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Monster Jam: Freestyle Mania at Crypto.com Arena
August 22-24: Monster Jam trucks and FMX bikes team up for the first time in SoCal at Freestyle Mania—a high-flying, fan-scored showdown packed with stunts, flips, and full-send action.
Founder’s Day at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
August 23: Enjoy hands-on activities, tide pool touch tanks, and more during Founder's Day.
Natsu Matsuri at Tanaka Farms
August 23: OCO Club holds Natsu Matsuri Festival at Tanaka Farms. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique, food, drinks, parade, and more.
Free Summer Lunch Cruises in Long Beach Shoreline Village
Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27: Enjoy a FREE 30 minute harbor cruise with purchase of lunch “to go” from participating restaurants every Wednesday through the end of Augus
Irvine Nights at The Great Park Live
August 7-28: Get ready for the best in live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and vibrant community spirit. Dive into a lively atmosphere for nights of fun, vendors, and kids bounce houses. Each night a different performer will be playing, check the website to RSVP.
K-PLAY! Fest at the Anaheim Convention Center
AUGUST 30-31: Enjoy photocard decoration & trading areas, random dance play sessions, meet some of your favorite K-pop creators, and check out our Artist Alley full of K-pop fan artists!
Free Fishing Days with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
July 5 & August 30: Try fishing for free—no license needed! Free Fishing Days are perfect for beginners and families ready to cast a line and enjoy the outdoors.
Kidz Bop Live: Certified Bop Tour at Honda Center
August 30: The KIDZ BOP Kids will take the stage to perform the biggest BOPs from the album including, “espresso” and “HOT TO GO!” as well as KIDZ BOP classics
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at the Novo in LA
August 31: Dance, sing, and rock out with Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!
Movie Night on the Field: Hook at Dodger Stadium
September 6: Watch Hook on DodgerVision from the outfield grass and enjoy pre-show activities, tours, and photo ops before the film.
Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 12: Listen to astronomy talks from guest speakers, then see planets and stars through telescopes during Astronomy Night. FREE!
Silent Slapstick at La Mirada Theatre
September 13: See classic silent comedies from Chaplin, Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy with live music in this family program.
Moompetam American Indian Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
September 13-14: This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance celebrating indigenous California maritime cultures.
Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana
September 13-14: Celebrate local Hispanic and Latino community at Santa Ana's very own Fiestas Patrias. Festivities include a parade, street fair, live music, food, carnival rides, cultural exhibitors, and more.
Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish at The Soraya
September 13-14: Experience Fiddler on the Roof in a powerful concert-style production performed in Yiddish with English supertitles—perfect for families with older kids and teens.
Dino Fest at Natural History Museum
September 14: Spend the day with dinosaurs at NHM—see fossils, meet paleontologists, enjoy films, crafts, and dino-themed activities for the whole family.
Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
September 14 - November 30: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and more.
Family Printmaking Workshop at the Getty Center
Aug 10 & 24, and Sep 7 & 14: Hands-on workshop to create your own foam block print inspired by traditional relief techniques and discover the creative connection between drawing and printmaking.
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
K-POP Demon Hunters Skate Party at Pigeon’s Roller Rink
September 14: Celebrate K-POP Demon Hunters with skating, photo ops, and themed costume contests.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
September 19 - November 2: Experience a Halloween party at Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, take a hayride through Midnight Falls, go trick-or-treating, watch live shows, and take part in attractions like axe throwing and mini escape games.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns | South Coast Botanic Garden
September 19–November 2: Stroll through glowing pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment, roast s’mores, and play in the Fun Zone at Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns.
Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Experience at the Grove in LA
September 21-28: Meet Gabby, paint nails, color with Crayola, and play the new video game. FREE.
Fantasia Festival at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 21: Celebrate Disney magic with activities, entertainment, and photo ops at Fantasia Festival. FREE!
Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens
September 25-28: A weekend of family fun, including delicious food, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides. FREE!
Disney and Pixar’s Coco at El Capitan Theatre
September 26: See Coco on the big screen with live mariachi and dance.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
September 26 - November 1: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.
Academy Museum Anniversary Free Day 2025
September 28: Enjoy free museum admission with performances, crafts, and dance.
Rams Junior Cheerleaders Program
September 28: Young cheerleaders learn choreography from LA Rams Cheerleaders and perform at SoFi Stadium before the Rams game.
Family Rave: Kandi Quest in Catch One Los Angeles
September 28: Dance, craft, and game together at Family Rave: Kandi Quest.
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
October 3-5: A visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches over 3 days. See performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, A-10 Demo Team and F22 Raptor Demo Team and many, many more.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.
DCOM: Live! (Disney Channel Hits) at Irvine Barclay Theatre
October 3: Sing along to High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Cheetah Girls hits live.
Pumpkin Palooza | Discovery Cube OC
Weekends, October 4–26: Discover spooky science, glowing slime, and eco-friendly fun at Discovery Cube’s Pumpkin Palooza, featuring a dance party with 20-foot DJ pumpkin Jack-o-Lynn.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
Fridays–Sundays, October: Watch glowing acrobats, meet “spooky” animals, and dance to DJ beats at HalGLOWeen — the San Diego Zoo’s light-up Halloween celebration for the whole family.
The Tamagotchi USA Road Trip at Irvine Spectrum
October 4–5: Decorate Tama cases, snap pics with characters, and check out exclusive merch at the Tamagotchi Road Trip stop in Irvine. FREE!
Anatomy of a Skateboard at Hermosa Beach Museum
October 4: Explore skateboard art and construction over the decades then build your own miniature board.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Mt Sac College
October 4-5: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with food, shopping, and live performances in Walnut.
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
October 10–12 & 17–19: Celebrate five years of Fall-O-Ween with costumes, photo ops, a straw maze, and a spooky scavenger hunt at Heritage Hill Historical Park. FREE!
Sesame Street Live! Elmo + Friends Say Hello in Cerritos
October 11: Sing, dance, and play along as you help Elmo's puppy, Tango, in a delightful game of hide-and-seek. This interactive experience promises fun and surprises for the whole family.
Sonia De Los Santos | Bilingual Songs of Hope for All Ages | Segerstrom Center
October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!
Navy’s 250th Birthday | USS Midway Museum
October 11: Honor veterans, see model ships, and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with cake, photos, and family activities aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Thank You LA – Roscoe’s 50th Anniversary Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park | Long Beach
October 11: Celebrate 50 years of Roscoe’s with live music, car showcases, vendors, and a Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, and special guests. FREE!
Toy Story 30th Anniversary Live-To-Film Concert at The Soraya
October 11-12: Celebrate 30 years of Toy Story magic with live orchestra at The Soraya.
READY Long Beach | Veterans Memorial Stadium | Long Beach
October 12: Learn safety tips, see emergency vehicles, enjoy kids’ rides, food, music, and more at READY Long Beach. FREE!
Great Big Family Play Day in Huntington Beach
October 12: Enjoy a full day of music, rides, sports, art, giveaways, and pumpkin patch fun at Great Big Family Play Day.
HUNTR/X Halloween Party with Play & Parties
October 15: Sing, dance, play games, and show off costumes with Rumi and Jinu at the HUNTR/X Halloween Party in Orange.
LA Korean Festival
October 16-19: Celebrate and learn about Korean culture with street foods, regional specialties, a marketplace, and performances from Korean musicians, artists and more.
Haunted Trails in Laguna Niguel
October 16-19: Haunted trails at Crown Valley Park is back again for another unnerving, dreadful year! It’ll be four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams. Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
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!
