All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Encanto Storytime & Sing-Along in Newport Beach
SUNDAY, JULY 3: Sing along with Isabella, Dolores, and Mirabel! Enjoy storytime, crafting, and individual photos.
FREE Kids Programs in Los Angeles on Fourth of July
JULY 4: Offers free art, music, film, performing arts, textile, and culture classes!
Family Paint Night in Torrance
JULY 6: Get artistic with your little ones for family paint night at Bowlero Torrance! Come early and grab some snacks!
Youth Art Classes at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 21: Kids will enjoy art classes taught by professional artists in mixed-media, ceramics, sculpture and more. Meanwhile, parents will have free time to view the artwork on display throughout the Festival grounds.
Grand Opening: American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park in Santa Ana
FRIDAY, JULY 8: Opening in MainPlace Mall, this one-of-a-kind adventure park experience includes truss obstacles such as Monkey Swings, Spider Walls, Tilting Logs, Floating Bridges and of course the famous Warped Wall.
Gnarly’s Carnival at Great Park in Irvine
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Join Gnarly for carnival games, jurassic cars, video game truck, face painting, bounce houses and obstacle courses, caricature portraits, balloon artists, and more.
Snow White in Santa Monica Playhouse
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Santa Monica Playhouse is featuring Snow White and is taking their audience on a magical adventure as everyone’s most beloved young heroine journeys to find herself, her mother, and her true destiny.
LA County’s Largest Philippine American Friendship Day in Cerritos
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Enjoy live performances, pop-up shops, food, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Grand Opening – Dream Come True Tea & Party Room in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JULY 9: Celebrate the grand opening of Dream Come True Tea & Party Room with complimentary crafts, treats, princess meet and greets, giveaways, and more!
Family Amphitheater Performances at Skirball Cultural Center
SUNDAYS, JULY 10-31: Celebrate the diversity of Los Angeles with a dazzling lineup of artists who use music, dance, and storytelling to keep their cultural traditions and family histories alive.
American Blues ‘n Jazz Festival at the Bowers Museum
JULY 10: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and more at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
Netflix Family Summer Activity Truck in Long Beach
TUESDAY, JULY 12: The Netflix Family Summer activity truck will be at the Aquarium of the Pacific parking lot from 11am - 3pm with giveaways, character meet-and-greets and an immersive photo experience.
What’s For Lunch? at the OC Zoo
JULY 14: A fun and engaging class for toddlers! Offers hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close!
Family Friday Night at Splash! Buccaneer Bay
FRIDAY, JULY 15: Waterpark hours will be extended to 8pm and a live DJ will bring fun tunes for the whole family.
KidzCon 2022 in Anaheim Convention Center
JULY 15-17: KidzCon is filled with plenty of eventful 100+ curated brands, panel discussions, sweet treats, food trucks, and interactive activities!
2022 MLB All-Star Week
JULY 15-19: Enjoy a series of baseball fun all week long including a baseball-themed carnival on the oceanfront at Santa Monica Pier, grab an autograph and learn from the pros at LA Convention Center, and watch the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
Food Mania OC in Anaheim
JULY 15: Food Mania OC is bringing over 25 food vendors, live music, giant yard games, raffles and prizes for your friends and family!
Park Pop Ups – Los Alamitos Recreation
JULY 16, 23, 30: Come as a family and visit one of your local parks in Los Alamitos! Each Park Pop Up will feature a special family-friendly activity and special treat. All activities are free and for all ages.
Rockin’ Out of this World at Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Join The Children's Museum at La Habra in exploring the earth, solar system, and galaxy. Examine geological specimens, launch space rockets, and learn all about Earth and space.
Zookeeper Appreciation Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Thank the zookeepers at the OC Zoo for all their hard work caring for animals! Kids activities includes arts & crafts, making thank you cards, free train rides, and much more!
Orange County Soccer Club Touch-A-Truck
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Enjoy pro soccer and get hands-on with your favorite fire trucks, construction vehicles, police vehicles, vintage cars, and more.
Sea Change Festival in Long Beach
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Join in on a community beach cleanup, kiteboarding regatta, followed by an afternoon of live music, food and beverage stations, live art installations, athlete meet-and-greet, sand castle building contest, and pop-ups.
Webb Space Telescope Community Event at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Celebrate the release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Activities will include several special presentations, hands-on activities, Spanish programming, and outdoor telescope viewing.
Family Flicks: Wolfwalkers at Hammer Museum
JULY 17: Enjoy a trip to the Hammer Museum to catch up on their Family Flicks Film Series: Wolfwalkers!
Family Fun Makers Market in Long Beach
JULY 17: Makers Market is hosting another family fun event with face painting, local makers, live music, boutiques, food vendors, kids activity area, and more!
Recess Therapy Summer Tour in Los Angeles
JULY 17: Take your kid to meet Julian from Recess Therapy and get them featured in an episode!
PC Grommets-Music Show in Huntington Beach
JULY 19: At Pacific City's Kids Club, let your little one explore their inner musician and create a musical craft!
Summer Stroll through the Fullerton Arboretum
TUESDAYS: Enjoy your summer night and join for a relaxing stroll through the plant collections in the Fullerton Arboretum with live music and complimentary refreshments.
State Fair at Santa Anita Park
JULY 21 - AUGUST 20: Enjoy fair rides and games, live entertainment, pig races, dog shows, stunt shows, fair food, and more.
Spongebob: The Musical at the Gem Theater
JULY 21-31: The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! Performances at 2 pm and 8 pm.
Mini Family Day in Los Alamitos
JULY 21: Kick start your summer together as a family at Little Cottonwood Park in Los Alamitos! The event includes live music and entertainment for kids!
Summer Nights at the Tar Pits
FRIDAY, JULY 22: Relax, listen to live music and bring a blanket to picnic at the park. Explore the museum for free and celebrate the mighty predators of the Ice Age, Saber-Tooth Cats, and talk with scientists.
Love Long Beach Festival in Long Beach
JULY 23-24: A two day festival with three stages, over 50 art vendors, 20 food trucks, and a kids village filled with storytelling and games!
626 Night Market Mini in Santa Monica
JULY 23-24: Come munch at the 626 Night Market Mini with three dozen food vendors, merchandise and a full bar. Reserve your tickets now!
Modern Makers Mart in Irvine
JULY 23-24: Enjoy the weekend with your family and shop around the pop-up market! Features locally handmade crafted goods, tasty treats, live music, and an arts & crafts area for kids!
Family Day at American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona
SATURDAY, JULY 23: Explore AMOCA through the theme of pattern with clay and paint activities, a scavenger hunt, and undeniable fun! This event is for families and caregivers with children of all ages.
Kid’s Day at the Anaheim Marketplace
JULY 23: Join Kid's Day with creative outdoor activities like bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts, fun games, music and dancing, a video game truck, and endless give aways!
Mootilda’s Jamboree at Steelcraft Bellflower
JULY 23: This event includes a meet and greet with Farmer Mickey & Minnie, a mini petting zoo, and much more!
Children’s Program: Art Inspired by Life at the Bowers Museum
JULY 23: California Art Club artists teach young budding artists about art forms as they create their own masterpieces.
Frida Fest at Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana
SATURDAY, JULY 23: Celebrate Mexican icon, Frida Kahlo through an interactive cultural arts festival filled with local vendors, live music, educational pieces, interactive art, and food trucks!
To Worlds Beyond at Orange Coast College
JULY 23: Travel from the surface of the sun all the way to the icy realm of comets!
Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach
FRIDAYS, JULY 23 - AUGUST 27: Enjoy presentations, performances, or simply walk the trails. Scavenger hunts and other activities available for kids and kids-at-heart.
Kids’ Races at Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
JULY 24: Community Kids' races at the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix are open to all boys and girls ages 2-14. Also offers games and crafts for all kids!
Keeper-for-a-Day Zoo Camp at Wild Wonders in Bonsall
JULY 26 - AUGUST 5: Campers help care for a selection of 100+ exotic animals, play fun games and activities, and interact with unique animals.
Kids Club – Celebrate Owl Day at The Long Beach Exchange
JULY 26: Join and learn all about owls with your little ones! Get an up close experience and see these majestic creatures in person.
Reading Reef – An Ocean of Fun at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
JULY 27: Bring your kids to play with Huntington Beach Mermaids, enjoy story time with local author Lisa Caprelli, and create unique artworks during arts & crafts!
Family Night at Santa Ana College
JULY 27: Bring the whole family for a night at Santa Ana College with free food, fun games and a scavenger hunt for the kids!
Free Youth Production: The Extra Ordinary Heroes in Long Beach
JULY 28: Join and watch a FREE production from the International City Theatre! Reservations are required.
Family Nights at Mayfair Pool in Lakewood
FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 26: Enjoy an evening splash with the family at Mayfair Pool, 6:30-8 p.m.
Pirate Invasion in Long Beach
JULY 30-31: Ahoy! Join the largest gathering of pirates and scallywags ever to come ashore, with revolving entertainment, black powder demos, mermaids, swag vendors, kids play area, and interactive encampments.
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!
