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Cinco de Mayo at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
May 4: Celebrate early with mariachi, folklorico, student art, crafts, and more at this Cinco de Mayo-themed family festival.
Children’s Day at CSULB Japanese Garden
May 4: Join Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden for Children's Day with free activities and fun.
Mariachi Festival in Artesia
May 10: Enjoy musical and cultural performances at Artesia Park. There will be food trucks, beer garden, vendors, and more!
Children’s Art Workshop: ¡Feliz Día de la Madre! at the MOLAA in Long Beach
May 11: Join us for a day of crafts and fun making gifts mother’s day! All materials provided.
OC Greek Fest in Anaheim
May 16-18: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live music, dancing, shopping, and family-friendly fun. From loukoumades to traditional folk performances, it's a celebration of culture, community, and kefi.
Culture Fest: Block Party at The Ontario Museum of History & Art
May 17: Celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month with an evening of short films, hands-on crafts, and curated food experiences.
Konamon Japanese Street Food Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
May 17-18: Celebrate Japan’s favorite street foods with takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kids fun area.
AAPI LA Day at Smorgasburg in Downtown LA
May 18: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with food, crafts, performances, and more.
Scottish Fest at OC Fair & Event Center
May 24-25: Explore and enjoy two packed days of family fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more!
Groove & Gather: AANHPI Dance Fest at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
May 24: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with dance performances and workshops for all ages.
Makoto Taiko Concert at Aratani Theatre in LA
May 31: Celebrate the spirit of taiko with dynamic rhythms and guest artists from Japan.
California808 Music Festival
June 1: Enjoy Hawaiian music, keiki caricatures, and tropical shave ice at this island-inspired community fest. Shop island crafts and support wildfire relief.
Free Family Concert at Soka Performing Arts Center
June 1: Clap, dance, and explore music and tradition at this free concert for families.
Reggae Family Festival at Bowers Museum
June 1: Make a tie-dye kerchief, enjoy Caribbean treats, and watch dance performances, fire eating in the courtyard, and more.
California Turkish Festival in Long Beach
June 1: Try Turkish food, watch folk dancing, and enjoy cultural fun by the water.
American Indian Arts Festival at the Autry in LA
June 7-8: Celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art, experience live music, pow-wow dancing, one-of-a-kind art and live theatrical performances from Native Voices, the Autry’s resident theatre company.
Downey Greek Festival
June 7-8: Get ready for a weekend filled with incredible food, live music, and vibrant culture.
Pacific Islander Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
June 7-8: Features traditional music and dance, cultural displays, craft demonstrations, and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures.
Sister Cities Brings the World to Long Beach at 2nd & PCH
June 7: Watch taiko drumming, ballet, mariachi, and martial arts take the stage. Try origami, crafts, and free button-making at this culture-filled day.
Family Concert: Dance Around the World at Long Beach Terrace Theater
June 8: A free festival with live music, interactive booths, arts and crafts, and kid-friendly fun. Kids can explore instruments, create batons, and enjoy an interactive concert with the Long Beach Symphony!
Taste of Japan at the Anaheim GardenWalk
June 13-15: Enjoy various Japanese culinary creations, experience Japanese pop culture, anime, cosplay, entertainment, activities, shopping and family fun!
California Celtic Fest in Placentia
June 14-15: Experience Celtic culture with music, dancing, food, and family fun. Kids will love storytelling, slides, and games galore.
June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence at LA Central Library
June 14: Join a day of speakers, music, and hands-on activities celebrating African American culture, history, and creativity.
The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration
June 14: Celebrate Juneteenth with DJs, dancing, a step show, and family fun at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Enjoy food, crafts, and community all day long.
Juneteenth Festival in Santa Ana
June 14: Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, delicious food, family fun, and a day of community unity at Centennial Park in Santa Ana.
Juneteenth at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
June 19: Kids learn about Juneteenth through storytelling and a watermelon salad demo at Pretend City. Enjoy a fun, food-filled celebration led by author Bianca Rose.
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom in Buena Park
June 19: Enjoy live music, praise dancing, family activities, and food booths during Buena Park’s free Juneteenth celebration.
Irvine Greek Fest
June 20-22: Opa! Bring the family for Greek food, live Greek band, folk dancing, marketplace, church tours, and kids' play zone.
Juneteenth at LA County Parks
June 14 & 21: Celebrate Juneteenth with free workshops, live music, and entertainment, youth and teen zones, sports tournaments, and food tastings. June 14: El Cariso Park (Sylmar), Valleydale Park (Azusa), Roy Campanella Park (Compton). June 21: Jackie Robinson Park (Sun Village) and Don Knabe Park (Cerritos).
Adobe Days at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
June 21: Learn local history and explore activities, demos, and performances from multiple historic adobes in one spot at this free family event.
Juneteenth Celebration in Culver City
June 21: Families are invited to a free Juneteenth Celebration with music, kids’ activities, cultural stations, market vendors, and soul food at Ivy Station.
Cowboy Festival at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
June 21: Celebrate Juneteenth with games, performances, and cowboy culture at this family festival. Explore a new exhibit, meet local cowboy experts, and enjoy community fun at Rancho Los Cerritos.
Juneteenth Zine Workshop at California African American Museum
June 21: Join CAAM for a zine-making workshop celebrating the freedom of Juneteenth!
Juneteenth Celebration & Concert at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach
June 22: Families are invited to a free Juneteenth celebration featuring live soulful music, local Black-owned vendors, interactive art projects, and family-friendly activities.
Wurst Fest at The Biergarten at Old World in Huntington Beach
June 21-22 & 28-29: Feast on bratwurst, sip German beer, and enjoy live music during this free two-weekend Bavarian bash.
Long Beach Japanese Cultural Festival
June 28: Watch or join in Bon Odori dancing, enjoy foods like teriyaki, udon, and other Japanese eats.
Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Garden at CSU Long Beach
July 6: Make a wish, enjoy crafts, and celebrate Japanese tradition at the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Garden.
Lotus Festival in Los Angeles
July 12–13: Catch dragon boat races, cultural performances, and street food galore surrounded by blooming lotus flowers and summer vibes.
Pacific Islands Festival at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
July 13: Celebrate island culture with hula, Polynesian dance, art projects like fish printing and lei-making, and frozen tropical fruit bars. Free family fun at Bowers Museum.
South Bay Greek Festival
July 18-20: Dance, eat, and learn at this cultural celebration packed with Greek food, live music, and hands-on fun for all ages.
Alondra Park Ho’olaule’a in Lawndale
July 19-20: Watch Polynesian performances, snack on malasadas and shave ice, and explore arts, crafts, and games at this annual Hawaiian celebration.
Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
July 19: Experience Afro-Latino and Caribbean culture with food, music, family activities, and community vendors at this free outdoor festival.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 26: Celebrate Frida Kahlo with music, crafts, photo ops, and over 60 local vendors and artists. Plus piñata making, food, and free giveaways for the whole family.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
Augsut 8-9: A ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.
Shabbat at the Pool at Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach
August 8: Splash in the pool, make Tu B’Av crafts, and enjoy a Shabbat celebration with songs and blessings. FREE
Nisei Week Japanese Festival at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
August 9-17: Enjoy Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family, the grand parade, queen coronation, car show, and Taiko drum performances.
Cultural Heritage Festival in Fountain Valley
August 15-17: Celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese American pride with live music, cultural exhibits, carnival rides, and traditional food at this vibrant three-day festival in Little Saigon.
Natsumatsuri Family Festival in Los Angeles
August 16: Take your family to the Natsumatsuri Festival for story time, arts & crafts, cultural performances, photo booths, and more!
Silver Lake Jewish Festival in LA
August 17: Live music, kosher food, comedy, and a full kids zone come together for this festive celebration of Jewish culture.
Friendship Pow Wow in Hawaiian Gardens
August 23-24: Enjoy cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, Native American arts and crafts, frybread, and more.
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