Sailing Center, 5437 E. Ocean Blvd. www.cypressrec.com

Jelly of the Month Club Kids’ Concerts in Long BeachAugust 21: See “June 26” for details.

Kapow! Comics Workshop the Hammer MuseumAugust 21: Kids (9-14) can explore jokes, characters and drawing through one of art’s finest mediums: the comic strip. Workshop leader Ashlyn Anstee has created storyboards for Nickelodeon and two picture books for children. Sunday, 11 a.m. Free; reserva-tions encouraged. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Ange-les. (310) 443-7000. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Kidical Mass Neighborhood Bike RideAugust 21: See “June 19” for details.

Kids’ Art Studio in Laguna BeachAugust 21: See “June 19” for details.

Summer Whalewatch in San PedroAugust 21: Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium staff as they search the Catalina Channel for the largest animals in the world. Blue, fin and humpback whales spend part of their summer here to feed on huge amounts of krill. Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon. $30. Regis-tration required. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Sunday Sessions at Grand Park LA August 21: See “July 31” for details.

Midsummer Night’s Dream in Garden GroveAugust 23-24: Enjoy classic Shakespeare charac-ters like Puck and Bottom as they take you on a magical adventure led by the Shakespeare OC team in association with EMC Edutainment and Theater Seoul. This world-famous children’s theater group has produced family workshops of plays around the globe. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. $10. Gar-

den Grove Amphitheater, 12762 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 590-1575. www.shakespeareoc.org

World Series of Volleyball in Long BeachAugust 23-28: The world’s greatest beach volleyball players and their fans come together for a weeklong televised tournament, plus music, food and activities. Free general admission; VIP tickets available. Beach near Marina Green Park. www.wsobv.com

Taste of the Long Beach WaterfrontAugust 24-25: Downtown Long Beach is a foodie’s paradise. Enjoy samples from the best restaurants along the waterfront, plus live music and a bike va-let for those arriving on two wheels. Wednesday and Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Free admission; $1 tasting tick-ets. Shoreline Village. www.downtownlongbeach.org

Teen Anime Nights at the Orange Main LibraryAugust 24: See “June 22” for details.

Free Entrance to National ParksAugust 25-28: Celebrating its 100th birth-day, the National Park Service offers free admission to more than 100 national parks

that normally charge a fee, including Yosemite Na-tional Park, Cabrillo National Monument near San Diego, Joshua Tree National Monument and many more local spots. Visit their website for more loca-tions. www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Spiders of Orange County in FullertonAugust 25: Learn about the many intriguing be-haviors and adaptations of spiders, while getting a glimpse into their secret lives. Dr. Vincent will dis-cuss the common spiders of Orange County and why these amazing creatures are so beneficial to gardens and the environment at large. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road. (657) 278-3407. www.fullertonarboretum.org

Much Ado About Nothing in Long BeachAugust 26 - September 17: Summer reading comes to life as Long Beach Shakespeare Company pres-ents “Much Ado About Nothing.” Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. $12.50. 4250 Atlantic Ave. (562) 997-1494. www.lbshakespeare.org

• Celebrate Pretend City’s 7th BirthdayAugust 26-28: Meet some favorite characters as they help Pretend City celebrate their 7th Birthday. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake, make a birthday hat, get your face painted and pose for a photo with a favorite super hero or princess. Friday - Sun-day, visit their website for schedule. Included with museum admission. Are you celebrating your 7th birthday too this year? Bring in proof and receive free admission on Friday, August 26, Saturday, Au-gust 27, or Sunday, August 29. 29 Hubble, Irvine. (949) 428-3900. www.pretendcity.org. See ad on page 39.

626 Night Market OC in Costa MesaAugust 26-28; See “June 17-19” for details.

Oh Sew! Teen Club in Long BeachAugust 26: See “June 24” for details.

Parents Night Out at Lil’ Chef School in IrvineAugust 26: See “June 24” for details.

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Parents Night Out at Oodles in CerritosAugust 26: See “June 24” for details.

A Faery Hunt and Party in Griffith ParkAugust 27: First, join a wonderful fairy show and then attend the Fairy Birthday Party! A treasure hunt, story circle time with the fairy

princess, dancing, games, fairy unicorn card read-ings, fairy face painting, snacks, frolic and lots of fun. Groups and birthdays are welcome. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25 per person, reservations required. 2333 Fern Dell Place, Los Angeles. (818) 324-6802. www.afaeryhunt.com

Adventure Sail in Dana PointAugust 27: See “July 16” for details.

• Back-to-School Fitness Showcase at Gryphon Fitness StudioAugust 27: Free event features demonstra-tions of archery, fencing, karate, yoga and Zumba. Expert instructors will be available demonstrat-ing fitness options for children and adults. Guests have an opportunity to try the activities and gather informa-tion about classes. Fun for the entire family! Saturday, 3-5 p.m. Free. 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia. (714) 519-1343. www.GryphonFencing.com. See ad on page 32.

Free Family Day at Ceramic Art MuseumAugust 27: AMOCA offers free admission and hands-

on clay experience for families to spend quality time together! See exhibitions in the museum and studio galleries. Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. A free docent-led tour will be offered at 1 p.m. Registration is not re-quired for the tour or exhibitions. 399 N. Garey Ave., Pomona. (909) 865-3146. www.amoca.org

• Hawaiian Luau at Old WorldAugust 27-28: Buffet and show, including Hawaiian and Polynesian dancers, vocal and musical presentations, and dance styles of South Africa, Caribbean, Japanese and American jazz and tap. Saturday and Sunday. Tick-ets, $30-70. 7561 Center Ave., #49, Huntington Beach. (714) 895-8020. www.oldworld.ws. See ad on page 40.

Rancho Mission Viejo RodeoAugust 27-28: Watch various riding competitions, in-cluding saddle bronc, bareback, bull, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and team roping, plus live entertain-ment. Saturday, gates open at 1 p.m.; Sunday, gates open at 11:30 a.m. Adults, $30; kids (4-12), $10; parking, $5, cash only. 30753 La Pata Road, San Juan Capistrano. www.rmvrodeo.com

• Saturday Science atColumbia Memorial Space Center in DowneyAugust 27: See “June 25” for details.

Summer Send-Off in Seal BeachAugust 27: Enjoy summer games, activities and hot

dogs. End the night with a movie in the park and fresh popcorn. Saturday, 5 p.m. Heather Park, Lampson and Heather. www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us

Design Collective at the Hammer MuseumAugust 28: Kids (8+) tap into the elements of design to create their own personal logo, letting art inspire their choice of symbols, patterns and composition. Sunday, 11 a.m. and noon. Free; parking $6. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 915-0200. www.hammer.ucla.edu

Family Science Sundays in Newport BayAugust 28: See “June 26” for details

Turtle and Tortoise Show in La HabraAugust 28: Join the California Turtle and Tortoise Club for a fun day with more then 30 species of turtles and tortoise, photo op

with a Galapagos tortoise, kids’ area with games and coloring, adoption information, education/care materi-als, vendors and food /drink for purchase. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults, $3; kids (6-12), $1. Free parking. La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd. www.octortoisecttc.org

• Family Autism Play Days at Pretend CityAugust 29: See “June 27” for details.

$1.31 Scoops at Baskin RobbinsAugust 31: See “July 31” for details.

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