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Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 4-26: Celebrate the season with wildlife, special entertainment, and culinary comforts. Meet Robert the Zebra, Safari Parker, hoedown with not-so-scary scarecrows, enjoy live music, navigate through a maze, and more.
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park
October 25-26: Enjoy pony rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, games, and more at Santa Anita Park’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest.
Dia de los Muertos Festival on Olvera Street in Los Angeles
October 25 - November 2: Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances. FREE!
Festival of Flight at Long Beach Airport
October 25: Explore aircraft on static display, enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase. FREE!
Japan Family Day in Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
October 25–26: Celebrate Japanese culture with live Taiko drums, cosplay, food, and family fun at Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park.
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Weekends, October 4-26: Celebrate the season with wildlife, special entertainment, and culinary comforts. Meet Robert the Zebra, Safari Parker, hoedown with not-so-scary scarecrows, enjoy live music, navigate through a maze, and more.
Día de los Muertos Festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton
October 26: Enjoy festive activities for the whole family, live music, local artisans, and arts and crafts for kids. FREE!
Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art
OCTOBER 26: The free family festival includes an all-day DJ on stage, cultural performances including Folklorico and mariachis, Catrina contest, art workshops, face painting, sugar skulls, delicious food and more., plus local merchants and artisans.
Day of the Dead in Historic Gaslamp San Diego
NOVEMBER 1-2: Experience traditional dance performances, face painting by local artists, and hands-on crafts for kids, all set against a lively mercado in the historic Gaslamp district.
Dia De Los Muertos in San Clemente
November 1: Enjoy live performances, including folklorico dancing, traditional Mexican music, and storytelling. Local food vendors will also offer delicious Mexican cuisine and sweet treats. FREE!
25th Annual Día de los Muertos Family Festival on Main Street Canoga Park
November 2: Enjoy folklórico dances, altars, classic cars, and live music at Canoga Park’s Día de los Muertos Family Festival. Celebrate culture and community with food, art, and family fun. FREE!
Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival
November 2: Celebrate with live music, cultural performances, altars, food and more. FREE!
Autumn Festival: A Celebration of Asian Culture at Aquarium of the Pacific
Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16: The festival will feature traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling, celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Asian-American cultures.
The OC Book Fair in Old Town Tustin
November 15: Explore a world of independent booksellers, publishers, and bookish vendors. The event features author talks, book signings, activities for kids of all ages, storytime and more.
Pasadena Armenian Festival | Centennial Plaza, Pasadena City Hall
November 15: Savor Armenian food, dance to live music, and explore cultural exhibits at this free community celebration in Pasadena.
Hermosa for the Holidays
November 21–23: Enjoy a weekend of live music, holiday activities, kids’ crafts, Santa photos, and a Ferris wheel at Hermosa for the Holidays. FREE!
Venice Winter Fest | Los Angeles
November 22: Explore Venice Winter Fest, from artisan markets to Playtime Paradise with crafts, games, and photos with Santa. FREE!
Fire & Lights Festival | Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Nov 28 - Jan 4: The Fire & Ice Festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is a family-friendly event featuring fire dancers performing two shows on the weekends, and Lighting of the Bay.
Long Beach International Tamales Festival
December 7: Try regional tamales, enjoy live music and dance, visit the mercado, and stop by the Kids Zone during this cultural food festival.
Oshogatsu Family Festival | Japanese American National Museum, LA
January 11: Make mochi, see candy art demonstrations, craft Year-of-the-Horse keepsakes, and enjoy a day of cultural performances at this free New Year festival. FREE!
Lunar New Year in Rancho Cucamonga
January 17-18: Enjoy a day of cultural celebration with lion dances, martial arts performances and more! The event features foods from local vendors and carnival rides. Check out the Artisan Marketplace and where local artisans showcase their crafts.
Asian American Expo | Pomona Fairplex
January 17-18: Explore lion dances, taiko drumming, and 1,400+ vendors at America’s biggest Lunar New Year festival.
OCSA Connects Community Arts Festival | OCSA Campus, Santa Ana
January 17: This free, annual community festival, hosted on the campus of Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), offers arts-minded children a full day of play! Kids (ages 5-11) and their families are invited to come take part in arts play areas and experiences while enjoying live performances by OCSA's talented students.
Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach
JANUARY 18: Enjoy Hawaiian music, food, and shop island themed goods at the Island Marketplace.
Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific
January 24-25: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities.
Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park
January 31 - February 1: Enjoy a day celebrating the Lunar New Year with performers, delicious food, live entertainment, family activities, and more!
Chino Lunar New Year Festival
January 31–February 1: Enjoy lion dances, street food, live entertainment, and hands-on cultural fun at the Chino Lunar Festival. FREE!
Whale Fiesta | Cabrillo Aquarium, San Pedro
February 1: Celebrate the migration of the Pacific gray whale and the beginning of the whale watch season. It's a family day filled with activities and exhibits for all including games, arts and crafts, puppet shows, expert guest lecturers, and festive music.
15th Street Block Party | Paramount Studios Backlot, Los Angeles
February 7-8: Fifteen Percent Pledge hosts the 15th Street Block Party at the Paramount Backlot. Shop from more than 100 Black-owned brands, enjoy food from local vendors, and watch live performances and DJ sets. The event celebrates Black excellence and supports the mission to dedicate 15% of shelf space to Black-owned brands.
USVA Tết Festival | Golden West College, Huntington Beach
February 13–15: Explore Vietnamese cultural traditions, live performances, fun zone attractions, and a dazzling firecracker show during one of the nation’s largest Tết celebrations.
California Days | Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, Yermo
February 14-15: California Days celebrates early California history. This family-friendly event features family activities, gunfight shows, and educational displays. Enjoy egg toss, butter churning, relay races, horseshoe toss, and more.
Winter Corgi Nationals | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
February 15: This family-friendly festival features a Corgi-centric vendor village, food, drinks, horse racing, and fun activities for all ages.
Family Bird Festival | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
February 15: Create bird crafts, join story time, and explore hands-on nature activities at a family-friendly bird festival filled with community science fun.
Origami Day Festival at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
February 16: Join the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB for a day of origami, crafts, music, and fun for all ages.
Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
February 21-22: Experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, food, and more. Plus, get a chance to win $5,000 from the Wealth Tree.
African-American Festival | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
February 21–22: The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its annual African American Festival with music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays. Enjoy live performances throughout the day in the Honda Blue Cavern and Pacific Visions Theater. Festival admission is free with general Aquarium admission.
Black History Festival | Pasadena
February 21: Pasadena's 44th Annual Black History Festival celebrates community culture at Robinson Park with youth performances, live entertainment, a classic car show, food trucks, and community resource booths from 10 am to 3 pm. Grand Marshal Walt Butler, a local sports legend, will be honored. FREE!
Black History Celebration & Family Festival | Market St., Inglewood
February 21: The City of Inglewood hosts its Black History Celebration & Family Festival on Market Street in Downtown Inglewood. Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, a children’s pavilion, health screenings, food vendors, and art exhibits throughout the day.
Afro-Latinx Festival | Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Long Beach
February 22: Experience live music, dance, art workshops, and cultural celebrations honoring the Afro-Latinx community.
LA Chinatown Firecracker Run & Festival
February 28 - March 1: One of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. takes place in LA's Chinatown Plaza, followed by Lunar New Year celebration with lion dancers, 100,000 firecrackers and post events festival that includes exhibitors, activities for children, live entertainment, beer garden, and more.
55th Annual Festival of Whales | Dana Point Harbor
MARCH 7-9: Whale watching, carnival, crafts, music, and more - enjoy a weekend of coastal fun at the Festival of Whales! FREE-ish!
52nd Annual Festival of the Kite | Redondo Beach Pier
March 8: Watch colorful kites soar above the pier with live music, face painting, and family-friendly fun. FREE!
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano
March 19: Celebrate the annual return of the famous swallows to Capistrano with live Mariachi music, Flamenco dance, Native American storytelling, and a lecture by swallows expert Dr. Charles Brown. Ring the historic bells, tour Serra Chapel, and enjoy crafts including bracelet and trucker hat making.
Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano
March 21: Enjoy the parade and Mercado Street Fair with family-friendly activities including a kid's play zone, live entertainment, vendors and merchants, food, and more. FREE!
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!
Venice Love Fest | Venice Beach, Los Angeles
March 21: A beachside community festival under the Venice sign featuring live music, food trucks, art, a kids stage, fitness classes, and shopping. FREE!
Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival | Columbia Park, Torrance
March 29: Picnic under blooming cherry blossoms while enjoying live performances, martial arts demos, crafts, and food at this cultural festival. FREE!
Spring Corgi Beach Day | Huntington Beach
April 4: Celebrate corgis at a free beach event, featuring themed photo stops, meet and greets with CelebreCorgs, all-day corgi contests, 45+ vendors, giveaways, and 10+ food trucks. All dogs and people welcome. FREE!
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
