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Family Nite | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
September 25: Explore space science through expert talks and full access to museum exhibits at this free monthly evening event. FREE!
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration at The Huntington
September 25-27: Experience lanterns, performances, and seasonal traditions at night.
Los Angeles Libros Festival | Central Library, Los Angeles
September 26: Celebrate Spanish-language and bilingual books, storytelling, music, authors, and workshops at this free community festival. Free and open to the public. FREE!
Love Letters to L.A. – Autry’s Annual Block Party | The Autry, Los Angeles
September 26: Celebrate L.A. at the Autry Museum's annual block party with live music, cultural performances, Dino Land, a PBS Nature Cat meet and greet, carnival rides, a classic car show, film screenings, and more. Tickets are priced at 1988 opening-day rates.
Stories Under the Stars | Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas
September 26: Celebrate 50 years of Malibu Creek State Park with an evening of fossil observation, tree exploration, art-making, and storytelling from tribal members, scientists, and historians. The night wraps up with a star party and anniversary cake. FREE!
Cypress Community Festival | Oak Knoll Park, Cypress
September 26: Check out a classic car show, taste entries in the chili and salsa contest, and browse vendor booths. The kids area features a rock wall, bounce houses, an obstacle course, large slides, cow milking, and toddler inflatables. FREE!
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival | Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church, San Juan Capistrano
September 26–27: Celebrate Greek culture with traditional food, live music, folk dancing, church tours, bazaar shopping, and kids activities at this annual community festival in San Juan Capistrano.
Pacific Islander Festival | Ski Beach, San Diego
September 26-27: Celebrate the cultures and traditions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia at Ski Beach with traditional music, dance performances, cultural workshops, and authentic island food and craft vendors. FREE!
El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch Opening Weekend | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
September 26–27: Kick off fall at El Dorado Frontier's Pumpkin Patch Adventure opening weekend. Join a monster mash dance party, spooky story telling, face painting, and pick from the pumpkin patch.
35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit | ARK/8, Los Angeles
September 26–27: Celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with a curated art exhibit featuring newly imagined pieces from 30+ renowned artists, fan submissions, and historical artwork from SEGA's archives. The creator of Amy and Metal Sonic, Kazuyuki Hoshino-san, will be on hand for a meet and greet on September 26. FREE!
Watts Towers Day of the Drum & Jazz Festivals | Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, Los Angeles
September 26-27: Celebrate music and culture with two days of drumming traditions from around the world, jazz, salsa, Caribbean music, hip hop, and more. FREE!
LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Experience | The Americana at Brand, Glendale
September 26–27: Choose a LEGO® Pokémon™ partner, then nurture, train and battle in a hands-on SMART Play™ experience. Receive official trainer status, catch set demonstrations and snap photos with LEGO Pokémon creatures. FREE!
Long Beach Youth Adventure Festival | Camp Fire Long Beach, Long Beach
September 26: Climb a rock wall, shoot a bow, race a pinewood derby car, roast a s'more, and explore dozens of hands-on activity booths run by local youth organizations. A youth craft market with 40 kid-run vendor booths and food trucks are also on site. FREE!
Salute to Firefighters Festival | Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills
September 26: Honor local firefighters and sample signature dishes from 15+ LAFD fire stations at this free community festival. Watch live firefighting demonstrations, catch a classic car show, and enjoy live music and family activities. FREE!
Worldwide Day of Play | Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena
September 26: Celebrate a global day of play with free hands-on activities at Southern California Children's Museum, including water tables, bubble blowing, a Paw Patrol obstacle course, sensory bins, and more. FREE!
Dinosaur Train Day with PBS SoCal | Children’s Museum, La Habra
September 26: Meet Buddy from Dinosaur Train, catch live science shows, make crafts, enjoy music and dancing, meet live animals, and explore the museum's exhibits. FREE!
Pasadena Chalk Festival | Brookside Park, Pasadena
September 26–27: Watch hundreds of skilled artists create large-scale chalk murals spanning styles from whimsical illustrations and character art to portrait work and recreations of masterpieces. Walk up to artists as they work and see the murals come to life up close. FREE!
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo | Lakewood Civic Center, Lakewood
September 26: Meet first responders, explore fire trucks, sheriff's vehicles, and the Sky Knight helicopter at this free community expo. Learn emergency preparedness tips for homes and pets, plus crime prevention strategies — and kids can enjoy a family fun zone. FREE!
Free Harbor Boat Tours | Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro
September 26: Take a free, fully narrated boat tour of Los Angeles Harbor, with departures every 30 minutes from 11am–2pm. A pet-friendly tour departs at 11:30am and a Spanish-language tour at 1pm. No tickets required — first come, first served. FREE!
USS Midway’s 81st Birthday & Multi-Cultural Fair | USS Midway Museum, San Diego
September 26: Celebrate 81 years of USS Midway with live multicultural music, traditional dance performances, and birthday cake on the hangar deck. FREE!
Kids Take Over the Village | Broxton Plaza, Los Angeles
September 26: Play, create, and explore at this free family event in Westwood Village, featuring pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts, STEAM activities, live music, a kids dance session, and local vendors. FREE!
Indian Food Festival in Los Angeles
September 26: Feast on Indian cuisine, live music, cooking demos, and DJs at the first-ever Indian Food Festival in Los Angeles.
Mid-Autumn Festival | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
September 26: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural dance and instrumental performances, a moon goddess meet and greet, moon cake sampling, family crafts, and a bunny farm visit at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana.
San Pedro Festival of the Arts | Peck Park, San Pedro
September 26: Watch local dance companies perform Bollywood, Flamenco, and more at this free outdoor festival celebrating 20 years of dance, culture, and community. Bring a picnic and enjoy the afternoon at Peck Park. FREE!
OKTOBERFEST Euro Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
September 27: Stroll a lineup of European cars and motorcycles on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum plaza, featuring vintage classics, rally legends, modern performance cars, and custom builds. All European makes are welcome. FREE!
Car Show on the Pier | Redondo Beach Pier, Redondo Beach
September 27: Browse over 100 classic cars on display over the water at the Redondo Beach Pier and vote for your favorite. FREE!
The OG Family Rave: 80s Edition | YOST Theater, Santa Ana
September 27: Dance to house and techno DJs at an all-ages family rave at Yost Theater in Santa Ana. Expect a multi-sensory dance floor with lasers, confetti, and balloons, plus a crafting area and optional 80s fancy dress.
Long Beach Bus Fest | Near Monty’s Dog Beach, Long Beach
September 27: Explore bus displays and take exclusive vehicle tours featuring transit agencies from across Southern California. Get up close with next-gen buses and learn about all the destinations local public transportation can reach. FREE!
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration | Target Stores
September 27: Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a draw-your-own Pokémon TCG card activity, themed photo ops, and giveaways while supplies last. Select stores also feature a Pokémon Pokopia demo on Nintendo Switch 2, plus Pokémon merch and games to browse.
Mega Night Market Asian Food, Music & Cultural Festival | Great Park Live, Irvine
October 17-18: Celebrate Asian cultures with street food, live music and DJs, traditional dance, cultural performances, and more. Admission is $5.88; wear cultural attire for FREE admission Sunday.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Eco Expo at the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
September 30: Explore eco booths, gardening tips, and hands-on green living demos. FREE!
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.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Things That Go Bump in the Night | California Botanic Garden, Claremont
October 2-3: Explore the Garden after dark with live animals, night hikes, creepy-crawly crafts, the World Famous Spider Show, and Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
Scare Down in Downtown | Historic Downtown Torrance, Torrance
October 3: Dress up for Trunk or Treat, live entertainment, games, prizes, spooky vendors, photo ops, and more at Downtown Torrance's Halloween celebration. FREE!
Open House | Discovery Isle Preschool, San Diego County
October 3: Tour the school, meet the teachers, and explore programs for infants (6 weeks) through Pre-Kindergarten. Learn about the Links to Learning curriculum, which offers a balance of learning and play to support growth through every stage.
Festival of Butterflies | Los Rios Park & Historic Town Center Park, San Juan Capistrano
October 3: Celebrate pollinators with family activities, environmental education, native gardening, and more in San Juan Capistrano.
Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
October 3: Roscoe’s Thank You LA Festival returns to Long Beach for its second year with a celebration of food, music, culture, and community.
Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Festival | Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Baldwin Park
October 3: Watch teams race head-to-head during the Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Festival, featuring competition, community, and cultural festivities at Santa Fe Dam.
OC Fire Authority Station Open Houses | Orange County
October 3: Meet firefighters, explore emergency vehicles, learn about fire and life safety, and enjoy hands-on activities at participating OCFA stations throughout Orange County. FREE!
Hot Wheels Legends Tour | Mattel Global Headquarters, El Segundo
October 3: See one-of-a-kind custom cars compete for the chance to become an official Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. FREE!
Japanese Classic Car Show | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
October 3: See classic Japanese cars and celebrate more than two decades of Japanese automotive heritage and car culture.
Harvest Festival | Gardena
October 3: Celebrate fall with music, vendors, and kids’ activities at Gardena’s Harvest Festival. FREE!
Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment | Rancho Dominguez
October 3: Come see a live reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Hills. This historic event welcomes vendors, a taco truck, military encampments, activities, and, of course, a battle reenactment. FREE!
Muertos Artwalk | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
October 3: Shop artwork and handmade goods from 35+ local artists, plus enjoy live music, performances, face painting, and more at Olvera Street. FREE!
West Covina Moon Festival | West Covina City Hall, West Covina
October 3: Celebrate the Moon Festival with lion dancers, live entertainment, a cosplay contest, car show, Family Fun Zone, food, vendors, and more. FREE!
Pumpkin Dive | Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, Mission Viejo
October 3: Jump into a floating pumpkin patch, pick your pumpkin, decorate it, play carnival games, and more. Event admission is FREE; pumpkins are $5-10.
International Street Fair & Diversity Festival | Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia
October 3: Celebrate cultures from around the world with international food, cultural performances, vendors, family activities, and a live performance by The Two Lips. FREE!
Country Night | Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita
October 3: Enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, local vendors, museum tours, and family fun at Country Night at the Railroad Museum.
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!
