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Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art
June 15 - August 17: Join the LBMA Education team and make art with the whole family! Projects are inspired by current exhibition, The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Designed for all ages and skill levels.
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
July 28 – August 1: Girls in grades 6-12 can explore tech, engineering, and computing in a hands-on STEM workshop—complete all camp days to get your registration fee refunded.
PCH Explorer Kids Club at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
June – December: Join themed kids’ club parties at 2ND & PCH featuring crafts, performances, animals, and more. Held outdoors on select Tuesdays with extra summer dates.
International Surf Festival in South Bay Beach Cities
July 30 - August 3: Watch lifeguards, surfers, and volleyball teams compete in this multi-day celebration of South Bay beach culture.
Ventura County Fair
July 30 - August 10: Enjoy exciting rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and lots of family-fun!
Family Swim Nights at McCormick Pool in Lakewood
August 1–22: Dive into themed Friday night swims with mermaids, neon lights, space treats, and more at McCormick Pool.
Huntington Foodie Fest
June 6, July 11, August 1: Enjoy a night out with food trucks, music, family fun, and a marketplace!
KCRW Summer Nights at California African American Museum (CAAM)
August 1: Dance under the stars, explore exhibitions after dark, and enjoy food trucks and music during this lively night at the museum.
CatCon in Pasadena
August 2–3: Celebrate 10 years of cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
August 2–17: Dance in the garden during Getty’s free weekend concert series for kids, featuring music from 123 Andrés, Kymberly Stewart, and Divi Roxx Kids. Shows begin at 4pm.
The SpongeBob Musical at South Coast Repertory
August 2-10: Dive into a youth-performed musical where SpongeBob and friends team up to save their town in this fun, high-energy stage show.
Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at Belmont Pier in Long Beach
August 2: Come and get a loaner rod from the volunteers at the California Dept. Fish and Wildlife at the end of the pier. No experience needed, raffle and free prizes for kids under 15.
Summer Fun Fest at the Market Place in Tustin
Select Days, June 14 - August 2: Hot Rod Social (6/14), Picnic in the Park (7/12), Surfing Back to School (2/2)
Discovery Cube LA 5K & Family Fun Run 1K in LA
August 2: Run, walk, and support science at the Discovery Cube LA 5K and Family Fun Run, followed by family activities and giveaways.
Code Ninjas Grand Opening in Yorba Linda
August 2: Kids create their own video game, score mystery prizes, and explore STEM fun at this grand opening event.
Wende Zine Fest at the Wende Museum in Culver City
August 2: Enjoy zine-making workshops, clothed figure drawing sessions, and over 40 exhibiting artists from all over LA!
Fairy Picnic in Long Beach
August 2: Join a magical day filled with fairy fun and games including fairy lunch box, fairy crowns and fairy garden teacups. Dragon egg toss & games with prizes. Picnic blanket, fairy wand and fairy wings.
Guess the Gadget at Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum in Santa Ana
August 2: Join a docent-led tour of the museum, learn about gadgets used in the Victorian era and enjoy tea and sweets in the dining room after the tour.
Drop-In Workshops for Families at Academy Museum
August 2,9, & 16 This month's workshops focus on miniature set designs.
Community Fun Day at Fullerton Golf Course
August 2: Celebrate National Golf Month with games, prizes, a free junior golf clinic, and family fun in the sun. All ages welcome.
Wicked Movie Night at the LBX Hangar
August 2: Enjoy watching Wicked and themed activities before the movie.
Family Overnight at the Battleship IOWA Museum in Los Angeles
August 2-3 Experience a unique and memorable adventure by spending a night aboard the historic Battleship IOWA. This family-friendly event allows guests to explore and live like sailors on one the most iconic warships in America. During the stay guests will tour and learn about the ships' role in various wars, families can enjoy hands-on activities fostering teamwork, and sleep in authentic crew berths.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert at Great Park Live in Irvine
August 2: Watch The Force Awakens at Great Park Live—costumes encouraged, no props allowed.
Open House at Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 6 - September 7: Families can explore the Heritage Museum grounds, take a Kellogg House tour with lemonade and cookies, and enjoy croquet, crafts, and a gardening lesson. Docent-led tours available with add-on ticket.
Rock’n Blues Festival at Bowers Museum
August 3: Enjoy free art-making, face painting, and live music at Bowers Museum's First Sunday Festival.
Health Fair at Discovery Cube LA
August 3-10: Build healthy habits with workshops, stage shows, and fun family activities at this week-long wellness event.
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Riverfest at the LA State Historic Park
August 3: Celebrate the LA River with live performances, eco-activities, art, and food at this free community festival.
Free Entrance Day to National Parks
Come experience the national parks! Mark your calendar for these free entrance days in 2025!
Toddlers & Tunes at Irvine Spectrum Center
Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, August 5: Toddlers and Tunes takes place on the Giant Wheel Lawn, near the ferris wheel from 10am to 12pm. Enjoy some fun in the sun with complimentary Carousel*, games, interactive DJ, and more.
Civic Expo & National Night Out in La Palma
August 5: Join the City of La Palma for a night of fun and community partnership. Food trucks, family fun zone, resource fair, and live music.
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.
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.
Queen Mary Movie Night Market
June 13, July 16, August 6: Explore the Queen Mary, browse a lively night market, and end the night with an outdoor movie under the stars. Food, music, and summer vibes await.
USS Midway’s Birthday Celebration in San Diego
September 6: Honor USS Midway’s 80th with free admission, cultural performances, and birthday cake. FREE!
Children’s Entrepreneur Market – Glendale
July 9 & August 6: Come support a farmer's market run entirely by kids. The market features young entrepreneurs selling crafts, food, and more.
Danny Go! Live! at Long Beach Terrace Theater
August 7: Join the fun with “Danny Go!,” a high-energy kids’ show combining music, movement, and learning for ages 3 to 7.
Irvine Nights at The Great Park Live
August 7-28: Get ready for the best in live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and vibrant community spirit. Dive into a lively atmosphere for nights of fun, vendors, and kids bounce houses. Each night a different performer will be playing, check the website to RSVP.
Nixon Summer Nights: Blow Brass at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
August 7: Turning modern hits into brass-driven grooves — where the horns get funky and the party never stops
Disney Jr. Let’s Play at Disney California Adventure
August 8: Dance at the Block Party, make cupcakes with the SuperKitties, and enjoy shows, crafts, and character greetings all day long.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
Augsut 8-9: A ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.
Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
July 11 & August 8: Guests explore interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity, observe night‑active sharks and rays, and catch an exciting shark feeding session, with beer, wine, food trucks and live music on site.
Shabbat at the Pool at Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach
August 8: Splash in the pool, make Tu B’Av crafts, and enjoy a Shabbat celebration with songs and blessings. FREE
LBC Eats at the Promenade in Long Beach
August 8 and 22: Eat, drink, and groove with food trucks, drinks, music, and kid crafts at LBC Eats.
City of Lakewood’s Community BBQ
August 8: Enjoy free food (while supplies last), fun games, contests, and other attractions. Vendors and giveaways on site as well. Fun for the whole family!
Brea Fest in Brea
August 8: Enjoy a day of delicious foods from local restaurants, music, exhibitions, live entertainment, shopping and "Kidsville" that includes face painting, calloon animals, crafts, bounce house, and kid-friendly foods.
Jurassic Park in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
August 8-9: Watch Jurassic Park in HD with the LA Philharmonic performing the score live in a thrilling movie-concert experience.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Studio Tour & Movie at Warner Bros. Studio
August 9: Follow Pee-wee’s adventure on a studio tour, join a costume meet-up, and enjoy a screening with a guest appearance.
Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona
2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.
Pretzel Fest at Old World in Huntington Beach
August 9-17: Try sweet and savory pretzels, sauces, and enjoy live entertainment across two weekends.
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!
