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Free things to do with kids this weekend in Los Angeles: 78 dated family events for July 11–12, with times, venues, costs, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.

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Saturday, July 11

75 events · 75 free

  1. Mindfulness Walk

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now.

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  2. Little Explorers: Eco-Painting with Nopal & Natural Pigments

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    Explore, play, and create with us at Little Explorers.

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  3. Book Club @ Los Altos

    Los Altos Neighborhood Library\, 5614 Britton Dr. 90815 · Long Beach · Ages 3–12

    Library Location: Los Altos Event Type: Books\, Authors\, and Writing\,Summer Activities Audience: Adults\,Adults (55+ years) Contact Name:…

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  4. Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Rowland Heights Library · Rowland Heights · Ages 3–12

    In-Person Program Join us as our Friends of the Library sells a wide selection of children's, teen, adult, and foreign language books, as…

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  5. Mindfulness Walk

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    A mindfulness walk is an invitation to get quiet and pay attention to the here and now.

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  6. Music Stars

    Carson Library - Meeting Room · Carson · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!

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  7. Music Stars

    Topanga Library - Meeting Room · Topanga · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Unleash your musical potential with Music Stars, a six-week group lesson series brought to you by LA County Library!

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  8. Party Goats Pet and Learn

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    Spend a Saturday with our newest furry and fluffy staff members.

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  9. Play and Explore

    View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library · Los Angeles · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!

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  10. Reading Buddies @ Burnett

    Burnett Neighborhood Library\, 560 E. Hill St. 90806 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Burnett Event Type: Books\, Authors\, and Writing\,Summer Activities Audience: School-age (6-12 years) Contact Name:…

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  11. Scavenger Hunt @ Los Altos

    Los Altos Neighborhood Library\, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 · Long Beach · Ages 1–12

    Library Location: Los Altos Event Type: Entertainment\,Summer Activities Audience: Preschoolers (3-5 years)\,School-age (6-12…

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  12. Sound of Water

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water…

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  13. Baby Storytime

    Claremont Helen Renwick Library - Meeting Room · Claremont · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Join us for a fun bonding experience with your baby through rhymes, fingerplays, and books!

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  14. Baby Storytime

    South El Monte Library · South El Monte · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Come enjoy bonding with your baby and encourage a love of reading through rhymes, fingerplays, and books.

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  15. Circle Time

    Carson Library · Carson · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers.

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  16. Key and Harmony Music Show

    Hermosa Beach Library · Hermosa Beach · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Key n Harmony is a music program for children and families.

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  17. B.A.R.K. @ Brewitt

    Brewitt Neighborhood Library\, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 90804 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Brewitt Event Type: Reading Program\,Summer Activities Audience: School-age (6-12 years) Contact Name: Librarian Contact…

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  18. Baby Book Club: My Heart Fills With Happiness

    Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room · Baldwin Park · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Introduce your baby to the magical world of books!

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  19. Bilingual Storytime

    Sunkist Library · La Puente · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program ¡Vámonos! Let's go! Let's read, sing, and dance in English and in Spanish. Together we'll enjoy stories and songs that…

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  20. Bite Club

    Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room · Culver City · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Dive into the library and design your own shark-themed game featuring a giant shark mouth with removable teeth!

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  21. Block Printing

    El Camino Real Library - Meeting Room · Los Angeles · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Learn about the ancient and modern art technique of block printing, celebrated and used by many different cultures.

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  22. Botanical Embroidery (SOLD OUT)

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    Please note that this session is SOLD OUT. Check out our event calendar for more workshops!

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  23. Classic Film Series @ The Miller Room

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: Billie Jean King\,Miller Room Event Type: Entertainment\,History and Culture\,Movies and Film\,Summer Activities…

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  24. Cuentos y Cantos @ BJK Main

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 1–5

    Library Location: Billie Jean King Event Type: Storytime Audience: Babies (under 1 year)\,Preschoolers (3-5 years)\,Toddlers (1-3 years)…

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  25. Emoji Fuse Beads

    Paramount Library - Meeting Room · Paramount · Ages 10–13

    Join us in celebrating World Emoji Day! Discover how emojis became a global language, then create an emoji using fuse beads. Turn your…

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  26. Family Storytime @ Bay Shore

    Bay Shore Neighborhood Library\, 195 Bay Shore Ave. 90803 · Long Beach · Ages 1–12

    Library Location: Bay Shore Event Type: Storytime\,Summer Activities Audience: Preschoolers (3-5 years)\,School-age (6-12 years)\,Toddlers…

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  27. Festival of AAPI Books @ Michelle Obama

    Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library\, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 90805 · Long Beach · Ages 3–12

    Library Location: Michelle Obama Event Type: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\,Cultural Event\,Entertainment\,Summer…

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  28. Firework Studio: Fused Glass Treasure Boxes

    Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room · Hawthorne · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Learn about the science, art and history of glass making, then create your very own glass treasure box!

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  29. LEGO&#174\; Showcase Day

    Jefferson Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–13

    Library Location: Jefferson Branch Library Audience: Adults\,Adults 50+\,Children\,Emerging Adults (18-24)\,Preschool\,Teens\,Tweens Event…

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  30. Little Artists

    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room · Arcadia · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Unleash your inner artist!

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  31. Shedding Light on an Invisible Disability: Real Talk about Dysautonomia\, Living with Chronic Illness\, and the Power of Community

    Santa Catalina Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–12

    Library Location: Santa Catalina Branch Library Audience: Adults\,Adults 50+ Event Type: Education/Development\,Health &…

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  32. Smarty Pants Storytime

    Temple City Library - Meeting Room · Temple City · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!

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  33. Smarty Pants Storytime

    Avalon Library · Avalon · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!

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  34. Summer Storytime

    Manhattan Beach Library · Manhattan Beach · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Kick off the weekend with an interactive storytime!

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  35. Teen Advisory Board

    San Gabriel Library · San Gabriel · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community?

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  36. Teen Advisory Board Meeting

    Norwalk Library - Meeting Room · Norwalk · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Do you have fun ideas for teen programs?

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  37. Tissue Paper Soccer Ball

    Cudahy Library · Cudahy · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Create your very own soccer ball masterpiece using a paper plate, tissue paper, and a little imagination.

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  38. Toddler Storytime @ Bach

    Bach Neighborhood Library\, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 90808 · Long Beach · Ages 1–3

    Library Location: Bach Event Type: Storytime\,Summer Activities Audience: Toddlers (1-3 years) Contact Name: Emma Contact Phone:…

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  39. Crazy Canvas Art for Teens

    Norwalk Library · Norwalk · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Starting an original painting can be intimidating, so let’s make it fun!

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  40. Mason Jar Nightlights for Teens

    Anthony Quinn Library - Meeting Room · Los Angeles · Ages 10–13

    Celebrate summer with your local LA County Library.

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  41. Music and Movement for Babies

    Agoura Hills Library · Agoura Hills · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Join “Miss Cheryl” for a fun and interactive family music concert featuring rhythm chants, guitar-led singing, instrument…

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  42. Adult 101: Sewing Basics

    San Gabriel Library - Meeting Room · San Gabriel · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Have you ever had a button come off your shirt and wondered how to sew it back on?

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  43. Book Club for Adults @ Alamitos

    Alamitos Neighborhood Library\, 1836 E. Third St. 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 3–12

    Library Location: Alamitos Event Type: Books\, Authors\, and Writing\,Summer Activities Audience: Adults\,Adults (55+ years) Contact Name:…

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  44. Build It!

    Pacific Park Library · Glendale · All ages

    Unleash your creativity! Design, construct, and create with the Library's building materials. For families with children ages 3 to 12. This…

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  45. Flower Pot Windchimes

    Chevy Chase Library · Glendale · Ages 5–13

    Add some whimsy to your garden with this windchime made from a terracotta pot, colorful beads, and bells.

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  46. Make It! Paper Art

    Brand Library & Art Center · Glendale · All ages

    An All Ages Craft Workshop Celebrate the versatile medium of paper!

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  47. Summer Craft Party: Banks

    Lancaster Library - Meeting Room · Lancaster · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Join us for a fun crafting session where we will have a variety of banks to choose from to decorate that you can take home with you!

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  48. Tissue Paper Soccer Ball

    Maywood Library · Maywood · Ages 1–5

    In-Person Program Create your very own soccer ball masterpiece using a paper plate, tissue paper, and a little imagination.

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  49. Doodlebugs @ Los Altos

    Los Altos Neighborhood Library\, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Los Altos Event Type: Entertainment\,Summer Activities\,Summer Reading Program Audience: All Ages Contact Name: Youth…

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  50. STEAM Saturdays @ Harte

    Harte Neighborhood Library\, 1595 W. Willow St. 90810 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Harte Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,STEM and STEAM\,Summer Activities Audience: School-age (6-12 years) Contact Name:…

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  51. Mid-Year Vision Board

    Hastings Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: Hastings Branch Library Audience: Adults\,Adults 50+\,Emerging Adults (18-24)\,Teens Event Type: Arts & Culture Summer is…

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  52. Anime Your Way @ El Dorado

    El Dorado Neighborhood Library\, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815 · Long Beach · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: El Dorado Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,Summer Activities\,Summer Reading Program Audience: Teens Contact Name: Librarian…

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  53. Be Pawsitive @ Harte

    Harte Neighborhood Library\, 1595 W. Willow St. 90810 · Long Beach · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: Harte Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,Health and Wellness\,Summer Activities Audience: Adults\,Adults (55+ years)\,Teens…

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  54. Craftin&#39\; Kids @ BJK Main

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Billie Jean King Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,Summer Activities Audience: School-age (6-12 years) Contact Name: Youth…

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  55. Design Your Own Monster Book Cover @ The Studio

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: Billie Jean King\,The Studio Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,STEM and STEAM Audience: Adults\,Adults (55+ years)\,Teens…

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  56. Dungeons and Dragons

    Burbank Central Library · Burbank · Ages 10–13

    Roll for initiative! Join us for epic adventures and questionable hijinks! Beginners and experienced teen players welcome. The world's most…

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  57. Edison Grant - Robot Soccer Challenge for Teens

    Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room · Bellflower · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Can your robot win the match?

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  58. Family Film Afternoon: Zootopia 2

    Artesia Library - Meeting Room · Artesia · Ages 3–12

    In-Person Program Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in…

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  59. Mush for Gold!

    Diamond Bar Library - Meeting Room · Diamond Bar · Ages 1–12

    In-Person Program Come learn about the fascinating sport of dogsledding from champion sled dog racer Robert Stradley in this interactive…

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  60. Past, Present and Future

    Glendale Central Library · Glendale · Ages 3–12

    Exhibition Walkthrough & Conversation with Alta Changemakers Join us for an exhibition walkthrough and panel discussion exploring the…

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  61. SDP 2026 Teen - Kinetic Sculptures

    La Verne Library - Meeting Room · La Verne · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Learn about the history and engineering behind kinetic sculptures, and create your own three-dimensional moving paper art.

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  62. Silhouette Self-Portrait

    Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room · Hawthorne · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Learn about yourself and different art styles and create your own silhouette self-portrait.

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  63. Teen Gaming Afternoon

    Pico Rivera Library - Meeting Room · Pico Rivera · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Drop by the Pico Rivera Library for an afternoon of gaming with your friends!

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  64. Game Day: Taverns\, Talk\, &amp\; the Gaming Table @ The Miller Room

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 10–13

    Library Location: Billie Jean King\,Miller Room Event Type: Entertainment\,History and Culture\,Summer Activities Audience: Adults\,Adults…

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  65. Pixar &amp\; Popcorn

    Allendale Branch Library · Pasadena · Ages 3–13

    Library Location: Allendale Branch Library Audience: Children\,Preschool\,Tweens Event Type: Arts & Culture\,Film\,Hobbies/Crafts/Games…

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  66. Saturday Social: Bloom &amp\; Brush @ BJK Main

    Billie Jean King Main Library\, 200 W. Broadway 90802 · Long Beach · Ages 3–12

    Library Location: Billie Jean King Event Type: Arts and Crafts\,Summer Activities\,Summer Reading Program Audience: Adults\,Adults (55+…

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  67. Teen Movie Night: Predator Badlands

    Lawndale Library - Meeting Room · Lawndale · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Joins us for a showing of Predator: Badlands at the library!

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  68. Community Puzzle Exchange

    West Hollywood Library - Meeting Room · West Hollywood · Ages 3–12

    In-Person Program Join us for an afternoon of puzzle swapping, snacking, and socializing.

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  69. Doodlebugs @ Mark Twain

    Mark Twain Neighborhood Library\, 1401 E. Anaheim St. 90813 · Long Beach · Ages 5–12

    Library Location: Mark Twain Event Type: Summer Activities\,Summer Reading Program Audience: All Ages Contact Name: Youth Services…

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  70. The Party Puppet Show

    Rosemead Library - Meeting Room · Rosemead · Ages 5–12

    In-Person Program Join us for The Puppet Party Show, a fun mix of puppets, comedy, and music that sparks imagination and creativity!

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  71. Block Printing

    El Monte Library - Meeting Room · El Monte · Ages 10–13

    In-Person Program Learn about the ancient and modern art technique of block printing, celebrated and used by many different cultures.

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  72. Summer Nights Trivia: Invisible Movie Trivia

    Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room · Culver City · Ages 3–12

    In-Person Program Can you recognize a movie without seeing the characters?

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  73. Fairplex Garden Railroad Jul. 2026

    Fairplex Garden Railroad · Pomona · Ages 3–12

    The Fairplex Garden Railroad is open to the public on the second Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting).

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  74. Alta / A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

    Glendale Central Library · Glendale · Ages 3–13

    ReflectSpace Exhibition ReflectSpace, in partnership with the Getty Conservation Institute, presents 'Alta / A Human Atlas of the City of…

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  75. Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

    Brand Library & Art Center · Glendale · Ages 10–13

    Exhibition at Brand Library & Art Center This year’s annual juried exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country that explore…

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Sunday, July 12

3 events · 3 free

  1. Sound of Water

    Descanso Gardens · La Cañada Flintridge · Ages 5–12

    Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water…

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  2. Samizdat Sundays

    The Community Center at the Wende Museum · Culver City · Ages 3–12

    Join us for Samizdat Sundays —hands‑on textile workshops inspired by the spirit of creative resistance and DIY culture found in samizdat traditions.

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  3. 2026 Vardavar in the Park: A Celebration of Water and Joy

    Northwest Branch Library · Burbank · Ages 3–12

    *New Location: Northwest Branch Library* Come celebrate Vardavar with Burbank Public Library! Եկեք տոնենք Վարդավառը Բըրբենքի հանրային…

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