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Afro-Latino Culture Fest at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
July 19: Experience Afro-Latino and Caribbean culture with food, music, family activities, and community vendors at this free outdoor festival.
Finding Nemo at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach
July 19: Catch a free community screening of Finding Nemo with complimentary popcorn in a restored 1930s theater. Fun for all ages.
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard
August 7-8 & 12-13: Watch the Dallas Cowboys train for the season during free open practices in Oxnard, including a joint session with the Rams. FREE
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at Honda Center
July 22: Sing and dance along with the cast of Descendants and Zombies at this high-energy live concert experience.
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at Crypto Arena in LA
July 23: Sing and dance along with the cast of Descendants and Zombies at this high-energy live concert experience.
Irvine Nights: Neon Street Feast at Great Park Live
July 24: Stroll through food vendors, catch live music, and let kids enjoy inflatables, games, and mini golf at this free summer event at Irvine Great Park.
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.
BBQ Music Fest in Mission Viejo
July 25-27: Feast on BBQ, enjoy live music, dance, ride carnival attractions, and meet critters during this three-day festival. Pitmasters compete for the title of Best BBQ, and karaoke and photo ops round out the fun
Water Lantern Festival in Los Angeles
July 25-27: Decorate a lantern, enjoy live music and food, then watch the water glow during this reflective, family-friendly festival.
Bubble Pop & Popsicle Stop at Stratford School in Laguna Niguel
July 25: Cool off with music, bubbles, and popsicles at this free morning event for little ones. A live bubble show adds to the fun. Ages 2–5.
Family Science Night at The Children’s Museum at La Habra
July 25: Build LED-powered crafts, explore museum exhibits, and enjoy hands-on science fun at this evening event. Admission includes access to all galleries and STEAM activities for kids and families.
Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
July 25: Watch glow-in-the-dark ballet dancers bring Sleeping Beauty to life in a luminous dance show in Westminster.
National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
July 26: Enjoy trick ropers, cowboy poetry, games, live music, and museum tours celebrating cowboy and cowgirl culture. Special activities include line dancing, themed exhibits, and an outdoor movie screening.
Toy Swap in Long Beach
July 26: Bring gently used toys and books to swap and find new treasures. The event takes place during the Art Walk with live music, food, and activities for all ages.
US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
July 26 - August 3: The US Open of Surfing returns to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier to host the world’s largest action sports festival. Enjoy surf competition, live music, food trucks, festival village, and more.
E-Bike Safety Rodeo in Fountain Valley
July 26: Test your riding skills, get helmet tips, and roll through safety demos at this free e-bike event. Open to all ages and packed with prizes, booths, and riding fun.
Grand Opening of Luna Park at Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine
July 26: Explore one of OC’s largest playgrounds and celebrate the grand opening of Luna Park with food tastings, sports games, giveaways, and live entertainment.
All Abilities Celebration at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
July 26: Celebrate creativity, inclusion, and community with live music, interactive crafts, ASL workshops, and more—all designed to welcome guests of all abilities.
Tokyo Central Grand Opening in Irvine
July 26-27: Enjoy food, prizes, and family fun at this grand opening celebration. Don’t miss taiko drumming, giveaways, and weekend-only in-store deals.
Grand Reopening at MacArthur Park in Long Beach
July 26: Celebrate the reopening of a newly upgraded park featuring a shaded playground, fitness trails, and picnic areas. Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony and explore the refreshed family-friendly space.
Saving Paka’s Dog Park with Musical Theatre West
JULY 26: This FREE event includes: performance of Saving Paka’s Dog Park, dog adoption, vendors, food, prizes & more!
Weekend Walks at Oak Canyon Nature Center
Weekends: Join a guided nature hike through the canyon, followed by a live animal demo. Each walk highlights a different aspect of local wildlife and ecology.
Safe Summer Pool Party in San Clemente
July 26: Cool off with floating inflatables and water safety demos at San Clemente’s free Safer Summer Pool Party.
S.T.E.A.M. Summer Fair at Sunkist Library in Anaheim
July 26: Explore ocean life, try out science experiments, and enjoy sweet treats at this hands-on family fair. Kids can join interactive STEAM stations and cheer on winners of the 3D design contest.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 26: Celebrate Frida Kahlo with music, crafts, photo ops, and over 60 local vendors and artists. Plus piñata making, food, and free giveaways for the whole family.
Art + Design Walk in Downtown Long Beach
July 26: Walk through pop-ups, public art, live music, and more at this open-air celebration of creativity. Meet local artists, shop from makers, and explore Downtown Long Beach’s vibrant art scene.
Shipley Summer Games at Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach
July 26 & August 23: Play nature-inspired games, catch live performances, and enjoy outdoor activities at this free family event.
National Night Out Block Party in Cypress
July 26: Explore police vehicles, meet the K9 team, and enjoy music, giveaways, and a magic show at this evening block party.
Swim-in Movie: Moana 2 at Splash! La Mirada
July 26: Watch Moana 2 from the 25-yard pool or sitting on the pool deck. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair, limited chairs will be available.
Jollypalooza at Anaheim Town Square
July 27: Cool off with sledding, splashing, and Santa sightings at this summer-meets-holiday celebration packed with family fun.
Sea Shanty Sunday at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
July 27 & August 24: Climb aboard a tall ship to sing sea shanties, learn sailor talk, and hear pirate stories during this maritime-themed sing-along. Costumes welcome!
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
July 28 – August 1: 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.
International Surf Festival in South Bay Beach Cities
July 30 - August 3: Watch lifeguards, surfers, and volleyball teams compete in this multi-day celebration of South Bay beach culture.
Ventura County Fair
July 30 - August 10: Enjoy exciting rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and lots of family-fun!
Family Swim Nights at McCormick Pool in Lakewood
August 1–22: Dive into themed Friday night swims with mermaids, neon lights, space treats, and more at McCormick Pool.
KCRW Summer Nights at California African American Museum (CAAM)
August 1: Dance under the stars, explore exhibitions after dark, and enjoy food trucks and music during this lively night at the museum.
CatCon in Pasadena
August 2–3: Celebrate 10 years of cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
August 2–17: Dance in the garden during Getty’s free weekend concert series for kids, featuring music from 123 Andrés, Kymberly Stewart, and Divi Roxx Kids. Shows begin at 4pm.
The SpongeBob Musical at South Coast Repertory
August 2-10: Dive into a youth-performed musical where SpongeBob and friends team up to save their town in this fun, high-energy stage show.
Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at Belmont Pier in Long Beach
August 2: Come and get a loaner rod from the volunteers at the California Dept. Fish and Wildlife at the end of the pier. No experience needed, raffle and free prizes for kids under 15.
Discovery Cube LA 5K & Family Fun Run 1K in LA
August 2: Run, walk, and support science at the Discovery Cube LA 5K and Family Fun Run, followed by family activities and giveaways.
Code Ninjas Grand Opening in Yorba Linda
August 2: Kids create their own video game, score mystery prizes, and explore STEM fun at this grand opening event.
Wende Zine Fest at the Wende Museum in Culver City
August 2: Enjoy zine-making workshops, clothed figure drawing sessions, and over 40 exhibiting artists from all over LA!
Fairy Picnic in Long Beach
August 2: Join a magical day filled with fairy fun and games including fairy lunch box, fairy crowns and fairy garden teacups. Dragon egg toss & games with prizes. Picnic blanket, fairy wand and fairy wings.
Guess the Gadget at Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum in Santa Ana
August 2: Join a docent-led tour of the museum, learn about gadgets used in the Victorian era and enjoy tea and sweets in the dining room after the tour.
Drop-In Workshops for Families at Academy Museum
August 2,9, & 16 This month's workshops focus on miniature set designs.
Public Star Party at the Griffith Observatory in LA
August 2, 30 & September 27: Try dozens of telescopes and spot the Sun, Moon, and planets with help from local astronomers.
Community Fun Day at Fullerton Golf Course
August 2: Celebrate National Golf Month with games, prizes, a free junior golf clinic, and family fun in the sun. All ages welcome.
Wicked Movie Night at the LBX Hangar
August 2: Enjoy watching Wicked and themed activities before the movie.
Family Overnight at the Battleship IOWA Museum in Los Angeles
August 2-3 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.
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