All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
After Hours in the Arboretum | CSUF Arboretum, Fullerton
July 17: Live music, fruit tastings, and a kids’ nature play area at CSUF Arboretum.
LA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone | Burbank
July 18–19: World Cup fan zone with live match viewing, entertainment, and a free street fair in Downtown Burbank. FREE-ish!
Alondra Park Hoʻolauleʻa | Alondra Park, Lawndale
July 18–19: A free Hawaiian cultural festival with hula, live music, and island food. FREE!
International Soccer Family Day | MOLAA, Long Beach
July 18: A free soccer-themed family day with a live World Cup Third Place game screening and art activities. FREE!
CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods | Los Angeles
July 19: A 6-mile car-free open streets event through Hollywood for biking, walking, and exploring. FREE!
Scooper Bowl Sunday | Kidspace, Pasadena
July 19: Free ice cream tastings from around the world at Kidspace.
Annual Open House | Urban Workshop, Costa Mesa
July 19: A free open house with demos, tours, vendors, and tacos at OC’s largest makerspace. FREE!
LEGO® Festival | LEGOLAND California
July 20–Aug 30: LEGO Festival returns with a new Pokémon play zone and F1-themed fun.
Family Friday Nights at Splash in La Mirada! $5 Admission!
Friday, June 26 and July, 24! Enjoy Family Friday Nights at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark with only $5 admission!
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!
Christmas in July at Wild Rivers
July 25: Celebrate Christmas in July with a sunny-day snowball toss, holiday foam party, and summer visit from Santa at Wild Rivers.
Christmas in July | Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
July 25–26: Step into a 90-minute immersive holiday adventure at Heritage Square Museum, where historic Victorian homes are transformed into festive, storybook-inspired settings. Explore interactive houses featuring beloved characters, wander through Candyland and Toyland, and catch a theatrical performance by the Pasadena Civic Ballet.
US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach
July 25–Aug 2: A massive beachfront surf competition and festival at Huntington Beach Pier. FREE!
The Music of Star Wars | Great Park Live, Irvine
July 25: A live orchestra performs iconic Star Wars music in an outdoor concert.
Jollypalooza | Anaheim Town Square
July 26: Cool off with sledding, splashing, and Santa sightings at this summer-meets-holiday celebration packed with family fun.
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.
El Dorado Fantasy Faire | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
July 31 - August 2: A fantasy faire with knights, fairies, live music, and immersive cosplay fun.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Rose Center Theater, Westminster
July 31–Aug 2: A youth cast performs Disney’s The Little Mermaid live on stage.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days | Children’s Museum, La Habra
July 31–Aug 9: Gabby’s Dollhouse crafts, scavenger hunt, and themed fun at the museum.
Kids Day Fest | The Compound, Commerce
August 1: A kid-friendly indoor dance party with DJs, lights, and glow fun.
The Percy Jackson Musical | South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
August 1–9: Watch young actors bring the story of Percy Jackson to life in this rock musical based on Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. Percy and his friends race to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and stop a war among the gods. Recommended for kids (ages 8 and up).
Family Overnight | Battleship IOWA Museum, San Pedro
August 1-2 Experience a unique and memorable adventure by spending a night aboard the historic Battleship IOWA. This family-friendly event allows guests to explore and live like sailors on one the most iconic warships in America. During the stay guests will tour and learn about the ships' role in various wars, families can enjoy hands-on activities fostering teamwork, and sleep in authentic crew berths.
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!
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!
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!
Ontario Reptile Expo | Ontario Convention Center, Ontario
August 8–9: Reptiles, live animal shows, and hands-on encounters at a pet expo.
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.
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
RiverFest 2026 | LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
August 9: Live music, eco activities, and art celebrating the LA River. FREE!
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
August 9: How to Train Your Dragon with live orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl.
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!
Movies on Deck | The Queen Mary, Long Beach
July 16 & August 13: Back to the Future (July 16) and JAWS (Aug 13) outdoor movie nights on the Queen Mary deck.
626 Night Market | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
August 14-16 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.
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. 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
Natsumatsuri Family Festival | Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles
August 15: Celebrate Natsumatsuri with bon odori dancing, taiko, origami, crafts, and live performances. FREE!
Thomas Family Day | San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
August 15: Thomas-themed model trains, crafts, activities, and a scavenger hunt at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert | F&M Bank Amphitheater, Long Beach
August 20: Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl under the stars as Long Beach Symphony performs the film’s iconic score live, plus enjoy pre-concert activities for families.
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!
LAZERDOME: KPop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Costa Mesa
August 21: See songs from KPop Demon Hunters, Encanto, Frozen 2, Moana, The Lion King, and more come to life with dazzling laser effects during a double-feature LAZERDOME show.
ANIME Impulse + K-PLAY! FEST | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
August 22-23: Anime and K-pop collide at ANIME Impulse and K-PLAY! FEST with voice actors, cosplay, Artist Alley, K-pop random dance play, photocard trading, vendors, live entertainment, and more. One ticket also includes Collectors Expo.
Kids Run the Bases | Dodger Stadium, LA
Select Sundays, June 21 - September 20: Kids Run the Bases gives children (ages 5-14) the chance to run the bases after most Sunday afternoon games.
Overnight Family Camping at Santa Fe Dam Regional Park
June 26, July 24, August 28: Enjoy camping locally at this affordable outdoor "stay-cation." It's perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
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!
