I made a list of some of the fun family-friendly events going on around us and thought it would be a good thing to share. I'm sure there are hundreds more, but this is what interested us. I included links when possible. Hope to see you around. Have a great summer and stay cool!


Hullabaloo's Clubhouse in Orange
indoor bounce houses, games, etc. Open play every Mon & Tues 5pm-8pm, $6 per child adults free

House of Bounce in Anaheim Hills
indoor bounce houses, games, etc. Open play every Thursday 10am-12pm & 3:30pm - 5:30pm, $7 per child, $2 pizza and drink.
http://www.houseofbounceparties.com/

Edwards Cinemas Family Film Festival June 17-August 13 10am
FREE movies on Tuesday & Wednesday at 10am all summer long!
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA

OCCTAC Family Fun Day Santa Ana June 14
The Family Fun Day is a special Summer Fund Raising Event organized by Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Parents in Action Committee. Come and enjoy OCCTAC students' performances, music, food, raffles, artistic face painting, jumper and more fun activities for active children and a lot more surprises for the whole family.

Brea Family Films in The Park June 27-August 8th 8pm
Arovista Park Amphitheater presents family friendly movies for all ages.
http://www.ci.brea.ca.us/article.cfm?id=1825

Sawdust Festival June 27-August 31
http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/summer_show/summershow.htm

Pirate Invasion Fair & Festival June 28-29 10am-9pm
Two days of FREE pirate action on Long Beach's Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. A real Pirate ship attacks the Pier, which will be defended by local citizens and our very own pirates, cannons and sword fights galore. A limited number of Pirate ship rides will be available. There will be a kids treasure hunt, a pirate costume contest, a beach fun zone, parrot shows, music, food and grog, art & crafts, belly dancers, etc.
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-pierdaze.html

OC Fair July 11-August 3
http://www.ocfair.com/2008/SchedulesEvents/index.asp

Harry & the Potters with the Math the Band, Uncle Monsterface and friends Glasshouse (Pomona) July 16 - ($15 all ages)
http://unlimitedenthusiasm.com/bands/

Taste of Anaheim at the Grove June 26th 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Dozens of Anaheim resturants come together to show off signature dishes and drinks. Live entertainment includes Skip Martin, Hollywood U2, The Zippers and Alley Cats.
http://www.tasteofanaheim.com/Taste2008.php?page=home.php

Space Chimps Movie open July 18

Long Beach Crawfish Festival August 2-3
Live entertainment and activities for all ages, arts and crafts booths, Ribs, Chicken, Jamaican, Chinese, Thai and other international foods and desserts, adult beverages: Beer, Wine, Malt liquor flavor drinks—"Screaming Crawfish" and Margaritas, and of course, CRAWFISH. Lots and lots of Crawfish.
http://www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/

Long Beach Taste of the Coast (all ages) August 3rd, 3pm-7pm
Food from over 30 of Long Beach's finest businesses, bounce houses, balloon sculptures, face painting, live music, beer & wine garden
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-taste-coast.html

75th Annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest August 9th, 9am-2pm
On the beach at the Granada Launch Ramp in Long Beach
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/sandcastle.htm

Capture The Wind Festival Aug 15th, 12pm-4pm
Kite festival, blokart races, kite surfing demos, vendors, exhibits, etc.
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/kite_festival.htm

Tiki Beach Festival Long Beach August 23-24th sunrise to sunset
island marketplace, art & crafts, tiki carving, food, shave ice, hula dancers, traditional fire and knife shows, kid zone play areas, tiki museum, canoe rides, dancing, island comedy, music and more.
http://www.alfredosbeachclub.com/tiki_festival.htm

Long Beach Crab Festival at Queen Mary August 30, 10am-8pm
A celebration of these delicious crustaceans, this festival features music, food, crab cooking demonstrations, comedians, live bands, craft vendors and much more!
http://www.queenmaryfestivals.com/crabfest.html

Old Towne Orange International Street Fair August 29-31st, 10am-10pm
Food, music and dance from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world. Lots of activites for children including face painting, inflatables, rock climbing, games, crafts, etc.
http://orangestreetfair.org/index.php

Yorba Linda Butterfly Release and Family Festival Sept 27 11am
The live release of hundreds of painted lady butterflies is the kick-off to one of OC's largest Family Festival event!

East Anaheim Hills Library Events:
Imagination Station (0-4 years) Mondays at 11:00am starts June 16

BusyBee Storytime & craft (all ages) Saturdays at 11:00am starts June 16

Rainforest Cafe - Animals (all ages) Thursday, June 19 at 3:00pm
E. Anaheim Library's 1st Birthday Celebration- family event featuring music by Heebie Jeebie on June 21 at 2:00pm

Cowboy Ken Stories & Trick Roping (all ages) Thursday, June 24 at 12:00pm

3*4*5 Jump & Jive (for 3 to 5 year olds) Wednesdays at 11:00-11:30am

Family Storytime stories & activities (all ages) Saturdays at 11:00am

Labels: family fun