
All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Summer Safari at SteelCraft Garden Grove
AUGUST 17: Visit SteelCraft Garden Grove for a bird and reptile show, Safari Mickey photo op, pop-up market, and face painting.
Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center
AUGUST 17: Join the Nature Center for evening hours for a Summer Scavenger Hunt and exploring the trails.
Wayang Indonesian Shadow Puppet Workshop with Is Yuniarto at Bowers Museum
AUGUST 18: Participants will learn to draw and make South East Asia's traditional decorative pattern, and explore their creativity in making the paper based shadow puppet.
Launch Week at Platinum Performing Arts – Free Classes!
AUGUST 19-24: Celebrate the grand opening of Platinum Performing Arts with a week of free unlimited classes! Dance, sing, act, and perform in classes for all ages, levels & abilities.
Play Nintendo Tour Coming to Universal CityWalk!
AUGUST 22-25: Nintendo of America is bringing its cross-country Play Nintendo Tour to Universal CityWalk! Families can experience their favorite games for the Nintendo Switch system while enjoying fun photo ops and kid-focused activities.
Lavender Nights at 123 Farm
AUGUST 22 - OCTOBER 27: Although the lavender is no longer in bloom, visitors can still stroll through the fields lit with over 300,000 lights!
The Greatest Show on Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Los Angeles
AUGUST 23-25: Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills.
Bikes and Bombers at Lyons Air Museum in Santa Ana
AUGUST 24: See motorcycles take over the museum parking lot, watch military reenactors, browse vendors, explore the museum, and experience their newest summer exhibit THE MOTORCYCLES.
Meet Daniel Tiger at Castle Park in Riverside
AUGUST 24, 25, 31 & SEPTEMBER 1: Meet & greet your favorite Neighbors, Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. Join Castle Park for story times, meet and greet, arts and crafts, and dancing.
Brick Fest Live in San Diego
AUGUST 24-25: Build family memories and express your creativity! Enjoy live interactive stage shows, life-size models, building activities, meet LEGO masters, and more.
The Chapín Festival in Los Angeles
AUGUST 24-25: Enjoy a weekend celebrating Guatemalan culture with the best music, folklore, culture, Chapin cuisine, and rides.
LA Ghost Festival in Chinatown
AUGUST 24: Honoring the past and celebrating the present with Lion Dance, Puppet Shows, Martial Arts, Music Performances, Altar Activations, and Family Fun.
King Celwyn’s Faire at Skypark at Santa’s Village
AUGUST 24-25: King Celwyn invites you to join him at the faire featuring artisans, live entertainment, vendors, special activities and costumed characters. Enjoy magic shows, storytime, maypole dance, knighting ceremony, and more.
Dog Day Afternoon in Artesia
AUGUST 24: Doggies, bring your favorite hoo-mans and join a paws-itively fun day at the "bark" with doggie costume contests, talent show, LA County Sheriff's K-9 Demonstrations, food and music.
Arts & Learning Conservatory Open House Celebration in Costa Mesa
AUGUST 24: Join the Arts & Learning Conservatory for their exciting Open House celebration. Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun activities including a bounce house, face painting, shave ice, and local food trucks.
Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience at the Hollywood Bowl
AUGUST 30-31: Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic on a live concert and cinematic journey through the Marvel Infinity Saga—beginning with the Tesseract being hidden on Earth by the Asgardians all the way to Tony’s ultimate sacrifice—from an all-new perspective.
Quinceañera Birthday Celebration at Pretend City Children’s Museum
AUGUST 31: Celebrate Pretend City's 15th birthday with a quinceañera! Enjoy mariachis, folklorico dancing, cake cutting, pop-up book sale, and more.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live & Glow Party in Ontario
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 1: Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles. Events also feature a dance party, laser light shows, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways.
Sea Fair at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
AUGUST 31: Kids and families can enjoy ocean-related activities throughout the day including face painting, ocean crafts, education tables, learn how to cast a fishing rod, attend animal feedings, and dance to live bands.
‘The Gathering’ Halloween Boutique at Roger’s Gardens
NOW OPEN: Roger’s Gardens is a unique shopping destination for creatively curated Halloween décor and one-of-a-kind Halloween artisan pieces. Every inch of the boutique features curated items highlighting this year's theme of 'The Witching Hour.'
Family Art Days in Crystal Cove
SEPTEMBER 3 & 10: Participate in Family Art Days and enjoy hands-on educational activities while learning about ongoing conservation work at the park, the critical habitats at Crystal Cove, and how it all connects with landscape scale efforts to protect and preserve the natural world.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
SEPTEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 3: Summon your scream squad to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights with 8 haunted houses, the Terror Tram, scare zones, a live show and exhilarating attractions.
28th Annual Original Lobster Festival — A Family-Friendly Event
SEPTEMBER 6-8: Live Maine Lobster steamed in world's largest cookers, live music (featuring must-see Michael Jackson Tribute Show and more), free souvenir e-photo, carnival rides and games, face painting, kid's stage (cool critter show and close-up encounter) and VIP Lounge. There’s a food court with all kinds of tasty eats (including non-seafood items for kids) and more!
Creatures: Explore Your Wild Side at Sherman Library & Gardens
SEPTEMBER 6-7: Have fun while learning about birds of prey, creepy crawly bugs, and nocturnal animals. Hair-raising horticulture, night blooming botanicals, and the arts and crafts await!
Santa Monica Pier 115th Birthday Celebration
SEPTEMBER 6: Enjoy outdoor movie on the pier deck, featuring the Barbie Movie. Listen to live music, enjoy birthday cake and frozen custard from Pier Burger, and kids' activities including games and face painting. Explore local food vendors, visit the Beer Garden (21+), and check out exclusive Pier merchandise.
Lakewood Center Fun Fridays: End of Summer Pawty w/ Bluey & Bingo
SEPTEMBER 6: Join for a day filled with fun, food, and an end of Summer Pawty celebration with Bluey & Bingo! There will be vendors, food vendors, carnival games, face painting, free dog activities provided by Zoom Room Lakewood, photos with Bluey & Bingo!
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain
SEPTEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 3: Enjoy trick-or-treat in Bugs Bunny World, join in the spooky fun and let your little monsters-in-training find their way through festive mazes, explore park rides and coasters, and snack on tasty themed treats.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Hallowe’en Spooktacular
SEPTEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 10: In this hour-long, family friendly revue, over 100 spirited puppets rally to regale you with silly things on strings.
USS Midway Birthday & Multi-Cultural Celebration
SEPTEMBER 7: Join USS Midway Museum for a free community gathering of music, dance, birthday cake, and history. Enjoy the sights and sounds of local multi-cultural music and traditional dances center stage in the hangar deck.
Tustin PD Open House
SEPTEMBER 7: Families can enjoy live demonstrations, free hot dog lunches, and shaved ice desserts along with several fun activities for your little ones.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at MainPlace Mall
SEPTEMBER 7: Enjoy live performances by a mariachi band, Relampago del Cielo Grupo Folklorico of OCSA, and a DJ. Stop by Center Court for gifts and fresh churros (while supplies last). Snap a photo at the festive backdrop.
Mini Mid-Autumn Festival w/ Storytime & Book Signing with Benson Shum at Kubo Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 7: Bel Canto Books is delighted to host Mini Mid-Autumn Festival featuring author Benson Shum, MOONCAKES MEAN FAMILY; plus pop-up vendors, children's activities, and more!
Main Street Summer Block Party in Santa Monica
SEPTEMBER 7: Enjoy live music, Y2K Beer Garden, Day of the Dog Festival, and Kid's Corner with musical story-time, face painting, arts & crafts, and more.
Viva Long Beach on Pine Ave.
SEPTEMBER 7: A celebration for the community that highlights the Latino culture in Long Beach through local food, music, and entertainment.
Fall Festival: A Night in the Park at Johnny Cash Park in Burbank
SEPTEMBER 7: Enjoy "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 30th Anniversary movie showing, live music, food trucks, interactive arts, family fun, and more!
Join Long Beach Youth Chorus for its 8th Season!
September 9: The Chorus begins its eighth season with a slate of exciting performance opportunities for their singers. Under new Artistic Director Stan DeWitt, the Chorus will sing with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and the Long Beach Chorale, as well as its own performances, which includes two concerts and a Cabaret, that is focused on solos and duets. Register now!
DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical at La Mirada Theatre
SEPTEMBER 12-14: An exciting new musical based on the Creatrilogy trio of award-winning picture books. The musical, like the series, celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.
Spooktacular Bazaar & Movie Night at Queen Mary in Long Beach
SEPTEMBER 13: Enjoy an evening filled with spooky delights and thrilling entertainment, shop Halloween themed decor and accessories at the bazaar, listen to live music, and watch Nightmare Before Christmas (7pm) and Labyrinth (9pm). There will also be a Dark Harbor Experience where you can take photos with characters. Costumes are encouraged!
Hispanic Heritage Month at Westfield Mall in Culver City
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 15: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant cultural experiences with live music, energetic dancing, and so much more. Enjoy a variety of performances, family-friendly activities, exciting events in center court, and experience their vibrant decor and historical art display.
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad
SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 27: Brick-or-Treat features the Monster Party with limited-time attractions, character meet and greets, costume contest, and trick-or-treating. Plus, don't miss the 4D movie: The Great Monster Chase.
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine
SEPTEMBER 4 - OCTOBER 21: Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch? Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! There's lots of activities, from wagon rides to arts and crafts.
Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 31: Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch in Orange County is back for the entire family! Enjoy many activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy a not-too-spooky haunted house, hay maze, hay pyramid, picture stands, and lots of other fun activities.
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
SEPTEMBER 14 - NOVEMBER 3: Enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, Dance Party, Spot-the-Ghost Scavenger Hunt, Sesame Street-themed dry and wet rides, games, and photo ops with everyone's favorite furry friends dressed up in costume.
Learn & Grow 2024 at The District at Tustin Legacy
SEPTEMBER 14: Connect with exhibitors and experts focusing on all aspects of healthy living—offering the tools and wisdom parents need to know to help raise children with strong minds and bodies. There will be games, face-painting, balloon art, prizes and surprises. Enjoy fun events like the Cute Kid Cover Contest, Bubble-Dash Competition, and more!
End of Summer Block Party at Discovery Cube LA
SEPTEMBER 14-15: End summer with a bang at Discovery Cube LA and enjoy DJ, bounce house, daily prizes, special dinosaur activities, food trucks, and more.
Centennial Farm’s 35th Anniversary at the OC Fair & Event Center
SEPTEMBER 14: Enjoy a day packed full of fun, learning and delicious food! Event includes animal encounters where guests can get up close to pet and take photos with furry friends, hands-activities for little ones, guided farm tour, tri-tip lunch and dessert, and gift bag with goodies. For additional fee you can try your luck at Cow Chip Bingo and raffle.
Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SEPTEMBER 14: A vibrant celebration kicking off Latinx Heritage Month, featuring live music, dance performances, and a variety of local vendors offering free face painting, screen printing, and crafts.
Magic Show at Whittier Museum
SEPTEMBER 14: Enjoy an up close magic show and exhibits with illusions, props, costumes, and more kinds of memorabilia from the early 1900s to the present day. Including items belonging to Harry Houdini! Snacks are available for purchase.
Rosemead Moon Festival
SEPTEMBER 14: A street festival with street food, game booths, cultural performances, kids zone, and more.
Summer Family Festivals at Rush Park in Rossmoor
SEPTEMBER 14: Celebrate the last of the Summer with live music featuring headline band the Emperors. There is also a Carnival for the kids, food trucks and 50 retail booths.
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