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Gardena Jazz Festival
August 24: Enjoy a day of live jazz performances at the 22nd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival.
Plum Fest at Old World Huntington Beach
August 24: Huntington Beach's Plum Fest features live performances and everything PLUM! Take your family and friends to experience a fruit-filled Sunday!
Chicano Heritage Festival at Centennial Park in Santa Ana
August 24: Enjoy live music, cultural performances, car shows, art, and family activities at Santa Ana’s Chicano Heritage Festival. FREE!
Orange International Street Fair
August 29-31: Food, music, entertainment, and arts and crafts from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park
August 22-24 7 29-31: Spend an evening eating, shopping, and enjoying live music at this massive night market with hundreds of food stalls, artists, and entertainment for all ages.
Norco Fair
August 29 – September 1: Enjoy rodeo events, parades, live music, and family activities all weekend long at this four-day fair.
K-PLAY! Fest at the Anaheim Convention Center
AUGUST 30-31: Enjoy photocard decoration & trading areas, random dance play sessions, meet some of your favorite K-pop creators, and check out our Artist Alley full of K-pop fan artists!
Long Beach Greek Festival
August 30 - September 1: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live Greek music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, shopping, bounce houses, and more.
Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair in Santa Paula
September 1: Celebrate farming heritage with live music, exhibits, and hands-on activities at the Tractor Fair.
Annual Original Lobster Festival in Fountain Valley
September 5-7: Enjoy fresh Maine lobster, live music, carnival rides, kids’ activities, and more at the Original Lobster Festival.
626 Night Market at OC Fair and Event Center
September 5-7: Enjoy 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions.
Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza
September 6–28: Enjoy a month of performances, crafts, and exhibits at this free family festival celebrating kids and community. FREE!
Rhythm & Resin Festival at Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente
September 6: Catch live music and surf history at Rhythm & Resin Festival.
Los Angeles Kids Book Festival in Hollywood
September 7: Activities include live book readings by celebrated authors, interactive storytelling sessions, and various arts and crafts activities. Also enjoy photo booth, face painting, and foam party as the festival finale. FREE!
Mehregan Persian Festival at Bowers Museum
September 7: Celebrate Iranian culture with dance, music, food, and family activities at the Mehregan Festival.
Creep it Real OC at Heritage Museum of Orange County
September 12-14: Celebrate Halloween early with haunted beach vibes, photo ops, live music, roaming creeps, and a special appearance by R.L. Stine.
Maritime Festival at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
September 12-14: Celebrate California's rich maritime history with a fun-filled weekend featuring visiting Tall Ships, cannon battles, mermaid swim shows, pirate school, re-enactors and sailor camp, local vendors, live music, food trucks and more.
Moompetam American Indian Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
September 13-14: This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance celebrating indigenous California maritime cultures.
Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana
September 13-14: Celebrate local Hispanic and Latino community at Santa Ana's very own Fiestas Patrias. Festivities include a parade, street fair, live music, food, carnival rides, cultural exhibitors, and more.
Idyllwild Renaissance Faire
September 13-14: Step into a Spanish Renaissance village with games, stage shows, kids’ activities, food, and lively entertainment all weekend long.
Celebrate Los Al in Los Alamitos
September 13: Enjoy the street fair and carnival, listen to live music, eat, drink and celebrate Los Al restaurants and make memories with the community. The night ends with a Glow Run where more than 1,500 participants will unite in their most eccentric neon outfits and experience the magic of glow tunnels.
Ventura Art & Chalk Festival at Ventura Harbor Village
September 13-14: Watch chalk murals come to life, shop local art, and let kids create their own drawings at this free harbor festival. FREE!
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture in San Pedro
September 13: Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and community spirit. FREE!
Boots on Main in Yorba Linda
September 13: Dance, shop, and enjoy live country music and food at Yorba Linda’s all-day Boots on Main festival. FREE!
Rosemead Moon Festival
September 13: Rosemead Moon Festival will encompass three city blocks for a massive street fair featuring live performances; it is familyfriendly & multicultural, with a festive celebration to bring in Moon Festival.
Dino Fest at Natural History Museum
September 14: Spend the day with dinosaurs at NHM—see fossils, meet paleontologists, enjoy films, crafts, and dino-themed activities for the whole family.
East L.A. Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 14: Join thousands in East LA for the Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival with food, culture, and tradition. FREE!
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
Fiestas Patrias Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in LA
September 14: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with mariachi, DJ music, hands-on art workshops, cultural tours, and a book giveaway for kids. FREE!
Little Ethiopia Cultural Street Festival in Los Angeles
September 14: Celebrate Ethiopian culture with music, dance, culinary experiences, arts & crafts, performances, and more.
Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion in Ontario
September 19–20: Classic cars, concerts, and Ferris wheel at Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion. FREE!
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival in Torrance
September 19-21: The Marketplace is free and open to the public on Sept. 20, browse instruments, accessories, food vendors, Hawaiian-style shave ice, and more goodies. Nonstop ukulele music performances, unlimited workshop access, play-alongs, open mic, and more during the main festival event. Free for kids 12 and under.
Solvang Danish Days
September 19-21: Celebrate Danish culture with parades, pastries, music, and more.
Super Girl Surf Festival in Oceanside
September 19–21: Surf, music, and all-female action sports at Super Girl Surf Pro. FREE!
Taiwan Carnival at the Anaheim GardenWalk
Sept 19–21: Enjoy cultural food, games, live shows, and raffles.
Pasadena Greek Festival
September 19–21: Celebrate food, dance, and culture at Pasadena Greek Festival.
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Baja Splash Cultural Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
September 20-21: Celebrate cultures from Mexico, Central and South America, and beyond with traditional dance, live music, educational programming in English and Spanish, and booths.
Vista Viking Festival
September 20-21: Step into Viking life with music, food, crafts, and combat.
Pacific Islander Festival at Ski Beach in San Diego
September 20-21: Celebrate Pacific Islander heritage with food, music, and culture at PIFA San Diego.
RevTour Festival at Grand Park in DTLA
September 20: Dance, shop, and celebrate culture at Rev Tour Festival in DTLA.
Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Fantasia Festival at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 21: Celebrate Disney magic with activities, entertainment, and photo ops at Fantasia Festival. FREE!
Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens
September 25-28: A weekend of family fun, including delicious food, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides. FREE!
Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park in Irvine
September 26: Enjoy cultural displays, entertainment, and moonlit festivities at Irvine’s Mid-Autumn Festival. FREE!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
Annual Block Party at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 27: Celebrate first responders with music, carnival rides, and family fun at the Autry’s Block Party.
OC Pride: Revolutionary Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center
September 27: March, dance, and celebrate unity with activities, speakers, and shows at OC Pride in Costa Mesa.
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!
