Events Happening For Families This Week in Orange County June 24th-June 28th

All the schools in Orange County are officially off for summer this week. There are some great events happening for families in Orange County this week. From stargazing to bubble shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy this week. Don’t forget to visit your local library to get your kids signed up for their summer reading program where they can earn some cool prizes throughout the summer.

Looking for a new beach or park to visit this week? Read our parks and beaches guide on the OC Mom Blog.

Monday, June 24th

Family Autism Event
Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, Ca

Families with children on the autism spectrum are invited to enjoy a complimentary day at Pretend City from 2pm to 5pm. The event is limited to just 80 families are reservations are required to attend.

Tuesday, June 25th

Barnyard Extravaganza
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Join Sandy Lynn at this educational, musical, and interactive show as Sandy and her farmer friends introduce each animal with a sing-along song and educational story from 10am to 11am.

Animal Magic Show
2969 Mesa Verde Drive
Costa Mesa, CA. 92626

Bring your children to an interactive animal magic show at the Mesa Verde Library at 1pm. The event is free to the community to come and enjoy.

Wednesday, June 26th

Junior Zookeeper Day
1 Irvine Park Rd
Orange, CA 92869

Children will have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the OC Zoo and learn how to care for the animals during this three hour event from 9am to 12pm. The program is $50 per child (and includes one adult). Reservations are required by calling 714-973-6846. Parking is $3.

Best Bubble Party
420 Marigold
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Children will be immersed into a bubble experience at this fun bubble party! The event is free to the community and will be held from 3pm to 4pm.

Thursday, June 27th

Summer Concert Series
18712 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612

The Devious Means with Cherokee Fade will play at this free concert series from 6pm to 8pm.

Lego League Open House
15455 Jeffrey Road, Suite 325
Irvine, CA 92618

Come and learn about First Lego League, Sign up and form teams for the upcoming 2013 FLL Season: Nature’s Fury
Coming August 2013, Nature’s Fury asks FIRST® LEGO® League teams to “master natural disasters” through exploration of storms, quakes, waves, and more from 6pm to 8pm.

Friday, June 28th

Newport Dunes Movies on the Beach
1131 Back Bay Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Bring your family to see the movie “Rise of the Guardians” on the big screen at Newport Dunes. There is free parking, and families are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and jackets. The movie will begin at dusk.

Stargazing
OC Great Park

Bring your family for a magical night under the stars at the OC Great Park from 7:30pm to 10pm near the Carousel. Astronomy4U will have high powered telescopes to view the moon, stars and planets with your family. The event is free to the public.

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