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As always these days, be sure to check each website for any weather cancellations or postponements. Just in case!
Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids June 21-23, 2024
There are lots and lots of fun things to do with your kids this weekend, June 21st – June 23rd. Attend the annual California Watermelon Festival, marvel at the artistry on display at the 31st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival in Pasadena, check out the Taste of Japan event in Anaheim, sit down for Story Time at The Gamble House, have some summer fun at the Venice Summer Fest, and much more!
Also, Juneteenth is Wednesday, June 19th. However, many events are still happening this weekend. You can find them on our post: 40+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Los Angeles.
Featured Event of the Week
Hollywood Bowl July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr.
2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles 90068
Get tickets to the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr. at the Hollywood Bowl on July 2, 3, & 4! Join in on a night of thrilling songs, fireworks, and fun, featuring Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil. Use code ATTHEBOWL to save 20% on select sections!
Harry Connick, Jr. first commanded a stage at the age of five, and he’s been blowing audiences away ever since. The Grammy and Emmy winner—not to mention Hollywood Bowl Hall of Famer—and his band lead three thrilling nights of songs, fireworks, and fun, featuring Thomas Wilkins and the LA Phil.
The LA Phil is an advertising partner.
Conejo Valley Days
Conejo Creek Park South
1400 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Mark your calendars. Conejo Valley Days is happening on Thursday, June 20th through Sunday, June 23rd and again on Wednesday, June 26th through Sunday, June 30th,opening at 5:00 pm on weekdays and 1:00 pm on weekends. The fun includes carnival rides, live musical performances, festival food, games, local vendors, and more. Ticket information is available online.
Make Music Day
Multiple locations including
Pulsations LA
4343 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Friday, June 21st is Make Music Day, “a free celebration of music, launched in 1982 in France as Fête de la Musique, and now held in more than 1200 cities in 120 countries.” Make Music Day is a day for everyone. “Musicians of every age, culture, genre, and skill level are encouraged to create a FREE outdoor concert and play, on sidewalks, streets, parks or at home on social media, to share music with friends, neighbors, and strangers.” Multiple Los Angeles-area events are planned including a morning concert in Leimert Park happening from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Enjoy the performances, watch the livestream, participate in activities, and enjoy a mobile food pop-up. The City of Santa Monica is also hosting several Make Music Los Angeles events. Details on the events, and how to start your own, are available online.
Summer Solstice
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Pretend City Children’s Museum is hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration on Friday, June 21st. “Usher in the start of summer and celebrate the longest day of the year.” All activities are included in general admission. Ticket information is available online.
Chalk It Up
Cayton Children’s Museum
395 Santa Monica Place (Level 3), Santa Monica, CA 90401
Each Friday, from June to August, families are invited to Chalk It Up at Cayton Children’s Museum. The fun happens from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, when sidewalks are transformed into colorful canvases. Each day has a different theme, and on Friday, June 21st, the theme is Use Your Voice. Details are available online.
The Messi Experience: A Dream Come True
2800 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90039
Opens this week!Get tickets now for theThe Messi Experience: A Dream Come Trueand delight the fútbol (and soccer) fans in your life! You’ll see a tribute toone of the greatest players in the game today in this immersive & technological multimedia exhibit inspired by Leo Messi’s life and career!There are 9 thematic installations, including digital and physical games to learn soccer tricks from the GOAT. All ages welcome! Tickets via our affiliate link!
This event is hosted by our affiliate partner: Fever.
Los Angeles Dodgers Storytime
Pico Union Branch Library
1030 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90006
Visit Pico Union Branch Library on Friday, June 21st from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon for a special Los Angeles Dodgers Storytime. Reading time goes to a whole new level when storytime features a guest from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Recommended for children ages 3-12.
Your Author Series: Michael Martinez
Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Michael Martinez, author and founder of LA Compost, will be reading from his book Composting for Community at Memorial Branch Library on Friday, June 21st at 11:00 am. The children’s book tells the story of Mateo’s father, a composter. “When the class falls silent during his career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father’s job but about composting itself.” Additionally, those who attend will have the opportunity to take home a copy of Composting for Community. (Recommended for children 5 and older.)
Summer Movies in the Park: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Roosevelt-Walker Community Center
816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA
The City of Santa Ana invites families to enjoy a Summer Movie in the Park on Friday, June 21st (and each Friday evening this summer through July 26th). The fun begins at 6:00 pm with inflatables, arts and crafts, food vendors, and complimentary popcorn (while supplies last). The movie begins at dusk. On June 21st, the scheduled movie is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Families may bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets and picnics. (The movieis rated PG.)
Family Movie Night: The Little Mermaid (2003)
Oak Canyon Community Park
5600 Hollytree Dr., Oak Park, CA
Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District invites families to enjoy an outdoor screening of The Little Mermaid (2003) on Friday, June 21st. Themed, pre-movie activities start at 6:30 pm, and the movie begins at dusk. Don’t forget your blankets and picnics.(The movie is rated PG.)
Movies in the Park 2024: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
La Bonita Park
1441 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA
The City of La Habra is hosting a Movie in the Park event on Friday, June 21st with a screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 pm, and the movie starts at sundown. Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Snack items will be available for purchase on-site. (The movie is rated PG.)
X Games Ventura 2024 Presented by SONIC
Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Boulevard 93001
PLAN AHEAD: Enjoy the thrill of skateboarding, BMX, and the debut of Women’s BMX events, among other exciting competitions. This year’s event is twice the size of last year’s, offering improved viewing options, interactive fan experiences, and a diverse range of entertainment:Wiz Khalifa will take the stage on Friday night, while Kaskade will bring his signature beats on Saturday night. With nine artists performing throughout the weekend, the music lineup is set to keep the energy high and the crowds engaged. June 28-30 – get tickets with our Affiliate Link.
Beach Movie Nights: Under the Boardwalk
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
“Enjoy free family-friendly movie screenings on the sand, by the waves, and under the stars at the Dockweiler Youth Center, Friday nights this summer.” On Friday, June 21st, the animated film Under the Boardwalk will be shown. Be sure to bring blankets to stay warm. Seating is first-come, first-served. The movie starts at 8:00 pm. RSVP online to be notified of any last-minute changes. (The movie is rated PG.)
Movies at the Steps: Free Willy
The Culver Steps
9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Take the family to The Culver Steps on Friday, June 21st for a free, outdoor screening of Free Willy (rated PG). Families are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on. Complimentary popcorn will be provided (while supplies last). The movie begins at sunset (about 8:30 pm). No pre-registration is required. (Movies will be shown each Friday in June and July.)
The Music Center’s Dance DTLA – Celebrating 20 Years of Dance DTLA
Jerry Moss Plaza – The Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
The Music Center’s Dance DTLA program begins on Friday, June 21st from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Participants get the chance to try a different dance style for eight Friday nights this summer. The free event starts with a beginner dance lesson and then, it’s time to “boogie down on the dance floor like no one is watching!” No dance experience required. This is an all-ages event. On June 21st, learn Bollywood style of dance featuring Blue13 Dance Company instructors. RSVP online.
Movies On the Roof
Westfield Fashion Square
14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Westfield Fashion Square is hosting its weekly Movies On the Roof series throughout the summer. The outdoor “movie-screening experience includes comfortable seating on plush bean bag chairs or deep-seated Adirondack chairs,?state-of-the-art projection and sound, and valley views in an upscale event space on the rooftop of Westfield Fashion Square.” Doors open at 7:30 pm with music, games, and giveaways to enjoy before the movie starts at sunset (around 8:30 pm). On Friday, June 21st How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (rated PG-13) will be screened, and on Saturday, June 22nd Dirty Dancing (rated PG-13) is scheduled. Tickets are available online. (Note – only Westfield Fashion Square eatery food is permitted.)
Brea Summer Family Films: Cars 3
Civic and Cultural Center Plaza
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA
The City of Brea begins its Family Films series on Saturday, June 22nd with a special screening of the Disney Pixar film Cars 3. Families are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks to settle in and get comfy for a fun family film under the stars. The movie begins at dusk (about 8:00 pm) and is rated G.
Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition EXTENDED RUN!
Santa Monica Art Museum – 1219 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica 90401
Have you ever seen a some amazing location in real life and thought, ‘That totally belongs in a Wes Anderson film’? An Instagram account & best-selling book brought to life, Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition is a delightful way to spend some time, all through the lens of Wes Anderson’s iconic aesthetic. The exhibit is very family-friendly and easy to fit into an afternoon outing. Get tickets with our Affiliate Link.
Taste of Japan
STC Anaheim Gardenwalk
400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Taste of Japan is happening this weekend Friday, June 21st (4 pm to 9 pm), Saturday, June 22nd (12 pm to 8 pm), and Sunday, June 23rd (12 pm to 6 pm). This free event, described as the “ultimate Japanese festival,” features Japanese food, Japanese pop culture, live entertainment, demonstrations, and more. Admission is free.
Enchanted Toy Shop
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Enchanted Toy Shop, with performances scheduled from Saturday, June 22nd through Sunday, September 1st. “Fly away with us to Toyland, where toys come to life in song and dance! March along with Baby Drum, Candy Dandy, and a hundred handcrafted marionettes straight into a spectacular of amazing color, sight, sound, and fun!” Performances are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available online. (Note – A sensory-friendly version of the show is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 am.)
Crescenta Valley Hometown Country Fair
Crescenta Valley Park
3901 Dunsmore Ave., Glendale, CA 91214
Crescenta Valley Hometown Country Fair is happening on Saturday, June 22nd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The annual event features a car show, live entertainment, food, inflatables, contests, vendor booths, and more. Admission is free.
Harbor – 2024 LASAN Open House
LASAN Harbor District Yard
1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731
Harbor District Yard is hosting its Open House event on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Open House will feature trash trucks and equipment demonstrations, facility tours, informational booths, games, and more. All children will receive a special hat at registration and will have the chance to operate the controls on the trucks. Free food and other giveaways are available while supplies last. RSVP online for this free event.
Drag Queen Story Hour and
Family Matinee: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in 35 mm
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting two family-friendly events on Saturday, June 22nd. Start the morning with Drag Queen Story Hour from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Pickle, the director of Drag Story Hour, will host the event and will be joined by fellow drag artists for readings of It’s Okay to Be Different, Feminist Baby, and The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish.
And at 11:00 am, there is a a Family Matinee screening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in 35 mm. “Director Robert Zemeckis’s wittily scripted comedy-mystery is a dazzling mix of live-action and animation, incorporating beloved cartoon characters from Disney and other studios.” Tickets are available online.
Raging Waters
111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, 91773
Get set for the most epic and thrilling summer escapade yet! Brace yourself for Raging Waters Los Angeles – the biggest water park in California. With 50+ heart-racing attractions to choose from, adrenaline junkies and kids of all ages are sure to have a blast. Slide and glide on Southern California’s only hydromagnetic coaster, the Aqua Rocket, chillax in the lazy river or the massive wave pool. You don’t want to miss the tube and body slides, suiting all levels of exhilaration, together with the unbelievable 30,000 soft water playground for the youngest ones. Get your tickets now with our affiliate link!
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Iwalani Family Music Show
Hermosa Beach Library
550 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Iwalani Family Music Show is happening at Hermosa Beach Library on Saturday, June 22nd from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. This family-friendly interactive music concert features guitar-led singing, movement, and child-friendly instruments. Recommended for children 5 and younger.
Story Time at The Gamble House
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103
Families are invited to Story Time at The Gamble House happening on Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 am. “Grab a blanket, bring snacks, and come enjoy stories read by docents under the big oak on the lawn at this free family friendly event.” No reservations required. (This event is also planned for next Saturday, the 29th.)
Vroman’s Special Storytime Featuring Cherry Mo
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA
Vroman’s Bookstore invites families to a Special Storytime event on Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 am. Debut author Cherry Mo will present her children’s book, Home in a Lunchbox, the story of “a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don’t know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying.But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals–like bao, dumplings, and bok choy–she realizes home isn’t so far away after all.”
TOCApalooza
Torrance Cultural Arts Center
3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA 90503
TOCApalooza is happening on Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The day-long festival is a celebration of all things arts-related and features entertainment on three stages, local and regional arts vendors, and a selection of foods. Admission and parking are free. Register for free tickets online.
Venice Summer Fest
Venice Blvd. (between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd.), Downtown Mar Vista, CA
Venice Summer Fest is happening on on Saturday, June 22nd from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This special “day of fun in the sun” features live music, games, foods, local vendors, classic cars, and more. This is a free, all-ages event.
It’s Reading … Rainbow!
Chinatown Branch Library
639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Chinatown Branch Library is hosting its 2nd Annual Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This “inclusive event for folks of all ages and sides of the spectrum” features live music, authors, drag performances, community resources, lion dances, and more and is a celebration of Queer Asian community and voices. A schedule is available online. RSVP online.
Ancient Homelands: Native Music of North, Central, & South America
Pacoima Branch Library
13605 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino brings his educational program, Ancient Homelands: Native Music of North, Central, & South America, to Pacoima Branch Library onSaturday, June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Additionally, the audience will be encouraged to participate and will have the chance to “enjoy a huge collection of beautiful and exotic percussion instruments.”
Pride on the Promenade
1351 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Celebrate Pride on the Promenade on Saturday, June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free event is a “vibrant expression of love and acceptance for all ages.” Enjoy live musical performances, Pride-themed treats, games, community groups, special exhibitors, and more. RSVP preferred but not required.
Drones 4 Kids
Diamond Bar Library
21800 Copley Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Visit Diamond Bar Library on Saturday, June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a special presentation by Drones 4 Kids. Participants will “flip, barrel roll and test the mechanical limits of flight while youlearn about drone features, capabilities, and uses in various careers.” Recommended for children ages 5-12.
Drag Story Hour
Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Central Library hosts Drag Story Hour on Saturday, June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. “Join us for an extra sparkly storytime with a drag performer bringing costume, humor, and play to read inclusive children’s books to delight families and their kids of all ages. We’re excited to celebrate diversity and individuality and invite you to be yourself and bring your imagination!” Recommended for children ages 3-11.
Garden Party
Norton Simon Museum
411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
The Norton Simon Museum is hosting its annual Garden Party on Saturday, June 22nd from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Artist and herbalist Emily Han will lead a tea-blending activity using herbs and spices. There will also be guided art-making programs for all ages, live jazz, and more. All activities are included in general museum admission. ($20 for adults, free for children 17 and younger)
Love, Loud & Proud (A Pride Month Celebration)
Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Serves Department presents the 3rd Annual Love, Loud & Proud Celebration happening on on Saturday, June 22nd from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This family-friendly event features something for everyone and includes performances by local drag artists, drag story hour, food trucks, arts and crafts, inflatables, resources from community partners, and more.
Concerts in the Park
Memorial Park Bandshell
222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA
The City of Sierra Madre invites families to its weekly Concerts in the Park happening all summer long through August 11th. On Saturday, June 23rd, 4Lads is scheduled to perform. Concerts are held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics.
Torrance Summer Nights
Wilson Park Amphitheatre
2200 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA
The City of Torrance hosts the Torrance Summer Nights program on Saturday, June 22nd at 5:00 pm. Soul 3 Sixty will be performing 1960’s Pop & Soul. The group, comprised of five musicians and three singers are “unparalleled in their ability to harmonize and bring that authentic girl-group sound like the Marvelettes and Chiffons, while seamlessly shifting to your favorites from Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5.” Don’t forget to bring your picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs.
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles 2024 Summer Concerts
Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park
2230 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Levitt LA Free Summer Concert Series returns for the 2024 season, with the first concert happening on Saturday, June 22nd from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Opening Night features “a night of Cumbia with Vilma y La Sonora, La Diabla, the Cumbia Fever DJs, and Classical Around Town, co-presented by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).” While there are no tickets, guests are asked to RSVP online. (Concerts are scheduled for each Saturday night through August 31st. One exception – no concert on July 6th.) A full schedule is available online.
NoHo Summer Nights Concert: Elton vs. Billy – A Musical Showdown
North Hollywood Recreation Center (behind the Amelia Earhart Library)
11455 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
On Saturday, June 22nd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm enjoy Elton vs. Billy – A Musical Showdown as part of the NoHo Summer Nights Concert series. “See the young and energetic showdown between two of the greatest piano songwriters of all time, Elton John and Billy Joel, and all of their best hits from the 70’s and 80’s.” The performance also features Emerging Artist SorryWe’reLate. Free tickets are available online.
Street Food Cinema: (500) Days of Summer
Autry Museum
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA
Street Food Cinema and Searchlight Pictures present a screening of (500) Days of Summer on Saturday, June 22nd. Doors open at 6:00 pm, musical performances start at 7:00 pm, and the movie begins at 8:30 pm. A number of food trucks will be on-site as well. Tickets are available online. (The movie is rated PG-13.)
31st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival
Plaza at Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
The 31st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival is happening this weekend on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm each day. This free, fun-filled event features 200 chalk murals created by more than 500 artists, as well as a live DJ, a silent auction, activities for kids, and more.
California Watermelon Festival
Hansen Dam Soccer Fields
11480 Foothill Blvd., Lakeview Terrace, CA
The California Watermelon Festival takes place this weekend, Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm each day. Every ticket includes all-you-can-eat watermelon, kids’ activities, live performances, fun photo-ops, and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy carnival rides, a car show, good food, and lots of fun. Details are available online.
Family Matinee: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
As part of its Family Matinee program, New Beverly Cinema is screening Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure on Saturday, June 22nd and Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm. “On the precipice of flunking out of high school, San Dimas dudes Bill & Ted will have to use a phone booth time machine to assemble the ultimate class project, not to mention save the future of humanity.” Tickets are available online. (The movie is rated PG.)
CicLAvia – South LA
Western Ave. (between Exposition Blvd. and Century)
The 53rd Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia – South LA is happening on Sunday, June 23rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is an all-ages and all-abilities event, “connecting communities along Western Avenue.” Participants may jog, ride, bike, skate, or walk as they explore along the route. Remember, this is not a race; families may enter and exit the route when and where it’s most convenient for them. Details are available online.
Zibby’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
Zibby’s Bookshop
1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Visit Zibby’s Bookshop on Sunday, June 23rd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for Zibby’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party. More than thirty authors will be at the bookshop, signing books from Zibby’s Ultimate Summer Reading List. Meet authors, get your books signed, hang out with fellow book-lovers, enjoy some snacks and party favors, and more. Register online for this free event.
Juneteenth Seder Project: An Interactive Theatrical Experience
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Skirball Cultural Center invites families to attend Juneteenth Seder Project: An Interactive Theatrical Experience happening on Sunday, June 23rd at 3:00 pm. This free, outdoor event is “designed to bridge perceived or real divides between the Jewish people and African Americans.” In this performance, “a group of four Angelenos function as Greek chorus and ritual leaders, taking audiences through a fictional story about a Black Jewish couple on their way to a Juneteenth Seder thrown by some well-meaning, but out of their depths, friends who are attempting to reconcile the cultural inheritances of Juneteenth and Passover.”(Doors open at 2:00 pm.) Free tickets are available online.
Music in the Park Summer Concert
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA
The City of La Cañada Flintridge hosts its Music in the Park Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 23rd (and continuing through September 1st). On the 23rd, Rhythm Krewe will be performing Blues, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Pack a picnic and don’t forget blankets and/or chairs.
Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites families to Meet the Grunion on Sunday, June 23rd from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During this special event, families will have a close-up view of the grunion coming up on the beach to spawn. Families will also learn about the “interesting mating rituals and growth of this curious fish.” Warm clothing and flashlights are recommended. Tickets are available online.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving – Universal CityWalk
1000 Universal Studios Boulevard #1, Universal City, 91608
Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane without the danger! Head to iFLY at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you’ll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate. Get tickets with our affiliate link. For ages 3 and up.
Paddleboarding or Kayaking with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey
Meeting point: The Hive Marina del Rey Café, 4242 Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, 90292
Experience a kayaking or paddleboarding adventure in Marina del Rey!
Find hidden spots in the marina and discover local wildlife, including sea lions, dolphins and a wide variety of birds. Your guide will provide information about the local environment and marine life, paddle-boarding techniques, and safety while you enjoy being on the water. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Get tickets with our affiliate link.
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Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her websiteWendyKennar.comwhere she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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