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Opening Celebration at the Market Place in Tustin
September 27: Celebrate a new community space with food, music, and games.
Scout-O-Rama Community Event at Long Beach City College
September 27: Scout-O-Rama is a large community event open to the public. Enjoy a fun-filled day with free entertainment, games, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Puptoberfest in La Mirada
September 27: Bring your pup for adoptions, contests, food, and fun.
Wild About North American Natives at Wildlife Learning Center
September 27: Learn about native wildlife with animal talks and crafts.
Family Fun Day at Lomita Railroad Museum
September 27: Enjoy trains, crafts, food, vendors, and live entertainment.
OC Pride: Revolutionary Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center
September 27: March, dance, and celebrate unity with activities, speakers, and shows at OC Pride in Costa Mesa.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster
September 27: Celebrate Tết Trung Thu with lanterns, food, and cultural performances. FREE!
BMWs & Bretzels Cruise-In at Petersen Automotive Museum
September 28: See BMWs old and new with coffee and pretzels.
Academy Museum Anniversary Free Day 2025
September 28: Enjoy free museum admission with performances, crafts, and dance.
Rams Junior Cheerleaders Program
September 28: Young cheerleaders learn choreography from LA Rams Cheerleaders and perform at SoFi Stadium before the Rams game.
Barclay Block Party in Irvine
September 28: Enjoy family fun and live swing music at Irvine Barclay Theatre. FREE!
Family Concert: Dan Brown Wild Symphony
September 28: Enjoy a free family concert festival featuring Dan Brown's Wild Symphony! Experience Maestro Mouse and his animal friends come to life through orchestral music, narration, and whimsical visuals. Kids get in free!
Family Rave: Kandi Quest in Catch One Los Angeles
September 28: Dance, craft, and game together at Family Rave: Kandi Quest.
Family Sunday Funday at the Sherman Library & Gardens
September 14: Pack a picnic for family fun at the Gardens.
Spooktacular Golf at Camelot Golfland
October 1-31: Camelot Golfland transforms to a spooktacular attraction. Play mini golf amid festive lights and decorations.
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
October 3-5: A visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches over 3 days. See performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, A-10 Demo Team and F22 Raptor Demo Team and many, many more.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.
DCOM: Live! (Disney Channel Hits) at Irvine Barclay Theatre
October 3: Sing along to High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Cheetah Girls hits live.
Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch in Corona Del Mar
October 3: Bring family, friends and neighbors out to Irvine Terrace Park to enjoy some fresh air, free popcorn, free candy, free activities, and a live screening of "Lilo and Stitch."
Pumpkin Palooza | Discovery Cube OC
Weekends, October 4–26: Discover spooky science, glowing slime, and eco-friendly fun at Discovery Cube’s Pumpkin Palooza, featuring a dance party with 20-foot DJ pumpkin Jack-o-Lynn.
HalGLOWeen at San Diego Zoo
Fridays–Sundays, October: Watch glowing acrobats, meet “spooky” animals, and dance to DJ beats at HalGLOWeen — the San Diego Zoo’s light-up Halloween celebration for the whole family.
Pumpkin Express at Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo
October 4-26: Ride decorated vintage railcars through the San Diego back country, enjoy pumpkin decorating, outdoor pumpkin patch, and see a collection of haunted train cars.
The Tamagotchi USA Road Trip at Irvine Spectrum
October 4–5: Decorate Tama cases, snap pics with characters, and check out exclusive merch at the Tamagotchi Road Trip stop in Irvine. FREE!
Anatomy of a Skateboard at Hermosa Beach Museum
October 4: Explore skateboard art and construction over the decades then build your own miniature board.
Si Sabo Kids Fiesta at Pretend City in Irvine
October 4: Celebrate Hispanic culture with story time, music, and paletas at Pretend City’s Si Sabo Kids Fiesta.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Mt Sac College
October 4-5: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with food, shopping, and live performances in Walnut.
Mid-Autumn Festival at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana
October 4: Decorate lanterns, sample moon cakes, and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Pumpkin Patch Splash at Palm Park Pool in Whittier
October 4: Enjoy a floating pumpkin patch with swimming!
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Victor E. Benstead Plunge in Torrance
October 4: Splash, swim, and pick your pumpkin right from the pool.
Pumpkin Rescue at Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center
October 4: Rescuing your very own pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch and decorate your rescued pumpkin. Afterward pumpkins can rest while participants swim in the pool. The inflatable slide will be out, and diving boards will be open!
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Meet & Greet at The Children’s Museum in La Habra
October 4: Meet Daniel Tiger at The Children’s Museum at La Habra, free with admission, reservation required.
Bob Baker Marionettes: Halloween Spooktacular at Soka Performing Arts Center
October 4: Watch spooky marionettes, enjoy balloon twisting and snacks at this popular Halloween show.
Race Day at Sprinkles N Stuff in Lomita
October 4: Paint, design, and race your own car at Sprinkles N Stuff’s Race Day in Lomita.
Moon Festival at Arcadia City Hall Lawn
October 4: Enjoy mooncake making, live entertainment, and kids’ activities at Arcadia’s Moon Festival. FREE!
International Observe the Moon Night at Orange Coast College
October 4: View the waxing gibbous moon through high-powered telescopes and engage with knowledgeable astronomy students and faculty, who will be on hand to share fascinating insights about the moon's craters, mountains, and seas. FREE!
Creepy Crawlers in Arboretum & Botanical Garden at CSUF
October 5: Explore garden critters with crafts and stories for kids. FREE!
Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum
October 5: Celebrate with live performances, art making, and a taste of mooncake. FREE.
Mid-Autumn Festival with Mommy & Me Vietnamese at Pretend City
October 5: Sing, dance, and taste mooncakes at a Mid-Autumn Festival–themed family event.
Nites on Pine in Los Alamitos
August - October: Enjoy live music, food, and family fun at Nites on Pine, a monthly evening street fair.
Tron: Ares Laser & Light Show at El Capitan Theatre
October 9: Enter the Grid for Tron: Ares Opening Night with a laser show, photo ops, and exclusive collectible keepsakes.
Haunted Escape Room at the Mission Viejo Library
October 10-12: Test your problem-solving skills and your ability to work in a team while trying to escape the curse. FREE!
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest
October 10–12 & 17–19: Celebrate five years of Fall-O-Ween with costumes, photo ops, a straw maze, and a spooky scavenger hunt at Heritage Hill Historical Park. FREE!
Long Beach Zombie Walk & Halloween Party
October 11: Zombies take over Shoreline Village in Long Beach with a family-friendly Kids Zone, live music, spooky eats, costume contests, and the iconic Zombie Walk. FREE!
Sesame Street Live! Elmo + Friends Say Hello in Cerritos
October 11: Sing, dance, and play along as you help Elmo's puppy, Tango, in a delightful game of hide-and-seek. This interactive experience promises fun and surprises for the whole family.
Sonia De Los Santos | Bilingual Songs of Hope for All Ages | Segerstrom Center
October 11-12: Bring the whole family to Samueli Theater for an afternoon of bilingual, kid-friendly music from Latin GRAMMY nominee, Sonia De Los Santos!
Navy’s 250th Birthday | USS Midway Museum
October 11: Honor veterans, see model ships, and celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with cake, photos, and family activities aboard the USS Midway Museum.
Enchanted Realms Book Festival | The Autry
October 11: Enter a world of fantasy at the Enchanted Realms Book Festival with authors, crafts, henna, and kids’ activities in the Enchanted Corner.
California Seaweed Festival | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium | San Pedro
October 11: Dive into ocean fun at the California Seaweed Festival with seaweed crafts, live music, mermaids, touch tanks, and science talks at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. FREE!
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest in Norwalk
October 11: This free, community event includes marching bands, costume contests, and parade entries. Parade begins at 11am at the corner of Norwalk Blvd. and Mapledale St. and concludes at Hermosillo Park.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch | Mission Viejo
October 11: Meet adoptable pets, enjoy a pumpkin patch, kids’ crafts, and wildlife activities at Fur-Ever Friends Fall Fest in Mission Viejo.
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!
