U-Pick Strawberry Fields Watermelon Tours


Visit a real working farm in Orange County.


Pick fresh strawberries. Taste different fruits and vegetables and learn how they grow! Strawberry Tours: Thru June • Watermelon Tours: July and August


$15 per person, ages 2 and under free. Tour includes a guided wagon ride around the farm. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more paying children.


Don't forget our U-pick Pumpkin Patch in October and Christmas Trees in December.


Produce Stand is open year-round, so don't miss out on our homegrown produce.


5380-3/4 University Drive, Irvine • For reservations: 949-653-2100, ext. 204 • www.TanakaFarms.com


• July is Just For Fun at the Children’s Museum at La Habra July 2: Visit the Children’s Museum at La Habra for free today thanks to Target stores. Use the wheels of a tricycle as a paint brush—just for fun! Squish shaving cream with your fingers—just for fun! Bounce balls on a parachute and run under it—just for fun! Do some silly dances and sing silly songs— just for fun! A day of play—just for fun! Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. (562) 905-9793. www.lhcm.org


Lakeshore Learning’s Free Saturday Workshops July 2: Today, create a patriotic wreath. See “June 11” for details.


Fireworks Hotline


LA fire department fireworks hotline educates the public on the laws concerning fireworks and information on fireworks safety. (888) 654-FIRE. www.fire.lacounty.gov


F4th of July estivals & Fireworks


July 4: The following cities offer 4th of July activities. Most cities include games, face painting, parades, food booths, entertainment and culminate with a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Free unless otherwise noted. Anaheim: Canyon Hills High School, 10 a.m. (714) 283-6653. Fullerton: Fullerton High School Stadium, 5 p.m. (714) 738-6545. Huntington Beach: On the pier, 10 a.m. (714) 969-3492. www.hb4thofjuly.org Irvine: Irvine High School Stadium, 3 p.m. Call for admission. (949) 724-0488. Long Beach: Veteran’s Stadium, 5 p.m. $7-10; parking, $5. (562) 570-LBFD. Marina Park Green, Fireworks, 9 p.m. (562) 495-5959.


Los Alamitos: Joint Forcing Training Base, 4 p.m. (562) 430-1073. Seal Beach: Heather Park, 11 a.m. No fireworks. (562) 431-2527, Ext. 344.


Annual Independence Day Extravaganza at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach Carnival games, music and a parade, ending with a fireworks finale. Gates open at 7 a.m., games begin at 11 a.m. $35 for all guests in one car. (949) 729-3863. www.newportdunes.com


Aquarium of the Pacific July 4th BBQ in Long Beach Families visit the Aquarium at night and get a view of the Long Beach fireworks. Guests can purchase tickets that include admission and a buffet BBQ. 5-10 p.m. Admission, $12.95 after 5 p.m.; dinner-combo, $27-35. 100 Aquarium Way. (562) 590-3100. www.aquariumofthepacific.com


Firecracker Train in Fillmore Take a train ride through Heritage Valley and enjoy a BBQ dinner onboard, then return for a fireworks show. Adults, $72; kids (4-12), $41; and kids (2-3), $22; reservations required. Fillmore and Western Railway. (800) 773-TRAIN. www.fwry.com


Fourth of July at the Angels Game in Anaheim Angels vs. Tigers, then fireworks. 7:05 p.m. (714) 940-2000. www.angels.mlb.com


Fourth of July Fireworks at the Dodger Game Dodgers vs. Mets, then fireworks. 6:10 p.m. (323) 224-1520. www.dodgers.com


Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Special guests Daryl Hall and John Oates; and the Bowl’s famous pyrotechnic display. July 2-4, Saturday - Monday, 7:30 p.m. $12-158. Hollywood. (323) 850-2000. www.hollywoodbowl.com


Red, White and Boom! at Legoland Families participate in games like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and paper airplane contests. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. Carlsbad. (760) 918-LEGO. www.legoland.com


The Great American 4th of July Bike Parade/Contest Kids decorate their bikes and ride in a parade. Cash prizes (and bragging rights). 10 a.m. Free to enter. Meet at 1 S. Granada Ave. at Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. www.bikeparade.com


Wild Rivers Waterpark Celebrates July 4th Various family activities, including watermelon eating, pie-eating and water-balloon toss contests. Check www.wildrivers.com for details. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (949) 788-0808.


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Pirate Invasion of Rainbow Lagoon July 2-3: Get piratey with pirate ship rides, pirate costume contests, live pirate sword fights and per- formances, pirate crafts and a treasure hunt, plus a kids’ fun zone, concessions and live music. The pier will even be attacked by a “real” pirate ship! Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Bel- mont Veterans Memorial Pier, Long Beach. (562) 434-1542. www.alfredosbeachclub.com


Scooters and Supercars Day at the Petersen Automotive Museum July 2: Kids decorate a wooden toy car and see how fast it can go. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free with admission. (323) 964-6308. www.petersen.org


Shipley Nature Center Restoration Days July 2: The Friends of Shipley Nature Center in- vite the public to participate in planting, weed- ing, birding, walking and other nature-related activities. Call for times. 17829 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. (714) 842-4772. www. shipleynature.org


Americana Family Festival July 3: Afternoon fun for the whole family. Explore the culture through dance, food, art activities, work- shops and demonstrations. Sunday, noon - 3:30 p.m. Free. 2002 North Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600. www.bowers.org


Bolsa Chica Service Day July 3: Enjoy the sunshine as you help restore the natural habitat of Bolsa Chica by removing trash and non-native plants. Tools provided. Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon. 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-1114. www.bolsachicalandtrust.org


Family Sundays at the


California African American Museum July 3: A day full of family programs with entertain- ment, music, dance and spoken-word programs, plus an arts and crafts marketplace, and activities just for kids, including story telling and art work- shops. First Sundays; museum opens at 11 a.m. and activities begin at 1 p.m. Free. LA. (213) 744- 7432. www.caamuseum.org


Kids Run the Bases at the Angels Game July 3: Kids (2-18) run the bases after the game. Angels vs. Dodgers. Sunday, 12:35 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Angels Stadium, Anaheim. (714) 940- 2000. www.angels.mlb.com


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