Sanitation truck operators give demonstrations and tours, and a character called Mr. Recycle shares information about recycling. Food and drink are offered free of charge, as are trees to take home, mulch, games, and prizes.

Stephanie's Day is a free resource fair that provides families with children impacted by autism and other special needs with one place to gather valuable information, enjoy fun activities, and more. Organizations come together on the CBS Studio City lot to spotlight some of the best therapies, schools and intervention programs in our area. The subjects covered range from nutrition and sports programs to traveling tips and job training for teens and adults. Parking and admission are both free.

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day. Activities include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, animal stories, a guided beach walk, and a close-up look at baby animals.

Dockweiler Youth Center hosts a day of free fun.  Families can enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, rides, face painters, balloon artists, carnival games, camp activities, and live entertainment, and learn about summer recreational programming at the DYC.

Ahead With Horses holds its 37th annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day, where special needs program children are truly stars. The nonprofit maximizes the potential of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children by providing developmental therapy, education and recreation through horses. The Annual Children’s Demonstration and Fun Day Event is a time for the children to show off what they are able to accomplish. The event features uplifting family fun to keep everyone entertained, including barbecue lunch, games, arts and crafts,…

The Santa Monica Library kicks off its summer reading program with a special event featuring TAIKOPROJECT, a premiere taiko group that unites ancient Japanese tradition with 21st century innovation. After the performance kids and adults can make a craft to this summer’s theme- “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” Kids and adults that choose to sign up for the Summer Reading program can receive prizes for reading during the summer (while supplies last).

Hosted by the Recreation and Community Services Department  Join us for the sweet sounds of summer in the City of Monterey Park at the Barnes Park Amphitheater.  Free concerts will begin at 6 p.m.  Sunday, June 10: Bulletproof Soul (R&B, funk and top 40).   Wednesday, July 4: Free Independence Day live entertainment and fireworks show (live entertainment begins at 5 p.m.).  ​Sunday, August 12: Cold Duck (grooving rhythms). ​ ​The amphitheater is located in Barnes Park at the corner of…

Can't make it to Broadway? No worries, Broadway comes to us!  Theatre fans can celebrate the Tony Awards at a free viewing party on the Argyros Plaza. Fans of all things Broadway gather on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza to watch the 72nd Tony Awards. Guests walk the red carpet, take a photo with South Coast Repertory’s very own Tony Award, stop by Center 360 Café for refreshments and watch who wins big during Broadway’s biggest night. Guests are encouraged to bring beach…