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Sat, Jul 4: 4th of July Celebration - Universal Studios Hollywood
Wed, Jul 8: Summer Nights - Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Sat, Jul 11: Noël Coward’s Waiting in the Wings at Theatricum Botanicum
Wed, Jul 15: We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC
Fri, Jul 17: Kids Market at Laguna Hills Summer Concert Series
Mon, Jul 20: One-Off Note Taking Workshop
Sat, Jul 25: National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl - Autry Museum of the American West
Wed, Jul 29: International Surf Festival - Redondo Beach
Fri, Jul 31: Kids Markets at Ladera Ranch Summer Concert Series
Wed, Aug 5: We Read Wednesday with Empowering Readers OC |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The summer I was 5, my parents took our family to Cape Cod for a week. In Provincetown, we bought a kite, then headed to the dunes in North Truro, where my sister and I spent hours running full-tilt up and down the bare white hills. We’d scramble to the top, turn, and launch ourselves downward, legs windmilling, hair flying, lungs full of salt air and triumph. Invariably, we’d
fall, slap into the soft, sun-warmed sand, pop back up, and do it again. Tumbling down the dunes was gravity. Sand was friction. The kite tugging on our arms was air on the move. We didn't have words to describe these phenomena—we were little kids, not tiny physicists with notebooks. A decade later, my calculus teacher would give me the words and symbols to process motion conceptually, but experiences like this had already taught my body that I was an actor in the physics of
the world. My body understood. Summer is the perfect time for kids to learn motion from the inside out. Motion is in amusement park rides, in waves bobbing ducks and inner tubes up and down at the lake, in trains pulling you forward in one dimension and airplanes moving you through three. It’s in bikes and swings and Frisbees and trampolines and slip-and-slides, in tumbling through the days without realizing that learning is happening. As tour guides to our
kids’ universe, we can point gently: Feel how the swing slows at the top? Notice how the wave lifts you before it lets you down? See how leaning changes the bike’s path? But the point is not to turn summer into physics class. The point is to help kids notice how the world feels as they move through it. The equations can come later; now is the time for motion, and for the emotion that accompanies it. Summer’s gift is the body’s memory: wind, water, speed, balance, falling, landing, and getting up
to run again.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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The Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market will remain open during regular business hours 11am- 3pm, providing an open air space to purchase food essentials while we work together to address the needs of our community.
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“Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent” will premiere at the Forest Lawn Museum on March 21, 2026. From bold experiments in abstraction to thought-provoking conceptual installations, “Convergence” features the work of more than twenty artists who push the boundaries of traditional mediums and challenge conventions with their daring visions. The exhibition does not attempt to cover the entire spectrum of Armenian narratives. Rather, its cohesive element is the heritage of the featured artists. With diverse backgrounds—ranging from those born in the United States to immigrants from various regions—these artists contribute individual perspectives to their work. Defining Armenian identity is inherently complex. It encompasses a sense of belonging that surpasses simplistic definitions, rooted in historical connections that often evoke profound and abstract emotions.
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All aboard Choo Choo Revue! In the first new show from BBMT in 40 years, your theater seat becomes a train bound for fantasy! A monumental milestone for BBMT and celebration of community and joy, Choo Choo Revue inspires IMAGINATION for all. Through the train window of BBMT’s stage, travel across rolling hills, mountainous peaks, and dazzling deserts. Meet dancing luggage, singing mushrooms, and a cicada jugband. This hour-long show, packed with over 100 handcrafted, BRAND NEW puppets, is presented with theatric grandeur and spectacular artistic skill. Bob Baker Marionette Theater is thrilled to present this milestone achievement in puppetry and theater, showcasing innovative art and performance for new generations to enjoy. This is your ticket to the future of puppetry!
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Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Los Angeles Union Station – match viewing, music & activations. FREE, family-friendly; tickets required. The Heart of the City at Los Angeles Union Station will serve as an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup 2026™, taking place June 25–28. The FREE event will offer a high-energy destination for live match viewing, music, food, and immersive fan experiences in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks.
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Somewhere over the rainbow, imagination spins off the page into a glowing, immersive world at Imaginarium's newest light spectacle, “Journey to Oz… Enter a World Like No Other,” now spanning more than two-and-a-half acres of Ontario Mills from Saturday, May 2 through Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Public Skate is for families or individuals who are looking to work on skating skills and exercise the body in a safe and fun environment. All sales are final!
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Sawdust Art Festival features the artwork of 180 local Laguna Beach artists, 3 stages of live music, complimentary art classes, glassblowing and art demonstrations, and a variety of outdoor dining and drink offerings- all set in a unique artist village in the heart of Laguna Beach.
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Ease into the weekend with live jazz under the summer sky at RUNWAY. Join us every Friday night in June and July from 6–8 PM on The Turf for Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights featuring rotating live jazz bands, warm evenings, outdoor lounging, and the perfect soundtrack to your Friday night in Playa Vista. Grab dinner or drinks from your favorite RUNWAY spots, bring a blanket or gather with friends on the lawn, and enjoy a laid-back summer evening filled with live music and community vibes. Whether you stay for a song or settle in for the full set, it’s the kind of summer night you’ll want to make part of your weekly routine.
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Starting in the spring, we open our berry fields to the public for a unique strawberry & olallieberry picking experience.
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Join us for an eight-week yoga class with Barbara Wood in the Rose Pavilion every Tuesday from May 13–July 1, 8:30–10am. Yoga at Descanso Gardens is based on Hatha Yoga, which includes stretches, strengthening poses, breathing exercises, and mindful movement. The practice adapts to individual needs.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Orange County area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in The OC is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our guide
puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Orange County, CA Area's Pick-Your-Own Fruit Listed below are farms in and near San Diego that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables. And... to make the most of your experience, check
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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