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Summer Fun Activity Guide: Sierra Madre & San Gabriel Valley 2018
Soak up the summer fun with these incredible events -- many free! -- throughout the region.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA – Make the most of summer!
Patch has rounded up some the best events -- festivals, street fairs, outdoor concerts and movies and more -- nearby and throughout the Southland.
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ALHAMBRA:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAY through AUG. 5:
$1 Summer Movie Express 2018. Great summer deal!
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ALTADENA:
SATURDAYS JULY & AUG.: Free, Outdoor Concert In The Park. In beautiful Farnsworth Park.
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ARCADIA:
THURSDAYS through -AUG. 2: Outdoor Concert, Movie & 'Surfer Taco' Back-back entertainment and delicious food.
SEPT. 15: VintageVibe Festival 2018: Santa Anita Park. A music & lifestyle blast from the past!
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BALDWIN PARK:
JULY 26, AUG. 2: Free Concert In The Park - Summer 2018. Great way to unwind on a Thursday night. Wear your dancing shoes!
AUG. 4: Pride of the Valley 5K. Tike trot and 5K run/walk
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CLAREMONT:
AUG. 7: Free 'Movie In The Park'. Bring your popcorn!
FRIDAYS through OCT.: 'Friday Nights Live' 2018 - 4 Live Bands. Great selection of music while shopping, eating & browsing quaint village.
AUG. 4, SEPT. 1: First Saturday Art Walk. Open to public and free.
MONDAYS JULY 9 - SEPT. 3: Free 'Monday Night Concert' In Park. Enjoy the live music & concessions sold by Kiwanis Club.
AUG. 7: National Night Out & Movie In Park. Fun, annual tradition with Claremont PD.
SEPT. 8: 17th Annual Village Wine Walk. Wine, food, music. Tickets on sale July 28.
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DIAMOND BAR:
WEDNESDAYS through AUG. 1: Concert In Park & Movie Under Stars. Free concert AND a movie every week! Food trucks also there.
SEPT. 13: 'Diamond Bar Day' At L.A. County Fair. All-day fun.
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GLENDORA:
FRIDAYS through AUG.: 'Friday Night Twilight' Family Fun: Glendora Village. Activities include scavenger hunt, '50s night, game night an music.
JULY 23: Ice Cream Celebration & Fun - All Ages, Just $4. Beat the heat!
AUG. 7: National Night Out 2018- Free Hot Dogs, Music & Fun. Numerous activities planned.
AUG. 18: Flashback Classic Car Show & End-Of-Summer Party. Live music, kids' fun zone, incredible food, beer & wine.
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HOLLYWOOD:
FRIDAYS through AUG. Wine Tasting & Music - Summer 2018: Barnsdall Art Park. Iconic destination features Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House.
DAILY: New 'Virtual Reality' Experience: Madame Tussauds. Be a hero in your own virtual-reality, time-travel mission!
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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:
SUNDAYS through AUG. Music In the Park - Summer Concerts. Pack your picnic basket!
AUG. 29: End Of Summer Celebration: Descanso Gardens. Food, drink, music, stargazing & more.
SEPT. 30: Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting. Great day at Memorial Park.
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LA CRESCENTA-MONTROSE
SEPT. 14-15: 8th Annual Outdoor Film Festival. Live bands and free popcorn, too!
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LA MIRADA:
JULY 25: Shakespeare by the Sea's The Winter's Tale.Timeless theater under the stars.
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LA VERNE:
JULY 29, AUG. 12: Free 'Concert In The Park'. Great bands every other Sunday.
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LOS ANGELES:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS through AUG. 15: $1 Summer Movie Express 2018: Regal Theatre. Easy-on-the-budget entertainment.
AUG. 17, SEPT. 14: Roaring Nights At L.A. Zoo. The best mix of music, art & wildlife. Ages 21+.
Through SEPT. 1: Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and a friend, and enjoy free theater under the stars.
AUG. 19: Swing Dancing Summer: The Wiltern. "Learn to jump and jive from professional instructors and show off your moves to the tunes of authentic live bands."
JULY 27: 'Up in Smoke' 40th Anniversary Summer Event: Wiltern. General admission tickets priced at $4.20.
AUG. 2: Beatles 'Yellow Submarine' 50th Anniversary: Wiltern. Screening, sing-along, food & drinks!
AUG. 3: Brew At The L.A. Zoo . Music, breweries, zookeeper talks & pub-style grub.
AUG. 18: Annual LA Taco Festival 2018: Grand Park, Downtown. Supports homeless youth Great bands & tacos. Admission free.
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MONROVIA:
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS JULY-AUG.: Outdoor, Summer Concert 2018: Free. Pack a picnic dinner & enjoy the show.
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PASADENA:
JULY 27, AUG. 10, 24: Classic Car Nights at Lake Avenue Church. Aug. 24 features chili cook-off, judged by local personalities & live music.
AUG. 4, SEPT. 1: Old Pasadena Historic District Walking Tours. See hidden & unusual architectural details, old alleyways & historic signs on the historic district.
AUG. 4: Eat|See|Hear Movie, Music & Food Trucks. Outdoor movie, live music and yummy food trucks.
AUG. 3-4: Jackalope Summer Nights. Artisans, food trucks & beer garden.
AUG. 4-5: CatCon 2018: Cat-Centric Convention. Crazy about kitties? This is for you!
AUG. 25-26: Brick Fest Live LEGO® Fan Experience. "Hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate and entertain."
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POMONA:
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 23: LA County Fair 2018: Fairplex. Several admission discounts & deals offered.
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SAN MARINO:
WEDNESDAYS, JULY 25, AUG. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Music In The Chinese Garden: The Huntington. Make it an extraordinary Wednesday afternoon!
AUG. 25: 'Magical Music At The Mill' Summer Concert. Grand evening on the Pomegranate Patio.
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SIERRA MADRE:
FRIDAYS, JULY 27, AUG. 10, 17: Family Movie Friday. Pack picnics, blankets & lawn chairs!
AUG. 4: Free 'Big Band Theory' Lawn Concert. Put on your dancing shoes.
Sundays though AUG. 12: Concerts In The Park. Super time at the Memorial Park Bandshell.
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SOUTH PASADENA:
JULY 29: Concert In The Park. Diverse line-up of music each Sunday.
AUG. 2: Shakespeare by the Sea's The Merry Wives of Windsor. "Shakespeare by the Sea's free performances can't be beat."
AUG. 7: National Night Out 2018. Inflatables, food & games.
AUG. 10: Movie In the Park. Cinema under the stars!
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WALNUT:
TUESDAYS, JULY 24, 31, AUG. 7: Free, Outdoor Tuesday Concert & Movie. Pack picnic or choose dinner from variety of food trucks.
JULY 25: NASA's JPL Mobile Planetarium - Reservations Required. Explore the skies with NASA specialist.
AUG. 7: National Night Out, Concert & Movie In Park. Get to know your city officials, deputies & neighbors.
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WEST COVINA:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAY through AUG. 5: $1 Summer Movie Express 2018. Great summer deal!
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WHITTIER:
AUG. 1: Shakespeare by the Sea's The Winter's Tale. Pack a picnic!
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FOR THE FULL REGIONAL LIST: Summer Fun Activity Guide: Los Angeles County 2018
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If we missed your city's or organization's summer events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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