Summertime is prime time for all sorts of events and festivals, and with longer days and more sunshine, there’s more time to take them all in. Here are five can’t-miss events taking place in the Alhambra, California, area this summer.
Brick Fest Live LEGO Fan Experience
Do you have a LEGO fanatic in your household? You will not want to miss this massive display of millions of LEGOs. See several attractions — from The Glow Gallery to the Brick Fest Speedway where you can build your own LEGO derby car to race down one of the 35-foot tracks. There’s a mini-golf course built entirely from LEGOs and a variety of other hands-on activity stations just waiting for your creativity and imagination. Vendors will be on hand as well with rare, vintage, and custom sets available for purchase.
Summer Serenades
Enjoy free concerts in the park each Friday night this summer at the Alhambra Park Bandshell. There’s food, music, entertainment, and family fun. Concerts run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and feature a variety of musical genres from top 40s to classic rock, with a little country thrown in for good measure.
Old Pasadena Summer Cinema
This is a month-long, free movie series running from July 5 to July 28. Movies will be shown at various locations throughout Old Pasadena, with a total of 17 screenings in all. Three of these events will be hosted in Central Park, with free activities on offer prior to the movie screenings. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., families will have the opportunity to picnic in the park, with movies beginning at 8:30 p.m. Check the website for all the dates and locations.
Shakespeare on the Bluff
For a bit of culture, attend one or more of Loyola Marymount University’s Theater Arts Program’s performances of “Othello” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The shows are scheduled over six nights and feature professional actors as well as Loyola students, faculty, and alumni. Admission is free, and families are encouraged to bring picnic fare, low chairs, and blankets to enjoy the outdoor setting. Shows run 90 minutes long and are scheduled for 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. slots at three different venues. Visit the LMU website for more details about dates and performances.
Brunch Life Festival
How does brunch from some of the area’s top restaurants — including bottomless mimosas and bloody marys — sound? If that piques your interest, you’re going to want to check out the first ever Brunch Life Festival taking place at Long Beach’s Rainbow Lagoon Park. The fun happens Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can expect outdoor games, photo booths, and live music. Tastings and samples are included in the $75 ticket price and are available while supplies last. Vendors will also be on hand with full entrees.
Whether you crave a relaxing evening on a blanket under the stars, a day of delicious food and fun activities, or a boisterous adventure in a world made of brightly colored plastic blocks, there’s something for you to enjoy near Alhambra this summer.
Image via Pixabay
Connect with us
