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Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration
September 13: Celebrate 68 years of Rolling Hills Estates with inflatables, games, entertainment, and food at this free community festival. FREE!
Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier
September 13: Stroll the pier and admire 200+ classics at Santa Monica’s car show. FREE!
Ventura Art & Chalk Festival at Ventura Harbor Village
September 13-14: Watch chalk murals come to life, shop local art, and let kids create their own drawings at this free harbor festival. FREE!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at MainPlace Mall Santa Ana
September 13: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with mariachi, crafts, food & more.
Westside Fest at Admiral Kidd Park in Long Beach
September 13: Enjoy music, food, games, art, and hands-on activities at this free family festival in Long Beach. FREE!
Family Style Food Fest at LA State Historic Park
September 13: Celebrate food, fashion, and community with exclusive eats, merch, and kid's area at Family Style Festival.
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture in San Pedro
September 13: Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and community spirit. FREE!
Fiestas Patrias Celebration at Citadel Outlets
September 13-14: Enjoy folkloric performances, mariachis, and traditional dance.
Instrument Fair at PV Music House in Palos Verdes
September 13 & 27: Kids can test out band and orchestra instruments, from strings to brass, at this free hands-on music fair. FREE!
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.
Run, Walk, & Roll for Inclusion in Griffith Park
September 14: Come walk, roll, and run as to bring hope, inclusion, and interstellar joy to children of all abilities.
East L.A. Mexican Independence Day Parade
September 14: Join thousands in East LA for the Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival with food, culture, and tradition. FREE!
Family ArtMaking at LBMA Downtown in Long Beach
September 14: Join artist Angie Crabtree and the LBMA team for a free, all-ages artmaking session inspired by Garden of Eve. FREE!
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
Drum Circle at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena
September 14: Join the final day of Kidspace Campout with campfire singalongs and an interactive drum circle led by Rhythm Child.
Little Ethiopia Cultural Street Festival in Los Angeles
September 14: Celebrate Ethiopian culture with music, dance, culinary experiences, arts & crafts, performances, and more.
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.
Family Sunday Funday at the Sherman Library & Gardens
September 14: Pack a picnic for family fun at the Gardens.
Knott’s Scary Farm
September 18 - November 1: The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.
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.
Super Girl Surf Festival in Oceanside
September 19–21: Surf, music, and all-female action sports at Super Girl Surf Pro. FREE!
Taiwan Carnival at the Anaheim GardenWalk
Sept 19–21: Enjoy cultural food, games, live shows, and raffles.
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.
Daniel Tiger at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
September 19: Meet Daniel Tiger, join storytime, enjoy crafts, singalongs, and free book giveaways at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live at the Long Beach Terrace Theater
September 19: Join Gabby and friends for a colorful live adventure in Long Beach.
FUN-tastic Family Night at the Centre in Lakewood
September 19: See a pirate show with themed games, action-packed sword fight, a meal, and more!
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
San Pedro ♥ Festival of the Arts 2025
September 20: Watch vibrant dance performances and join in interactive fun.
Porsches on the Flightline at Lyon Air Museum
September 20: See Porsches and vintage Warbirds together on the flightline.
Dia de los Muertos at Castle Park in Riverside
September 20 - November 2: Experience a family-friendly daytime celebration of Mexican and Latin American traditions. Enjoy live traditional performances, follow the trick-or-treat trail, join in on the dance party, and show off your costume.
Baja Splash Cultural Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
September 20-21: Celebrate cultures from Mexico, Central and South America, and beyond with traditional dance, live music, educational programming in English and Spanish, and booths.
Halloween Bash at Kidspace Children’s Museum
September 20 - October 31: March in costume parades, mix potions, bowl pumpkins, and create silly monsters at the Kidspace Halloween Bash in Pasadena, the cutest way to celebrate spooky season.
RevTour Festival at Grand Park in DTLA
September 20: Dance, shop, and celebrate culture at Rev Tour Festival in DTLA.
Heal the Bay presents L.A. County Coastal Cleanup Day
September 20: Join thousands of volunteers across Los Angeles to clean up beaches, parks, and neighborhoods while taking part in a statewide scavenger hunt with prizes. FREE!
Pomona Children’s Festival
September 20: This Children's Festival offers fun activities for all ages, community sports sign ups, learning experiences, and much more.
Irvine Police Department Open House at Civic Center Plaza
September 20: Meet officers, see demos, and enjoy family fun at IPD Open House. FREE!
Celebration of the Young Child: Fall Festival in Pasadena
September 20: Celebrate early childhood with activities, learning, and community fun.
Nikkei Children’s Book Festival at JANM in LA
September 20: Storytimes, activities, and a pop-up bookstore at the Nikkei Children’s Book Festival.
Train Festival at Union Station in Los Angeles
September 20–21: Celebrate trains with tours, exhibits, and family fun at Train Festival 2025. FREE!
Zero to Three Jamboree at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 20: Celebrate LA’s littlest kids with crafts, games, food, a photo booth, and gift bags for the first 125 children. FREE!
Cosmic Campfire with Star Forest at the GRAMMY Museum
September 20: Join Star Forest at the GRAMMY Museum for a family program filled with music, storytelling, and animated adventures.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party in Long Beach
September 20: Enjoy tea, costumes, crafts, and games in Wonderland style.
Free Youth Tennis Play Day at El Dorado Tennis & Pickleball Center
September 20: Free youth tennis day with games, pizza & more in Long Beach.
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!
A Decade By the Sea Celebration at Pacific City
September 20: Celebrate Pacific City’s 10th anniversary with a free kids’ carnival and more activities.
Glow Ride in Hermosa Beach
September 20: Light up Hermosa Beach with a night ride for a cause.
Making Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Workshop at the Getty Center
September 21 - January 10: In this free, drop-in, perfume-making workshop, you can create your own perfume inspired by an ancient recipe from Pylos, in southern Greece.
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!
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!
