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Toy Swap in Long Beach
July 26: Bring gently used toys and books to swap and find new treasures. The event takes place during the Art Walk with live music, food, and activities for all ages.
Watermelon & Lavender Festival at Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside
July 12-27: Pick lavender, snack on farm-fresh watermelon, enjoy live music, food trucks, and tractor rides across three weekends of summer fun at Mellano Farm Stand.
US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach
July 26 - August 3: The US Open of Surfing returns to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier to host the world’s largest action sports festival. Enjoy surf competition, live music, food trucks, festival village, and more.
E-Bike Safety Rodeo in Fountain Valley
July 26: Test your riding skills, get helmet tips, and roll through safety demos at this free e-bike event. Open to all ages and packed with prizes, booths, and riding fun.
Grand Opening of Luna Park at Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine
July 26: Explore one of OC’s largest playgrounds and celebrate the grand opening of Luna Park with food tastings, sports games, giveaways, and live entertainment.
All Abilities Celebration at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
July 26: Celebrate creativity, inclusion, and community with live music, interactive crafts, ASL workshops, and more—all designed to welcome guests of all abilities.
Tokyo Central Grand Opening in Irvine
July 26-27: Enjoy food, prizes, and family fun at this grand opening celebration. Don’t miss taiko drumming, giveaways, and weekend-only in-store deals.
Grand Reopening at MacArthur Park in Long Beach
July 26: Celebrate the reopening of a newly upgraded park featuring a shaded playground, fitness trails, and picnic areas. Enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony and explore the refreshed family-friendly space.
Saving Paka’s Dog Park with Musical Theatre West
JULY 26: This FREE event includes: performance of Saving Paka’s Dog Park, dog adoption, vendors, food, prizes & more!
Safe Summer Pool Party in San Clemente
July 26: Cool off with floating inflatables and water safety demos at San Clemente’s free Safer Summer Pool Party.
S.T.E.A.M. Summer Fair at Sunkist Library in Anaheim
July 26: Explore ocean life, try out science experiments, and enjoy sweet treats at this hands-on family fair. Kids can join interactive STEAM stations and cheer on winners of the 3D design contest.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 26: Celebrate Frida Kahlo with music, crafts, photo ops, and over 60 local vendors and artists. Plus piñata making, food, and free giveaways for the whole family.
Art + Design Walk in Downtown Long Beach
July 26: Walk through pop-ups, public art, live music, and more at this open-air celebration of creativity. Meet local artists, shop from makers, and explore Downtown Long Beach’s vibrant art scene.
National Night Out Block Party in Cypress
July 26: Explore police vehicles, meet the K9 team, and enjoy music, giveaways, and a magic show at this evening block party.
Swim-in Movie: Moana 2 at Splash! La Mirada
July 26: Watch Moana 2 from the 25-yard pool or sitting on the pool deck. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair, limited chairs will be available.
Family Sunday Funday at Sherman Library & Gardens
July 27: Play lawn games, face painting, temporary tattoo stations, scavenger hunt, cotton candy, popcorn, and fair game fun.
Tuesday Family Nights in Cerritos
June 10 - August 5: Families can enjoy entertainment and activities at four neighborhood parks. Each program has a pre-show craft, game or activity. Don't forget to bring a blanket and picnic dinner!
Wired for Wonder & The Chill Lab at Kidspace Children’s Museum
June 6-28: Explore a multisensory maze with 25+ exhibits, then chill with frozen treats and flavor experiments at Wired for Wonder—family fun after dark.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! at Downtown Disney District
August 9-10: Sing, dance, and craft your way through a Disney Jr. weekend packed with music, bubbles, and photo fun. FREE
Book Lovers Weekend at CRAFTED at the Port of LA in San Pedro
August 9-10: Bring the family for storytime, book swaps, and meetups with local authors at this free literary celebration. FREE
Nisei Week Japanese Festival at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
August 9-17: Enjoy Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family, the grand parade, queen coronation, car show, and Taiko drum performances.
Cops & Bobbers Youth Fishing Derby in Long Beach
August 9: Kids can fish with marshmallows, worms, and corn at this fun derby with Long Beach Police Department, plus enjoy face painting and games.
Dads and Little Melons at Tanaka Farms
August 9: Ride tractors, taste melons, and join a watermelon eating contest during this sweet celebration of fatherhood.
Car Canvas at Petersen Automotive Museum
August 9: Add your mark to a one-of-a-kind art car at this free, all-ages interactive paint event. Guests can stop by anytime during museum hours to join the community project.
Lemonade Day in Lakewood
August 9: Fifteen young entrepreneurs who completed the Lemonade Day program to learn how to set up, market and run their own lemonade stand are ready to invite the Lakewood community to support their efforts by stopping by to buy a cool glass of lemonade.
End of Summer Festival at 5 Points Plaza
August 9: Play carnival games, dance to the DJ, and snap fun photos during this back-to-school celebration for the whole community.
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!
