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Movie Nights | Brewery X, Anaheim
April–August: Watch family movies under the lights with blankets, biergarten vibes, and a full summer lineup.
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.
Riverfest at the LA State Historic Park
August 9: Celebrate the LA River with live performances, eco-activities, art, and food at this free community festival.
RiverFest 2026 | LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
August 9: Live music, eco activities, and art celebrating the LA River. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Monster Jam Road Trip | Select Walmart Locations, Southern California
August 13–23: See Monster Jam’s Grave Digger up close at select Walmart locations. FREE!
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Happenings | Downtown Disney District, Anaheim
August 14–16: Disney Jr. dance parties, bubbles, crafts, and photo ops at Downtown Disney. FREE!
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. FREE!
Foam & Glow Frenzy | Washington Park, Pasadena
August 14: Dance and play through fluffy foam with music and glow accessories at Washington Park. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Summer Street Fest | Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera
August 14 & 21: Summer Street Fest brings live music, food trucks, a marketplace, and family Fun Zone to Mines Avenue, with Mariachi Los Camperos on August 14 and Exposé on August 21. FREE!
Banning Museum Summer Bash | Banning Museum, Wilmington
August 15: Live music, dancing, food, and community fun at the Banning Museum Summer Bash.
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.
Petals & Pistons Car Show | Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
August 15: See up to 30 classic, vintage, European, and luxury cars at Sherman Library & Gardens. FREE!
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
Little Tikes Sweet Spaces Pop-Up | The Grove, Los Angeles
August 15–16: Little Tikes celebrates its new Sweet Spaces collection with immersive play kitchens, café and picnic zones, photo ops, keepsake aprons, and hands-on pretend play at The Grove. FREE!
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Natsumatsuri Family Festival | Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles
August 15: Celebrate Natsumatsuri with bon odori dancing, taiko, origami, crafts, and live performances. FREE!
Lemon Festival | Third Avenue, Chula Vista
August 15: Celebrate citrus with live music, photo ops, kids activities, and more at the Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista.
Ferragosto at Helms | Helms Design District, Culver City
August 15: Celebrate Ferragosto with Italian food, live music, tortellini making, gelato, and kids activities. FREE!
Dance Fest | Cesar E. Chavez Park, Long Beach
August 15: Watch live dance, martial arts, and drumming performances from Long Beach cultural groups at this free evening celebration.
Pioneer Living Day | Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs
August 15: Enjoy pioneer demonstrations, crafts, games, family activities, and an outdoor showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights with Metro Art ft. RIO KOSTA | Union Station, Los Angeles
August 15: RIO KOSTA and KCRW DJs J.Rocc and LUXXURY take over Union Station for a free, all-ages dance party. FREE!
Community BBQ | Palm’s Park, Lakewood
August 15: Enjoy free food (while supplies last), fun games, contests, and other attractions. Vendors and giveaways on site as well. Fun for the whole family!
50th Anniversary Gala Concert | Musco Center for the Arts, Orange
August 15: Celebrate Relámpago del Cielo’s 50th anniversary with Mexican folklórico dance and live mariachi music.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival | Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
August 16–23: Celebrate Nisei Week in Little Tokyo with the Grand Parade, Japanese festivals, performances, food, karate, and traditional Ondo street dancing. FREE!
Academy Museum Free Day | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
August 16: Celebrate the Academy Museum’s fifth anniversary with free museum admission, movie-inspired crafts, line dancing, and a 35mm screening of Munich. FREE!
Sunday Sessions at Grand Park | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
July 19 & Aug 16: A free outdoor house music series with DJs, a maker’s market, and beer garden. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Sea Country Festival | Laguna Niguel
August 22-24: Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and more. The festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games. FREE!
La Habra Corn Festival | El Centro-Lions Park, La Habra
August 21-23: Celebrate 77 years of the La Habra Corn Festival with carnival rides, corn and festival food, a parade, kids’ and adult corn-eating contests, live music, shopping, and family fun. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Summer Street Fest | Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera
August 14 & 21: Summer Street Fest brings live music, food trucks, a marketplace, and family Fun Zone to Mines Avenue, with Mariachi Los Camperos on August 14 and Exposé on August 21. FREE!
Summer Movie Night: The Sandlot | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
August 21: Bring blankets and chairs to LBX for a free outdoor screening of The Sandlot. Grab a bite from nearby eateries before the movie starts at 8:30 PM. FREE!
Annual Friendship Pow Wow | Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
August 22-23: Celebrate culture and tradition with vibrant dancing, powerful drumming, and a welcoming community gathering in Hawaiian Gardens. FREE!
Plum Fest | Old World Huntington Beach
August 22-23: Huntington Beach's Plum Fest features live performances and everything PLUM! Take your family and friends to experience a fruit-filled Sunday!
Taste of Downtown x KCRW Summer Nights | Pine Avenue & The Promenade, Long Beach
August 22: Taste your way through Downtown Long Beach with local food and drinks, then dance into the evening with KCRW DJs. FREE-ish!
LA Kids Book Festival | West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood
August 23: Celebrate books and early learning at the FREE LA Kids Book Festival with Blippi and Meekah, The BeatBuds, storytimes, performances, an Epic Foam Party, and more at West Hollywood Park. FREE!
Dana Point Car Show | Lantern District, Dana Point
August 23: Stroll and enjoy classic cars, food trucks, entertainment, vendors, and more. FREE!
Chicano Heritage Festival | Centennial Park, Santa Ana
August 23: Celebrate Santa Ana’s Mexican American heritage with a car cruise and show, kids zone, food, and live performances. 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!
Beach Movie Nights: The Nightmare Before Christmas | Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa del Rey
August 28: Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on the sand and under the stars at Dockweiler Beach. Bring blankets and bundle up for this family-friendly beach movie night. FREE!
Echo Park Rising | Echo Park, Los Angeles
August 29-30: Explore 50+ neighborhood spots during Echo Park Rising, a two-day festival filled with live music, independent art, food, shopping, and community fun throughout Echo Park. FREE!
Oysterpalooza | Sunset Beach Community Center & Greenbelt, Huntington Beach
August 29: Celebrate oysters and coastal conservation with oyster tastings, restoration demonstrations, Indigenous storytelling, live music, sustainable vendors, kids’ crafts, and a morning beach cleanup. FREE!
Civil War Cannon Anniversary Celebration | Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Redlands
August 29: Watch a live Civil War cannon firing demonstration, learn about artillery history, meet Abraham Lincoln presenter Robert Broski, and explore historical exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. FREE!
Classic Car Show | Santa Monica Pier
August 29: See more than 200 classic cars, including models dating back to the 1930s, at the 6th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier. FREE!
Day in the Park | El Salvador Park, Santa Ana
August 29: Enjoy live music, a car display, handball tournament, backpack giveaway, family resources, and a kids zone at El Salvador Park. FREE!
Family Unity Day | Darby Park, Inglewood
August 29: Enjoy free food, live music, games, family activities, and community resources at the 3rd Annual Family Unity Day at Darby Park. FREE!
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!
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!
