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Free Shakespeare Festival | Griffith Park
June 24 - September 6: Enjoy Shakespeare performances under the stars in Griffith Park. FREE!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
August 12 - September 6: Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. Recommended for Ages 6 and up.
Overnight Family Camping at Santa Fe Dam Regional Park
June 26, July 24, August 28: Enjoy camping locally at this affordable outdoor "stay-cation." It's perfect for families looking to experience the outdoors without the long drive.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted | The Brig, Venice
August 28 - 30: Rev up for the Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted experience featuring immersive brand moments, iconic vehicle displays, and more Hot Wheels fun in Venice.
FUN-Tastic Family Night: Medieval Knight Adventure Show | Weingart Ballroom, Lakewood
August 28: Train like a knight with medieval games, bravery challenges, teamwork trials, and an action-packed sword fight demonstration, plus dinner before the show. Registration required.
Beach Movie Nights: The Nightmare Before Christmas | Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa del Rey
August 28: Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on the sand and under the stars at Dockweiler Beach. Bring blankets and bundle up for this family-friendly beach movie night. FREE!
Echo Park Rising | Echo Park, Los Angeles
August 29-30: Explore 50+ neighborhood spots during Echo Park Rising, a two-day festival filled with live music, independent art, food, shopping, and community fun throughout Echo Park. FREE!
The Royal Duck Inflatable Park | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
August 28 - September 27: Jump, bounce, and play at The Royal Duck, a pop-up inflatable park filled with bounce house attractions for kids at MainPlace Mall. Anti-slip socks required.
Oysterpalooza | Sunset Beach Community Center & Greenbelt, Huntington Beach
August 29: Celebrate oysters and coastal conservation with oyster tastings, restoration demonstrations, Indigenous storytelling, live music, sustainable vendors, kids’ crafts, and a morning beach cleanup. FREE!
Civil War Cannon Anniversary Celebration | Lincoln Memorial Shrine, Redlands
August 29: Watch a live Civil War cannon firing demonstration, learn about artillery history, meet Abraham Lincoln presenter Robert Broski, and explore historical exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine. FREE!
Classic Car Show | Santa Monica Pier
August 29: See more than 200 classic cars, including models dating back to the 1930s, at the 6th Annual Santa Monica Classic Car Show on the Pier. FREE!
17th Birthday Celebration | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
August 29: Celebrate Pretend City’s 17th birthday with music, dancing, activities, and special surprises for the whole family.
Day in the Park | El Salvador Park, Santa Ana
August 29: Enjoy live music, a car display, handball tournament, backpack giveaway, family resources, and a kids zone at El Salvador Park. FREE!
Family Unity Day | Darby Park, Inglewood
August 29: Enjoy free food, live music, games, family activities, and community resources at the 3rd Annual Family Unity Day at Darby Park. FREE!
Hungry Ghost Festival | Alpine Recreation Center, Los Angeles
August 29: Celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival traditions with lion and dragon dancing, cultural performances, ancestral altars, kids' activities, a bounce house, shadow puppets, and a costume parade in LA Chinatown. FREE!
OCO Natsu Matsuri | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
August 29: Experience a Japanese summer festival with taiko, cultural performances, Japanese food, origami, calligraphy, ikebana, ondo dancing, games, vendors, and a festive float parade through Tanaka Farms. Advance parking purchase required. FREE!
Down The Bayou | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
August 29: Explore an immersive bayou-themed event with 75+ vendors, live performances, Tiana and Snow White, a Hidden Mickey challenge, themed photo ops, and tours of the Kellogg “Haunted” Mansion.
Chalk Art Festival in Yorba Linda
August 29: Join the City of Yorba Linda for creative displays from professional chalk artists, a giant chalk mural to color, music, food trucks, games and more.
Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center
May 23 - August 29: Join Irvine Spectrum Center on select Saturday evenings from 6-9pm for unforgettable music and moves. Groove to your favorite beats in a unique and immersive experience at the next Silent Disco. FREE!
KCRW Summer Nights | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
August 29: Dance to sets from KCRW DJs Chris Douridas and John Tejada, then explore Bowers Museum galleries after hours, including The American Quilt: Cloth & Commerce. FREE!
Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
July 5 - September 6: Celebrate 10 years of Ice Cream Alley with frozen treats from LA ice cream makers, plus 60+ food vendors, shopping, DJs, and family-friendly activities at Smorgasburg. FREE!
Porsche Cruise-In | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
August 30: 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.
Dino Fest 2026 | Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
August 30: Meet paleontologists, see rare Triceratops and T. rex fossils, explore Dinosaur Hall, and enjoy hands-on activities at NHM's annual Dino Fest. Included with museum admission.
MangoFest | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos
August 30: Taste your way through 75+ vendors serving new mango-inspired creations at MangoFest in Cerritos. FREE!
Botitas y Banda: A Family Banda Party | The Compound, Commerce
August 30: Dance to live banda and DJs at a family banda party featuring bubbles, lights, photo moments, a mechanical bull, pony rides, and more.
Free Week | Platinum Performing Arts, Orange
August 31 – September 4: Try any and all dance and theatre classes for free at Platinum Performing Arts. Classes are available for kids (ages 1–18) and adults, with options in tap, ballet, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, acting, and more. Registration is required but there are no fees or commitments. FREE!
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
Summertime Sailor Days at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
July 7 – September 2: Step into the role of a traditional sailor aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Families can enjoy maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery along the San Diego Waterfront.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Norco Fair
September 4-7: Enjoy rodeo events, parades, live music, and family activities all weekend long at this four-day fair.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Long Beach Comic Con
September 5-6: Celebrate comics and pop culture with creators, panels, screenings, cosplay, and celebrity signings.
Smorgasburg Ice Cream Alley | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
July 5 - September 6: Celebrate 10 years of Ice Cream Alley with frozen treats from LA ice cream makers, plus 60+ food vendors, shopping, DJs, and family-friendly activities at Smorgasburg. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
September Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef
SEPTEMBER 11, 13 & 18: Enjoy Family Fun Night on the 11th making pizza. Celebrate grandparents with a special brunch on the 13th. Bake Apples on September 18th while honing your baking skills.
Maritime Festival | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
September 11–13: Celebrate Dana Point's maritime heritage at the Ocean Institute's 42nd Annual Maritime Festival, featuring tall ships, sailor reenactors, local marine life, food trucks, vendors, and live music. Ticketed experiences include cannon battles aboard a historic tall ship, pirate and mermaid experiences, and a Festival Adventure Pass. Free areas include live music, a beer garden, Peddler's Village, a pirate adventure show, and a sailor reenactment camp.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
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.
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
September Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef
SEPTEMBER 11, 13 & 18: Enjoy Family Fun Night on the 11th making pizza. Celebrate grandparents with a special brunch on the 13th. Bake Apples on September 18th while honing your baking skills.
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
September Cooking Events at Lil’ Chef
SEPTEMBER 11, 13 & 18: Enjoy Family Fun Night on the 11th making pizza. Celebrate grandparents with a special brunch on the 13th. Bake Apples on September 18th while honing your baking skills.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
September 19–20: Watch a bilingual family musical bring the traditions of Día de Muertos to life through regional Mexican music, dance, and vibrant storytelling. Recommended for kids (ages 6+).
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!
