Cultural Arts Center Information

With the recent opening of its newest facility, the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, the Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer expanded arts programming including new classes in visual arts, dance, theater, music, and more, as well as other cultural arts programs and events.  Look for information in upcoming issues of The Guide, our e-newsletter, and social media sites. For additional information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.

Cultural Arts Center Classes

Download the Summer 2022 Issue of Yorba Linda Arts For All Newsletter (PDF)

Program registration for all Cultural Arts Center classes is available at  YLRecOnline.com.

Summer Starts HERE

Summer stARTs at the Cultural Arts Center, where Parks and Recreation staff are offering a variety of programs for all age levels!  Browse summer activities below and register for programs at YLRecOnline.com, where you can also browse the Summer 2022 Guide and register for all Parks and Recreation Department programs and summer camps.  

Family Activities

Youth & Family Ceramics Painting

Spend an afternoon at the Arts Studio painting a ceramic piece! Attendees can choose from a variety of pieces and all pieces will be glazed and fired after painting. Parents may drop off children or stay and participate. Parents are welcome to paint their own piece, too, but must register and pay if they will be participating. 

$15 per person

20285 Wednesday, 7/6, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

20286 Monday, 8/1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

20287 Wednesday, 8/24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Family STEAM Night

Friday, July 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Families are invited to see where art and science meet at the first ever Family STEAM Night at the Cultural Arts Center. Attendees will enjoy a science show for all ages and a variety of hands-on art and science activities. Light snacks will be served. Only one registration is required per family.

$25 per family, course 20299

Maker's Movies

The whole family is invited to enjoy a movie shown on the big screen in the Virginia De Land Theater. We will start each movie off with a craft led by Parks & Recreation staff. For seat count purposes, please register both adults and children attending (no charge for adults). Babies in laps do not need to register.

$5 per child

Disney Pixar's Up

20288 Thursday, 7/7, 2:00-4:30 p.m. 

Disney Pixar's Cars

20289 Monday, 7/25, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Disney's Moana

20290 Thursday, 8/11, 4:00-6:30 p.m.

Disney Pixar's Coco

20291 Tuesday, 8/23, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Parent Toddler Art Time (And Siblings Too!)

Our popular Parent Toddler Art Time will be returning this fall. In the meantime, parents and toddlers are invited to bring their older siblings who would normally be in school to join in the fun. Each child will create their own masterpiece with the help of their parent. Please register each child who will be attending. Suggested age is 2-8.

$5 per child

20283 Friday, 8/19, 9:00-9:45 a.m.

20284 Friday, 8/19, 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Youth Activities

Youth Art Workshops

Spark your child's creativity with our art workshops.  Each workshop will feature a new project or medium to explore.

$15 per class meeting

20279 Tuesday, 7/19, 5:00-6:30 p.m., ages 8-12

20280 Thursday, 7/28, 5:00-6:30 p.m., ages 10-15

20281 Wednesday, 8/3, 2:00-3:30 p.m., ages 8-12

20282 Wednesday, 8/10, 5:00-6:30 p.m., ages 8-12

20301 Thursday, 8/25, 1:00-2:30 p.m., ages 10-15 yrs

Adult Programs

A Night of Comedy at the Virginia De Land Theater

Saturday, August 20, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of comedy at the Virginia De Land Theater at the Cultural Arts Center. The event will begin with a cocktail hour featuring light snacks and a beer, wine, and soft drink bar. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a line-up of three professional comedians. Attendees will receive one complimentary drink and additional drinks will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21+.

$35 per person, course 20300

Wine & Paint Nights

Enjoy a night out at the Cultural Arts Cente for a wine and paint night. Attendees will receive step-by-step instruction to create their own masterpiece while enjoying light snacks and drinks. Ticket includes one complimentary glass of wine or beer with additional drinks available for purchase.

Guests must be 21+.

$45 per person

20292 Thursday,7/21, 7:00-9:30 p.m.

20293 Friday, 8/5, 7:00-9:30 p.m.


Upcoming Events

Family Art Experience

Family ART Experience is a series of workshops designed for families to engage in art experiences and exploration together.  Each month will feature one form of art such as acrylic painting, watercolor, ceramics, culinary art, jewelry making, chalk, and much more.  Workshops are held Saturday mornings and the registration fee is $15.00 per family.  Upcoming dates include: 

July 16: View more information and register

August 20: View more information and register

Chalk Art Festival

Save the date for the second annual Chalk Art Festival at the Cultural Arts Center! The event will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. and feature displays from professional chalk artists, entertainment, kids activities, food trucks, and more! For more information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660. 

Parent Toddler Art Time

Parent Toddler Art Time is a series of workshops designed for our littlest artists to explore the arts with projects geared towards artists ages 2-5. 

The next session will be held in fall 2022.  Look for dates in the upcoming fall 2022 issue of The Guide.