Every Memorial Day, Woodlawn honors our nation’s brave men and women in uniform with a ceremony open to the public. Highlights of the program typically include patriotic music provided by local groups, keynote speeches by prominent local officials, and an exciting fly-over of military aircraft. Music and other activities follow the ceremony.

DOCTOR DOLITTLE 1967, 20th Century Fox, 152 min, USA, Dir: Richard Fleischer Based on the original Hugh Lofting stories, director Richard Fleischer’s (20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, FANTASTIC VOYAGE) charming, beautifully conceived fantasy stars the irreplaceable Rex Harrison as the Man Who Talks to the Animals, with help from Samantha Eggar and the late, great Anthony Newley - not to mention the two-headed pushmi-pullyu and a giant pink sea snail! Wonderfully scored and written by Leslie Bricusse, featuring such lovely,…

Saturday, March 3, 2018 6:30PM - 9:30PM Learn and play with your family as we explore the topic of ENERGY! In addition to exploring our exhibit floors and LEGO ROBOTICS LAB, try out a number of additional activities and demos based on earth’s renewable energy resources.

Swan Lake tells the story of an enchanted love between a swan maiden and a prince and their battle with an evil sorcerer. The poetry of this timeless ballet is the swan, embodied in every note of Tchaikovsky’s majestic score. Romantic, passionate, tragic and elegant, this great ballet speaks deeply and universally to audiences everywhere. Choreography: Christensen/Neary after Ivanov & Petipa

Included with Garden admission. With a short blooming season, many believe Cherry Blossoms symbolize the fleeting beauty of life.  It is also the national flower of Japan. Join us for a “hanami” or Cherry Blossom viewing as you stroll through the Garden or picnic in the Amphitheater Lawn.  Travel to Japan through sight, taste and sound with bento (lunch), beer and sake for sale by Okamoto Kitchen and The Ramen Spott, live performances throughout the afternoon, and family-friendly craft activities for all to enjoy. Scheduled…

Join us in our "Food & Play Zone!" as we team up with Long Beaach City College Culinary Arts Department and prepare for you some of our yummiest fruit & veggie samples! We will also have fun play activities for the kids and garden tours! The Juinior League of Long Beach will have an amazing event focused on "Heathy Eating & Exercise" with games, prize giveaways, resources, activities and stage performances!

Come celebrate all things S.T.E.A.M (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math) and cheer on the innovators of tomorrow at LA's 5th annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. This festival inspires the next generation of S.T.E.A.M leaders, so come learn, play and make a day of it at the Pier. ROYAL RUMBLE OF RUBE FROM 11:30AM-2PM  Teams have taken DIY machine-building to new heights as they compete for the best Rube Goldberg machine that can Pour a Bowl of Cereal in 20 steps or…

12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific Symphony Brass Quintet Dragon Dance Lantern Making with Bowers Museum Riddles Chinese Folk Dance Lac Hong Performing Art Group South Coast Chinese Orchestra Puppet Show Photo Opportunities Food Trucks and more! Co-hosted with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center/Irvine Chinese School and presented in cooperation with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this event is made possible through the generous support of the James Irvine Foundation.   FREE FAMILY EVENT! Bring the entire family and…