Family events in Whittier, CA

Car lovers and families gather at Buena Park Elks Lodge #2046 for a community celebration of classic automotive culture. Look forward to a showcase of classic, muscle, custom, and vintage vehicles, including standout VWs, along with music, raffle drawings, and trophies for notable entries. Lonnie’s Grill serves barbecue favorites such as burgers, hot dogs, and desserts, and the lodge also offers Inside Dinners. Everyone is welcome, no Elks membership is required, and there is no charge for spectators or exhibitors.

Hosted by The Word Church LA, this free community gathering features food, music, and chances to connect. Enjoy burgers, face painting, games, and giveaways, with more to discover. It offers a welcoming setting to learn about the church and spend time with others.

Enjoy an open air evening of live Funk, smooth R&B, and classic New Jack Swing at the Fullerton Sports Complex, presented as part of the City of Fullerton Friday Night Live concert series in the park. A high energy band sets the pace with dance friendly favorites and an upbeat atmosphere that invites singing and plenty of dancing. Admission is free, and the setting is welcoming for families and friends. Bring chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes for a comfortable night of music under the stars.

The BYS End Of Summer Showdown is a 2-day youth basketball tournament for boys and girls in 3rd grade through varsity. Teams will play a 4-game guarantee, with free parking and media on site. There will be rings awarded for 1st place, and power rankings will be part of the event. Entry fees range from $225 to $267 depending on the team.

Join the AGC Candle Making Class at the La Habra Community Center to learn how to blend the perfect candle scent and get hands-on experience pouring and creating your own scented candles. Classes run on Saturdays. There is an $18 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first-class meeting.

A CSHA rated Gymkhana in Region 12 offers a full slate of speed events and multiple competition levels. Divisions include 1 through 6, plus Division 7 split into Junior and Senior, with an Open option that does not carry a state rating. Juniors are 13 and under, and Seniors are 14 and over. Rated classes feature Birangle, Big T, Skill Barrels, and Cloverleaf, with Figure 8 available as an extra event. For all events, FRR members pay $45 with early registration or $60 if submitted after the Wednesday prior to the show. Non‑members pay $55 with early registration or $65 after the Wednesday deadline. Additional options include Time Only runs at $5 per run for horses already entered. Single event entries are $15 per event plus a $10 grounds fee. Lead Line offers three events at $7 per event plus a $10 grounds fee. A mandatory state rating fee of $2 applies per horse and rider combination, excluding Lead Line and Single Event entries, and a mandatory $10 grounds fee applies per horse and rider combination, excluding Time Only. Online registration with payment is available and includes a 3 percent convenience fee. Early registration means both entry and payment are submitted by the Wednesday prior to the show, and entries received after that will be charged the higher rate. A Rider Participation Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement is required before competing and is completed once per season. Riders under 18 must wear a riding helmet, and helmet rules can be reviewed in the current show rules or the CSHA rulebook. For questions, contact show management at shows@fullertonrecriders.org.

A beginner-friendly combo class that introduces young dancers to both ballet technique and tap basics. Students will work on barre and center exercises, plus across-the-floor practice to build coordination, flexibility, and confidence. Dance attire and dance shoes are required.

Head to Golden Park for a fun day with games, prizes, and information booths, plus free backpacks provided by Gangs Out of Downey.

Bring your curiosity to Fullerton Airport for Antique Aircraft Display Days. Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to showcase their planes, and visitors can stop by to view the displays. Aircraft will be parked in the “Transient” area inside the airport, just north of the terminal building and control tower. Admission is free.

This fashion and photography camp is all about introducing kids to the fashion industry through hands-on training. Campers will learn skills in design, photography, style, and editorial fashion, and create team-based projects that help them produce fashion stories and photo shoots. The camp wraps up with a fashion shoe-building activity where participants model their designs.

Modelo Monday is a weekly cruise night that kicks off your week with classic cars and the lowrider scene. Expect a lively mix of well-kept rides, Kustom builds, hot-rodded classics, and potentially other custom vehicles rolling in to show off their style and, for some, hydraulic moves. It’s a casual hangout for anyone who loves car culture, whether you’re cruising in your own vehicle or just coming to admire the metal.

Get ready for school at Smarty Pants Storytime, a fun in-person program for kids ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver. Expect stories along with songs, rhymes, and movement, with activities focused on early school readiness skills. Advance registration is required, and attendance is limited.

Get ready for school at Smarty Pants Storytime, a fun in-person program featuring books, songs, rhymes, and movement to support early school-readiness skills. It’s designed for ages 2 to 5, with a parent or caregiver joining in.

Get ready for the school year with a fun in-person storytime and art activity. You’ll learn about library resources to help make school less stressful, including Brainfuse and other databases, and then you’ll decorate a notebook, highlighter, and pencil pouch. This program is for ages 5 to 12, and participants will receive school supplies generously donated by the Friends of the Sorensen Library. Advance registration is required and seating is limited.