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Hungry Ghost Festival | Alpine Recreation Center, Los Angeles
August 29: Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival traditions with lion and dragon dancing, cultural performances, ancestral altars, kids' activities, a bounce house, shadow puppets, and a costume parade in LA Chinatown. FREE!
OCO Natsu Matsuri | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
August 29: Experience a Japanese summer festival with taiko, cultural performances, Japanese food, origami, calligraphy, ikebana, ondo dancing, games, vendors, and a festive float parade through Tanaka Farms. Advance parking purchase required. FREE!
Chalk Art Festival in Yorba Linda
August 29: Join the City of Yorba Linda for creative displays from professional chalk artists, a giant chalk mural to color, music, food trucks, games and more.
Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center
May 23 - August 29: Join Irvine Spectrum Center on select Saturday evenings from 6-9pm for unforgettable music and moves. Groove to your favorite beats in a unique and immersive experience at the next Silent Disco. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
August 29: Dance to sets from KCRW DJs Chris Douridas and John Tejada, then explore Bowers Museum galleries after hours, including The American Quilt: Cloth & Commerce. FREE!
Porsche Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
August 30: Admire hundreds of Porsches from classics to modern GTs at this morning meet-up. Enjoy complimentary coffee, bagels, and take home an exclusive event poster.
MangoFest | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
August 30: Taste your way through 75+ vendors serving new mango-inspired creations at MangoFest in Cerritos. FREE!
Free Week | Platinum Performing Arts, Orange
August 31 – September 4: Try any and all dance and theatre classes for free at Platinum Performing Arts. Classes are available for kids (ages 1–18) and adults, with options in tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, acting, and more. Registration is required but there are no fees or commitments. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
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.
Orange International Street Fair
September 4-6: Food, music, entertainment, and arts and crafts from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world. FREE!
Norco Fair
September 4-7: Enjoy rodeo events, parades, live music, and family activities all weekend long at this four-day fair.
Gran Fiesta Mexicana Carnival | Anaheim Marketplace, Anaheim
September 4-7: Enjoy the long weekend with carnival rides and games, live music, cultural performances, food, shopping, and family fun. FREE!
Friday Night Paramount – Fiestas Patrias | Downtown Paramount
September 4: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with local artisans, food vendors, and live music from Ivan Estrella y Mariachi Tierra Querida. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Festival of Children | South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
September 5–27: Celebrate the 25th Festival of Children® at South Coast Plaza with free weekend performances, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits from over 70 charities. Watch ballet, aerial arts, marionette theater, dance performances, and more — with new acts each weekend. FREE!
Civil War Days | Huntington Beach Central Park
September 5-6: Experience Civil War history with reenactments, encampments, historical displays, period music, and live battle demonstrations. FREE!
Fiesta Hermosa | Hermosa Beach
September 5-7: Shop, ride, eat, and enjoy live music all weekend at this beachside festival. FREE!
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
September 5, 2026 - November 6, 2027: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Kanto Corner | Unidad Park & Community Garden, Los Angeles
September 5: Celebrate Historic Filipinotown with live music, local vendors, food, community resources, and family-friendly activities at Kanto Corner. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration | MainPlace, Santa Ana
September 12: Celebrate Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, cultural activities, giveaways, special treats, and family fun at MainPlace. FREE!
Celebrate Los Al Street Fair & Carnival | Los Alamitos
September 12: Celebrate Los Al with carnival rides, live music, local vendors, a Public Safety Fair, Pine StrEATS, Veterans Recognition, and a nighttime Glow Run. FREE!
Fiestas Patrias | Downtown Santa Ana
September 12-13: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with live music, cultural exhibits, vendors, carnival rides, the Grito de Independencia Ceremony, and Sunday parade. FREE!
Plane Pull | JetZero, Long Beach
September 12: Watch teams race to pull a massive airplane for Special Olympics Southern California, plus kids ages 5-13 can take on their own CHP Cessna pull. FREE for spectators!
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Learn & Grow Family Fair | The District, Tustin
September 12: Explore after-school activities, tutoring, enrichment programs, and special needs resources at this free family fair in Orange County. FREE!
10th Anniversary Celebration | Michelle Obama Library, Long Beach
September 12: Celebrate the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library's 10th anniversary with storytime, performances, creative activities, commemorative crafts, and more. FREE!
TCL Is the Home Field Advantage | Westfield Century City, Los Angeles
September 12-13: Take on interactive football challenges, score giveaways, snap photos, and meet special guests including NFL legend Antonio Gates at this free fan experience. FREE!
Boots on Main | Yorba Linda
September 12: Dance, shop, and enjoy live country music and food at Yorba Linda’s all-day Boots on Main festival. FREE!
10th Annual Rosemead Moon Festival | Downtown Rosemead
September 12: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural performances, live entertainment, street food, kids activities, community booths, and more in Downtown Rosemead. FREE!
Belmont Shore Car Show | 2nd Street, Long Beach
September 13: See 600+ cars take over 2nd Street, plus live music, DJs, vendors, and a street fair at the Belmont Shore Car Show. FREE!
East LA Parade & Festival | East Los Angeles
September 13: Celebrate 80 years of the East LA Parade & Festival with Mexican-American cultural traditions, live music and entertainment, food, art, and community festivities. FREE!
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
California Turkish Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
September 13: Celebrate Turkish culture with live music and dancing, traditional food and coffee, shopping, face painting, balloon art, and more at Shoreline Aquatic Park. FREE!
Fiestas Patrias Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in LA
September 13: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with Folklórico, mariachi, marimba music, DJ tunes, hands-on art and garden workshops, and a special book giveaway. FREE!
Americana in the Park | Gandara Park, Santa Monica
September 13: Enjoy live Americana music from Albert Lee, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Abby Posner & the Big Fall, and more, plus Bob Baker Marionette Theater and family activities. FREE!
40th Anniversary Celebration | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 13: Celebrate Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 40th anniversary with performances, artmaking, music, dance, behind-the-scenes experiences, and more. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion | Euclid Avenue, Ontario
September 18-19: Cruise Euclid Avenue and check out over 1,000 classic cars, from Model Ts to hot rods and custom builds. Enjoy live music, food vendors, contests, a Ferris Wheel, and kid rides. FREE!
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival | Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance
September 18–20: Strum, sing, and celebrate at a free three-day ukulele festival featuring live performances, free beginner classes and demos, an open mic, and a marketplace with instruments and accessories from independent luthiers and international brands. FREE!
Solvang Danish Days | Downtown Solvang
September 18–20: Celebrate Danish heritage at the 89th annual Solvang Danish Days with aebleskiver breakfasts, folk dancers, live music, free outdoor concerts, axe throwing, an artisanal crafts marketplace, story time with Hans Christian Andersen, and LEGO activities for kids. General admission is free. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration | AJ Padelford Park, Artesia
September 18: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, live performers, dancing, games, and vendors in Artesia. Free food will be available while supplies last. FREE!
California Coastal Cleanup Day
September 19: Join California's largest annual volunteer event and help remove trash from beaches and inland waterways statewide. Use the interactive map at the California Coastal Commission's website to find a cleanup site near you. FREE!
Public Star Party | Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
September 19, October 17, November 14, December 19: Look at the Sun, Moon, planets, and other objects through a variety of telescopes at Griffith Observatory's free monthly star party. Volunteer astronomers are on hand to answer questions and guide viewing. FREE!
Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off | Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch, Orange
September 19: Watch pumpkin growers compete for cash prizes at the annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Giant pumpkins will be on display and all pumpkin patch activities will be open to visitors. Park entrance fee applies; pumpkin patch entry is free.
Spectrum SunWheel Grand Opening | Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine
September 19: Celebrate the grand opening of the Spectrum SunWheel with live entertainment, pop-up treat stations, and a commemorative photo opportunity. The first 300 guests score a complimentary ride on the new wheel. FREE!
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 full 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.
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