Liberty Station Outdoor Movie: A Wrinkle in Time

ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station welcomes back its free outdoor film series on the second Saturday of each month from May to October 2018. Evenings feature surprise pop-up performances or activities along with curated shorts preceding the feature film. Movie lovers are encouraged to arrive early and visit the ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station galleries, studios, and museums. Grab a picnic, blanket, or low back chair and spend an evening underneath the stars with friends, family, and neighbors. Movies begin after sunset. All ages are invited, and no alcohol can be brought into the venue.

September 8: A Wrinkle in Time (2018), presented by San Diego Writers, Ink
“We are proud to host A Wrinkle in Time because it is based on a beloved novel which has been inspiring young people with a love of reading for generations. Its smart, young heroine, her brother, and friend are interested in science and knowledge and go on to learn about and express themselves as individuals, breaking from molds of conformity and control. This is very much like being a writer; the visually stunning worlds our heroes travel through are like the worlds writers build to share with others. We hope that viewers of the film will be inspired to create their own fictionalized worlds and express themselves as individuals.” -Kim Keeline, San Diego Writers, Ink

Pretend City’s 9th Birthday Bash

Happy Birthday, Pretend City, which is turning 9 years old on August 29th. Join their celebration of 9 fun years of OC kids and grown-ups learning through play! They’re going to be celebrating with their 999 deal—if you’re 9, 90, or 99 years old, then you receive free admission to Pretend City today! Stop by and join in the fun at Pretend City.

Family Autism Event

Once a month, Pretend City hosts a special night for autistic friends and their families. Come by the museum and play in an autism-friendly environment with the support and help from our community partners who specialize in the autism spectrum. There will be staff on-hand to help you enrich your learning/play.

Tooth Fairy Day

Pretend City welcomes the Tooth Fairy today! Bring your healthy smiles for this special guest!

Senior Citizen Day Celebration

It’s Senior Citizen Day and Pretend City wants everyone’s grandparents to join in on the fun! Grandparents (over 65) receive 50% off their admission!

Magic Show: Edgemar Center for the Arts

Experience the excitement of magic and spellbinding illusions with master magician Ian Galloway. His amazing Magic Show uses pyrotechnics and performs with animals and elements. He will also read your minds. See the latest mind-blowing acts and unbelievable feats in an intimate setting that brings magic up close. Action-packed 90-minute show that is filled with unforgettable moments and memories.

Check Out FACT Oregon’s All Ability Tri4Youth

Join FACT Oregon for the second annual All Ability Tri4Youth; a fully accessible triathlon for ALL youth ages 8 to 26—with and without disability. Compete as an individual, team, or family team in a a 50 yard swim, two mile bike, and .5 mile run on a course with the option for use of adaptive equipment. The All Ability Tri4Youth is a fun, safe, accessible event with an emphasis on inclusion and community building.

All athletes are encouraged to create a fundraising page to honor the athlete and support the Tri4Youth. Prizes will be awarded to individual, team, and family team who raise the most funds! Prizes include a Samsung 50″ full HD TV, Chrome books, and a $500 Gift Card to Great Wolf Lodge!

Cub Scout and Boy Scout Sleepover

Have you ever wanted to spend an adventurous night in a museum? You can have the opportunity to explore mind-boggling illusions, the science behind how human cells are formed, the importance of water conservation and more in our eight interactive exhibit galleries. You will also get to attend two fun, educational workshops, participate in a scavenger hunt, and view an IMAX movie in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your organization to have an amazing night of fun, with the added bonus of learning about science and the world around you.

Your night of fun includes:
Fleet Science Center admission and exploration of our hands-on, do touch interactive exhibit galleries that provide a unique, self-guided learning experience for all ages
An IMAX® show in the world’s first Giant Dome Theater. Come nose-to-nose with wild animals, plunge deep into the ocean to swim with sea creatures or blast into space to discover new galaxies!
Two fun, hands-on educational workshops
A scavenger hunt in the science center
Music and dancing
A light continental breakfast

Check Out the Recycled Arts Festival

Check out the 13th annual Recycled Arts Festival at Esther Short Park. See how people, just like you, are giving new life to old items that would otherwise have been lost in a landfill. You are sure to be amazed at the artists’ creations. Join your kids in expressing their “green side” by creating their own Eco-Art, or just relax and listen to some wonderful music (warning… tapping your feet or dancing may occur). There will also be all sorts of helpful information on how you can help improve the environment.

Disguised Desserts with Tiny Chefs

We are starting off the morning with Tiny Chefs and will learn how to bake our favorite desserts – cupcakes and cookies! This is no ordinary baking class though. We are putting a special summer spin on these delicious treats, and disguising them into hamburgers and french fries! Your budding chefs will have a blast making “savory” foods into sweet desserts!