All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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.
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. FREE!
Summer Street Fest | Downtown Bellflower
Thursdays, June 18 - July 30: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun with a different band each week in Bellflower. FREE!
Night Market | Asian Garden Mall, Westminster
June 19 – August 9: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
GAME! Dunk Show & Basketball | Great Park, Irvine
July 26: Dunk shows, basketball challenges, and free custom balls at Great Park. FREE!
Family Fun Night | Maywood Park
July 24: Live music, bubble show, inflatables, and family fun at Maywood Park. FREE!
Parks After Dark: STEM Night & Movie Screening | Pasadena
July 24: Hands-on STEM activities followed by an outdoor screening of Goat. FREE!
Orange Splash Pad Nights | Paramount
June 26, July 17 & July 24: Cool off at this evening splash pad event for families. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
July 24: KCRW DJs, dancing, and art at an outdoor museum party at MOLAA. FREE!
US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach
July 25–Aug 2: A massive beachfront surf competition and festival at Huntington Beach Pier. FREE!
Dragon Boat Festival | Marine Stadium, Long Beach
July 25: Dragon boat races, cultural performances, and food at Marine Stadium. FREE!
National Carousel Day | Balboa Park, San Diego
July 25: Free carousel rides, crafts, and family fun at Balboa Park. FREE!
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!
Jollypalooza | Anaheim Town Square
July 26: Cool off with sledding, splashing, and Santa sightings at this summer-meets-holiday celebration packed with family fun.
All American Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum
July 26: A morning cruise-in featuring classic cars, motorcycles, and more. FREE!
Worldwide Rollout Day | Long Beach
July 26: A community roller skating meetup along the Long Beach coast. FREE!
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
July 27-31: Girls in grades 6-12 can explore tech, engineering, and computing in a hands-on STEM workshop—complete all camp days to get your registration fee refunded.
Movie Nights | Brewery X, Anaheim
April–August: Watch family movies under the lights with blankets, biergarten vibes, and a full summer lineup.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Summer Street Fest | Downtown Bellflower
Thursdays, June 18 - July 30: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun with a different band each week in Bellflower. FREE!
Night Market | Asian Garden Mall, Westminster
June 19 – August 9: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Acquaprofonda: Free, Family-Friendly Opera | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
August 1-9: Long Beach Opera debuts Acquaprofonda, a 30-minute, family-friendly opera adventure about ocean protection featuring crafts, Q&As, and photo ops. Free entry to the theater; aquarium admission optional. FREE!
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
August 1-16: Dance in the garden during Getty’s free weekend concert series for kids, featuring music from 123 Andrés, Kymberly Stewart, and Divi Roxx Kids. Shows begin at 4pm.
Green N Clean Festival | A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility, Carson
August 1: A hands-on eco festival with a mobile aquarium, touch-a-truck, and family activities. FREE!
Big Family Field Day | El Dorado West Regional Park, Long Beach
August 1: A full day of field games, music, and family fun at El Dorado Park. FREE!
Heritage Festival | Downtown Paramount, Paramount
August 1: Live music, petting zoo, kids’ speedway, and family fun in Downtown Paramount. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | California African American Museum (CAAM), Los Angeles
August 1: KCRW DJs, dancing, and after-hours museum access at CAAM. FREE!
Festival of the Chariots (Ratha Yatra) | Venice Beach Windward Plaza, Venice
August 2: A colorful beach festival with chariots, live music, dance, and a free vegetarian feast. FREE!
Family Festival: Pacific Islands | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
August 2: Lei making, hula, Polynesian dance, and family activities at Bowers Museum. FREE!
Back to School Giveaway | Anaheim Marketplace, Anaheim
August 2: Free backpacks (first 200 kids), school supplies (first 400 kids), and kids activities at Anaheim Marketplace. FREE!
Toddlers & Tunes | Irvine Spectrum Center
June 2, July 7, August 4: Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly morning featuring complimentary rides on the Carousel, bubbles by BubblePOP, kid-friendly games, an interactive DJ, and more. 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.
Paw Patrol Character Meet & Greet | Annenberg PetSpace, Playa Vista
August 6: Meet Paw Patrol characters with photo ops and giveaways in Playa Vista. FREE!
Night Market | Asian Garden Mall, Westminster
June 19 – August 9: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Huntington Foodie Fest | Goldenwest College, Huntington Beach
June 6, July 11, August 1: Enjoy a night out with food trucks, music, family fun, and a marketplace!
Garden Adventures | Adventures to Dreams Youth Garden, Long Beach
August 8 & September 19: Dig into hands-on gardening, arts activities, and STEM projects designed for kids and teens to explore outside the classroom. FREE!
Acquaprofonda: Free, Family-Friendly Opera | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
August 1-9: Long Beach Opera debuts Acquaprofonda, a 30-minute, family-friendly opera adventure about ocean protection featuring crafts, Q&As, and photo ops. Free entry to the theater; aquarium admission optional. FREE!
Dodgers Dreamteam Dodger Day | Heartwell Park, Long Beach
August 8: Community day with giveaways, activities, and Dodgers World Series Trophy photo ops. FREE!
Grand Opening | Bach to Rock Music School, Long Beach
August 8: A free music school grand opening with instrument demos, jam sessions, and live performances. FREE!
Rocket Fever at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 8: It’s a day of family fun! Guests in attendance will have an opportunity to visit and interact with the Space Center exhibits, participate in several different rocket activities, visit a ton of exhibitor booths and get their very own model rocket (while supplies last). Free!
Fiesta Music Festival | San Clemente
August 8: This family fun festival features live entertainment on three stages, contests for all ages, arts and craft exhibit, Kids' Zone with jumpers and face painters, and more.
Living History with President Lincoln | Nixon Library, Yorba Linda
August 8: Meet President Lincoln in an interactive living history experience for kids.
End of Summer Festival | 5 Points Plaza, Huntington Beach
August 8: Skateboard lessons, carnival games, and family fun at a free summer festival.
Tradition in Motion: Mask and Sound | Grand Performances, Los Angeles
August 8: Live Inuit soul music and Korean mask dance performances in Downtown LA. FREE!
LA County Residents Free Day | Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
August 9: LA County Residents (with valid ID) receive free entry between 11am - 8pm to the Sawdust Art Festival. The iconic event features over 180 artists, 3 stages of live music, free art classes, live art demos, local food favorites, beer and wine. 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!
