Family events in Gardena, CA

Families are welcome for a cozy reading session in the North Branch Library Meeting Room that includes a story and an opportunity to learn more about K9 Cadbury.

Enjoy a lively Lotería gathering in the Mercado Food Court on the second floor. It is free to play, with weekly prizes, plenty of tasty options nearby, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

At the Main Library, the Long Beach Symphony presents an Instrument Petting Zoo created for the whole family. Children learn about the different families of instruments and discover how an orchestra comes together. The Symphony provides the instruments, supplies, and information so kids and parents can explore music side by side.

Settle in for a beloved Manhattan Beach summer tradition with a blanket, a low-back chair, and a picnic dinner. Seating is first come, first served, so arriving early is recommended. Gypsy Dreams presents a high-energy, high-production tribute to Fleetwood Mac, recreating the band’s sound and spirit with performers who mirror the classic lineup, perfectly blended harmonies, storytelling, playful onstage banter, authentic costumes and instruments, and supporting video imagery. The set showcases favorites like Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, You Make Loving Fun, Don’t Stop, and Say You Love Me, along with solo highlights from Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. The experience aims to carry audiences back to the era when Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie shared the stage, celebrating the timeless FM radio hits that defined a generation.