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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.
Ontario Reptile Expo | Ontario Convention Center, Ontario
August 8–9: Reptiles, live animal shows, and hands-on encounters at a pet expo.
Dodgers Dreamteam Dodger Day | Heartwell Park, Long Beach
August 8: Community day with giveaways, activities, and Dodgers World Series Trophy photo ops. FREE!
Grand Opening | Bach to Rock Music School, Long Beach
August 8: A free music school grand opening with instrument demos, jam sessions, and live performances. FREE!
Rocket Fever at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 8: It’s a day of family fun! Guests in attendance will have an opportunity to visit and interact with the Space Center exhibits, participate in several different rocket activities, visit a ton of exhibitor booths and get their very own model rocket (while supplies last). Free!
Fiesta Music Festival | San Clemente
August 8: This family fun festival features live entertainment on three stages, contests for all ages, arts and craft exhibit, Kids' Zone with jumpers and face painters, and more.
Living History with President Lincoln | Nixon Library, Yorba Linda
August 8: Meet President Lincoln in an interactive living history experience for kids.
End of Summer Festival | 5 Points Plaza, Huntington Beach
August 8: Skateboard lessons, carnival games, and family fun at a free summer festival.
Tradition in Motion: Mask and Sound | Grand Performances, Los Angeles
August 8: Live Inuit soul music and Korean mask dance performances in Downtown LA. FREE!
LA County Residents Free Day | Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
August 9: LA County Residents (with valid ID) receive free entry between 11am - 8pm to the Sawdust Art Festival. The iconic event features over 180 artists, 3 stages of live music, free art classes, live art demos, local food favorites, beer and wine. FREE!
Riverfest at the LA State Historic Park
August 9: Celebrate the LA River with live performances, eco-activities, art, and food at this free community festival.
RiverFest 2026 | LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
August 9: Live music, eco activities, and art celebrating the LA River. FREE!
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
August 9: How to Train Your Dragon with live orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
August 12 - September 6: Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. Recommended for Ages 6 and up.
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!
