Upcoming events: 2017 Railroad Round Up! July 9: Bubble Blast August 6: Under the Sea September: Museum closed for annual renovation. October 2: Let's Play! Nov 5: Day of the Dead Celebration Dec 3: Celebrations of Giving 2018 Jan 7:  S.T.E.M. Sunday Feb 11: Celebrate China Mar 4: Outdoor Adventures April 1: Reduce, Reuse , Recycle

5 PM - 10 PM April 21: Frozen (PG) May 26: Despicable Me 3 (PG) May 27: 300 Days of Summer (PG-13) June 2: Spiderman Homecoming (PG-13) June 16: Wonder Woman (PG-13) July 14: Jaws  (PG) August 11: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) September 1:  Coco (PG) September 2: Black Panther (PG-13) October 20: Sully (PG-13) BeachFront Cinema is the premier outdoor movie

Family Flicks Film Series: Alamar SUNDAY JAN 7, 2018 11:00AM  Recommended for ages 3+* The pristine turquoise waters and undisturbed rugged beaches of Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral reef in Mexico, are the dazzling setting for a five-year-old boy’s once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Before Natan leaves for Italy to live with his mother, his fisherman father, Jorge,

Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jim Henson (1936–1990) and discover his groundbreaking approach to puppetry and transformative impact on contemporary culture. Featuring more than 100 objects and twenty-five historic puppets—including Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Ernie and Bert, Grover, and other popular favorites—The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited illuminates Henson’s unique contributions to the moving image.

Three action-packed weekends of short films highlighting the most innovative and magical animation techniques, as well as mesmerizing live-action films from around the world. Audiences of all ages will be inspired by these exhilarating works from more than two dozen countries — including Argentina, Switzerland, Japan, Mexico, France, Belgium, Croatia, The Netherlands, and more! Curated by

Experience traditional island music, dance, and cultural crafts. Enjoy hula, Tahitian drumming, and Hawaiian games. See artisans demonstrate their traditional art of weaving. Hawaiian, Samoan, Tahitian, Fijian, Tongan, Chamoru, Kiribati, Marshallese, and Maori cultures will be featured. A tropical getaway awaits…

Family Festival: Ancient Egypt and India Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Time: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Admission: Free; no ticket required. Join the Getty in celebrating the exhibits Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical Worldand Rembrandt and the Inspiration of India through a series of workshops and performances. Be wowed by high energy Bollywood dancing, mystifying storytelling, and dazzling hands-on workshops.

Demonstrations and displays of City vehicles and equipment - buses, refuse trucks, high-rangers, dump trucks, fire trucks and more. Kids are welcome aboard to have their picture taken. For car enthusiasts, classic, custom and modified cars and motorcycles will also be on display. Visitors can also explore the Environmental Fair & Disaster Preparedness Expo to:

Hey, hey, hey, The Wiggles are coming to the USA! For the first time in 5 years the world’s most successful children’s entertainment group will perform in 12 cities this June on the west and east coast of the USA. Following the smash success of their Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! tv series on Universal Kids and Hulu, as

Every year, Pretend City’s provides a free health fair to families all over Southern California. Guests can receive free health screenings and checkups while enjoying good food, live music, and informative offerings from the exhibitors. Last year we attracted over 1,500 visitors and completed over 2,000 free health screenings! Mark your calendars, the fair will take place on Saturday,

Join the Black Surfers Collective, The Surf Bus Foundation, Santa Monica Conservancy and Heal the Bay for a day of beach activities and free surf lessons to commemorate the life of Nick Gabaldon (1927 - 1951). Nick was the first documented surfer of African-American and Mexican descent. Bring your family and friends, and join us

Join Moms Demand Action South Bay for a family friendly Popsicles in the Park event in honor of Wear Orange. Wear Orange is an annual recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day when we ask millions of Americans to wear orange to signify their belief that we can do more to save American lives from

A musical comedy about two best friends, Brett and Griffin, who get stuck upside down on a roller coaster during a roller coaster marathon at famed theme park Fun World. From the creator of “A Jingle A Go-Go: The Musical.”

JUNE 2 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EVENT NAVIGATION Summer Reading Kick-off Events Family Art Afternoon It’s the first day of our Summer Reading Program. Drop in and explore arts and crafts for the whole family. Saturday, June 2 • 2-4 p.m. • Central Library/Children’s Room

Mime Time with James Direct Presents: GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD! GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD is a zany ride of inner thoughts put to physical comedy, mime and other goodies. GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD is a series of Un-Zen-like physical comedic behavior. This is a perfect show for the whole family, but not the feint at heart.

Pasadena celebrates its 132nd year with robots and Stormtroopers, music by Gypsy Jambo!, makeup and monsters, face painting, balloon art, activities stations galore, and – of course – birthday cake! The free, family-friendly party for the community takes its cue from the Museum’s popular exhibition, Dreaming the Universe: The Intersection of Science, Fiction, & Pasadena. Party-goers are welcome

OC Parks invites children and families to learn all about bugs and butterflies! Come tour Riley Wilderness Park’s butterfly garden at this free, family-friendly event. Learn all about unique and unusual insects and how to attract bugs and butterflies to your own garden. Event and parking are free! Special guests include Mimi the Monarch Butterfly

Since 1997, the South Robertson Community Festival has drawn thousands of families from across the city to discover one of LA’s hidden gems. SORO Fest features a live music stage and hundreds of vendor booths highlighting neighborhood businesses, community information, and a variety of quality merchandise. It also offers Camp SORO Kids Zone with attractions,

Sunday Studio is MOCA’s free drop-in event featuring art experiences for makers of all ages and experience levels. Programs include family-friendly tours of the museum, art-making explorations, music, food trucks, and Toddler Town, a space with activities designed for small hands. Inspired by the works of Joseph Cornell in MOCA’s permanent collection, artist iris yirei

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming The Open Floor Society as they return to Union Station for another immersive summer series including dance lessons, live bands and open dance floor! Sunday, June 3 2:00 - 5:00pm Union Station Historic Ticketing Hall This event is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations required. The Floor Improv

Ocean or Space: Which Team Are You On? How do fish breathe? Why is the ocean salty? Is there life on other planets? Why don’t astronauts burp in space? Enjoy a lively exploration of amazing ocean creatures and outer space discoveries in a fun, interactive presentation by author Heather Alexander, based on her two newest