All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Toy Story Music Round-Up | Pretend City, Irvine
July 11: A Toy Story-themed music event with dancing and activities for kids. FREE!
Casa México: Mariachi Family Festival | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
July 11: Mariachi music, art, and family fun come together at Casa México with live performances and cultural experiences. FREE!
Long Beach Bluegrass Festival | The Shell in Long Beach
July 11: Tap your toes to live bluegrass, explore instruments in the Jamming Forest, and enjoy hands-on music fun all day long. FREE!
Los Angeles French Fry Festival | Autry Museum, Los Angeles
July 11: A full-on French fry festival with food trucks, tastings, and games.
Fiesta del Rancho Summer Festival | Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach
July 11: A cultural summer festival with performances, workshops, and family fun.
Summer Block Party | SteelCraft Bellflower
July 11: See a magician, get hair tinsel, and enjoy music and dancing at this summer block party. FREE!
Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals | Los Alamitos
July 11: Watch 100 dachshunds dash down the track in a hilarious, high-stakes race for charity. Proceeds benefit local animal care, and fans get a free race-day program.
Encanto in Concert Live to Film: Summer Concert Series | Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
July 11: Watch Encanto with a live orchestra by the waterfront. FREE!
Shark Week | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
July 12-18: Celebrate Shark Week with hands-on activities, fun facts, and ocean learning all about sharks and their role in the ecosystem. Activities run daily in the Exploration Center.
America 250 Automotive Parade | Los Angeles to Santa Monica
July 12: A historic car parade from the Petersen to Santa Monica Pier with a final showcase. FREE!
Puppets in the Park | Hollyhock House, Los Angeles
July 12: A magical morning of puppet shows and art activities for kids. FREE!
Red, White, and Blues American Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
July 12: A family festival with live music, dancing, and apple pie samples. FREE!
Globally Inspired Arts & Performance Festival | Beverly Hills
July 12: A global arts festival with live music, dance, and cultural performances from around the world. FREE!
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration | Hermosa Beach
July 14-19: 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!
Up Up and Away Kids Consignment Sale | Irvine
July 15–19: Shop thousands of gently used baby and kids items at this pop-up consignment sale featuring multiple sellers. Find clothing, gear, toys, strollers, furniture, and more at up to 90% off retail. Early access shopping with tickets is available, and Sunday features 50% off many items.
Movies on Deck | The Queen Mary, Long Beach
July 16 & August 13: Back to the Future (July 16) and JAWS (Aug 13) outdoor movie nights on the Queen Mary deck.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Live-to-Film Concert | Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
July 16–18: 25th anniversary live orchestra performance of The Fellowship of the Ring.
LA’s Garden Exhibition: Opening Weekend | Descanso Gardens, La Cañada
July 17–18: Opening weekend at Descanso Gardens with a free reception and curator-led tours.
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. | Arts & Learning Conservatory, Costa Mesa
July 17-19: A live stage production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. with music, dancing, and a magical story featuring a talented cast of young performers.
Monster Jam | Crypto.com, Los Angeles
July 17–19: High-energy monster truck action with racing, stunts, and freestyle competitions.
OC Fair “Your Adventure Awaits”
July 17 – August 16: Carnival rides, fair food, animals, exhibits, and a special Read & Ride deal for kids who complete three books!
Melon Moon Market | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
July 17 - August 21: A lantern-lit night market on summer Fridays with vendors, melons, and farm fun.
Kids Market | Laguna Hills Community Field, Laguna Hills
July 17: Shop a community market where the vendors are kids, selling their own handmade goods and creative products. Local live music plays throughout the event.
After Hours in the Arboretum | CSUF Arboretum, Fullerton
July 17: Live music, fruit tastings, and a kids’ nature play area at CSUF Arboretum.
Sun & Sea Festival | Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach
July 18: Sand sculpting, live music, and beachside fun at Imperial Beach. FREE!
LA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone | Burbank
July 18–19: World Cup fan zone with live match viewing, entertainment, and a free street fair in Downtown Burbank. FREE-ish!
Alondra Park Hoʻolauleʻa | Alondra Park, Lawndale
July 18–19: A free Hawaiian cultural festival with hula, live music, and island food. FREE!
International Soccer Family Day | MOLAA, Long Beach
July 18: A free soccer-themed family day with a live World Cup Third Place game screening and art activities. FREE!
Summer Block Party | SteelCraft Garden Grove
July 18: See a magician, get hair tinsel, and enjoy music and dancing at this summer block party. FREE!
Love Long Beach Festival | Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
July 18–19: A beachfront music and arts festival with live DJs, yoga, and a kids’ area.
Magic on Main Street | Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles
July 18: A Disney-inspired evening with vendors, live performances, and character meet-and-greets.
Obon Festival | Pasadena Buddhist Temple
July 18: A traditional Obon festival with taiko, dancing, and Japanese street food. FREE!
Beach Streets: Downtown Long Beach | Long Beach
July 19: A car-free Downtown Long Beach event with live music, art, and World Cup Final screenings. FREE!
Community Science Tidepool Exploration | Point Dume, Malibu
July 19: A hands-on tidepool exploration helping track marine life with Heal the Bay. FREE!
CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods | Los Angeles
July 19: A 6-mile car-free open streets event through Hollywood for biking, walking, and exploring. FREE!
Scooper Bowl Sunday | Kidspace, Pasadena
July 19: Free ice cream tastings from around the world at Kidspace.
COAST 2026 | Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
July 19: Join a massive open street takeover transforming Santa Monica into a pedestrian festival as the grand finale to six weeks of World Cup celebration. Explore live art installations, food trucks with global flavors, beer gardens, and family-friendly activities spread across the Promenade, Ocean Ave, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pier. FREE!
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!
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!
