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Events throughout July
Summer Watermelon Tours
at Tanaka Farms in irvine
July - August 31: A 50-minute tractor and wagon tour across a 30-acre working farm where you’ll learn about and taste various summer fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, squash and cucumbers. Tours wrap up in the watermelon field where you’ll learn about and taste sweet watermelons. A great educational experience for all ages and just plain fun! Open daily. $13 per person (children and adults). Produce stand hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Don’t miss their pumpkin patch tours in fall! For more information, reservations and group rates for 10 or more children, call (714) 968-6588. www.tanakafarms.com
 
July 1
WNBA LA Sparks Camp Day 2008
July 1: The Los Angeles Sparks will host a special camp day. Join the fun as the Sparks take on the New York Liberty! Box lunches available. Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Tickets start at $5. STAPLES Center. (877) 44-SPARKS. www.wnba.com/sparks

July 2
Storytime at Pirates Cove
July 2: Pirate-themed stories, crafts, touchable marine animals and music for kids (2-5). Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. $3; reservations required. Also offered August 6. (949) 673-7863. www.nhnm.org

July 3
“Books+Music=Magic” in Orange
July 3: Kids (grades K-6) learn to play easy musical intruments, then read about music and create musical crafts. Thursday, 3:30-4:30. Free. Orange Library, Main. (714) 288-2400.

Carnival in Bellflower
July 3-5: An annual family carnival at Thompson Park features rides, music and a free fireworks show on July 3 at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2-11 p.m. (562) 866-8614, Ext. 2268.

July 5
Angels’ Baseball Jersey Giveaway
July 5: Kids (2-18) will receive a replica of the Angels’ red jersey of all-time stolen base leader Chone Figgins. Game tickets required. Saturday, 6:05 p.m. Tickets start at $5. Angels Stadium, Anaheim. (714) 940-2000. angels.mlb.com
 
Shark Sleuths
at the Aquarium of the Pacific
July 5: Learn about sharks, from their movements to the natural adaptations, with hands-on activities, including a shark “hat” craft, plus a visit from a live shark; for kids (4-6) and their parents. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. $36 per pair, includes aquarium admission; pre-registration required. Long Beach. (562) 951-1630. www.aquariumofpacific.org

Jump Into Summer for Free
at the Children’s Museum at La Habra
July 5: Visit for free today thanks to Target stores for a fun-filled day of splishing and splashing with water activities outside and an indoor workshop designed to teach basic principles of the water cycle. Special hands on demonstrations will take place in the Science Gallery. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (562) 905-9793. www.lhcm.org

“Bugs Bunny on Broadway”
at the Hollywood Bowl
July 5: Enjoy an evening of classic Looney Tunes on all of the big screens, accompanied by the orginal scores. Saturday, 8:30 p.m. $10-114. Hollywood Bowl. (323) 850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Summer Fun Days
at the Colorado Lagoon
July 5: Explore the beauty of Colorado Lagoon while participating in exciting and educational activities that help you appreciate this fragile habitat. Join a naturalist and discover the critters living in the mud and on the pilings at the Lagoon. Saturday, noon - 3 p.m. Also offered August 2. Long Beach. (562) 570-1745. www.lbparks.gov

Care for the Coast at Cabrillo
July 5: Take pride in your country and your coastline with a special event to clean up the beach the day after the 4th of July festivities. Includes a tidepool walk. Saturday, 8-10:30 a.m. Free. San Pedro. (310) 548-7563. www.cabrilloaq.org

MucKids Saturday Show “Zoot’s World”
July 5: A delightfully fun mime shares stories, games and dance. Part of the Seconds at the Muck series. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Adults $15, kids $10. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton. (714) 738-3134. www.themuck.org

Music Under the Stars at Mission San Juan Capistrano
July 5: Family night featuring The Surf City All-Stars and 60s surf music. Hula Hoop and air guitar contests, plus additional activities for the kids during the show. Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20, one child (11 and under) free with paid admission. San Juan Capistrano. (949) 234-1315. www.missionsjc.com

Cabrillo Cleanup in San Pedro
July 5: Families can help cleanup the beach and help aquarium staff in the Cabrillo Native Garden, while learning about its plant and animal inhabitants. Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Also offered August 2. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro. (310) 548-7562. www.cabrilloaq.org

LA Arboretum’s Family Adventure
July 5: The whole family can participate in a variety of activities such as a short story or talk, a walk to a special part of the arboretum or a take-home nature craft. The programs focuses on a different aspect of nature or the environment each month. $20 per family; parking, free. Saturday, 9 a.m. Arcadia. (626) 821-3222. www.arboretum.org

Discovery Days
at the Petersen Automotive Museum
July 5: Kids can listen to a story from guest readers like firefighters, highway patrol, medical doctors and mail cariers, then make a car-themed visor. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Free with museum admission. Petersen Automotive Museum, LA. (323) 964-6315. www.petersen.org

Free Guided Bolsa Chica Tours
July 5: Guides will point out the common plants, animals and birds and discuss history, endangered species, ecology and restoration. Warm clothing, closed-toed shoes and binoculars are recommended. Private group tours are also available. Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.; tours depart every 15 minutes. No reservations required. South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. (714) 840-1575. www.amigosdebolsachica.org

Western Storytime in LA
July 5: A storytime for kids (3-8) to listen to clay sing, hear the tales of pioneering women and discover the tricks of the coyote. Saturday, 1:30-2 p.m. Free with museum admission. (323) 667-2000. www.autrynationalcenter.org

Home Depot Kids’ Clinics
July 5: Free craft workshops for kids (5-12, with adult); projects range from toolboxes to frames. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. All Home Depot locations. (800) 553-3199. www.homedepot.com

Family Sundays at the
California African-American Museum
July 6: A day full of family programs, including entertainment, music and dance programs and an African-American Marketplace, plus activities just for kids, including story telling and a quick-drying clay mask workshop. Sunday; activities begin at 1 p.m. Also offered August 3. Free. LA. (213) 744-2132. www.caamuseum.org

Water Fun at Kidspace
July 5-6: An array of outdoor water activities to cool off any summer day, including a dance fountain and a water symphony. Swimsuits recommended. Also offered July 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. Free with museum admission. Pasadena. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org

July 6
As Far as the Eye Can See at MOCA
July 6: In this artist-led workshop, families (5+) explore the exhibit “As Far as the Eye Can See” and discover the connections between visual art and poetry. Sunday, 1-3:30 p.m. Part of the First Sundays family series, also offered August 3. Included with museum admission, which is free for kids (12 and under). The Geffen Contemporary, LA. (213) 621-1765. www.moca.org

American Girl
Doll Hair Salon Spectacular
July 6: Girls (8+) learn how to give their American Girl dolls 70s-style rainbow ponytails, half braids and ribbon braids, just like new American Girl Julie Albright! Sunday, 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. Salons also offered July 20 and August 10 and 24. $27 per person; reservations required. American Girl Place at The Grove, LA. (877) 247-5223. www.americangirl.com

Native American Folktales in LA
July 6: Enjoy stories of the southwest and Native American folklore and fables. Sunday, 1:30 - 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Southwest Museum of the American Indian. (323) 667-2000. www.autrynationalcenter.org

July 7
Free Family Night in Downey
July 7: Snakes, lizards and frogs, oh my! Bring a blanket to sit on, a picnic dinner if you like and sit back and watch the 45-minute amphibian performance in the auditorium. Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. Also offered July 14, 21, 28 and August 4 with different performers. Free. Barbara J. Riley Community Center. (562) 904-7223.

July 8
“Positive Discipline”
Parenting Workshop at Kidspace
July 8: Parents explore different discipline techniques that reinforice and encourage good behvior. Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. $25; pre-registration required. Pasadena. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org

Family Nightlife Walk in Long Beach
July 8: Take a naturalist-led walk along the trails to explore the secrets of nature at night! Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Also offered July 22, and August 12 and 26. $3 per person. El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach. (562) 570-1746. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter

Free Family Film in Huntington Beach
July 8: Stroll the weekly street fair, then enjoy an outdoor movie screening of a family-friendly flick at this monthly, all-ages event! Call for film title. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Also offered August 12. Free. (949) 232-6876. www.surfcityusa.com

Scavenger Hunt
at the Fullerton Arboretum
July 8: Kids search for clues and items hidden throughout the gardens, as they learn about leaves, bugs and seedpods. Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. $5 per family; reservations required. (714) 278-4794. www.fullertonarboretum.org

Dinner and a Western at the Autry
July 8: The family can enjoy a big-screen screening of Guns and Guitars, a classic Western starring Gene Autry, plus a dinner from the Golden Spur Cafe and a guided gallery tour. Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; film begins at 7:15 p.m. Adults, $18; kids (12 and under), $10; includes museum admission. Also offered July 15, 22 and 29, with other films. Autry National Center in Griffith Park, LA. (323) 667-2000. www.autrynationalcenter.org

Story Times in the Garden
at Rancho Los Alamitos
July 8: Enjoy stories for families (8-11) in the beautiful garden at Rancho Los Alamitos. Also offered July 15, 22 and 29. Tuesday, 10 a.m. - noon. $8 per session. (562) 431-3541. www.rancholosalamitos.com

Summer Nightlife Walk in Long Beach
July 8: A naturalist-led walk of the trails to look for nocturnal creatues; bring flashlights. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. $3 per person; preregistration required. El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 Spring St., Long Beach. (562) 570-1745.

July 9
CPR Training in Costa Mesa
July 9: Kids (10+) and parents can learn adult, child and infant CPR, to be a better babysitter or just to be a little bit safer. Wednesday, 5:30-8:45 p.m. $30 registration per person, plus $20 materials. Costa Mesa Community Services. (714) 754-5158.

Catch A Bug’s Life for Free in Lakewood
July 9: Enjoy Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” as part of Lakewood’s buggy summer reading program. Wednesday, 3 p.m. Free. Lakewood Library, Iacoboni. (562) 866-1777.

Little Kids Big Show in Cerritos
July 9: A great event for little kids (and big ones!). Pre-show activity begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the 45-minute “Big Show” at 6:45 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket to sit on; no chairs are allowed inside the amphitheater. Free. Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Ave. (562) 916-8565. www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

July 10
Sea Life in Strollers
at the Aquarium of the Pacific
July 10: Parents and their child in a stroller (3 and under), can get up close to exhibits and touch tank with a one-hour tour before the Aquarium opens. Includes a keepsake book craft. Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. $20 per pair, includes aquarium admission; pre-registration required. Long Beach. (562) 951-1630. www.aquariumofpacific.org

Animal Lunch at the OC Zoo
July 10: Kids (3-4, with parent) explore what the animals in the zoo eat with hands-on activities and crafts. Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Also offered August 1. $5, includes zoo admission and one parent. Weekday parking, $3 per car; weekends, $5. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. (714) 973-6846. www.ocparks.com/oczoo

Campfire Storytime in Huntington Beach
July 10: A summer evening filled with stories and songs around a campfire in the Central Park Amphitheater. Picnics encouraged. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. $3 per person. Huntington Beach Library, Central. (714) 375-5107.

Blue Whale Catalina Sailing Safari
July 10: Search for blue whales and dolphins with an underwater camera and hydrophone on the cruise to Catalina, then spend a few hours in Avalon before reboarding to enjoy a BBQ dinner on the way back to the mainland. Includes light breakfast, dinner, and homemade triple fudge brownies. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Also offered July 24 and August 7 and 21. $199 per person; mention Kidsguide and get 10% off. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safaris, 24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. (949) 488-2828. www.dolphinsafari.com  

July 11
Picnic in the Park in Downey
July 11: What’s more fun than a park on a hot summer day? A park with a pizza picnic and games like dodge ball and water-balloon toss. Lunch, snack and transporation included. Friday, 1:30-4 p.m. $3 per person; pre-registration required. Downey Community Services. (562) 904-7238.

Kids Night Out in Artesia
July 11: An evening of kids-only fun, with crafts, games, movies and dinner. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m. Also offered August 8. $8 per person; register by the Monday prior. Artesia Park. (562) 860-3361 (562) 860-3361. www.cityofartesia.us

Flower Power
Family Fun Night in Lakewood
July 11: Take your family to a 60s-style dance party! Twist the night away with dance lessons and party games. Treats will be provided. 60’s style costumes encouraged. Friday, 7-9 p.m. Adults, $10; kids (4-11), $7. Monte Verde Park. (562) 866-9771.

Fire Ring Extravaganza in Irvine
July 11: Enjoy dessert and stars fireside at the Nature Center campfire ring. Bring a flashlight and stroll the Nature Canter trail for an exciting evening. Friday, 7-9 p.m. Also offered August 8. $4 per person; pre-registration required. Open Space Nature Center. (949) 724-6738. www.irvineranchwildlands.org

Mysterious Lights Parent/Child Overnight
July 11-12: Take a parent/child (5+) cruise to explore the mysterious adaptations of deep-sea marine life and the phenomenon of bioluminescence. Participants enjoy dinner and a bonfire and laboratory activities, dissections, crafts, and movies, then take to the sea for a 2.5 hour cruise before heading back to shore to bunk on the sleeping deck. Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m. - 8 a.m. $70 per person. Also offered August 8. Ocean Institute, Dana Point. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

Beauty and the Beast
by Fullerton Children’s Rep
July 11-12: Young actors take the stage to perform Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Also offered July 18-19 and 25-26. $10. Fullerton High School’s Little Theater. (714) 671-1084. www.fcrtcompany.com

Maloof Money Cup
Skateboarding Competition
July 11-13: A three-day skateboarding competition featuring the largest pro purse in skateboarding history opens the OC Fair. Six separate events include three pro championships and the U.S. Amateur Championship for unsponsored amateurs (9-13), plus a youth camp and vendor fair. $33-89. OC Fairground grandstands, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-1500. www.ocfair.com

The Wizard of Oz in Long Beach
July 11-13: Musical Theater West’s 55th anniversary production, with sets and costumes from the Madison Square Garden production for a spectacular musical extravaganza. Friday (preview), 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. Also showing July 17-20 and 24-27. Adults, $25-53; kids (16 and under), $25. Carpenter Performing Arts Center. (562) 856-1999, Ext. 4. www.musical.org

Orange County Fair 2008 Opens
July 11 - August 3: “Say Cheese” at the 2008 county fair with cheese-themed events, plus carnival rides, midway games, clowns, cotton candy, interactive exhibits, petting zoos, fair food, live performances and a special Kiddie Carnival with games and activities for the younger set. Free admission on opening day from noon - 1p.m; active military, law enforcement and firefighters are free until 6 p.m. See the Daily Continuing Calendar for fair details; also see individual dates for admission discounts. OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-3247. www.ocfair.com

July 12
Critter Club
at the Natural History Museum
July 12: Kids (3-5, with parent) can spend a fun-filled morning at the museum’s Discovery Center as they meet live animals and learn what makes them special, then create a craft and listen to a story about the critters! Saturday, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Also offered August 9. Free with museum admission. LA. (213) 763-3230. www.nhm.org

Catalina Snorkeling Cruise from the OC
July 12: Take the family (9+) on a underwater adventure. After a trip to Catalina on the R/V Sea Explorer, Ocean Institute scientists will lead explorers through island kelp forests and reef communities in a full day of snorkeling, catch and release fishing, with a on-board BBQ dinner on the way home. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Also offered on July 26 and August 8 and 23. $78 per person. Ocean Institute, Dana Point. (949) 496-2274. www.ocean-institute.org

Children’s Day
at the El Dorado Nature Center
July 12: Join the Nature Center for an adventure in imagination. Your family can look for bugs, build a fort or just simply lie in the grass and gaze at the sky. Long Beach. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. El Dorado Nature Center. (562) 570-1746. www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter

Nature Volunteering in Irvine
July 12: Bring the family to help the nature center staff with trail maintenance, non-native plant removal, painting and other conservation projects. Bring gloves, hat and closed-toed shoes; if you bring your own tools, be sure they’re labeled. Other tools, water and light refreshments provided. Parents must accompany children under 18. Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. Also offered August 9 and September 13. One Sunnyhill Drive. (949) 724-6738. www.irvineranchwildlands.org

Twilight Canoe Tour
of Upper Newport Bay
July 12: Canoe around Upper Newport Bay with the family (7-16) and an experienced naturalist on a three-hour tour that includes a barbeque dinner. Saturday, 6-9 p.m. $30 per person. Newport Aquatic Center, 1 White Cliffs Dr. (949) 642-5031. www.newportseabase.org

Magic Lessons in Long Beach
July 12: A magical evening with magic lessons from Master Magician Curtis Eugene Lovell II. Saturday, 5 p.m. Also offered August 16. Free. Once Upon a Story. 562-433-6856. www.onceuponastorybooks.com

Family Drawing Hour at the Getty
July 12: Families can get a close-up look at drawings of exotic plants and animals, then try to create their own with help from a professional artist. Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sign-up begins at 3 p.m. Also offered August 30. Free. Getty Center, LA. (310) 440-7300. www.getty.edu

Teddy Bear Picnic in Anaheim
July 12: The 26th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic for kids and their favorite teddy bears. Blankets, picnics and, of course, teddy bears encouraged Enjoy teddy bear stories and the March of the Teddy Bears. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Free. Anaheim, Library, Canyon Hills branch. 400 Scout Trail. (714) 974-7630.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” in LA
July 12: A special discount is offered for families (6+) to attend this matinee of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a madcap musical comedy from Broadway. Saturday, 2 p.m. Ahmanson Theater. (213) 628-2772. www.centertheatregroup.org

MucKids Saturday Show “Asha’s Baba”
July 12: Asha’s Baba, a nationally known African storyteller and musician, shares his magical spirit. Part of the Seconds at the Muck series. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Adults $15, kids $10. Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton. (714) 738-3134. www.themuck.org

Bixby Knolls
Dragster Expo and Car Show
July 12: Big gear-heads can take their little gear-heads to explore some of the coolest pre-1975 cars in Southern California, plus live dragster demonstrations, live entertainment, vendors and concessions saturday, 3-9 p.m. Free. Atlantic Avenue between Carson and San Antonio, Long Beach. (562) 595-0081. www.bixbyknollsinfo.com

Family Swim-In Movies in Cerritos
July 12: Watch the animated feature “Surf’s Up” while swimming with the family at the Cerritos Aquatic Center. Saturday, 7 p.m. Also showing “Jaws” on August 9. Cerritos residents: $4 per person or $11 for a family of four; non-residents: $6 individually, $17 family. (562) 407-2600.

“Open Gym Night” for Kids
at PDA Sports Training Center
July 12: The kids (3+) can enjoy a night of jumping on the trampoline and hanging on the bars, while parents enjoy a few hours of free time on a Saturday night. Activities include open equipment with coaches at each station and parachute games. Don’t miss “The Pit.” Saturday, 7-10 p.m. $10 if registered by 3 p.m., $15 at the door. 15064 Shoemaker Ave., Santa Fe Springs. (562) 229-1927. www.pdausa.net

Star Party at Griffith Observatory
July 12: Look through a large variety of professional and home-built telescopes to view the sun, planets, the moon and deep sky objects like double-stars, star clusters, and nebulae. The observatory’s Zeiss 12-inch refractor and computer controlled 11-inch lawn telescopes are set up throughout the event. Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Free. 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles. (213) 473-0800. www.griffithobservatory.org

Make History
at the Autry National Center
July 12: “Let’s Make History” features hands-on workshops that allow kids to explore the museum while learning about Western culture. saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. (323) 667-2000. www.autrynationalcenter.org

Living History
at Mission San Juan Capistrano
July 12: The costumed volunteers of the Living History Society help history come alive through drama, stories, demonstrations and crafts. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free with admission. (949) 234-1322. www.missionsjc.com

Long Beach Firefighters’ Museum
Open House
July 12: Pumping demonstrations, antique displays and tours of old Fire Station No. 10. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1445 Peterson Ave., at Anaheim and Alamitos. (562) 570-2500. www.lbfdm.org

Story Theater: Don’t Bug Me in La Habra
July 12: Listenand interact with stories performed theater-style about brothers, sisters and other people that can bug and annoy! Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission. Children’s Museum of La Habra. (562) 905-9793. www.lhcm.org

Family Campout in Lakewood
July 12-13: Families (3-10) can camp out “under the stars” with a real campfire at Monte Verde Park. Activities include games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire. Camp guides will be on hand to help you set up and help your children enjoy the fun. Meals and snacks are provided. Enrollment is limited. Saturday, 3 p.m. - Friday, 10 a.m. $17 per pair; $6 for each additional person. Lakewood Recreation and Community Services. (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408.

Overnight Family Campout in Huntington
July 12-13: A evening of music, food, crafts and camp-style activities, then a camp-out in the park! $10 per 10x10 feet space and $10 per person; includes dinner, snacks and breakfast. Saturday, noon to Sunday, 11 a.m. Central Park. (714) 536-5486.

World War II Cruise
July 12-13: The S.S. Lane Victory, a historical merchant marine vessel, offers a full day cruise featuring a World War II battle simulation at sea with spies and a mock aerial attack, plus a catered breakfast and lunch, beautiful views of Catalina and live music. Saturday and Sunda; boarding from 7-8:30 a.m., ship returns at 4:30 p.m. Also offered August 16-17 and September 27-28. Adults, $125; kids (15 and under), $75. Berth 94 in San Pedro. (310) 519-9545. www.lanevictory.org

Water Fun at Kidspace
July 12-13: An array of outdoor water activities to cool off any summer day, including a dance fountain and a water symphony. Swimsuits recommended. Also offered July 19-20 and 26-27. Included with admission. Pasadena. (626) 449-9144. www.kidspacemuseum.org

The Adventures of the Big Bad Wolf
July 12-13: One Big Bad Wolf and all the stories that made him famous. Saturday, 2 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. A tea party with the shows characters is available at 1 p.m. prior to the first show on Saturday. Also offered July 19-20 and 26-27. $10, $15 with tea party. (714) 542-6939. www.broadwayontour.org

July 13
Origami Festival
at CSULB’s Japanese Garden
July 13: Learn to make the crane, the turtle and the dragon, symbols of good luck, long life and prosperity; explore kirigami, the art of folding paper that is then cut; and create classic Chinese patterns, like those found on jade jewelry. Demonstrations will be provided by more than 40 local and national experts. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Adults, $7; kids (12 and under), free. CSULB, off of Atherton. (562) 985-8885. www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Sunday Story Studio
at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
July 13: Discover the wonders of the ocean through stories, poems, puppet shows or by singing a marine-themed songs throughout the aquarium. Sunday, 11 a.m. - noon. Also offered on August 10. Free. San Pedro. (310) 548-7563. www.cabrilloaq.org

American Piano Princess, Linda Gentile
July 13: A tribute to America performed by Liberace’s former protege, Linda Gentile, plus an arts and crafts fair, kids’ art workshops. Picnics are encouraged and welcome int he theater. Sunday, 3 and 7 p.m. part of the Second Sundays series. $20. Fullerton. (714) 738-6595. www.themuck.org

Wiener Dog Races at Old World
July 13: Watch a dozen short-legged (but swift!) Dachshunds race. Watch out for their tongues! Sunday, 2 p.m. Also offered August 17. Free. (714) 898-5111. www.wienerdogstore.com

Tales of a Journey in LA
July 13: Storyteller Ellaraino tells the tale of Biddy Mason, former slave and LA philanthropist, and other characters from the “Black West.” Sunday, 1 p.m. Free. California African American Museum. (213) 744-2024. www.caam.org