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24th Anniversary Memorial of September 11 at USS Midway Museum
September 11: Honor the anniversary of September 11 with a ceremony featuring honor guards, music, tributes, and a helicopter flyover aboard the USS Midway.
Nites on Pine in Los Alamitos
August - October: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun at Nites on Pine, a monthly evening street fair.
Creep it Real OC at Heritage Museum of Orange County
September 12-14: Celebrate Halloween early with haunted beach vibes, photo ops, live music, roaming creeps, and a special appearance by R.L. Stine.
Maritime Festival at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
September 12-14: Celebrate California's rich maritime history with a fun-filled weekend featuring visiting Tall Ships, cannon battles, mermaid swim shows, pirate school, re-enactors and sailor camp, local vendors, live music, food trucks and more.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Silverado Park Playground Grand Opening in Long Beach
September 12: Celebrate the grand opening of Silverado Park’s new playground with inclusive play areas, colorful designs, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. FREE!
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!
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
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.
Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona
2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.
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.
Reptile Super Show at the Anaheim Convention Center
September 13-14: Explore the world of reptiles with thousands of snakes, lizards, and amphibians at this massive two-day expo.
Electric Bloom Experience at Westfield Century City
September 13-14: Join the Electric Bloom fun with photo ops, charm bracelets, makeovers, and giveaways at this free two-day event. FREE!
Idyllwild Renaissance Faire
September 13-14: Step into a Spanish Renaissance village with games, stage shows, kids’ activities, food, and lively entertainment all weekend long.
Annie at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
September 13-28: See Annie live with beloved songs, hopeful moments, and a heartwarming story.
Plane Pull at JetZero Long Beach
September 13: Watch teams of 25 pull a jet down the runway, with kids joining in on their own mini pulls, games, and activities. FREEish!
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market – Burbank
August 5: Come support a farmer's market run entirely by kids. The market features young entrepreneurs selling crafts, food, and more.
Celebrate Los Al in Los Alamitos
September 13: Enjoy the street fair and carnival, listen to live music, eat, drink and celebrate Los Al restaurants and make memories with the community. The night ends with a Glow Run where more than 1,500 participants will unite in their most eccentric neon outfits and experience the magic of glow tunnels.
Health & Safety Fair at AV Ranch in Aliso Viejo
September 13: Stop by the Health & Safety Fair for free health screenings, resources, giveaways, and a Touch-a-Truck experience. FREE!
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!
Learn & Grow Family Fair in Tustin
September 13: Explore after-school activities, tutoring, enrichment programs, and special needs resources at this free family fair in Orange County. 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!
Los Angeles Libros Festival at LA Central Library
September 13: The 7th annual Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community. 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!
Bus Fest Long Beach
September 13: Check out buses, bikes, games, and giveaways at the first-ever Long Beach Bus Fest by the beach. FREE!
Boots on Main in Yorba Linda
September 13: Dance, shop, and enjoy live country music and food at Yorba Linda’s all-day Boots on Main festival. FREE!
Rosemead Moon Festival
September 13: Rosemead Moon Festival will encompass three city blocks for a massive street fair featuring live performances; it is familyfriendly & multicultural, with a festive celebration to bring in Moon Festival.
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.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
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.
Movie Nights in the Biergarten at Brewery X in Anaheim
June 11, July 16, August 6, September 14: Join Brewery X in Anaheim for family-friendly Movie Nights in the Biergarten. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No ticket required.
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.
Hangawi: The Autumn Festival of Korea at The Ford
September 14: Enjoy traditional Korean dance, music, and art activities at this family-friendly autumn festival.
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!
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
Community Day at Back Bay Science Center in Newport Beach
Sundays: Tour labs, touch sea creatures, wander the trails, and watch animal feeding during this free drop-in open house. 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!
Fiestas Patrias Family Day at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in LA
September 14: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with mariachi, DJ music, hands-on art workshops, cultural tours, and a book giveaway for kids. 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.
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!
