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Night Market | Asian Garden Mall, Westminster
June 19 – August 9: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster. FREE!
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. | Arts & Learning Conservatory, Costa Mesa
July 17-19: A live stage production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. with music, dancing, and a magical story featuring a talented cast of young performers.
Monster Jam | Crypto.com, Los Angeles
July 17–19: High-energy monster truck action with racing, stunts, and freestyle competitions.
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!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Melon Moon Market | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
July 17 - August 21: A lantern-lit night market on summer Fridays with vendors, melons, and farm fun.
Kids Market | Laguna Hills Community Field, Laguna Hills
July 17: Shop a community market where the vendors are kids, selling their own handmade goods and creative products. Local live music plays throughout the event.
After Hours in the Arboretum | CSUF Arboretum, Fullerton
July 17: Live music, fruit tastings, and a kids’ nature play area at CSUF Arboretum.
Orange Splash Pad Nights | Paramount
June 26, July 17 & July 24: Cool off at this evening splash pad event for families. FREE!
Sun & Sea Festival | Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach
July 18: Sand sculpting, live music, and beachside fun at Imperial Beach. FREE!
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
LA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone | Burbank
July 18–19: World Cup fan zone with live match viewing, entertainment, and a free street fair in Downtown Burbank. FREE-ish!
Alondra Park Hoʻolauleʻa | Alondra Park, Lawndale
July 18–19: A free Hawaiian cultural festival with hula, live music, and island food. FREE!
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
International Soccer Family Day | MOLAA, Long Beach
July 18: A free soccer-themed family day with a live World Cup Third Place game screening and art activities. FREE!
Summer Block Party | SteelCraft Garden Grove
July 18: See a magician, get hair tinsel, and enjoy music and dancing at this summer block party. FREE!
Love Long Beach Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
July 18–19: A beachfront music and arts festival with live DJs, yoga, and a kids’ area.
Magic on Main Street | Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
July 18: A Disney-inspired evening with vendors, live performances, and character meet-and-greets.
Obon Festival | Pasadena Buddhist Temple
July 18: A traditional Obon festival with taiko, dancing, and Japanese street food. FREE!
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this MMCC family program.
Beach Streets: Downtown Long Beach | Long Beach
July 19: A car-free Downtown Long Beach event with live music, art, and World Cup Final screenings. FREE!
Community Science Tidepool Exploration | Point Dume, Malibu
July 19: A hands-on tidepool exploration helping track marine life with Heal the Bay. FREE!
CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods | Los Angeles
July 19: A 6-mile car-free open streets event through Hollywood for biking, walking, and exploring. FREE!
Scooper Bowl Sunday | Kidspace, Pasadena
July 19: Free ice cream tastings from around the world at Kidspace.
COAST 2026 | Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
July 19: Join a massive open street takeover transforming Santa Monica into a pedestrian festival as the grand finale to six weeks of World Cup celebration. Explore live art installations, food trucks with global flavors, beer gardens, and family-friendly activities spread across the Promenade, Ocean Ave, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pier. FREE!
Annual Open House | Urban Workshop, Costa Mesa
July 19: A free open house with demos, tours, vendors, and tacos at OC’s largest makerspace. FREE!
Sunday Sessions at Grand Park | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
July 19 & Aug 16: A free outdoor house music series with DJs, a maker’s market, and beer garden. FREE!
Queen Mary: All-Inclusive Summer Vacation Experience | Long Beach
July 20–23: An all-inclusive Queen Mary stay with meals, activities, and immersive onboard experiences.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Little Earth Kids Summer Film Series | Art Theatre, Long Beach
June 17–Aug 19: Watch weekly animated films with environmental themes at this summer movie series for kids and families.
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. FREE!
Summer Street Fest | Downtown Bellflower
Thursdays, June 18 - July 30: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun with a different band each week in Bellflower. FREE!
Night Market | Asian Garden Mall, Westminster
June 19 – August 9: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster. FREE!
Overnight Family Camping at Santa Fe Dam Regional Park
June 26, July 24, August 28: Enjoy camping locally at this affordable outdoor "stay-cation." It's perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
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!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
GAME! Dunk Show & Basketball | Great Park, Irvine
July 26: Dunk shows, basketball challenges, and free custom balls at Great Park. FREE!
Family Fun Night | Maywood Park
July 24: Live music, bubble show, inflatables, and family fun at Maywood Park. FREE!
Family Friday Nights at Splash in La Mirada! $5 Admission!
Friday, June 26 and July, 24! Enjoy Family Friday Nights at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark with only $5 admission!
Melon Moon Market | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
July 17 - August 21: A lantern-lit night market on summer Fridays with vendors, melons, and farm fun.
Parks After Dark: STEM Night & Movie Screening | Pasadena
July 24: Hands-on STEM activities followed by an outdoor screening of Goat. FREE!
Orange Splash Pad Nights | Paramount
June 26, July 17 & July 24: Cool off at this evening splash pad event for families. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
July 24: KCRW DJs, dancing, and art at an outdoor museum party at MOLAA. FREE!
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.
Christmas in July | Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
July 25–26: Step into a 90-minute immersive holiday adventure at Heritage Square Museum, where historic Victorian homes are transformed into festive, storybook-inspired settings. Explore interactive houses featuring beloved characters, wander through Candyland and Toyland, and catch a theatrical performance by the Pasadena Civic Ballet.
US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach
July 25–Aug 2: A massive beachfront surf competition and festival at Huntington Beach Pier. FREE!
Dragon Boat Festival | Marine Stadium, Long Beach
July 25: Dragon boat races, cultural performances, and food at Marine Stadium. FREE!
National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl | The Autry, Los Angeles
July 25: A Western-themed family day with live music, line dancing, animals, and hands-on activities.
National Carousel Day | Balboa Park, San Diego
July 25: Free carousel rides, crafts, and family fun at Balboa Park. 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!
