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Snow White at Santa Monica Playhouse
WEEKENDS, SEPTEMBER 16-30: A charming tale of companionship, coming-of-age, and the magical bond between mothers and daughters, this colorful and vibrant musical fantasy for kids (ages 2-102!) takes audiences on a magical adventure
Knott’s Berry Farm Coaster Campout
SEPTEMBER 16-17: Campout at Knott's Berry Farm! The Coaster Campout package includes parking, two-day admission for each camper to enjoy both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, a camp spot for your tent, and a continental breakfast.
Limited-Time Exhibit | Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer at Discovery Cube OC
SEPTEMBER 16 - FEBRUARY 19: Experience the first-ever museum exhibit featuring the four heroic ninjas in training— Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Leap to the rescue and learn teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving as you work your way through puzzles, mazes, and obstacles. Explore the sewer-like lair, where good guys win and bad guys lose!
Los Angeles Kids Book Festival
SEPTEMBER 17: A fun family day filled with reading activities, author meet and greets, balloon artist, face painting, performances, arts and crafts and more.
Family Camp at Neff Park in La Mirada
SEPTEMBER 22: Bring your tents, camping supplies and enjoy an evening of crafts, games, s'mores, and an outdoor movie.
Family Fun Day at Lomita Railroad Museum
SEPTEMBER 23: Visit Lomita Railroad Museum for a day of family fun featuring kid games and crafts, face painting, model train display, balloon animals, food trucks, local crafters and businesses, and more.
Great Big Family Play Day in Laguna Hills
SEPTEMBER 24: Frequently referred to as "Coachella for Kids," Great Big Family Play Day is the West Coast's most popular family music festival.
Shaqtoberfest
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31: Shaq is taking over Long Beach and The Queen Mary for his own twist on Halloween at Shaqtoberfest.
Cafe Grand Opening at Pretend City
SEPTEMBER 28: Grand opening of a groundbreaking mini pretend Japanese Cafe featuring Japanese cuisine, varieties of miso, and modern dancing from Nadeshiko kai.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Dinner Event at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 28: Enjoy homemade appetizers, hop on the hayride and take a trip in the countryside, participate in a variety of classic country contests, and be on the lookout for the Headless Horseman. It's a fun night of apple-bobbing, pie-eating contests, dancing, country music, and great food.
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch in Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 31: Pa's Pumpkin Patch offers a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, as well as haystacks, corn stalks and gourds. Enjoy a snack bar, pony ride, a petting zoo and a variety of games and rides.
Hispanic Heritage Month with LAPD’s Mariachi Los Servidores at Los Angeles Union Station
SEPTEMBER 29: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Mariachi Los Servidores at Los Angeles Union Station!
Sonic Symphony Live
SEPTEMBER 30: Sonic Symphony is an immersive live experience that celebrates more than three decades of music from SEGA’s iconic mascot. From the classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes to rock bands and EDM, this concert will take you on a musical journey through the colorful world of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Mighty Machines at Southern California Railway Museum
SEPTEMBER 30: Get up close to a wide range of railroad equipment, plus work and safety vehicles. General admission grants access to explore the machines. Upgrade your ticket to ride trains and trolleys all day.
Autry 35th Anniversary Celebration
SEPTEMBER 30: Join the Autry Museum for a full day of fun celebrating the Autry's 35th anniversary with activities for families and kids of all ages. Tickets are the same price as the day they first opened in 1988.
Hālau Hula Lani Ola 25th Anniversary Ho’ike at Soka Performing Arts Center
SEPTEMBER 30: Support Hālau Hula Lani Ola's 25th Anniversary Ho'ike, where they will be honoring the Alama legacy as they celebrate 25 years of hula.
Hot Cocoa in the Park After Dark at Crystal Cove State Park
SEPTEMBER 30: Get up close to birds of prey and learn about everything owls. Park naturalists will be on hands with lots of animal evidence, taxidermy, fun activities, and a short family-friendly walk to learn about nocturnal animals.
Amal Walks Across America – Los Angeles
OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 3: LA's most influential cultural institutions are joining forces to welcome Little Amal, the internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, who will be arriving in Los Angeles as part of her epic 6,000-mile journey across the United States.
Truck-on-Over in Mission Viejo
OCTOBER 4: Join the fun and get an up-close experience with trucks of all kinds on display including an aerial boom truck, crane, ambulance, fire truck, UPS truck and street sweeper truck.
Enchanted Country Pumpkins in Brea
OCTOBER 5-31: In operation since 1972, Enchanted Country Pumpkin Patch and fall festival extravaganza has something for everyone this season! Lots of thrills on huge slides, inflatable obstacle courses and jumpers, ride on kid-sized John Deere Tractors, farm animal exhibit, and carnival games galore with awesome prizes!
Free First Fridays at Kidspace Children’s Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS: Experience Kidspace Children's Museum for free! Advanced reservations are required.
Starry Night with the Sharks at Roundhouse Aquarium
OCTOBER 6: Drop the kids off for a shark-themed evening featuring story time, craft, games at the beach, scavenger hunt, Shark Jeopardy, watch the sharks eat, and pizza dinner (while watching a shark cartoon).
Halloween Glow Parties at Candified in Long Beach
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27: Great for date night! Drop the kids off for Halloween Glow Parties at Candified. The night includes pizza, beverages, creation stations, and glow cotton candy.
Halloween-Themed Skate Nights at Pigeon’s Roller Rink
OCTOBER 6-27: Halloween-themed, all-ages skate nights include Disney Villains Skate Night (October 6), "Friday the 13th" 80s Night (October 13), 70s Roller Disco (October 20), and Barbie Skate Night (October 27). Costumes encouraged.
Wildlife Learning Center’s Creeptacular in Sylmar
OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28: Enjoy spooky decor and lights, meet some creepy critters, and don't miss the photo ops. Each child received a complimentary goodie bag that can be filled up during a scavenger hunt around the center.
It’s Okay to Be Different at The Wallis
October 7: It’s Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers important messages of acceptance, understanding, and self-confidence. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, The Earth Book is a sweet homage to our beautiful planet, inspiring audiences of all ages to do their part to keep the Earth happy and healthy. This is My Hair is a funny exploration of how silly hair can be and to always feel good about yourself. Best enjoyed by grades Pre-K - 3. All wigglers are welcome!
Addams Family Values at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
OCTOBER 7: Enjoy this special 30th anniversary screening of Addams Family Vallues. Bring blankets, pillows, low chairs, and picnics.
Meet & Greet with Daniel Tiger at Children’s Museum at La Habra
OCTOBER 7: Join in on all the fun in the neighborhood with a very special Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet hosted by PBS SoCal. Event is free with museum admission, but registration is required.
Archaeology Month at the Skirball
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 1-22: Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues. On Sundays, enjoy live demos, hands-on activities, and special guests. Oct 1: Fiber Paintbrush Making / Oct 8: Basket Weaving / Oct 15: Artifact Preservation / Oct 21: Hand-Dyed Bandana / Oct 22: Soapstone Amulets
Stanleyhaus – Nightmare Before Christmas Neighborhood Display
OCTOBER 7-31: Step into another world for a one-of-a-kind experience where the Stanley family has transformed the entire neighborhood into the Nightmare Before Christmas
Make ‘m Smile SoCal – The Biggest Party Celebrating Kids with Special Needs
OCTOBER 7: Make ‘m Smile is a big party that celebrates kids with all types of disabilities (our VIPs) of all ages! It is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of smiles!
STEAM Party & Carnival in Long Beach
OCTOBER 7: Join Makersville at Long Beach City College (PCC Campus) for a STEAM Party & Carnival featuring LEGO building competitions, Rube Goldberg contraption competition, carnival games, and prizes.
Halloween Festival on Amber Lantern
OCTOBER 7: Artisan marketplace, live music, costume contests, free pumpkin patch, kids craft zone, trick-or-treating, family-friendly workshops, and guest appearances by Queen Elsa and Spiderman.
Green Port Fair in Long Beach
OCTOBER 7: Join this free, family-friendly event featuring free harbor tours (for first 600 attendees), live performances, Coast Guard water rescue demo, fireboat demo, train rides, face painting, Aquarium of the Pacific touch tanks, treat trails, and lots more.
Fiesta in the Park at Silverado Park in Long Beach
OCTOBER 7: Councilmember Roberto Uranga presents Fiesta in the Park featuring a resource fair, food trucks, kids fun zone, and live musical performances.
Festa Italiana in San Pedro’s Little Italy
OCTOBER 7: Free, family-friendly event showcasing the best that Italian culture has to offer. Join for an afternoon of fun and entertainment surrounded by food, music, and merchandise vendors.
Superstars of Magic in Long Beach
OCTOBER 7: Back by popular demand, Superstars of Magic brings together award-winning Las Vegas illusionists for magic, comedy, and variety that’s a delight for all ages!
Bob Baker Marionettes at Soka Performing Arts Center
OCTOBER 8: Back by popular demand! This is one of the most popular and sought after family shows. Kids get to move around and interact with the beautifully crafted marionettes. Handled by master puppeteers, the marionettes are always the stars of the show and captivate children in simple yet fascinating ways.
Story Pirates present The Amazing Adventure Tour
OCTOBER 8: See Story Pirates perform some of your favorite songs like "Cats Sit On You" and "The Dancing Cupcake" and do improv comedy based on the ideas of kids in the audience.
Long Beach Police Department Explorer Program Open House
OCTOBER 11: The Long Beach Police Explorers Program offers youth (ages 14-19) the opportunity to provide volunteer service to their community and learn about career possibilities in law enforcement.
Lil Chef Baking Classes, Halloween Workshops & Parents Night Out
OCTOBER 12, 19, 20, 22 & 27: Enjoy Crazy for Baking Workshops, plus Fun Halloween Treats, Jack-O-Lantern Workshop and Parents Night Out Costume Party.
The Fans Strike Back: A Star Wars Fan Exhibition in Santa Monica
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 30: An exhibition featuring more than 600 official items from the Star Wars Universe collected by fans and displayed for fans. Immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away and see photos, posters, costumes, figures, and models of different types and sizes.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Events at El Capitan Theatre
OCTOBER 13 & 20: The Friday the 13th Fan Event features a special introduction by Disney Legend Don Hahn and a Nightmare Before Christmas Zoetrope Vinyl. The Opening Night Fan Event includes the Zero 30th Anniversary popcorn container.
Trunk-or-Treat at Santiago Canyon College in Orange
OCTOBER 13: Join Living Mi Vida Loca for a free family event with vendors, food trucks, and activities. Bring your trick-or-treat bags and costumes encouraged.
It’s Okay to Be Different at Segerstrom Center
OCTOBER 14-15: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings to life three storybooks by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr using innovative puppetry and playful original music.
Spooky Farm Fun at Manassero Farms
OCTOBER 14-15: Face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, popcorn, homemade pretzels, cozy apple cider, popsicle bar, photobooth and more.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at Mt. SAC Randall Planetarium
OCTOBER 14: Watch planetarium shows highlighting the eclipse (seats are given on a first come, first served basis). Solar telescopes will be set up to view the eclipse safely.
Annual Solar Eclipse Program at Cerritos Library
OCTOBER 14: Meet near the "Tsunami" sculpture in front of the library to view the early morning annular eclipse. Solar viewing glasses for the first 200 participants. After the viewing, enjoy eclipse-related activities.
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Caltech
OCTOBER 14: Join Caltech for a solar telescope viewing event, plus enjoy two short presentations on solar science and meet astrophysicists.
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at Griffith Observatory
OCTOBER 14: Griffith Observatory is hosting a public observing event for the partial eclipse of the Sun in Los Angeles. Solar telescopes will be available for visitors.
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