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Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns in South El Monte
SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2: Stroll a glowing half-mile trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A magical light show illuminates larger-than-life displays including a nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and lots more.
Daniel Tiger at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
September 19: Meet Daniel Tiger, join storytime, enjoy crafts, singalongs, and free book giveaways at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live at the Long Beach Terrace Theater
September 19: Join Gabby and friends for a colorful live adventure in Long Beach.
FUN-tastic Family Night at the Centre in Lakewood
September 19: See a pirate show with themed games, action-packed sword fight, a meal, and more!
California Coastal Cleanup Day in Orange County
September 20: Join the statewide cleanup and take part in a "Trashure Hunt."
Julian Autumn Jubilee in Santa Ysabel
September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.
San Pedro ♥ Festival of the Arts 2025
September 20: Watch vibrant dance performances and join in interactive fun.
Porsches on the Flightline at Lyon Air Museum
September 20: See Porsches and vintage Warbirds together on the flightline.
Baja Splash Cultural Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
September 20-21: Celebrate cultures from Mexico, Central and South America, and beyond with traditional dance, live music, educational programming in English and Spanish, and booths.
Vista Viking Festival
September 20-21: Step into Viking life with music, food, crafts, and combat.
Pacific Islander Festival at Ski Beach in San Diego
September 20-21: Celebrate Pacific Islander heritage with food, music, and culture at PIFA San Diego.
Halloween at Kidspace Children’s Museum
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 31: Join the fun with costume parades, trike rides through a spooky house, and crafts. Activities include Adopt-a-Monster Imagination Workshop, mixing magical potions, and Pumpkin Bowling.
RevTour Festival at Grand Park in DTLA
September 20: Dance, shop, and celebrate culture at Rev Tour Festival in DTLA.
Heal the Bay presents L.A. County Coastal Cleanup Day
September 20: Join thousands of volunteers across Los Angeles to clean up beaches, parks, and neighborhoods while taking part in a statewide scavenger hunt with prizes. FREE!
Pomona Children’s Festival
September 20: This Children's Festival offers fun activities for all ages, community sports sign ups, learning experiences, and much more.
Irvine Police Department Open House at Civic Center Plaza
September 20: Meet officers, see demos, and enjoy family fun at IPD Open House. FREE!
Celebration of the Young Child: Fall Festival in Pasadena
September 20: Celebrate early childhood with activities, learning, and community fun.
Nikkei Children’s Book Festival at JANM in LA
September 20: Storytimes, activities, and a pop-up bookstore at the Nikkei Children’s Book Festival.
Train Festival at Union Station in Los Angeles
September 20–21: Celebrate trains with tours, exhibits, and family fun at Train Festival 2025. FREE!
Zero to Three Jamboree at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 20: Celebrate LA’s littlest kids with crafts, games, food, a photo booth, and gift bags for the first 125 children. FREE!
Cosmic Campfire with Star Forest at the GRAMMY Museum
September 20: Join Star Forest at the GRAMMY Museum for a family program filled with music, storytelling, and animated adventures.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party in Long Beach
September 20: Enjoy tea, costumes, crafts, and games in Wonderland style.
Free Youth Tennis Play Day at El Dorado Tennis & Pickleball Center
September 20: Free youth tennis day with games, pizza & more in Long Beach.
Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
A Decade By the Sea Celebration at Pacific City
September 20: Celebrate Pacific City’s 10th anniversary with a free kids’ carnival and more activities.
I Love Downey Festival
September 20: Enjoy live music, art, community booths, and festival fun.
Glow Ride in Hermosa Beach
September 20: Light up Hermosa Beach with a night ride for a cause.
Making Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Workshop at the Getty Center
September 21 - January 10: In this free, drop-in, perfume-making workshop, you can create your own perfume inspired by an ancient recipe from Pylos, in southern Greece.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Experience at the Grove in LA
September 21-28: Meet Gabby, paint nails, color with Crayola, and play the new video game. FREE.
Fantasia Festival at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 21: Celebrate Disney magic with activities, entertainment, and photo ops at Fantasia Festival. FREE!
Scavenger Hunt at California African American Museum
September 21: Solve clues in the galleries during a themed scavenger hunt.
Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park
SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31: Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities.
Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens
September 25-28: A weekend of family fun, including delicious food, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides. FREE!
Movie Night: Moana 2 at USS Iowa in San Pedro
September 25: Watch Moana 2 on Battleship IOWA, snacks from Vicky’s Doghouse Café available.
Grand National Truck Show at Fairplex in Pomona
September 26-27: See classic and modern trucks compete for top awards.
Los Angeles Comic Con
September 26-28: The ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime & pop culture!
Disney and Pixar’s Coco at El Capitan Theatre
September 26: See Coco on the big screen with live mariachi and dance.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park in Irvine
September 26: Enjoy cultural displays, entertainment, and moonlit festivities at Irvine’s Mid-Autumn Festival. FREE!
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 26: Families can explore museum exhibits and chat with space experts during this monthly evening event. Features include themed talks, hands-on fun, and full museum access.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire at the Long Beach Arena
September 27-28: Watch glowing monster trucks crush, jump, and roar at Long Beach Arena.
A Great Day in the Stoke at the Huntington Beach Pier
September 27: Enjoy surf competition, 5K, kids' zone, beach yoga, free surf lessons, double dutch competition and more. FREE!
Worldwide Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
September 27: Play with bubbles, water, art, and music at this free event.
Ube Fest at the Cerritos of Performing Arts Center
September 27: Snack on purple ube treats, shop 70+ vendors, and enjoy live music. FREE.
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.
Salute to Firefighters Festival at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills
September 27: Honor firefighters with food, cars, music, and community fun.
Puptoberfest in La Mirada
September 27: Bring your pup for adoptions, contests, food, and fun.
Annual Block Party at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 27: Celebrate first responders with music, carnival rides, and family fun at the Autry’s Block Party.
Wild About North American Natives at Wildlife Learning Center
September 27: Learn about native wildlife with animal talks and crafts.
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!
