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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!
Summer Street Fest | Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera
August 14 & 21: Summer Street Fest brings live music, food trucks, a marketplace, and family Fun Zone to Mines Avenue, with Mariachi Los Camperos on August 14 and Exposé on August 21. 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.
Parents Night Out – Cooking Classes for Kids at Lil’ Chef
JUNE 21, JULY 31, AUGUST 21 & SEPTEMBER 25: This is a great workshop for the parents to go out and let their children (ages 3+) have a fun-filled Friday evening! Each month features a different “themed” Friday Night with food that your Lil’ Chef will make from scratch, and provide drinks and a game or movie to end the evening.
LAZERDOME: KPop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Costa Mesa
August 21: See songs from KPop Demon Hunters, Encanto, Frozen 2, Moana, The Lion King, and more come to life with dazzling laser effects during a double-feature LAZERDOME show.
Summer Movie Night: The Sandlot | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
August 21: Bring blankets and chairs to LBX for a free outdoor screening of The Sandlot. Grab a bite from nearby eateries before the movie starts at 8:30 PM. FREE!
Annual Friendship Pow Wow | Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
August 22-23: Celebrate culture and tradition with vibrant dancing, powerful drumming, and a welcoming community gathering in Hawaiian Gardens. FREE!
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.
Letterpress Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose at the International Printing Museum
August 22: Explore printing history with live demos, hands-on activities, and a surplus sale of vintage printing treasures.
The Carnegie Comic Collective | Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim
August 22: Meet local comic artists, shop from retailers, make comic-inspired crafts, watch demonstrations, and join panels at Muzeo’s 2nd annual comic book celebration.
Plum Fest | Old World Huntington Beach
August 22-23: Huntington Beach's Plum Fest features live performances and everything PLUM! Take your family and friends to experience a fruit-filled Sunday!
Touch-A-Truck & OCSC Match Day | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
August 22: Climb aboard trucks and vehicles from first responders, construction crews, sanitation departments, and more at Touch-A-Truck, then stay to cheer on Orange County SC at the 7 PM match.
Taste of Downtown x KCRW Summer Nights | Pine Avenue & The Promenade, Long Beach
August 22: Taste your way through Downtown Long Beach with local food and drinks, then dance into the evening with KCRW DJs. FREE-ish!
5K & Family Fun Run 1K | Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar
August 23: Lace up for a morning 5K or bring the family for a shorter 1K Family Fun Run in Sylmar. Registration required.
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.
LA Kids Book Festival | West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood
August 23: Celebrate books and early learning at the FREE LA Kids Book Festival with Blippi and Meekah, The BeatBuds, storytimes, performances, an Epic Foam Party, and more at West Hollywood Park. FREE!
Gardena Jazz Festival
August 23: Enjoy a day of live jazz performances at the 22nd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival.
Dana Point Car Show | Lantern District, Dana Point
August 23: Stroll and enjoy classic cars, food trucks, entertainment, vendors, and more. FREE!
Chicano Heritage Festival | Centennial Park, Santa Ana
August 23: Celebrate Santa Ana’s Mexican American heritage with a car cruise and show, kids zone, food, and live performances. FREE!
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
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!
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.
FUN-Tastic Family Night: Medieval Knight Adventure Show | Weingart Ballroom, Lakewood
August 28: Train like a knight with medieval games, bravery challenges, teamwork trials, and an action-packed sword fight demonstration, plus dinner before the show. Registration required.
Beach Movie Nights: The Nightmare Before Christmas | Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa del Rey
August 28: Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on the sand and under the stars at Dockweiler Beach. Bring blankets and bundle up for this family-friendly beach movie night. FREE!
Echo Park Rising | Echo Park, Los Angeles
August 29-30: Explore 50+ neighborhood spots during Echo Park Rising, a two-day festival filled with live music, independent art, food, shopping, and community fun throughout Echo Park. FREE!
Oysterpalooza | Sunset Beach Community Center & Greenbelt, Huntington Beach
August 29: Celebrate oysters and coastal conservation with oyster tastings, restoration demonstrations, Indigenous storytelling, live music, sustainable vendors, kids’ crafts, and a morning beach cleanup. FREE!
Civil War Cannon Anniversary Celebration | Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Redlands
August 29: Watch a live Civil War cannon firing demonstration, learn about artillery history, meet Abraham Lincoln presenter Robert Broski, and explore historical exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. FREE!
Classic Car Show | Santa Monica Pier
August 29: See more than 200 classic cars, including models dating back to the 1930s, at the 6th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier. FREE!
17th Birthday Celebration | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
August 29: Celebrate Pretend City’s 17th birthday with music, dancing, activities, and special surprises for the whole family.
Day in the Park | El Salvador Park, Santa Ana
August 29: Enjoy live music, a car display, handball tournament, backpack giveaway, family resources, and a kids zone at El Salvador Park. FREE!
Family Unity Day | Darby Park, Inglewood
August 29: Enjoy free food, live music, games, family activities, and community resources at the 3rd Annual Family Unity Day at Darby Park. FREE!
Hungry Ghost Festival | Alpine Recreation Center, Los Angeles
August 29: Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival traditions with lion and dragon dancing, cultural performances, ancestral altars, kids' activities, a bounce house, shadow puppets, and a costume parade in LA Chinatown. FREE!
OCO Natsu Matsuri | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
August 29: Experience a Japanese summer festival with taiko, cultural performances, Japanese food, origami, calligraphy, ikebana, ondo dancing, games, vendors, and a festive float parade through Tanaka Farms. Advance parking purchase required. FREE!
Down The Bayou | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
August 29: Explore an immersive bayou-themed event with 75+ vendors, live performances, Tiana and Snow White, a Hidden Mickey challenge, themed photo ops, and tours of the Kellogg “Haunted” Mansion.
Chalk Art Festival in Yorba Linda
August 29: Join the City of Yorba Linda for creative displays from professional chalk artists, a giant chalk mural to color, music, food trucks, games and more.
Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center
May 23 - August 29: Join Irvine Spectrum Center on select Saturday evenings from 6-9pm for unforgettable music and moves. Groove to your favorite beats in a unique and immersive experience at the next Silent Disco. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
August 29: Dance to sets from KCRW DJs Chris Douridas and John Tejada, then explore Bowers Museum galleries after hours, including The American Quilt: Cloth & Commerce. FREE!
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!
Porsche Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
August 30: Admire hundreds of Porsches from classics to modern GTs at this morning meet-up. Enjoy complimentary coffee, bagels, and take home an exclusive event poster.
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.
MangoFest | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
August 30: Taste your way through 75+ vendors serving new mango-inspired creations at MangoFest in Cerritos. FREE!
Botitas y Banda: A Family Banda Party | The Compound, Commerce
August 30: Dance to live banda and DJs at a family banda party featuring bubbles, lights, photo moments, a mechanical bull, pony rides, and more.
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!
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
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!
