All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Toyota Arena in Ontario
August 30-31: See Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in action, meet drivers, and join the Power Smashers Pre-Show Party or VIP tour for a full-throttle live experience.
Huntington Beach Civil War Days
August 30–31: See battles, historic reenactments, and living history displays at Huntington Beach’s annual Civil War Days. FREE!
K-PLAY! Fest at the Anaheim Convention Center
AUGUST 30-31: Enjoy photocard decoration & trading areas, random dance play sessions, meet some of your favorite K-pop creators, and check out our Artist Alley full of K-pop fan artists!
Anime Impulse at the Anaheim Convention Center
August 30–31: Shop, cosplay, and geek out at ANIME Impulse OC—live music, guests, vendors, and more!
Gelato Festival World Masters at Ovation Hollywood
August 30-31: Taste and vote for your favorite gelato, watch cooking demos, and see top chefs compete for the world title.
Long Beach Comic Con
August 30–31: Celebrate comics and pop culture with creators, panels, screenings, cosplay, and celebrity signings.
Long Beach Greek Festival
August 30 - September 1: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live Greek music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, shopping, bounce houses, and more.
Labubu Character Meet & Greet at MainPlace Mall Santa Ana
August 30: Meet Labubu in person at MainPlace Mall for free photos.
Barnyard Birthday Bash at Tanaka Farms
August 30: Celebrate the Barnyard’s 6th birthday with BBQ, dancing, games, and animal photo ops at this family-friendly evening.
Kidz Bop Live: Certified Bop Tour at Honda Center
August 30: The KIDZ BOP Kids will take the stage to perform the biggest BOPs from the album including, “espresso” and “HOT TO GO!” as well as KIDZ BOP classics
The All Porsche Cruise-In at Petersen Automotive Museum
August 31: Admire hundreds of Porsches from classics to modern GTs at this morning meet-up. Enjoy complimentary coffee, bagels, and take home an exclusive event poster.
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at the Novo in LA
August 31: Dance, sing, and rock out with Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!
Labor Day Vintage Tractor Fair in Santa Paula
September 1: Celebrate farming heritage with live music, exhibits, and hands-on activities at the Tractor Fair.
Free Demo Spanish Classes at Lango
SEPTEMBER 2-6: Lango is happy to invite you to try one of their toddler, transitional or Spanish 1 classes, or to come in for a FREE assessment. There is no commitment or pressure, they simply open their doors three times a year for people to experience their language program for FREE and join the session if they choose to.
Lightening McQueen Day at Peterson Museum
September 5: Meet Lightning McQueen and enjoy themed activities.
Annual Original Lobster Festival in Fountain Valley
September 5-7: Enjoy fresh Maine lobster, live music, carnival rides, kids’ activities, and more at the Original Lobster Festival.
626 Night Market at OC Fair and Event Center
September 5-7: Enjoy 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions.
Movie Night on the Field: Hook at Dodger Stadium
September 6: Watch Hook on DodgerVision from the outfield grass and enjoy pre-show activities, tours, and photo ops before the film.
Sneaker Con Los Angeles at the Anaheim Convention Center
September 6–7: Sneaker Con LA takes over with rare kicks, Godzilla collab, special guests, and more.
Rhythm & Resin Festival at Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente
September 6: Catch live music and surf history at Rhythm & Resin Festival.
Home Depot Kids Workshop in Fullerton
September 6: Build a craft, meet K9s, and explore emergency vehicles at this free kids’ workshop. FREE!
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
September 6: Explore farms, enjoy tastings, kids activities, and meet local growers. FREE!
Alhambra Ave. Block Party in Los Angeles
September 6: Food, art, music, and community fun at Alhambra Avenue Block Party.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Block Party in Los Angeles
September 6: Celebrate L.A. with DJs, art, food trucks, hands-on activities and a 3D drone show at Grand Park’s Block Party. FREE!
Seaside Movie Night: JAWS at Ventura Harbor Village
September 6: Watch JAWS under the stars with preshow music, trivia, giveaways, and hands-on shark activities. FREE!
Grands and Littles Day at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
September 7: Celebrate National Grandparents Day with dance parties, creative art activities, and family fun at Pretend City.
Los Angeles Kids Book Festival in Hollywood
September 7: Activities include live book readings by celebrated authors, interactive storytelling sessions, and various arts and crafts activities. Also enjoy photo booth, face painting, and foam party as the festival finale. FREE!
Mehregan Persian Festival at Bowers Museum
September 7: Celebrate Iranian culture with dance, music, food, and family activities at the Mehregan Festival.
Hungry Ghost Festival at Alpine Recreation Center in LA
September 7: Enjoy Chinese Lion Dancing, cultural performances and skits, bounce house, face painting, and more.
24th Anniversary Memorial of September 11 at USS Midway Museum
September 11: Honor the anniversary of September 11 with a ceremony featuring honor guards, music, tributes, and a helicopter flyover aboard the USS Midway.
Creep it Real OC at Heritage Museum of Orange County
September 12-14: Celebrate Halloween early with haunted beach vibes, photo ops, live music, roaming creeps, and a special appearance by R.L. Stine.
Maritime Festival at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
September 12-14: Celebrate California's rich maritime history with a fun-filled weekend featuring visiting Tall Ships, cannon battles, mermaid swim shows, pirate school, re-enactors and sailor camp, local vendors, live music, food trucks and more.
Silverado Park Playground Grand Opening in Long Beach
September 12: Celebrate the grand opening of Silverado Park’s new playground with inclusive play areas, colorful designs, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. FREE!
Silent Slapstick at La Mirada Theatre
September 13: See classic silent comedies from Chaplin, Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy with live music in this family program.
Moompetam American Indian Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
September 13-14: This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance celebrating indigenous California maritime cultures.
Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana
September 13-14: Celebrate local Hispanic and Latino community at Santa Ana's very own Fiestas Patrias. Festivities include a parade, street fair, live music, food, carnival rides, cultural exhibitors, and more.
Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish at The Soraya
September 13-14: Experience Fiddler on the Roof in a powerful concert-style production performed in Yiddish with English supertitles—perfect for families with older kids and teens.
Reptile Super Show at the Anaheim Convention Center
September 13-14: Explore the world of reptiles with thousands of snakes, lizards, and amphibians at this massive two-day expo.
Electric Bloom Experience at Westfield Century City
September 13-14: Join the Electric Bloom fun with photo ops, charm bracelets, makeovers, and giveaways at this free two-day event. FREE!
Idyllwild Renaissance Faire
September 13-14: Step into a Spanish Renaissance village with games, stage shows, kids’ activities, food, and lively entertainment all weekend long.
Annie at Rose Center Theater in Westminster
September 13-28: See Annie live with beloved songs, hopeful moments, and a heartwarming story.
Plane Pull at JetZero Long Beach
September 13: Watch teams of 25 pull a jet down the runway, with kids joining in on their own mini pulls, games, and activities. FREEish!
Celebrate Los Al in Los Alamitos
September 13: Enjoy the street fair and carnival, listen to live music, eat, drink and celebrate Los Al restaurants and make memories with the community. The night ends with a Glow Run where more than 1,500 participants will unite in their most eccentric neon outfits and experience the magic of glow tunnels.
Health & Safety Fair at AV Ranch in Aliso Viejo
September 13: Stop by the Health & Safety Fair for free health screenings, resources, giveaways, and a Touch-a-Truck experience. FREE!
Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration
September 13: Celebrate 68 years of Rolling Hills Estates with inflatables, games, entertainment, and food at this free community festival. FREE!
Learn & Grow Family Fair in Tustin
September 13: Explore after-school activities, tutoring, enrichment programs, and special needs resources at this free family fair in Orange County. FREE!
Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier
September 13: Stroll the pier and admire 200+ classics at Santa Monica’s car show. FREE!
Los Angeles Libros Festival at LA Central Library
September 13: The 7th annual Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community. FREE!
Ventura Art & Chalk Festival at Ventura Harbor Village
September 13-14: Watch chalk murals come to life, shop local art, and let kids create their own drawings at this free harbor festival. FREE!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at MainPlace Mall Santa Ana
September 13: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with mariachi, crafts, food & more.
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!
