All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale
August 1-4: Buy outgrown, but quality baby and kids gear, accessories, toys, clothes, books, outdoor play, etc. all in one place!
Parents Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 2: Leave the kids with CMSC and enjoy an evening out. There will be plenty of food, hands-on activities, games and fun.
Parents Night Out, Kids Night In at Lakewood Youth Center
AUGUST 2: Bring the kids to the Youth Center and enjoy an evening out. Kids will have pizza dinner, snacks, games and more. Pre-registration is required.
Summer Citrus Harvest at Key Ranch in Placentia
AUGUST 3: Crafts, educational exhibitors, live music performances, blacksmith demonstrations, and docent-led tours of the Key Ranch home.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid presented by Torrance Theatre Company
AUGUST 3-17: Torrance Theatre Company is celebrating 25 years of local theatre featuring a production of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Kids (13 and under) who come in costume are invited on stage after the show for a group photo with cast members!
Bluey’s Big Play at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
AUGUST 3-4: Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
Brick Fest Live in Long Beach
AUGUST 3-4: The #1 attended family event for brick fans is coming to Long Beach. See life-size models made of thousands of bricks, enjoy hands-on activities, and unique zones and attractions.
Seussical presented by South Coast Repertory’s Summer Players
AUGUST 3-11: The talented, young actors of South Coast Repertory present a magical, musical extravaganza, live on stage, with all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters including The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant.
Kids’ Fishing Rodeo in Belmont Pier in Long Beach
AUGUST 3: Bring your own rod and reel or get a free loaner. Free bait and instruction. Alfredo's Beach Club and Buoys Snack Bar will be open too. Raffles and trophies at noon.
Impact Event with Discovery Cube in Seal Beach
AUGUST 3: Join Discover Cube for a beach clean-up in Seal Beach, don't forget to wear a hat and sunscreen!
Los Angeles Wildlife Center Open House in San Pedro
AUGUST 3: See how the LA Wildlife Center cares for birds, watch demonstration of how they clean oiled birds (using Dawn dish soap!). Event will also feature education stations showcasing different types of bird diets, teaching about marine debris and crafts table kids.
Festival of Butterflies in San Juan Capistrano
AUGUST 3: Visit the butterfly garden, Kid Zone for crafts and games, vendor booths, educational talks by local experts, food trucks, beer and wine garden, and more. Plus, join the Kids Butterfly Parade and enjoy live entertainment.
AKP Sports Foundation Back to School Festival in Los Angeles
AUGUST 3: A festival focused on promoting the emotional wellbeing and active engagement for kids. Join AKP Sports Foundation for a back-to-school event with carnival games and prizes and pick up free school supplies for the new school year.
Bubble Blast and Foam Zone in the District in Tustin
AUGUST 3: Cool off with a foam zone, bubble station, DJ, Sea Jelly Kaleidoscope and Nemo crafts, and meet baby shark!
Bionerds Open House in Tustin
AUGUST 3: Join Bionerds, a biology workshop that offers hands-on, educational experiences to kids, as they open the space where all the planning and care that goes towards classes begins. Participate in games, prize raffles, demos, Q&A, and more.
City of Paramount Heritage Parade & Festival
AUGUST 3: Paramount's history from the hay and dairy days to the community of today will be put on display at the annual Heritage Festival featuring food, kids and teen zones, musical performances, petting zoo, and cow milking demos.
American Blues and Jazz Festival
AUGUST 4: Listen to jazz and blues and enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family including complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more.
Jazz and Blues at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
AUGUST 4: The Orange County Boys will entertain you with oldies, but goodies! Party of Three, featuring Denny Tate and his hot guitar, will play it smooth and cool. Bring friends and family to dance, make art, have their faces painted, and enjoy a food sampling.
Andell Family Sundays—Ed Ruscha Loves L.A.
AUGUST 4: Make your own art inspired by ED RUSCHA / NOW THEN in a workshop led by artists at LACMA's campus and be creative, discover new art, make memories, and have fun!
Peter Pan at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
AUGUST 6-18: This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production.
National Night Out in Santa Ana
AUGUST 6: Meet and greet Santa Ana Police Department, check out information booths, crafts and games, emergency vehicles, safety education, and more. First 100 kids will receive a free goodie bag.
National Night Out in Rancho Palos Verde
AUGUST 6: Meet local first responders, enjoy appetizers, plus donuts and coffee.
National Night Out in Placentia
AUGUST 6: Join Placentia Police Department and public safety personnel for hands-on activities, live demos, informational booths, and more.
National Night Out in Fullerton
AUGUST 6: Join Fullerton Police Department for hot dogs, K9 Unit, SWAT, emergency vehicles, music and more.
National Night Out in Garden Grove
AUGUST 6: The community is invited to join the Garden Grove Police Department at the annual National Night Out, featuring family activities, giveaways, live demonstrations, games, prizes and more.
National Night Out in La Habra
AUGUST 6: Meet the La Habra Police Department, enjoy displays, K9 demos, game booths, face painting, petting zoo, watermelon eating contest, free dinner (while supplies last), plus movie screening of DC League of SuperPets.
National Night Out in Lake Forest
AUGUST 6: Enjoy interactive public safety displays, emergency response vehicles, crime prevention and safety information, crafts, inflatable slides, face painting, and complimentary food and treats (while supplies last).
National Night Out in Mission Viejo
AUGUST 6: Fun activities for all ages including arts and crafts, games and prizes, bounce house, face painting, interactive booths, and multiple Orange County Sheriff displays.
National Night Out in Laguna Beach
AUGUST 6: See demonstrations with drones, fire hoses, and a boat rescue. Learn more about what the first responders do, plus food trucks, face painting, K-9s, games, music, and SWAT booth.
National Night Out in Anaheim
AUGUST 6: Join Anaheim Police Department for a helicopter display, SWAT, K9 demo, traffic motorcycle demo, crime prevention information, police mounted horses, detective, games, food trucks, and more.
National Night Out in Irvine
AUGUST 6: Join Irvine Police Department to enjoy a night of police and fire vehicle displays, activities, food trucks, community booths, and giveaways.
National Night Out in Downey
AUGUST 6: Downey's National Night Out event will promote community awareness by educating the community about crime prevention and community resources. This event will include food, children activities, and workshops!
National Night Out in Fountain Valley
AUGUST 6: Join the community with a night to engage with emergency response firefighters and police officers. Enjoy a screening of Elemental at dusk.
National Night Out in Seal Beach
AUGUST 6: Join the Seal Beach Police Department for a community event featuring SWAT vehicles, mobile command post ours, police motorcycles, petting zoo, OCFA equipment, drones, cotton candy, face painting, and hot dogs.
National Night Out in Brea Downtown
AUGUST 6: Come out and join the City of Brea's National Night Out and meet officers, enjoy games and raffles, K9 demos, emergency vehicles, and more.
National Night Out in Artesia
AUGUST 6: Join the City of Artesia for free BBQ at the park. Meet local law enforcement and firefighters, vehicle displays, vendor booths, fun games, and live music.
National Night Out in Bellflower
AUGUST 6: Join local public safety members for games, activities, and meet local law enforcement and fire personnel. After the sun sets, stick around for the final outdoor movie of the summer featuring Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.
National Night Out in Lakewood
AUGUST 6: Enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun with the Lakewood Sheriff Station and LA County Fire Department. Play games, bounce houses, emergency vehicle displays, and more.
Whitaker Park Grand Opening in Buena Park
AUGUST 7: Join the City of Buena Park for the Grand Opening of Whitaker Park for a morning full of fun. The event features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, fun contests, field games, crafts, and so much more!
National Night Out in Newport Beach
AUGUST 6: See displays from CSI, SWAT, K-9 Officers, Animal Control, and the Mounted Unit. Enjoy photo ops, kids activities, food, and meet McGruff, the Crime Fighting Dog.
National Night Out in Huntington Beach
AUGUST 8: Touch-a-truck, public safety vehicles, petting zoo, bounce house, raffles, arts and crafts, demonstrations, informational booths, and food trucks.
National Night Out & Concert in La Mirada
AUGUST 8: Enjoy a live concert, plus a chance to meet your public safety team.
National Night Out in Cerritos
AUGUST 8: Join the City of Cerritos' National Night Out with a classic car display, free summer concert, neighborhood watch information, kid fingerprinting, meet public safety members, and learn about crime prevention and disaster preparedness.
Zoo Friday Nights at LA Zoo
FRIDAYS, AUGUST 9, 16, 23, 30: Explore the zoo on a summer evening! See your favorite animals during twilight hours. Enjoy musical performances, family dance party and games, and interactive education stations.
The Greatest Show on Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Ontario
AUGUST 9-11: Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills.
Universally Accessible Playground Grand Opening in Fountain Valley
AUGUST 9: Celebrate the grand opening of the new universally accessible playground at Fountain Valley Sports Park. Join for a morning full of excitement and freebies.
National Night Out in Stanton
AUGUST 9: Connect with first responders plus a showing of The Bad Guys. Snacks and food available for purchase.
Swiftie Summer Jam A 1989 Block Party at Hunt Branch Library in Fullerton
AUGUST 9: The perfect event for Swifties, enjoy live music with your favorite Swift hits, craft activities, photo ops, and connect with fellow Swifties with Friendship Bracelet Trading. Dress in your favorite Taylor Swift era for a chance to win prizes and take part in a costume parade!
Roll @ Santa Monica
AUGUST 10 - OCTOBER 14: Enjoy outdoor roller skating featuring music, skate performances, themed skate nights, and more.
Drop-In Workshops for Families at Academy Museum
August 2,9, & 26 This month's workshops focus on miniature set designs.
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!
