All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
October 2022
Battle of Dominguez Hill Re-Enactment in Rancho Dominguez
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1-2 : The public is invited to experience the battle re-enactment as well as many aspects of life during the 1800s; including, military encampments, vendors, music and dance. Children’s activities will include: corn husk doll making, tortilla making, cattle roping, adobe brick making and gold panning. The event is free.
Sunset Saturdays Market in Los Alamitos
SEPTEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 27: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games like giant Jenga and Connect Four, shop from vendors, slime making, axe throwing, Nerf court, live music, beer garden, and more.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
OCTOBER 2: Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, free admission and parking, and so much more.
International Noodle Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
OCTOBER 2: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Free First Fridays at Kidspace Children’s Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS: Experience Kidspace Children's Museum for free! Advanced reservations are required.
First Fridays Night Market in Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 7 - FEBRUARY 3: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games, over 75 vendors, axe throwing, food trucks, live music, sweet treats, and more. Free.
Saturday Morning Cartoons at The Bowers Kidseum
SECOND SATURDAY, AUG 13 - DEC 10: Drop in for a free drawing lesson for all ages! Watch a selection of cartoons and learn how to draw a Looney Tunes character - a different one every session - taught by skilled teaching artists.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Third Saturdays Night Market in Mission Viejo
SEPTEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 17: It's a farmer's market meets street fair. Enjoy family games like giant Jenga and Connect Four, shop from over 50 vendors, slime station, axe throwing, food trucks, sweet treats, live music, and more.
Read Aloud & Booking Signing with Alicia Lyons
OCTOBER 16: Join children's author Alicia Lyons as she reads her first book, The Adventure of Super Addy and her Sidekick Wonder Dog Taffy.
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
Third Sundays: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free Halloween Dance Class at Burgess Cotillion in Long Beach
OCTOBER 17: Try out Burgess Cotillion at their Halloween-themed "Spooky Spectacular" this month, with a free class for anyone new to the program. Participants enjoy dancing, refreshments, games, prizes and manners. Your kids will have so much fun, they'll want to join for an entire season.
PCH Movies & Moonlight Fall Series in Long Beach
OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 11: Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Oct 21: Hotel Transylvania • Oct 28: Disney's Coco (plus pre-show entertainment) • Nov 4: Maleficent • Nov 11: Monsters Inc.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Pacoima
OCTOBER 22: Enjoy a free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern.
Young Eagles Day – Free Flights for Youth in Chino
OCTOBER 23: Free introductory flight! Meet your pilot, learn how airplanes work, look at aeronautical charts, explore the interior of the airplane and instrument panel, and review safety policies. Flights are 15-20 minutes and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. Plus, go on a self-tour of Planes of Fame Air Museum.
Día de los Muertos Festival at The Muckenthaler in Fullerton
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30: Festive activities for the whole family will include live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids. Free admission!
November 2022
Día de Muertos Celebration at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6: The public is invited to view ofrendas honoring the dead, and enjoy live performances, Mexican cuisine, and shop from local artisans. The event is free.
Mexican Day of the Dead Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
NOVEMBER 6: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more.
December 2022
Winter Holidays Festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
DECEMBER 4: Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during free family festivals held monthly in the beautiful Key Courtyard.
Holiday Open House at Rancho Los Alamitos
DECEMBER 8 and 9: Take a tour of the Ranch House decked for a 1920s Christmas party and enjoy music and light refreshments in the barnyard.
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