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The SpongeBob Musical at South Coast Repertory
August 2-10: Dive into a youth-performed musical where SpongeBob and friends team up to save their town in this fun, high-energy stage show.
Wicked Movie Night at the LBX Hangar
August 2: Enjoy watching Wicked and themed activities before the movie.
Queen Mary Movie Night Market
June 13, July 16, August 6: Explore the Queen Mary, browse a lively night market, and end the night with an outdoor movie under the stars. Food, music, and summer vibes await.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play at Disney California Adventure
August 8: Dance at the Block Party, make cupcakes with the SuperKitties, and enjoy shows, crafts, and character greetings all day long.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
Augsut 8-9: A ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.
Jurassic Park in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
August 8-9: Watch Jurassic Park in HD with the LA Philharmonic performing the score live in a thrilling movie-concert experience.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Studio Tour & Movie at Warner Bros. Studio
August 9: Follow Pee-wee’s adventure on a studio tour, join a costume meet-up, and enjoy a screening with a guest appearance.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! at Downtown Disney District
August 9-10: Sing, dance, and craft your way through a Disney Jr. weekend packed with music, bubbles, and photo fun. FREE
Nisei Week Japanese Festival at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
August 9-17: Enjoy Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family, the grand parade, queen coronation, car show, and Taiko drum performances.
Lemonade Day in Lakewood
August 9: Fifteen young entrepreneurs who completed the Lemonade Day program to learn how to set up, market and run their own lemonade stand are ready to invite the Lakewood community to support their efforts by stopping by to buy a cool glass of lemonade.
Autism Family Morning at Aquarium of the Pacific
August 10: Join the Aquarium for a special morning exclusively for families with children or adults with autism. The entire aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will open at 7am.
Fiesta Music Festival in San Clemente
August 10: 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.
Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates
April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.
Movie Night: Hook at Dodger Stadium in LA
September 6: Watch Hook on the outfield grass at Dodger Stadium.
Cultural Heritage Festival in Fountain Valley
August 15-17: Celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese American pride with live music, cultural exhibits, carnival rides, and traditional food at this vibrant three-day festival in Little Saigon.
Pioneer Living Day at Heritage Park in Santa Fe Springs
August 15: Join the Hunt for the Golden Nugget, enjoy live demonstrations, and try crafts and games at this family evening. FREE!
Ramps & Amps in Dana Point
August 16: Skate and BMX demos, live music, public street course, food trucks, and more. Bring your own board, helmet, and pads.
Wings Over Camarillo – Air Show, Car Show, STEM
August 16-17: The Wings Over Camarillo Air Show features aerobatic flights from a variety of aircrafts, classic car show, hands-on exhibits in the STEM Pavilion, and more.
Rocket Fever at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 16: 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!
Carnegie Comic Collective
August 16: Celebrate comics past and present at this mini-convention featuring zine-making, panels, local artists, and admission to the Marvelocity exhibit.
Natsumatsuri Family Festival in Los Angeles
August 16: Take your family to the Natsumatsuri Festival for story time, arts & crafts, cultural performances, photo booths, and more!
Drop-In Workshops for Families at Academy Museum
August 2,9, & 16 This month's workshops focus on miniature set designs.
Fiesta La Ballona in Culver City
August 22-24: Take your family to Fiesta La Ballona, a Festival of the People! This event includes food vendors, rides, live performances, karaoke, and other sorts of entertainment!
Sea Country Festival in 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.
Monster Jam: Freestyle Mania at Crypto.com Arena
August 22-24: Monster Jam trucks and FMX bikes team up for the first time in SoCal at Freestyle Mania—a high-flying, fan-scored showdown packed with stunts, flips, and full-send action.
Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating the Music of John Williams at Hollywood Bowl
August 22-24: Hear iconic scores from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., and more performed live by the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl’s John Williams tribute concert.
Overnight Family Camping at Santa Fe Dam Regional Park
June 27, July 25, August 22: Enjoy camping locally at this affordable outdoor "stay-cation." It's perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
Founder’s Day at Ocean Institute in Dana Point
August 23: Enjoy hands-on activities, tide pool touch tanks, and more during Founder's Day.
Natsu Matsuri at Tanaka Farms
August 23: OCO Club holds Natsu Matsuri Festival at Tanaka Farms. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique, food, drinks, parade, and more.
Free Summer Lunch Cruises in Long Beach Shoreline Village
Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27: Enjoy a FREE 30 minute harbor cruise with purchase of lunch “to go” from participating restaurants every Wednesday through the end of Augus
Irvine Nights at The Great Park Live
August 7-28: Get ready for the best in live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and vibrant community spirit. Dive into a lively atmosphere for nights of fun, vendors, and kids bounce houses. Each night a different performer will be playing, check the website to RSVP.
Orange International Street Fair
August 29-31: Food, music, entertainment, and arts and crafts from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world.
Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster
June 13 – August 31: Enjoy summer weekends with Vietnamese street food, shopping, and live music at the outdoor Asian Garden Night Market in Westminster.
626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park
August 22-24 7 29-31: 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.
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!
Long Beach Greek Festival
August 30 - September 1: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live Greek music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, shopping, bounce houses, and more.
Free Fishing Days with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
July 5 & August 30: Try fishing for free—no license needed! Free Fishing Days are perfect for beginners and families ready to cast a line and enjoy the outdoors.
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
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at the Novo in LA
August 31: Dance, sing, and rock out with Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!
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.
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.
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.
Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 12: Listen to astronomy talks from guest speakers, then see planets and stars through telescopes during Astronomy Night. 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.
Dino Fest at Natural History Museum
September 14: Spend the day with dinosaurs at NHM—see fossils, meet paleontologists, enjoy films, crafts, and dino-themed activities for the whole family.
Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
September 14 - November 30: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and 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!
