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Orange Splash Pad Nights | Paramount
June 26, July 17 & July 24: Cool off at this evening splash pad event for families. FREE!
NoHo Fútbol Fest | Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles
June 27: Watch live soccer matches on massive LED screens at this open-air watch party and street festival in North Hollywood. Activities include a kids zone, local food vendors, interactive games, photo ops, live DJ, and star athlete meet and greets. FREE!
Mass Creativity Day | The New Children’s Museum, San Diego
June 27: Free museum admission, art workshops, and performances at Mass Creativity Day. FREE!
Family Style Food Festival | Los Angeles State Historic Park
June 27: Try exclusive food collabs, shop limited merch, and enjoy live entertainment at this one-day festival.
Samoan Heritage Festival | Foisia Park, Carson
June 27: Experience live music, fire dancing, and cultural performances at this free Samoan festival. FREE!
Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival | Santa Monica Pier
June 27-28: Watch beach sports, skate the roller rink, and explore kids activities at this free Santa Monica Pier festival. FREE!
Demo Days Festival | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
June 27–28: Test drive cars, ride bikes, and explore hands-on motor demos at this interactive festival.
Calm Morning: The Goonies | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
June 27: Make treasure maps, enjoy a calm museum experience, and watch The Goonies at this sensory-friendly event.
Summer OC Read Day | Tustin Library
June 27: Crafts, games, and karaoke make this free literacy event a fun morning for families. FREE!
Doheny Surf & Art Festival | Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
June 27-28: Celebrate the historic surf culture and coastal beauty with art, music, food and more. FREE!
Bash at the Gardens | Hawaiian Gardens
June 27: Carnival games, crafts, and a live kids performance make this a fun community afternoon.
TOCApalooza | Torrance Cultural Arts Center
June 27: Sing karaoke, watch live performances, and explore art exhibits at this arts festival. FREE!
UbeFest | Norwalk Metro Station
June 27: Explore 100+ vendors, ube treats, and a World Cup watch party at this free Norwalk festival. FREE!
QWERTY! A Typewriter Festival | International Printing Museum, Carson
June 27: Try a typewriter contest, scavenger hunt, and hands-on activities at this retro festival.
Family Style Food Festival | Los Angeles Historic State Park
June 27: Exclusive food collabs, merch drops, and live entertainment at Family Style Food Festival.
Centennial Festival | St. Isidore, Los Alamitos
June 27: Celebrate 100 years with live performances, crafts, and community activities at this local festival.
Golden Hour | Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
June 12, June 27 & July 10: Gather along the Third Street Promenade for Golden Hour, a recurring World Cup season activation featuring local vendors, interactive fan experiences, distributed live music, and enhanced outdoor dining. FREE!
LA Carnival on the Shaw | Liberation Plaza, Los Angeles
June 27: Watch a vibrant parade of drummers, dancers, and masquerade costumes at this Caribbean-style street carnival. FREE!
Civic Center Block Party | Lakewood Civic Center
JUNE 27: The party features a Family Fun Zone activity, food vendors showcasing local restaurants, live entertainment, and firework show at the end of the night. FREE!
Sunset Block Party | Ontario Museum of History & Art
June 27: Explore art installations, live performances, and dance to Latin rhythms at this sunset block party. FREE!
THIS LAND IS… Community Festival | The Huntington, San Marino
June 28: Explore music, dance, art, and hands-on activities at this cultural festival at The Huntington.
Community Block Party | Bixby Park, Long Beach
June 28: Enjoy free food, music, and kids activities at this community block party. FREE!
4th of July Celebration Week | Fullerton
July 1–4: Celebrate all week with a watch party, night market, bike parade, and fireworks. FREE!
Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights and Fireworks | San Clemente
July 2–4: Movie night, beach concert, and fireworks over the ocean at San Clemente Pier. FREE!
Nation’s 250th Birthday Celebration | Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
July 2: Play games, enjoy live music, and watch fireworks. FREE!
4th of July Celebration | Universal Studios
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with live performances by a fife and drum band, festive decor and the sky filled with fireworks.
America 250 Celebration | Nixon Library, Yorba Linda
July 3: Celebrate America’s 250th with reenactments, live music, and fireworks at the Nixon Library.
Independence Day Celebration | Artesia Park
July 3: Kick off the holiday with a full day of activities like chili cook-off, games, live music, and fireworks at Artesia Park. FREE~
Salute to America | Cypress College
June 27: This patriotic celebration will feature food, live music, and a spectacular fireworks display. Picnics and lawn chairs encouraged. No registration required. FREE!
Shrek + Fireworks | Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles
July 3: Watch Shrek outdoors with a fireworks show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Let Freedom Ring Celebration | Cerritos Civic Center
July 4: Join the City of Cerritos for a celebration including rides, entertainment, fireworks show, and a bell-ringing ceremony. FREE!
4th of July Celebration | Laguna Niguel
July 4: A full day of festivities ending with a patriotic drone show. FREE!
4th of July Fireworks at Disneyland in Anaheim
July 4 : Salute the stars and stripes like never before while celebrating Independence Day at an inspirational fireworks show—all to the sound of patriotic music.
4th of July Country Fair | Brea
July 4: A classic country fair with parades, cars, games, and free swim. FREE!
July 4 Spectacular: America 250 & Air Supply | Great Park Live, Irvine
July 4: Sing, sway, and celebrate with summer hits and a fireworks show under the stars.
A Golden Fourth: Woodbridge Turns 50 | Woodbridge Village, Irvine
July 4: A full day of festivities ending with a drone show and fireworks over the lagoon.
4th of July Celebration | La Habra
July 4: Live music, vendors, a WWII flyover, and fireworks at La Bonita Park.
4th of July Celebration | Ladera Ranch
July 4: Start the day with a morning run, then enjoy food, games, and live music before ending the night with a fireworks display. Activities available for all ages. FREE!
4th of July Celebration | Laguna Hills
July 4: Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music, drinks & food, festival, and fireworks.
4th of July Parade | Lake Forest
July 4: American flags, lawn chairs, and nearly 14,000 people will line the streets for this year's "Celebrate Country and Community” Annual Fourth of July Parade!
Independence Day on the Bay | Newport Dunes, Newport Beach
July 4: Enjoy a day of live music, food and drinks, activities, games, water sports, and inflatable water park. FREE-ish!
4th of July is for Families | Newport Beach
July 4: Join the Annual 4th of July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Festival featuring plenty of activities for kids such as carnival games, arts & crafts, lawn games & music.
Star Spangled Spectacular in Rancho Santa Margarita
July 4: A full day of lakeside fun with a bike parade, family activities, and fireworks.
Fourth of July Celebration | Santa Ana
July 4: Enjoy live music, food, and fireworks, plus a fun patriotic dog contest. FREE!
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration | Galaxy Park, Carson
July 4–7: Watch the global soccer tournament live on large screens at this free, multi-day fan experience in Carson. Expect player and alumni appearances, limited-edition merchandise, giveaways, interactive activations, and family-friendly programming. FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration presented by Disneyland | Anaheim
July 4: Enjoy a 5k/10k Run, Dog Show, Parade (presented by Disneyland), entertainment, food, and fireworks to end the night! FREE!
Dana Point Water Wars
July 4: Watch an all-out water battle on the harbor as boats take part in this unique tradition. FREE!
The Great American Kids’ Bike Parade | Long Beach
July 4: Join Justin Rudd's "Great American 4th of July Kids Bike Parade" with a kids patriotic speech. FREE!
Fourth of July Celebration | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley
July 4: To celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This year’s celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more. FREE-ish!
4th of July Celebration | Recreation Park, El Segundo
July 4: Spend the day with games, races, and contests, then stay for live music and fireworks.
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!
