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A Decade By the Sea Celebration at Pacific City
September 20: Celebrate Pacific City’s 10th anniversary with a free kids’ carnival and more activities.
I Love Downey Festival
September 20: Enjoy live music, art, community booths, and festival fun.
Glow Ride in Hermosa Beach
September 20: Light up Hermosa Beach with a night ride for a cause.
Making Scents of the Ancient World: Pylos Perfume Workshop at the Getty Center
September 21 - January 10: In this free, drop-in, perfume-making workshop, you can create your own perfume inspired by an ancient recipe from Pylos, in southern Greece.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Experience at the Grove in LA
September 21-28: Meet Gabby, paint nails, color with Crayola, and play the new video game. FREE.
Fantasia Festival at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 21: Celebrate Disney magic with activities, entertainment, and photo ops at Fantasia Festival. FREE!
Scavenger Hunt at California African American Museum
September 21: Solve clues in the galleries during a themed scavenger hunt.
Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park
September 25 - October 31: Trick-or-treat through Ghost Town, join Snoopy’s costume party, and ride the Halloween Hootenanny log flume at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a daytime celebration made just for kids.
Fall Festival at the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens
September 25-28: A weekend of family fun, including delicious food, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides. FREE!
Movie Night: Moana 2 at USS Iowa in San Pedro
September 25: Watch Moana 2 on Battleship IOWA, snacks from Vicky’s Doghouse Café available.
Grand National Truck Show at Fairplex in Pomona
September 26-27: See classic and modern trucks compete for top awards.
Los Angeles Comic Con
September 26-28: The ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime & pop culture!
Disney and Pixar’s Coco at El Capitan Theatre
September 26: See Coco on the big screen with live mariachi and dance.
Nights of the Jack in Calabasas
September 26 - November 1: Walk through an interactive trail filled with thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins. Vast grounds of elaborate, larger-than-life pumpkin installations greet visitors as they walk around the history-filled ranch.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Great Park in Irvine
September 26: Enjoy cultural displays, entertainment, and moonlit festivities at Irvine’s Mid-Autumn Festival. FREE!
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 26: Families can explore museum exhibits and chat with space experts during this monthly evening event. Features include themed talks, hands-on fun, and full museum access.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire at the Long Beach Arena
September 27-28: Watch glowing monster trucks crush, jump, and roar at Long Beach Arena.
A Great Day in the Stoke at the Huntington Beach Pier
September 27: Enjoy surf competition, 5K, kids' zone, beach yoga, free surf lessons, double dutch competition and more. FREE!
Worldwide Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
September 27: Play with bubbles, water, art, and music at this free event.
Ube Fest at the Cerritos of Performing Arts Center
September 27: Snack on purple ube treats, shop 70+ vendors, and enjoy live music. FREE.
Opening Celebration at the Market Place in Tustin
September 27: Celebrate a new community space with food, music, and games.
Scout-O-Rama Community Event at Long Beach City College
September 27: Scout-O-Rama is a large community event open to the public. Enjoy a fun-filled day with free entertainment, games, activities, and leadership opportunities.
Salute to Firefighters Festival at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills
September 27: Honor firefighters with food, cars, music, and community fun.
Puptoberfest in La Mirada
September 27: Bring your pup for adoptions, contests, food, and fun.
Annual Block Party at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles
September 27: Celebrate first responders with music, carnival rides, and family fun at the Autry’s Block Party.
Wild About North American Natives at Wildlife Learning Center
September 27: Learn about native wildlife with animal talks and crafts.
Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Expo in Lakewood
September 27: See demos from the LA County Sheriff's Department and Fire Department, including search-and-rescue dogs. Get an up-close look at fire trucks, sheriff's patrol cars, and meet the pilot and see Lakewood's Sky Knight helicopter.s.
Family Fun Day at Lomita Railroad Museum
September 27: Enjoy trains, crafts, food, vendors, and live entertainment.
OC Pride: Revolutionary Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center
September 27: March, dance, and celebrate unity with activities, speakers, and shows at OC Pride in Costa Mesa.
San Juan Capistrano Greek Fest
September 27-28: Feast on gyros and baklava, dance to live music, and shop the Greek market.
Mid-Autumn Festival at Asian Garden Mall in Westminster
September 27: Celebrate Tết Trung Thu with lanterns, food, and cultural performances. FREE!
Buena Park Culture Fest
September 27: Explore global cultures with food, performances, games, and a drone show.
BMWs & Bretzels Cruise-In at Petersen Automotive Museum
September 28: See BMWs old and new with coffee and pretzels.
Bump to Baby Expo at The District in Tustin
September 28: Celebrate pregnancy and motherhood at the Bump to Baby Expo with expert resources, prizes, samples, and more for expecting and new parents!
Academy Museum Anniversary Free Day 2025
September 28: Enjoy free museum admission with performances, crafts, and dance.
Rams Junior Cheerleaders Program
September 28: Young cheerleaders learn choreography from LA Rams Cheerleaders and perform at SoFi Stadium before the Rams game.
Barclay Block Party in Irvine
September 28: Enjoy family fun and live swing music at Irvine Barclay Theatre. FREE!
Family Concert: Dan Brown Wild Symphony
September 28: Enjoy a free family concert festival featuring Dan Brown's Wild Symphony! Experience Maestro Mouse and his animal friends come to life through orchestral music, narration, and whimsical visuals. Kids get in free!
Family Rave: Kandi Quest in Catch One Los Angeles
September 28: Dance, craft, and game together at Family Rave: Kandi Quest.
Kids Free San Diego
October 1-31: During the entire month of October, kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult to more than 60 of San Diego County's favorite museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more. Many are even free for the whole family!
Spooktacular Golf at Camelot Golfland
October 1-31: Camelot Golfland transforms to a spooktacular attraction. Play mini golf amid festive lights and decorations.
Eco Expo at the Costa Mesa Sanitary District
October 1: Explore eco booths, gardening tips, and hands-on green living demos. FREE!
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach
October 3-5: A visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches over 3 days. See performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, A-10 Demo Team and F22 Raptor Demo Team and many, many more.
Tustin Tiller Days Festival & Parade
October 3-5: Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, entertainment, vendors, brewfest, and more.
California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria
October 3–5: Celebrate everything avocados in Carpinteria, featuring 60+ bands, tons of food, and the return of Glowcado Groove dance party for the kids.
Greek Festival in Los Angeles
October 3-5: Savor Greek food, wine, dancing, kids’ activities, and cathedral tours at the LA Greek Fest.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
October 3-30: Be enchanted by luminous jack-o’- lanterns, fall foliage, and whimsical displays.
Adventure City’s Boo-Tastic Halloween Party in Anaheim
SELECT DATES, OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 31: A boo-tastic Halloween party featuring exciting rides, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, free glow accessories, dance party, and more!
DCOM: Live! (Disney Channel Hits) at Irvine Barclay Theatre
October 3: Sing along to High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Cheetah Girls hits live.
Science Showtime at Golden West College
October 3: Make slime, control robots, and create exploding gummy bears at the Science Nite at Golden West College. FREE!
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!
