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Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
September 3-7: See 60+ world-class performers, mind-blowing stunts, five rings of action, and a high-energy spectacle for all ages.
HoloTheater: Dinosaur Discoveries | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Now Open: Step into a new holographic theater experience and travel through prehistoric landscapes in Dinosaur Discoveries, featuring immersive visuals and larger-than-life dinosaurs.
Orange International Street Fair
September 4-6: Food, music, entertainment, and arts and crafts from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world. FREE!
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
September 4-6: Hear iconic John Williams scores from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, E.T., and more performed live alongside specially edited film clips.
Norco Fair
September 4-7: Enjoy rodeo events, parades, live music, and family activities all weekend long at this four-day fair.
Malibu Chili Cook-Off | Malibu
September 4-7: Spend Labor Day Weekend enjoying award-winning chili, live music, carnival rides, a skate contest, local artists, and more at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off.
Gran Fiesta Mexicana Carnival | Anaheim Marketplace, Anaheim
September 4-7: Enjoy the long weekend with carnival rides and games, live music, cultural performances, food, shopping, and family fun. FREE!
Friday Night Paramount – Fiestas Patrias | Downtown Paramount
September 4: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with local artisans, food vendors, and live music from Ivan Estrella y Mariachi Tierra Querida. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Parents Night Out | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
September 4: Drop kids off for STEM activities, games, and dinner while you enjoy a night out.
Lightening McQueen Day | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
September 5: Celebrate Lightning McQueen with Cars-inspired challenges, a photo op, crafts, scavenger hunt, and special prizes at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Civil War Days | Huntington Beach Central Park
September 5-6: Experience Civil War history with reenactments, encampments, historical displays, period music, and live battle demonstrations. FREE!
Long Beach Comic Con
September 5-6: Celebrate comics and pop culture with creators, panels, screenings, cosplay, and celebrity signings.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire | Toyota Arena, Ontario
September 5-6: See Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, fiery effects, huge stunts, freestyle motocross, a transforming robot, and more at Glow-N-Fire.
Long Beach Greek Festival | Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Long Beach
September 5-7: Celebrate Greek culture with authentic food, live music, traditional dancing, cultural exhibits, and more over Labor Day Weekend.
Fiesta Hermosa | Hermosa Beach
September 5-7: Shop, ride, eat, and enjoy live music all weekend at this beachside festival. FREE!
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
September 5, 2026 - November 6, 2027: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
Family Fun Day Movie Matinee: Who Framed Roger Rabbit | The Autry, Los Angeles
September 5: Watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit and enjoy flipbook animation, cartoon crafts, games, and an in-gallery scavenger hunt at the Autry.
Book Fest | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
September 5: Celebrate children’s books with storytime, imagination, and opportunities to meet authors throughout the day at Pretend City.
Kanto Corner | Unidad Park & Community Garden, Los Angeles
September 5: Celebrate Historic Filipinotown with live music, local vendors, food, community resources, and family-friendly activities at Kanto Corner. FREE!
Asia Pop Fest | Golden West College, Huntington Beach
September 5-7: Celebrate Asian pop culture with K-Pop, C-Pop, J-Pop and V-Pop music, Random Play Dance, photocard trading, food, shopping, performances, and fan activities.
Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
July 5 - September 6: Celebrate 10 years of Ice Cream Alley with frozen treats from LA ice cream makers, plus 60+ food vendors, shopping, DJs, and family-friendly activities at Smorgasburg. FREE!
Arts District County Fair | Arts District Brewing Company, Los Angeles
September 6: Enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, local vendors, over-the-top fair food, and county fair fun in the heart of DTLA.
Wiener Dog “Inge Invitational” Race | Old World Village, Huntington Beach
September 6: Cheer on speedy dachshunds during the “Inge Invitational” Wiener Dog Races, plus enjoy a pet expo at Old World Village.
Teeth Tell the Story | OC Zoo, Orange
September 6: Kids ages 10-15 become wildlife detectives while examining real skulls, teeth, and animal clues, plus crafts and up-close zoo encounters.
Cinespia: The Sandlot | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles
September 6: Pack a picnic and watch the beloved baseball classic The Sandlot under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
September Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef
SEPTEMBER 11, 13 & 18: Enjoy Family Fun Night on the 11th making pizza. Celebrate grandparents with a special brunch on the 13th. Bake Apples on September 18th while honing your baking skills.
Creep it Real OC | Heritage Museum of Orange County
September 11-13: Celebrate Halloween with spooky shopping, live music, trick-or-treating, entertainment, and appearances by Halloweentown stars Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, and Daniel Kountz.
Maritime Festival | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
September 11–13: Celebrate Dana Point's maritime heritage at the Ocean Institute's 42nd Annual Maritime Festival, featuring tall ships, sailor reenactors, local marine life, food trucks, vendors, and live music. Ticketed experiences include cannon battles aboard a historic tall ship, pirate and mermaid experiences, and a Festival Adventure Pass. Free areas include live music, a beer garden, Peddler's Village, a pirate adventure show, and a sailor reenactment camp.
Original Lobster Festival | Fountain Valley
September 11-13: Feast on fresh Maine lobster and enjoy live music, carnival rides, midway games, magic shows, crafts, and more at the Original Lobster Festival. Tickets start at $5.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
25th Anniversary Memorial of September 11, 2001 | USS Midway Museum, San Diego
September 11: Honor the anniversary of September 11 with a ceremony featuring honor guards, music, tributes, and a helicopter flyover aboard the USS Midway. FREE!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration | MainPlace, Santa Ana
September 12: Celebrate Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, cultural activities, giveaways, special treats, and family fun at MainPlace. FREE!
Celebrate Los Al Street Fair & Carnival | Los Alamitos
September 12: Celebrate Los Al with carnival rides, live music, local vendors, a Public Safety Fair, Pine StrEATS, Veterans Recognition, and a nighttime Glow Run. FREE!
Renaissance Faire | Hurkey Creek Park, Idyllwild
September 12-13: Step into a Spanish Renaissance village with games, stage shows, kids’ activities, food, and lively entertainment all weekend long.
Bike Fest 12 | SkyPark at Santa’s Village, Skyforest
September 12-13: Hit the trails for mountain biking, e-bike demos, BMX big air shows, MTB trials, challenges, clinics, group rides, raffles, and more at Bike Fest 12.
Fiestas Patrias | Downtown Santa Ana
September 12-13: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with live music, cultural exhibits, vendors, carnival rides, the Grito de Independencia Ceremony, and Sunday parade. FREE!
Plane Pull | JetZero, Long Beach
September 12: Watch teams race to pull a massive airplane for Special Olympics Southern California, plus kids ages 5-13 can take on their own CHP Cessna pull. FREE for spectators!
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
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
Learn & Grow Family Fair | The District, Tustin
September 12: Explore after-school activities, tutoring, enrichment programs, and special needs resources at this free family fair in Orange County. FREE!
10th Anniversary Celebration | Michelle Obama Library, Long Beach
September 12: Celebrate the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library's 10th anniversary with storytime, performances, creative activities, commemorative crafts, and more. FREE!
TCL Is the Home Field Advantage | Westfield Century City, Los Angeles
September 12-13: Take on interactive football challenges, score giveaways, snap photos, and meet special guests including NFL legend Antonio Gates at this free fan experience. FREE!
Fiestas Patrias Celebration | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
September 12-13: Celebrate Fiestas Patrias with colorful Folklórico performances and live mariachi music at Citadel Outlets. FREE!
Boots on Main | Yorba Linda
September 12: Dance, shop, and enjoy live country music and food at Yorba Linda’s all-day Boots on Main festival. FREE!
10th Annual Rosemead Moon Festival | Downtown Rosemead
September 12: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural performances, live entertainment, street food, kids activities, community booths, and more in Downtown Rosemead. FREE!
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
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