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Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this MMCC family program.
Movie Nights | Brewery X, Anaheim
April–August: Watch family movies under the lights with blankets, biergarten vibes, and a full summer lineup.
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.
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!
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.
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!
626 Night Market | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
August 14-16 Spend an evening eating, shopping, and enjoying live music at this massive night market with hundreds of food stalls, artists, and entertainment for all ages.
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.
Summer at Soka | Aliso Viejo
July 23 & Aug 14: Free outdoor Shakespeare and live music performances at Soka University. FREE!
Foam & Glow Frenzy | Washington Park, Pasadena
August 14: Dance and play through fluffy foam with music and glow accessories at Washington Park. 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!
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!
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.
Little Earth Kids Summer Film Series | Art Theatre, Long Beach
June 17–Aug 19: Watch weekly animated films with environmental themes at this summer movie series for kids and families.
Summer Stroll Food Fest | Belmont Shore
June - August: Stroll Belmont Shore, sample food from 30+ spots, and enjoy live music and shopping.
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert | F&M Bank Amphitheater, Long Beach
August 20: Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl under the stars as Long Beach Symphony performs the film’s iconic score live, plus enjoy pre-concert activities for families.
Sea Country Festival | Laguna Niguel
August 22-24: Bring your friends and family to experience this end-of-summer event with music, rides, games, food, and more. The festival is a free entry event, with nominal fees for attractions and games. FREE!
La Habra Corn Festival | El Centro-Lions Park, La Habra
August 21-23: Celebrate 77 years of the La Habra Corn Festival with carnival rides, corn and festival food, a parade, kids’ and adult corn-eating contests, live music, shopping, and family fun. 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!
Melon Moon Market | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
July 17 - August 21: A lantern-lit night market on summer Fridays with vendors, melons, and farm fun.
LAZERDOME: KPop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Costa Mesa
August 21: See songs from KPop Demon Hunters, Encanto, Frozen 2, Moana, The Lion King, and more come to life with dazzling laser effects during a double-feature LAZERDOME show.
Summer Movie Night: The Sandlot | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
August 21: Bring blankets and chairs to LBX for a free outdoor screening of The Sandlot. Grab a bite from nearby eateries before the movie starts at 8:30 PM. FREE!
Annual Friendship Pow Wow | Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
August 22-23: Celebrate culture and tradition with vibrant dancing, powerful drumming, and a welcoming community gathering in Hawaiian Gardens. FREE!
ANIME Impulse + K-PLAY! FEST | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
August 22-23: Anime and K-pop collide at ANIME Impulse and K-PLAY! FEST with voice actors, cosplay, Artist Alley, K-pop random dance play, photocard trading, vendors, live entertainment, and more. One ticket also includes Collectors Expo.
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.
Plum Fest | Old World Huntington Beach
August 22-23: Huntington Beach's Plum Fest features live performances and everything PLUM! Take your family and friends to experience a fruit-filled Sunday!
Touch-A-Truck & OCSC Match Day | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
August 22: Climb aboard trucks and vehicles from first responders, construction crews, sanitation departments, and more at Touch-A-Truck, then stay to cheer on Orange County SC at the 7 PM match.
Taste of Downtown x KCRW Summer Nights | Pine Avenue & The Promenade, Long Beach
August 22: Taste your way through Downtown Long Beach with local food and drinks, then dance into the evening with KCRW DJs. FREE-ish!
5K & Family Fun Run 1K | Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar
August 23: Lace up for a morning 5K or bring the family for a shorter 1K Family Fun Run in Sylmar. Registration required.
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!
