2015-04-08



It is time for the start of Orange County’s favorite art celebration, Imagination Celebration! There will be 50 family-friendly art events happening throughout Orange County from April 11th through May 24th. Most of the events are free and the perfect place to inspire your kids imagination while having fun!

Not only is your family invited to attend these fun events, but also have the opportunity to win tickets to the Disneyland Resort or South Coast Reparatory. Enter to win by clicking on the image below.





Artists of Tomorrow, Student Art Exhibition

Presented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

May 1, 2015

Celebrate the visual artists from San Clemente High School and three San Clemente Middle Schools during this art exhibition and opening reception. Live entertainment will be provided during the…more

Arts Alive & Street Painting Festival

at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, Mission Viejo

May 2 – May 3, 2015

Celebrate the 1980′s on the Village Green with fun for the whole family including street painting, entertainment, arts vendors, workshops, and food for purchase.

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Arts on the Lawn

Presented by Santa Ana High School at Santa Ana High School, Santa Ana

May 15, 2015

Dance, vocals, instrumental music and theatre collaborate with the visual arts. Performances happen throughout the day. Face painting, print-making in the beautiful gardens! …more

Balboa’s La Strada dell’Arte

Presented by Balboa Village Merchants Association

April 19, 2015

During this 3rd annual chalk art festival, some of the best Southern California chalk artists will create beautiful chalk murals on the pavement. A special area will be designated for children to…more

Ballet Soiree

Presented by Golden State Dance Foundation at V&T Classical Ballet & Dance Academy, Laguna Hills

April 25, 2015

Come and enjoy a taste of the world of ballet at Golden State Dance Foundation’s Ballet Soiree! Beautiful ballerinas, handsome cavaliers, swirling tutus, and giant leaps – it’s all…more

Beall Center Family Day and Celebrate UCI!

Presented by Beall Center for Art + Technology, UC Irvine and Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI Beall Center for Art + Technology, Irvine

April 18, 2015

Through Family Day activities, the Beall Center seeks to stir the imagination and motivate young people to delve into the basics of science, technology and visual literacy – skills that are…more

Birdie’s Playhouse

Presented by El Toro Library at OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library, Lake Forest

April 28, 2015

Birdie Mendoza performs kid’s music with a Latin beat. “Shake your tail feathers” while learning about animals and facing life’s challenges.

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Bunnies and Books Festival

Presented by Newport Beach Public Library at Newport Beach Public Library, Newport Beach

May 9, 2015

Families will enjoy storytelling, crafts, games, and a trip to the bunnies in the adjacent Newport Beach Civic Center park.

The Newport Beach Public Library is a proud partner of…more

Child Creativity Lab

Presented by City of Irvine at Palm Court Arts Complex, Orange County Great Park, Irvine

May 9, 2015

Come create, experiment, and learn as you design self-portraits out of reclaimed and repurposed materials in Creative Reuse Selfies. Develop important imagination and problem solving skills with…more

Children’s Arts Festival

Presented by City of Buena Park Cultural and Fine Arts Division

April 25, 2015

Hands-on arts activities and live music provide a delightful celebration of the rich and cultural traditions that thrive in our own backyards! And in honor of Earth Day, festival activities will…more

Color and Light: 15th Annual Student Art and Photography Exhibition

Presented by Anaheim Union High School District at MUZEO, Anaheim

April 18 – May 1, 2015

More than 250 pieces of student artwork, from 20 AUHSD schools, will be on display inside the MUZEO, for the public to view, free of charge. Additionally, on the day of the reception, theatre…more

Day of Dance

Presented by OC Academy of Dance

April 25, 2015

Children 3 years and up are invited to participate in as many as three 30-minute dance classes including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Contemporary. OCAD Dance Company will perform selected…more

Día Del Niño / Day of the Child

Presented by Arts Orange County and El Centro Cultural de Mexico

April 26, 2015

Honor youth and celebrate children through the arts during a day of free performances, participatory arts activities, and art exhibitions. This bilingual event is appropriate for children of…more

Family Drumming Circle

Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana

April 19, 2015

Professional drummer Martin Espino will teach children the basics of drumming and music, then guide them through a drumming circle. Kids can also make their very own maracas and rainsticks inside…more

Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit

Presented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach

July 5 – August 31, 2015

Selected artworks from Imagination Celebration exhibitions will be featured during the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach in the summer of 2015.

Haiku for You

Presented by Rancho Santa Margarita Library at OC Public Libraries-Rancho Santa Margarita Library, Rancho Santa Margarita

April 25, 2015

Explore the haiku poetic form. Write your own poem to be scripted by a professional calligrapher and decorated by you. This event is most suitable for ages 10+.

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Heroes and Villains Family Day

Presented by Fullerton Museum Center at Fullerton Museum Center, Fullerton

May 9, 2015

Celebrate the closing weekend of the exhibition “Heroes and Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross” with a day of family activities including superhero art, gallery tours, and…more

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Imagination Celebration @ GCAC

Presented by CSUF Grand Central Art Center at Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana

May 9, 2015

Enjoy an afternoon filled with special guests and various hands-on art activities!

CSUF Grand Central Art Center is a proud partner of …more

Imagination Celebration at Laguna

Presented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach

May 2, 2015

Step inside the museum galleries for a variety of hands-on art-making activities and fun for the whole family. This event is most suitable for children ages 4-12.

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Imagination Celebration at the Irvine Fine Arts Center

Presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center at Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine

May 1 – May 22, 2015

Come see the best collection of sculptural art created by Orange County artists ages 5-18.

Irvine Fine Arts Center is a proud partner of …more

Imagination Celebration Poster Contest Exhibition

Presented by Showcase Gallery and Orange County Fine Arts, Inc at Orange County Fine Arts Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana

April 13 – May 9, 2015

Showcase Gallery is extremely proud to display the top-30 finalists in the 2015 Imagination Celebration Poster Contest! Come see some of the best artistic talent from students in grades 7-12.

Imagine Yourself a Dancer!

Presented by Huntington Academy of Dance and Ballet Etudes – Huntington Beach at Huntington Academy of Dance, Huntington Beach

May 2, 2015

Participants will take a dance class, take a photo, create a craft, talk with dancers about classes, shoes and performing, and watch a live show presented by Ballet Etudes Youth Ballet…more

Jazz at the Palm Court

Presented by City of Irvine at Palm Court Arts Complex, Orange County Great Park, Irvine

May 9, 2015

Imagine jazz ensembles from local middle schools and high schools jammin’ in one of the most scenic outdoor music venues in all of Orange County. Jazz at the Palm Court promises to be a…more

Legally Blonde, the Musical

Presented by Mission Viejo High School Performing Arts at Mission Viejo High School Theater, Mission Viejo

April 30 – May 9, 2015

With a peppy score and playful book, this fun musical is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. Best suited for ages 14+.

Mission Viejo High School is a proud partner in …more

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May Day Festival

Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum, Santa Ana

May 3, 2015

Bring the kids and come experience the newly renovated Kidseum! Highlights include hands-on art projects, a Glow Cave, and the Green Screen Time Machine.

Bowers Kidseum is a proud partner…more

May Faire

Presented by Waldorf School of Orange County at Waldorf School of Orange County, Costa Mesa

May 2, 2015

The annual May Faire is a beautiful old-time festival in celebration of Spring. Guests may watch maypole dancing performed by students and take part in folk dancing. There are…more

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OC Fair Imaginology

Presented by OC Fair and Event Center at OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa

April 24 – April 26, 2015

The OC Fair & Event Center invites students and their families to go “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead” during the 2nd annual Imaginology. Enjoy three days of competitions, exhibits and…more

Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble Season Finale

Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa

May 10, 2015

Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble’s Season Finale features a colorful, innovative array of “Collaborations,” which include Frank Ticheli’s Blue Shades, Katoh’s Madrid…more

Packing House Piano On Fire

Presented by Anaheim Packing District at Anaheim Packing District, Anaheim

May 16, 2015

Local children and artists will perform their own pieces on the main mezzanine stage’s custom piano inside the hip Packing District.

Anaheim Packing District is a proud partner…more

Pageant of the Arts

Presented by McGaugh Elementary School – Pageant of the Arts at McGaugh Elementary School, Seal Beach

April 24 – April 25, 2015

Pageant of the Arts is an award winning performance in which 10 huge famous works of art are showcased on stage while fifth grade students perform choreographed dances to original composed music…more

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Paint with the Pros

Presented by Orange County Fine Arts, Inc and Showcase Gallery at Orange County Fine Arts Showcase Gallery, Santa Ana

May 2, 2015

Paint, draw, sculpt, and make beautiful art with professional artists from Orange County Fine Arts Studios and Galleries in our Classroom/Workshop area. This is a wonderful event for kids up…more

Photography Show

Presented by Imagination Celebration at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

April 30 – May 11, 2015

Both traditional and digital photography are showcased in this art exhibition featuring the works of students in grades K-12. The exhibition is featured in the Crate & Barrel wing of the…more

Princess & Superhero Fun Day

Presented by Festival Ballet Theatre at Southland Ballet Academy, Fountain Valley

May 9, 2015

Come dressed as your favorite princess or superhero and learn how to dance like them followed by crafts and face painting. This fun-filled dance experience concludes with a live ballet…more

Princess & Superhero Fun Day

Presented by Festival Ballet Theatre at Southland Ballet Academy Irvine Studio, Irvine

May 2, 2015

Come dressed as your favorite princess or superhero and learn how to dance like them followed by crafts and face painting. This fun-filled dance experience concludes with a live ballet…more

Soka University’s 14th Annual International Festival

Presented by Soka University at Soka University Founders Hall, Aliso Viejo

May 2, 2015

Come enjoy international food, over 900 dancers and musicians performing continuously on three stages, art exhibitions, ceramic sales and demonstrations, games, inflatable rides and over 250…more

Student Night

Presented by Orange County Museum of Art at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA), Newport Beach

May 8, 2015

Come to this fun, free night created for students by students. Student Night is filled with the rebellious spirit of OCMA’s Alien She exhibition, with live roller derby, hands-on…more

Superheroes in the City!

Presented by Pretend City Children’s Museum at Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine

April 28, 2015

From the past to present, superheroes have captured the attention and love of children. We spent the day drawing our favorites, playing with action figures, or creating our own comic strips. Their…more

The 14th Annual Young Authors’ Faire

Presented by Orange County Department of Education

May 16, 2015

The Young Authors’ Faire includes opportunities for student authors to showcase their work, meet published authors, engage in writing activities and to learn about free community…more

The Fire of Flamenco Dance

Presented by Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute at Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana

May 2, 2015

Experience the passion of flamenco dance and history. Watch live performances by dancers and musicians. Let out your dance spirit and learn some flamenco steps with our gracious…more

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The Golden Years of Synchro

Presented by Meraquas of Irvine at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, Irvine

May 1, 2015

The Meraquas of Irvine Synchronized Swim Team presents their annual watershow! Synchro is a rapidly growing sport that combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics and demands incredible strength,…more

Wild

Presented by The Drawing Board at The Drawing Board, Yorba Linda

May 23, 2015

A public exhibition of visual art created for the theme WILD. Come see the works from children ages 2-18 and non-professional adult artists who used their imagination to express themselves….more

Young Masters Art Show

Presented by Assistance League of Irvine at Irvine Civic Center, Irvine

May 2 – May 14, 2015

This fine art exhibition features the artworks from nearly 500 students from Irvine public schools.

Assistance Leage of Irvine is a proud partner of …more

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