John Tartaglia, creator of the hit PBS Kids TV show “Splash and Bubbles” will perform and talk with young fans at this free in-store event. The event celebrates the release of a new “Splash and Bubbles Rhythm of the Reef” album release.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 30. The event highlights the importance of the ocean and its inhabitants through interactive activities, raffles, and animal presentations.

The event will encourage guests to take part in everyday solutions to plastic pollution and marine litter. The best part? The Aquarium animals will help demonstrate how!

Learn from Max the sea lion and Schuster the sea otter as they show their commitment to recycling by disposing of plastic bottles in the proper receptacle. Presentations starring JoJo the brown pelican will educate guests on the importance of proper waste disposal so that plastics and fishing line don’t endanger seabirds. Visitors can also chat with the marine mammal team about the Aquarium’s entanglement rehabilitation cases, like the northern fur seal pup.

The annual World Oceans Day event is celebrated by organizations across the globe to promote understanding and stewardship of the ocean. The Aquarium will be hosting the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, NOAA Marine Operations (Pacific), USFS Cape Perpetua, Depoe Bay Whale Center with Oregon State Parks, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and the American Cetacean Society. Each organization will engage visitors with displays and activities that inspire ocean conservation

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World Oceans Day activities are free with Aquarium admission and advance registration is not required. For more information or to buy tickets online visit aquarium.org or call 541-867-FISH.

The 4th annual Jennifer Bush-Lawson 5K & Family Fun Day carries on the legacy of Jenn Lawson, a dedicated mom and runner who was passionate about making available to all mothers the same level of care she received for her own complicated pregnancies. During a morning of celebration and health-focused activities, you’ll help raise funds for economically vulnerable women and their babies to receive high-quality prenatal care through our beneficiary, Virginia Hospital Center. Join this vibrant and meaningful charity event featuring a certified 5K, kids’ fun run, moon bounces, face painting, rock wall, community performances, laser tag, food trucks and more!

Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton & Ashley Roland, BodyVox is known for its visual virtuosity, distinctive wit, and unique ability to combine dance, theater, and film. Elk Cove and winery Pike Road are proud supporters of BodyVox and Elk Cove founder Joe Campbell sits on the dance company’s board of directors. This year they are bringing BodyVox into the vineyard with an outdoor performance – bring your picnic!

Elk Cove Vineyards
27751 NW Olson Road
Gaston, OR 97119

1 (877) ELK-COVE

Join Alderbrook Resort & Spa to celebrate our country’s independence and summer on the canal. At this annual Northwest tradition, enjoy fireworks, dancing, live music and an oyster eating contest. Psst…last year, the winner of the oyster eating contest ate 11 dozen oysters – see if you can top that!

Admission can be paid in cash at the entrance gate. Food and drink can be purchased for cash at the resort.

It’s that time of the month again for Herringbone La Jolla’s local Ales & Acoustics event, starting Jun. 30. Guests can come and enjoy live music by Mojo Jackson and John Tarr while sipping on a cold, crisp brew from Lagunitas Brewery Co. The brewery will feature some of its finest ales like Pils, Sumpin Easy, CitruSinensis, and Dark Swan, bringing Herringbone La Jolla and craft beer together for everyone to enjoy.

Now in its fourth year, the  magical evening features homemade s’mores, live music, crafts, stories, and more. Kids will love exploring along the garden paths and dancing on the lawn. Parents will appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and chance to socialize with friends. And the highlight of the evening is roasting marshmallows over the grill to make fresh s’mores!

The Carlsbad Village Association will host its annual Flicks at the Fountain, a weekly series of family-fun films at Carlsbad Village’s prominent fountain at the corner of State St. and Grand Ave. The free movies make their big screen debut on July 5, 2018 at dusk, or around 8 p.m. and continue each Thursday evening until Aug. 9, 2018. Seating begins at 6 p.m. All movies are rated G or PG (except for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which is PG-13). Parents are still advised to research each movie to determine if it is appropriate for their kids to watch. For more information, click here.

The movies scheduled to play this year are:
• July 5 – The Greatest Showman
• July 12 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• July 19 – Coco
• July 26 – The Neverending Story
• August 2 – The Lion King
• August 9 – Wonder Woman

Families are welcome to bring their low-backed chairs and blankets and enjoy free family entertainment under the stars. Those looking to enjoy dinner ‘al fresco’ can bring a picnic or purchase to-go meals from one of the many local eateries.

Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse hosts a special storytime with David Shannon, bestselling author/illustrator of over 35 books for children, including his Caldecott winning No, David!. For this event, Shannon reads Bizzy Mizz Lizzie, his most recent title for ages 4-8. “Shannon humorously advocates slowing down to appreciate the small things in life in this bee-themed fable…Shannon’s excited narration and bold bee caricatures befit a heroine who’s always on the move, bringing a jittery energy to the pages.” — Publishers Weekly

Shannon’s exuberant new book is funny and fresh, approaching the subject of overscheduled children (and adults) with breezy good humor and delivered with his signature fun and heart.