World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Friday June 23
Swimming is a skill that not only opens up all the best Orange County has to offer in its fun community pools, excellent beach areas, surfing, sailing, diving and more; it is essential to keep your kids safe. There are just too many opportunities for kids to encounter bodies of water to assume you will always be by their side. It can be difficult taking the plunge, especially if your child is a bit older or has fears around water, so this is a perfect opportunity to join in a large scale lesson to get kids on their way to water safety. If grandma or grandpa doesn’t swim or another adult family member, having them join in the fun will further encourage your little one.
Adults and children (ages 3 and older) are invited to participate in this unique, worldwide event. Over 20 countries in five continents are involved in this international initiative to raise awareness for drowning prevention. Sign-in starts at 5:30 pm, with the on-site lesson beginning at 6 pm. Afterwards, you can hang around for a free recreation swim, which will be followed by a screening of the PG-rated movie Sing at dusk.
William J. Woollett, Jr. Aquatics Center
4601 Walnut Avenue, Irvine
949-724-6717
www.cityofirvine.org
Pretend City’s Annual Family Fun & Wellness Fair
Saturday June 3
Families stopping by the museum today will become “good to go from head to toe” for a healthy summer. The day will have fun games, activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Plus, there will be children development resources for parents and free children’s health screenings for speech and language, social and emotional developmental, vision, hearing, dental, and body mass index. Children who complete 3 health screenings will earn a free Pretend City admission ticket.
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine
949-428-3900
pretendcity.org
Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic
Friday June 9
Kids can bring their favorite stuffed animal today to the zoo, where it can be examined by a member of the zoo’s veterinary staff. What better place is there for your “animal” to have a check-up? Between 10 am-12 pm, the zoo animal doctors will be on hand to help make your cuddly pal feel better. Visiting the “vet clinic” is free with paid zoo admission, and you don’t have to make an appointment either!
OC Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
714-973-6846
www.ocparks.com/zoo
Day of Music Fullerton
Wednesday June 21
Fullerton will be full of music today as the city participates in this worldwide event that celebrates music making. Over 100 concerts will be taking place in public spaces all around Fullerton. The multiple venues, from record stores to restaurants, museums to parking lots, will host a multitude of musicians – professionals and amateurs alike – performing all types of music. Consult its website for additional Day of Music details.
Multiple Locations
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton
thedayofmusic.com
Father’s Day Celebration at the Anaheim Marketplace
Sunday June 18
Take dad to the Marketplace for Father’s Day. Not only will there be the super selection of swap-meet shopping that you expect there, but the Marketplace will also have some unexpected attractions just for the Father’s Day. How about testing out mechanical bull? Or maybe the taco bar is more your speed? The day will also have special appearances, live music, and other surprises for the holiday.
Anaheim Indoor Marketplace
1440 South Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim
714-999-0888
www.anaheimmarketplace.com
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