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Japanese Classic Car Show | Marina Green Park, Long Beach
October 3: See classic Japanese cars and celebrate more than two decades of Japanese automotive heritage and car culture.
Harvest Festival | Gardena
October 3: Celebrate fall with music, vendors, and kids’ activities at Gardena’s Harvest Festival. FREE!
Battle of Dominguez Hill Reenactment | Rancho Dominguez
October 3: Come see a live reenactment of the Battle of Dominguez Hills. This historic event welcomes vendors, a taco truck, military encampments, activities, and, of course, a battle reenactment. FREE!
Muertos Artwalk | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
October 3: Shop artwork and handmade goods from 35+ local artists, plus enjoy live music, performances, face painting, and more at Olvera Street. FREE!
Great American Train Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
October 3-4: See huge model railroad displays, ride a Thomas the Tank Engine train, climb aboard real railcars, shop for trains and collectibles, and more. Kids 11 and under are free.
Lucky Strike Family Fest | Participating Lucky Strike Locations
October 3-4: Enjoy free bowling, arcade play for kids, food samples, a DJ, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, and more. RSVP required. FREE!
West Covina Moon Festival | West Covina City Hall, West Covina
October 3: Celebrate the Moon Festival with lion dancers, live entertainment, a cosplay contest, car show, Family Fun Zone, food, vendors, and more. FREE!
Pumpkin Dive | Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center, Mission Viejo
October 3: Jump into a floating pumpkin patch, pick your pumpkin, decorate it, play carnival games, and more. Event admission is FREE; pumpkins are $5-10.
International Street Fair & Diversity Festival | Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia
October 3: Celebrate cultures from around the world with international food, cultural performances, vendors, family activities, and a live performance by The Two Lips. FREE!
Country Night | Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita
October 3: Enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, local vendors, museum tours, and family fun at Country Night at the Railroad Museum.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday | Children’s Museum, La Habra
May 3: Explore the museum with reduced noise, dim lighting, and a calm, sensory-friendly environment.
Dribble for Victory Over Cancer | UCLA
October 4: The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and UCLA have teamed up to launch the 19th annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer. Every dribble helps put an end to childhood cancer. Meet college basketball players, coaches, and alumni while giving kids and their families battling cancer a chance for a brighter tomorrow.
Laguna Beach Classic Car Show & Oktoberfest | Laguna Beach
October 4: See classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars, plus enjoy Oktoberfest food and live music from the Bavarian Beergarden Band.
Mehregan Family Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
October 4: Celebrate Mehregan with hands-on art, face painting, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Iranian sweet treat. FREE!
KCRW Family Day | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
October 4: Enjoy live music, interactive jam sessions, songwriting, artmaking, garden activities, museum galleries, and more at KCRW Family Day. FREE!
Shark Lagoon Nights | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 24: Touch bamboo sharks, see rays, and get up close with large sharks during free after-hours evenings at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Only Shark Lagoon is open; event is weather-dependent. FREE!
Free Ride Days: California Clean Air Day | Metrolink & Arrow
October 7: Ride Metrolink and Arrow trains for free all day, plus enjoy free rides on participating connecting transit systems across Southern California. FREE!
Into the Woods | South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
September 12 – October 18: Follow the Baker and his wife into the forest to break a witch's curse. Meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack as familiar tales take on clever new lives in a musical comedy celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Carnival Colossal | Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente
October 8-11: Enjoy four days of carnival rides, midway games, food trucks, plus weekend live music and a beer garden. Thursday includes a sensory-friendly hour. Admission is FREE!
Spooktacular Season Fan Event: Hocus Pocus & The Nightmare Before Christmas | El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood
October 9 & 16: Celebrate Spooktacular Season with special Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D Fan Events featuring introductions, a live drawing demo, photo ops, and more.
Annual Night Sky Festival | Twentynine Palms
October 9-10: Explore the Mojave Desert's night skies with telescope viewing, hands-on science, Family Space Camp, astronomy lectures, a Glow Party, and a Night Star Party.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Community Science Night | Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
October 9: Discover the wonders of the natural world with kid-friendly science activities and demonstrations. Explore the campus aquarium, planetarium, and horticulture gardens, and grab a complimentary hot dog and chips while supplies last. FREE!
Noche Latina | Renaissance High School for the Arts, Long Beach
October 9: Celebrate Noche Latina with student performances, cultural demonstrations, a Latin street food fest, art activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. FREE!
Astronomy Night | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
October 9: Explore the cosmos with expert guest speakers and astronomy talks, then look through telescopes to spot celestial objects up close. Telescopes come out when the weather permits. FREE!
A Great Day in the Stoke | Huntington Beach Pier
October 10: Hit the beach for a surf competition, 5K run/walk, free surf lessons, wellness activities, Double Dutch, live music, vendors, and more. FREE!
Culver City Arts Festival | Culver City Arts District
October 10: See live muralists, shop artisan vendors, catch music across three stages, and visit kids zones with hands-on art, a super slide, Velcro wall, and more. FREE!
Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival | Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena
October 10: Celebrate Latino heritage with a parade and festival themed "United by the Heartbeat of Our Community." Catch live music, cultural performances, art, food, educational displays, community booths, and family-friendly activities.
Hispanic Heritage Festival | Jane Addams Park, Lawndale
October 10: Celebrate Hispanic cultures with youth performances, food and craft vendors, games, activities, and a free concert at Lawndale's first Hispanic Heritage Festival. FREE!
CatCon in Pasadena
October 10-11: Celebrate cat culture with kittens, cat celebs, pop-up shops, workshops, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome.
Rancho Family Fest 2026 | Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
October 10–11: Spend a fall weekend with live music, food booths, a kids' fun zone and tot lot, and a marketplace of local makers and artisans. Catch School of Rock and line dancing, and find a beer and wine garden for adults (ages 21 and over).
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
Soar into STEM: Glider Day | Flight Path Museum & Learning Center, Los Angeles
October 10: Build and tune your own glider while learning about aerodynamics, then test your creation in a flight-line distance competition. Advance registration required.
Placentia Heritage Festival | Tri City Park, Placentia
October 10: Celebrate America's 250th anniversary and Placentia's centennial with a parade, car show, and live entertainment. Bounce on inflatable games, browse food vendors, and visit the beer and wine garden.
Turtle & Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Nature Center | Torrance
October 10: Meet live turtles and tortoises up close during this hands-on, all-ages event. This popular event is back again for another year. FREE!
Barks & Boos | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for adoptable pets, free dog portraits, an agility course, garden strolls, vendors, food, and a Halloween dog costume contest.
Turtle and Tortoise Day | Madrona Marsh Preserve, Torrance
October 10: Meet baby turtles and tortoises, learn about these amazing animals, and discover adoption opportunities during a special visit from the California Turtle and Tortoise Society.
Irvine Global Village Festival | Great Park, Irvine
October 10: Celebrate 25 years of Irvine Global Village with international food, music and dance, cultural exhibits, a global marketplace, Kids Village activities, and more. FREE!
Fall Fantasy Book Faire | Autry Museum Lawn, Los Angeles
October 10-11: Enter a fantasy world of books, authors, cosplay, magical merchants, storytime, live knights, crafts, games, and immersive activities. Kids 10 and under are free.
Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival | Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
October 10: Meet adoptable dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles, plus enjoy kids crafts, hands-on activities, wildlife education, and animal meet-and-greets.
Barks & Boos | The Arboretum, Arcadia
October 10: Bring your pup for a Halloween-themed day with adoptable pets to meet, free dog portraits, an agility course, and a dog costume contest. Browse info tables and vendors, grab bites from food trucks, and stroll through the garden.
Oktoberfest & Beerfest | Wild Rivers, Irvine
October 10: Celebrate Oktoberfest at Wild Rivers with live Oktoberfest music, German food specialties, local breweries, and a festive atmosphere.
Festa Italiana | 6th Street, San Pedro
October 10: Kick off Italian-American Heritage Month at a street festival with Italian food, live music and performances, artisan vendors, and unique merchandise. Fun for the whole family. FREE!
Shakespeare Bridge Centennial Parade & Block Party | Los Feliz, Los Angeles
October 10: Celebrate the Shakespeare Bridge with a 1926-inspired parade featuring costumes, dogs, and vintage cars, followed by a block party with live music, kids crafts, food, and more. FREE!
Drop-In Workshop for Families: Alebrijes | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
October 10: Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by learning about alebrijes, fantastical, animal-inspired creatures from Mexican folklore. Discover why Mexico City dedicates an entire parade to them every October, then create an alebrije together with family. FREE for 17 & under!
Scarecrow Festival | Lions Park, Costa Mesa
October 10: Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, a kids costume parade, scarecrow contest, photo ops, live entertainment, music, and more. FREE!
Fest-of-All | Palms Park, Lakewood
October 10: Celebrate the many cultures of the community with music, dance, and food. Watch performances on the entertainment stage, bounce around the family fun zone, browse the craft village, and pick up a Passport Around the World.
Night of Alebrijes & Trunk or Treat | Willard Intermediate School, Santa Ana
October 10: Celebrate Halloween with treats, costumes, colorful alebrijes, a spooky maze, and more at the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat.
Movie in the Park: Halloweentown | Penn Park, Whittier
October 10: Watch Halloweentown under the stars, plus enjoy crafts, giant lawn games, and music before the movie. 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!
