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September 2019
Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
Pick the perfect pumpkin, go on a train or hay ride, race on tractors, play a carnival game, decorate cookies, jump around in a bounce house, get your face painted, pan for gold, and more!
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!
Kids across North America can bowl for free all summer long at one of 1,300+ participating bowling centers.
Free Family Concerts in LA County
Family-friendly concerts will be held in parks, outdoor amphitheaters, community centers, libraries and museums throughout LA County featuring a variety of artists performing all genres.
Malice in Wonderland Halloween Boutique at Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar
Follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to experience Wonderland, a labyrinth full of strange and impossible décor to fill your home for Halloween.
Bella Terra Kids Club
Kids Club is all about fun, exploring, and learning through crafts, story time, and fun performances planned throughout the year.
Free Tinkergarten Trial Classes
For over 7 years, Tinkergarten has been on a mission to spread a love of learning and nature throughout the country by offering play-based learning to kids in community parks. Join Tinkergarten by signing up your kids, ages 6 months to 8 years, for discovery-based learning. Outdoor classes are designed to engage and inspire kids in building skill sets around empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence, and problem solving. Fall session starts now. Join the movement of thousands of families learning outside…
Surf City Nights in Huntington Beach
It's Orange County's largest weekly street fair and farmers' market! Shops spread out with sidewalk sales, the streets fill with unique vendors, and the farmers set up with fresh, seasonal produce and flowers.
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch in Long Beach
There is something for everyone at Pa's Pumpkin Patch, a carnival style environment with over 28 attractions.
Movies in the Park in Seal Beach
Grab your family, some chairs and blankets, and enjoy a movie by the pier.
National Public Lands Day
The annual National Public Lands Day brings together tens of thousands of volunteers to work on and clean up public lands. Bring out family and friends and enjoy the many benefits that come with connecting with nature.
Los Angeles Korean Festival
Bring family and friends to celebrate Korean culture with music, talented acts, K-Pop singing, food, shopping, parade, and more.
Surf City Surf Dog Competition in Huntington Beach
Get stoked for the Huntington Beach Surf Dog Competition, where fearless surFUR dogs will jump on their boards and hang 20!
Wellness Festival in Brea
Join the city of Brea for a day of wellness with free medical screenings, fitness trends, healthy food samples, free massages and more.
Beginning Archery Class in Fountain Valley
Join Mile Square Park staff for a FREE beginning archery course for first time archers! This course will include an introduction to the sport of archery and safety instruction. All archery equipment will be provided.
Child Car Seat Safety Check in Lakewood
Don't miss out on this free opportunity to have your child's car seat checked by California Highway Patrol technicians. Â
Annual Banana Festival at Port of Hueneme in Oxnard
Go Bananas on the scenic grounds at the Port of Hueneme during the Annual Banana Festival.
Agape Children’s Museum Annual Family Health Festival
The vision of the Family Health Festival is to connect individuals and families with organizations that support healthy choices.
READY Long Beach Community Preparedness Expo
This annual expo promotes emergency preparedness and readiness to the whole community. Featuring fire safety demonstrations, life-saving tips, vendor booths, food, music, kids rides, and prizes.
Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning
Kids (ages 3+) make fun crafts.
Los Angeles Libros Festival – Free Bilingual Book Festival
The Los Angeles Libros Festival is a free bilingual book festival for the whole family. Celebrating oral traditions, the festival will feature stories and music from Latin America—including Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia—and the United States.
BOO-uena Park Olde Tyme Fall Festival
Kick-off this spooktacular time with the City and Buena Park Historical Society at the Olde Tyme Festival, featuring live performances, free crafting, vendors, a costume parade, and much more!
Festival of Children at Southcoast Plaza
Weekends in September: The festival aims to help educate the community about the programs benefiting the children of Orange County, featuring more than 75 charities.
21st Annual Bellflower Car Show
Join the City of Bellflower for a classic car show featuring over 200 cars, food trucks, free gifts from vendors, and more.
Checkmate! Chess at the Norton Simon Museum
Drop by the museum's Sculpture Garden and challenge a friend to a game of chess.
Crafty Kids Sunday in Newport Beach
Join Crafty Kids Sunday activities in Laguna Coast where this self-guided event may include hands on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. No registration necessary.
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
Tour the facility, including the loop trail and marine life.
Annual Rods, Rides and Relics Classic Car Show on Redondo Beach Pier
Enjoy a family-fun day on the pier while listening to music and voting on your favorite out of the 100 cars on display over the water.
Free Costa Makers Family Block Party
Costa Makers is family-friendly block party featuring art, creativity, food, and entertainment. Free secure bike parking at First United or free car parking at The Triangle. Easily walk to all the locations!
Kids Free Fishing Clinic in Dana Point
Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites all children to come to our dock side fishing clinic and learn hands on techniques on fishing from the experts.
October 2019
Pumpkin City in Orange County
Pick out a pumpkin and enjoy rides, activities and game booths, a petting zoo, pony rides, puppet shows and photo opps.
Kids’ Free Month at San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Throughout the month of October, children 11 years old and younger receive free admission. Kids Free is designed to give children an opportunity to visit the Zoo and Safari Park and learn about the Earths creatures and conservation efforts underway to save them.
Chucktober at Chuck E. Cheese
Wear your Halloween costume to any Chuck E. Cheese's location during the month of October and receive 50 free tickets!
Kids in Costume Eat Free All Month Long at Ruby’s
Participating Ruby's restaurants offer a free meal for kids in costume all month long
Johnson Brothers Pumpkin Patch in Irvine
Pick from thousands of pumpkins and enjoy fun activities for the kids, including slides, bouncers and kiddie rides.
Free Family Night at Kidspace Museum
Celebrate the world of theater with puppets and your imagination! The first Tuesday of the month is Kidspace's Free Family Night!
Free Day at The Huntington Library
On the first Thursday of every month, The Huntington opens its doors to all for free! Explore the library, gardens or art collections all at no cost.
The 2019 Great Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
The Great Pacific Airshow is a family-friendly, inspiring event that thrills people of all ages! Come watch performers complete incredible aerobatic feats.
Enchanted Christmas at Rogers Gardens in Corona Del Mar
Experience the enchanted season of Christmas at Roger’s Gardens. Escape to an enchanted forest filled with sparkling toadstools, as the scent of pine lingers in the air...
Free Science Showtime for Kids at Golden West College
Golden West College will host Science Showtime, a free event that is open to the public to get grade-school and middle school kids (and their families) interested in science.
Shark Lagoon Night
Guests can touch and learn about sharks, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music during select Shark Lagoon Nights.
First Fridays in Bixby Knolls in Long Beach
A family-friendly monthly event that supports local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Enjoy fun activities, crafts and food with participating Bixby Knolls businesses through extended operating hours.
Bank of America Patrons Receive Free Admission to Museums
Bank of America is helping its customers become "cultured" through their program "Museums on Us," giving bank cardholders free admission to cultural venues in Southern California.
Battle Reenactment at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Join Dominguez Rancho Adobe and celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Dominguez Hills.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Free craft workshops for kids (5-12, with adult); projects range from toolboxes to frames. All Home Depot locations, check the website for details.
Pine Cone Festival in Running Springs
Head to the mountains for pine cone contests, a pine cone olympics, games, food, crafts vendors, fire prevention info and appearances by Smokey Bear.
Hot Wheels Garage Event in El Segundo
Hot Wheels Garage features displays of life-size cars and numerous Hot Wheels tracks and cars to race with.
Beach Cleanup with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
On the first Saturday of each month, join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium educators and volunteers in a beach cleanup, clearing the shore of marine debris.
Orange County Fire Authority Open House
Bring your family and friends to meet your local firefighters and discover life saving and fire safety information in a fun-filled environment.
Learn and Grow Expo at the Discovery Cube
Parenting OC's Learn & Grow Expo features over 60 exhibitors, free health screenings, face painting, entertainment and the popular Bubble-Dash Games for kids.
International Street Fair & Diversity Festival
Travel the world without leaving Artesia at this family-fun festival featuring a parade, dancing, food, a kids zone, carnival area, and more!