All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Annual Open House | Urban Workshop, Costa Mesa
July 19: A free open house with demos, tours, vendors, and tacos at OC’s largest makerspace. FREE!
Sunday Sessions at Grand Park | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
July 19 & Aug 16: A free outdoor house music series with DJs, a maker’s market, and beer garden. FREE!
Queen Mary: All-Inclusive Summer Vacation Experience | Long Beach
July 20–23: An all-inclusive Queen Mary stay with meals, activities, and immersive onboard experiences.
LEGO® Festival | LEGOLAND California
July 20–Aug 30: LEGO Festival returns with a new Pokémon play zone and F1-themed fun.
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. FREE!
GAME! Dunk Show & Basketball | Great Park, Irvine
July 26: Dunk shows, basketball challenges, and free custom balls at Great Park. FREE!
Family Fun Night | Maywood Park
July 24: Live music, bubble show, inflatables, and family fun at Maywood Park. FREE!
Parks After Dark: STEM Night & Movie Screening | Pasadena
July 24: Hands-on STEM activities followed by an outdoor screening of Goat. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
July 24: KCRW DJs, dancing, and art at an outdoor museum party at MOLAA. FREE!
Christmas in July at Wild Rivers
July 25: Celebrate Christmas in July with a sunny-day snowball toss, holiday foam party, and summer visit from Santa at Wild Rivers.
Christmas in July | Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
July 25–26: Step into a 90-minute immersive holiday adventure at Heritage Square Museum, where historic Victorian homes are transformed into festive, storybook-inspired settings. Explore interactive houses featuring beloved characters, wander through Candyland and Toyland, and catch a theatrical performance by the Pasadena Civic Ballet.
US Open of Surfing | Huntington Beach
July 25–Aug 2: A massive beachfront surf competition and festival at Huntington Beach Pier. FREE!
Dragon Boat Festival | Marine Stadium, Long Beach
July 25: Dragon boat races, cultural performances, and food at Marine Stadium. FREE!
National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl | The Autry, Los Angeles
July 25: A Western-themed family day with live music, line dancing, animals, and hands-on activities.
National Carousel Day | Balboa Park, San Diego
July 25: Free carousel rides, crafts, and family fun at Balboa Park. FREE!
Family Day with Bob Baker Marionette Theater | Wende Museum, Culver City
July 25: A live Bob Baker Marionette Theater performance with puppets and family fun.
The Music of Star Wars | Great Park Live, Irvine
July 25: A live orchestra performs iconic Star Wars music in an outdoor concert.
Frida Garden Experience | Heritage Museum, Santa Ana
July 26: A Frida Kahlo–inspired garden market with art, workshops, and photo moments.
Jollypalooza | Anaheim Town Square
July 26: Cool off with sledding, splashing, and Santa sightings at this summer-meets-holiday celebration packed with family fun.
All American Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum
July 26: A morning cruise-in featuring classic cars, motorcycles, and more. FREE!
Worldwide Rollout Day | Long Beach
July 26: A community roller skating meetup along the Long Beach coast. FREE!
Free Tech Girls Workshop in Long Beach
July 27-31: Girls in grades 6-12 can explore tech, engineering, and computing in a hands-on STEM workshop—complete all camp days to get your registration fee refunded.
International Surf Festival in South Bay Beach Cities
July 29 - August 2: Watch lifeguards, surfers, and volleyball teams compete in this multi-day celebration of South Bay beach culture.
Ventura County Fair
July 29 - August 9: Enjoy exciting rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and lots of family-fun!
El Dorado Fantasy Faire | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
July 31 - August 2: A fantasy faire with knights, fairies, live music, and immersive cosplay fun.
Water Lantern Festival | Whittier Narrows, El Monte
July 31 - August 2: Decorate a lantern, enjoy live music and food, then watch the water glow during this reflective, family-friendly festival.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Rose Center Theater, Westminster
July 31–Aug 2: A youth cast performs Disney’s The Little Mermaid live on stage.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days | Children’s Museum, La Habra
July 31–Aug 9: Gabby’s Dollhouse crafts, scavenger hunt, and themed fun at the museum.
Kids Day Fest | The Compound, Commerce
August 1: A kid-friendly indoor dance party with DJs, lights, and glow fun.
Acquaprofonda: Free, Family-Friendly Opera | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
August 1-9: Long Beach Opera debuts Acquaprofonda, a 30-minute, family-friendly opera adventure about ocean protection featuring crafts, Q&As, and photo ops. Free entry to the theater; aquarium admission optional. FREE!
Garden Concerts For Kids at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
August 1-16: 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.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories | A Noise Within Theatre, Pasadena
August 1–2: The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to life with live music and animation.
The Percy Jackson Musical | South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
August 1–9: Watch young actors bring the story of Percy Jackson to life in this rock musical based on Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. Percy and his friends race to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and stop a war among the gods. Recommended for kids (ages 8 and up).
Green N Clean Festival | A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility, Carson
August 1: A hands-on eco festival with a mobile aquarium, touch-a-truck, and family activities. FREE!
Health Fair at Discovery Cube LA
August 1-23: Build healthy habits with workshops, stage shows, and fun family activities at this week-long wellness event.
Big Family Field Day | El Dorado West Regional Park, Long Beach
August 1: A full day of field games, music, and family fun at El Dorado Park. FREE!
Guess the Gadget | Howe-Waffle House & Medical Museum, Santa Ana
August 1: Join a docent-led tour of the museum, learn about gadgets used in the Victorian era and enjoy tea and sweets in the dining room after the tour.
Family Overnight | Battleship IOWA Museum, San Pedro
August 1-2 Experience a unique and memorable adventure by spending a night aboard the historic Battleship IOWA. This family-friendly event allows guests to explore and live like sailors on one the most iconic warships in America. During the stay guests will tour and learn about the ships' role in various wars, families can enjoy hands-on activities fostering teamwork, and sleep in authentic crew berths.
Heritage Festival | Downtown Paramount, Paramount
August 1: Live music, petting zoo, kids’ speedway, and family fun in Downtown Paramount. FREE!
Festival of the Chariots (Ratha Yatra) | Venice Beach Windward Plaza, Venice
August 2: A colorful beach festival with chariots, live music, dance, and a free vegetarian feast. FREE!
Family Festival: Pacific Islands | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
August 2: Lei making, hula, Polynesian dance, and family activities at Bowers Museum. FREE!
Back to School Giveaway | Anaheim Marketplace, Anaheim
August 2: Free backpacks (first 200 kids), school supplies (first 400 kids), and kids activities at Anaheim Marketplace. FREE!
Paw Patrol Character Meet & Greet | Annenberg PetSpace, Playa Vista
August 6: Meet Paw Patrol characters with photo ops and giveaways in Playa Vista. FREE!
Sunset Series: Paw Patrol Character Night | South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula
August 6: Meet Paw Patrol characters at a sunset garden event with photo ops.
Midsummer Scream | Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach
August 7–9: Midsummer Scream returns with haunted walkthroughs, vendors, and spooky experiences.
Toro Nagashi Lantern Festival | Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego
August 7–8: A lantern-floating ceremony honoring loved ones with beautiful evening displays.
Brea Fest | Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
August 7: Enjoy a day of delicious foods from local restaurants, music, exhibitions, live entertainment, shopping and kid-friendly foods.
Head In The Clouds Festival | Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena
August 8: Music festival with performances from KATSEYE, Rich Brian, and more.
Garden Adventures | Adventures to Dreams Youth Garden, Long Beach
August 8 & September 19: Dig into hands-on gardening, arts activities, and STEM projects designed for kids and teens to explore outside the classroom. FREE!
MultiCon | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
August 8: A fandom convention with cosplay, panels, gaming, and immersive experiences.
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!
