All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Monster Jam Road Trip | Select Walmart Locations, Southern California
August 13–23: See Monster Jam’s Grave Digger up close at select Walmart locations. FREE!
Summergrass San Diego at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
August 14-16: Celebrate bluegrass with music workshops, kid’s camp, vendors, and nonstop jamming.
Chimac Fest 2026 | Great Park Live, Irvine
August 14–16: Korean food, culture, kids activities, and EDM concerts in Irvine.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Happenings | Downtown Disney District, Anaheim
August 14–16: Disney Jr. dance parties, bubbles, crafts, and photo ops at Downtown Disney. FREE!
KCON | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
August 14-16: Experience all things K at KCON with K-pop performances and artist interactions, plus K-beauty, K-food, shopping, lifestyle experiences, and the M COUNTDOWN concert.
Foam & Glow Frenzy | Washington Park, Pasadena
August 14: Dance and play through fluffy foam with music and glow accessories at Washington Park. FREE!
Summer Street Fest | Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera
August 14 & 21: Summer Street Fest brings live music, food trucks, a marketplace, and family Fun Zone to Mines Avenue, with Mariachi Los Camperos on August 14 and Exposé on August 21. FREE!
Banning Museum Summer Bash | Banning Museum, Wilmington
August 15: Live music, dancing, food, and community fun at the Banning Museum Summer Bash.
Petals & Pistons Car Show | Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
August 15: See up to 30 classic, vintage, European, and luxury cars at Sherman Library & Gardens. FREE!
Family Fun Day: Bob Baker Marionettes | The Autry, Los Angeles
August 15: See Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s Traveling Jamboree and make your own puppet at The Autry.
Little Tikes Sweet Spaces Pop-Up | The Grove, Los Angeles
August 15–16: Little Tikes celebrates its new Sweet Spaces collection with immersive play kitchens, café and picnic zones, photo ops, keepsake aprons, and hands-on pretend play at The Grove. FREE!
Natsumatsuri Family Festival | Terasaki Budokan, Los Angeles
August 15: Celebrate Natsumatsuri with bon odori dancing, taiko, origami, crafts, and live performances. FREE!
Thomas Family Day | San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
August 15: Thomas-themed model trains, crafts, activities, and a scavenger hunt at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum.
Lemon Festival | Third Avenue, Chula Vista
August 15: Celebrate citrus with live music, photo ops, kids activities, and more at the Lemon Festival in Downtown Chula Vista.
Ferragosto at Helms | Helms Design District, Culver City
August 15: Celebrate Ferragosto with Italian food, live music, tortellini making, gelato, and kids activities. FREE!
Dance Fest | Cesar E. Chavez Park, Long Beach
August 15: Watch live dance, martial arts, and drumming performances from Long Beach cultural groups at this free evening celebration.
Pioneer Living Day | Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs
August 15: Enjoy pioneer demonstrations, crafts, games, family activities, and an outdoor showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights with Metro Art ft. RIO KOSTA | Union Station, Los Angeles
August 15: RIO KOSTA and KCRW DJs J.Rocc and LUXXURY take over Union Station for a free, all-ages dance party. FREE!
Community BBQ | Palm’s Park, Lakewood
August 15: Enjoy free food (while supplies last), fun games, contests, and other attractions. Vendors and giveaways on site as well. Fun for the whole family!
AAPI Heritage Night with Orange County SC | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
August 15: Cheer on Orange County SC at AAPI Heritage Night with cultural performances, AAPI food vendors, kids’ inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, and more.
50th Anniversary Gala Concert | Musco Center for the Arts, Orange
August 15: Celebrate Relámpago del Cielo’s 50th anniversary with Mexican folklórico dance and live mariachi music.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival | Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
August 16–23: Celebrate Nisei Week in Little Tokyo with the Grand Parade, Japanese festivals, performances, food, karate, and traditional Ondo street dancing. FREE!
Academy Museum Free Day | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
August 16: Celebrate the Academy Museum’s fifth anniversary with free museum admission, movie-inspired crafts, line dancing, and a 35mm screening of Munich. FREE!
Family Night Sunday | The Ranch Saloon, Anaheim
August 16: Learn new line and partner dances, then hit the floor for a night of country music at The Ranch Saloon’s Family Night.
Letterpress Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose at the International Printing Museum
August 22: Explore printing history with live demos, hands-on activities, and a surplus sale of vintage printing treasures.
The Carnegie Comic Collective | Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim
August 22: Meet local comic artists, shop from retailers, make comic-inspired crafts, watch demonstrations, and join panels at Muzeo’s 2nd annual comic book celebration.
MangoFest | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
August 30: Taste your way through 75+ vendors serving new mango-inspired creations at MangoFest in Cerritos. FREE!
September Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef
SEPTEMBER 11, 13 & 18: Enjoy Family Fun Night on the 11th making pizza. Celebrate grandparents with a special brunch on the 13th. Bake Apples on September 18th while honing your baking skills.
Annual City Celebration | Empty Saddle Club, Rolling Hills Estates
September 19: Celebrate Rolling Hills Estates’ 69th birthday with pony and hay rides, a petting zoo, magic show, stick horse races, equestrian competitions, and more!
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 22 – October 11: Watch Disney's Beauty and the Beast take the stage in its first North American touring production in over 25 years. The beloved musical features all-new sets, dazzling costumes, and the classic Oscar-winning score.
CatCon in Pasadena
October 10-11: Celebrate cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
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!
