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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.
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.
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.
Family Printmaking Workshop at the Getty Center
Aug 10 & 24, and Sep 7 & 14: Hands-on workshop to create your own foam block print inspired by traditional relief techniques and discover the creative connection between drawing and printmaking.
Fiesta Latina at Great Park in Irvine
September 14: Enjoy music, food, and art at this Hispanic heritage celebration. FREE!
K-POP Demon Hunters Skate Party at Pigeon’s Roller Rink
September 14: Celebrate K-POP Demon Hunters with skating, photo ops, and themed costume contests.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
September 19 - November 2: Experience a Halloween party at Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, take a hayride through Midnight Falls, go trick-or-treating, watch live shows, and take part in attractions like axe throwing and mini escape games.
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns | South Coast Botanic Garden
September 19–November 2: Stroll through glowing pumpkin displays, enjoy live entertainment, roast s’mores, and play in the Fun Zone at Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns.
Thai Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
September 20-21: A celebration of Thai culture featuring Muay Thai demonstrations, celebrity fighter appearances, and authentic Thai food. Enjoy traditional dance and shopping with Thai vendors. FREE!
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!
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!
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.
Worldwide Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
September 27: Play with bubbles, water, art, and music at this free event.
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.
Buena Park Culture Fest
September 27: Explore global cultures with food, performances, games, and a drone show.
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.
Family Rave: Kandi Quest in Catch One Los Angeles
September 28: Dance, craft, and game together at Family Rave: Kandi Quest.
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!
