All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
ANIME Impulse + K-PLAY! FEST | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
August 22-23: Anime and K-pop collide at ANIME Impulse and K-PLAY! FEST with voice actors, cosplay, Artist Alley, K-pop random dance play, photocard trading, vendors, live entertainment, and more. One ticket also includes Collectors Expo.
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.
Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted | The Brig, Venice
August 28 - 30: Rev up for the Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted experience featuring immersive brand moments, iconic vehicle displays, and more Hot Wheels fun in Venice.
Dino Fest 2026 | Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
August 30: Meet paleontologists, see rare Triceratops and T. rex fossils, explore Dinosaur Hall, and enjoy hands-on activities at NHM's annual Dino Fest. Included with museum admission.
Free Week | Platinum Performing Arts, Orange
August 31 – September 4: Try any and all dance and theatre classes for free at Platinum Performing Arts. Classes are available for kids (ages 1–18) and adults, with options in tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, acting, and more. Registration is required but there are no fees or commitments. FREE!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
East LA Parade & Festival | East Los Angeles
September 13: Celebrate 80 years of the East LA Parade & Festival with Mexican-American cultural traditions, live music and entertainment, food, art, and community festivities. FREE!
Americana in the Park | Gandara Park, Santa Monica
September 13: Enjoy live Americana music from Albert Lee, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Abby Posner & the Big Fall, and more, plus Bob Baker Marionette Theater and family activities. FREE!
40th Anniversary Celebration | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 13: Celebrate Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 40th anniversary with performances, artmaking, music, dance, behind-the-scenes experiences, and more. FREE!
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival | Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance
September 18–20: Strum, sing, and celebrate at a free three-day ukulele festival featuring live performances, free beginner classes and demos, an open mic, and a marketplace with instruments and accessories from independent luthiers and international brands. FREE!
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 19–20: Watch a bilingual family musical bring the traditions of Día de Muertos to life through regional Mexican music, dance, and vibrant storytelling. Recommended for kids (ages 6+).
Zootoberfest | L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles
September 19–20: Celebrate fall Oktoberfest-style at the L.A. Zoo with live bands, German-inspired food and drinks, specialty beer and root beer floats, a braid bar, giant ribbon tunnel, lawn games, keeper talks, and themed photo opportunities.
Power of The Arts Festival | Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar
September 19-20: Celebrate creativity at the intersection of art and science at Discovery Cube LA's two-day festival. Activities span music, dance, culinary arts, and more. Included with general admission or membership.
Thai Fest by the Beach | Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
September 19-20: Taste Thai street food, watch traditional dance and Muay Thai demonstrations, enjoy live music, photo ops, and family activities at Santa Monica Pier. FREE!
Buena Park Culture Fest and Parade | Boisseranc Park, Buena Park
September 19: Celebrate cultural heritage with live performances, community booths, food, and family-friendly activities — plus a brand-new parade through the streets of Buena Park. FREE!
Create Your Own Movie Prop Space Blaster | Dystopian Studios, Los Angeles
September 20: Parents and kids can build, customize, and paint their own movie-style sci-fi props, then pose for photos on a real science-fiction movie set.
Kids Run the Bases | Dodger Stadium, LA
Select Sundays, June 21 - September 20: Kids Run the Bases gives children (ages 5-14) the chance to run the bases after most Sunday afternoon games.
Orange County Children’s Book Festival | Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
September 20: Explore books, meet authors, and catch live performances and author read-alouds at this free, one-day literary festival at Orange Coast College. Special guest StoryTeller from KidTime StoryTime performs, and the OCC Planetarium hosts a headliner presentation including a Magic Tree House program. FREE!
12th Annual Bob Baker Day | LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
September 20: Celebrate the legacy of Bob Baker with a free all-day festival featuring puppets, art, interactive activities, crafts, artisans, vendors, and food. The Hooray LA Village includes free art activities, educational offerings, and storytelling programs, plus a quiet book nook from the Los Angeles Public Library. FREE!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 22 – October 11: Watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast take the stage in its first North American touring production in over 25 years. The beloved musical features all-new sets, dazzling costumes, and the classic Oscar-winning score.
Fall Festival | Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
September 24-27: Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, food, Lotería, a drone show, Moon Lantern Celebration, local shopping, and more. FREE!
Lucha Libre Live | Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
September 25–27: Lucha Libre returns to the Museum of Latin American Art for a multi-day weekend of wrestling, live cumbia music, a book launch, film screenings, a marketplace, and special meet and greets.
Mid-Autumn Festival | Great Park, Irvine
September 25: Celebrate the sixth annual Mid-Autumn Festival with performances, cultural displays, hands-on crafts, and food. This free event honors traditions celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian cultures. FREE!
Foods of Garden Grove LIVE | Village Green Park, Garden Grove
September 25: Taste bites from local restaurants, play glowing games, explore blacklight art, and catch a free concert. FREE!
Family Nite | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
September 25: Explore space science through expert talks and full access to museum exhibits at this free monthly evening event. FREE!
Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration at The Huntington
September 25-27: Experience lanterns, performances, and seasonal traditions at night.
Los Angeles Libros Festival | Central Library, Los Angeles
September 26: Celebrate Spanish-language and bilingual books, storytelling, music, authors, and workshops at this free community festival. Free and open to the public. FREE!
Love Letters to L.A. – Autry’s Annual Block Party | The Autry, Los Angeles
September 26: Celebrate L.A. at the Autry Museum's annual block party with live music, cultural performances, Dino Land, a PBS Nature Cat meet and greet, carnival rides, a classic car show, film screenings, and more. Tickets are priced at 1988 opening-day rates.
El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch Opening Weekend | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
September 26–27: Kick off fall at El Dorado Frontier's Pumpkin Patch Adventure opening weekend. Join a monster mash dance party, spooky story telling, face painting, and pick from the pumpkin patch.
LEGO Pokémon SMART Play Experience | The Americana at Brand, Glendale
September 26–27: Choose a LEGO® Pokémon™ partner, then nurture, train and battle in a hands-on SMART Play™ experience. Receive official trainer status, catch set demonstrations and snap photos with LEGO Pokémon creatures. FREE!
Worldwide Day of Play | Southern California Children’s Museum, Pasadena
September 26: Celebrate a global day of play with free hands-on activities at Southern California Children's Museum, including water tables, bubble blowing, a Paw Patrol obstacle course, sensory bins, and more. FREE!
Dinosaur Train Day with PBS SoCal | Children’s Museum, La Habra
September 26: Meet Buddy from Dinosaur Train, catch live science shows, make crafts, enjoy music and dancing, meet live animals, and explore the museum's exhibits. FREE!
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo | Lakewood Civic Center, Lakewood
September 26: Meet first responders, explore fire trucks, sheriff's vehicles, and the Sky Knight helicopter at this free community expo. Learn emergency preparedness tips for homes and pets, plus crime prevention strategies — and kids can enjoy a family fun zone. FREE!
USS Midway’s 81st Birthday & Multi-Cultural Fair | USS Midway Museum, San Diego
September 26: Celebrate 81 years of USS Midway with live multicultural music, traditional dance performances, and birthday cake on the hangar deck. FREE!
Long Beach Bus Fest | Near Monty’s Dog Beach, Long Beach
September 27: Explore bus displays and take exclusive vehicle tours featuring transit agencies from across Southern California. Get up close with next-gen buses and learn about all the destinations local public transportation can reach. FREE!
Los Angeles Korean Festival | Seoul International Park, Los Angeles
October 1-4: Celebrate Korean culture with street food, shopping, live performances, traditional games, crafts, Hanbok photo opportunities, and more. FREE!
Kids Free San Diego
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 70 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach
OCTOBER 2-4: Looking for your next big family day out? ✈️ Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach takes over the coastline with unbelievable aerial action, world-class performers, skydivers, live entertainment and plenty happening on the beach. Get your crew up close to the action, engage in STEM activities, meet your heroes and watch some seriously impressive flying overhead. And with the ocean as your backdrop, it’s a pretty epic way to spend a weekend together.
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!
