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Free Shakespeare Festival | Griffith Park
June 24 - September 6: Enjoy Shakespeare performances under the stars in Griffith Park. FREE!
LEGO® Festival | LEGOLAND California
July 20–Aug 30: LEGO Festival returns with a new Pokémon play zone and F1-themed fun.
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.
Monster Jam Road Trip | Select Walmart Locations, Southern California
August 13–23: See Monster Jam’s Grave Digger up close at select Walmart locations. FREE!
Nisei Week Japanese Festival | Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
August 16–23: Celebrate Nisei Week in Little Tokyo with the Grand Parade, Japanese festivals, performances, food, karate, and traditional Ondo street dancing. FREE!
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert | F&M Bank Amphitheater, Long Beach
August 20: Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl under the stars as Long Beach Symphony performs the film’s iconic score live, plus enjoy pre-concert activities for families.
Sea Country Festival | 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. FREE!
La Habra Corn Festival | El Centro-Lions Park, La Habra
August 21-23: Celebrate 77 years of the La Habra Corn Festival with carnival rides, corn and festival food, a parade, kids’ and adult corn-eating contests, live music, shopping, and family fun. FREE!
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!
Summer Street Fest | Mines Avenue, Pico Rivera
August 14 & 21: Summer Street Fest brings live music, food trucks, a marketplace, and family Fun Zone to Mines Avenue, with Mariachi Los Camperos on August 14 and Exposé on August 21. FREE!
Melon Moon Market | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
July 17 - August 21: A lantern-lit night market on summer Fridays with vendors, melons, and farm fun.
Parents Night Out – Cooking Classes for Kids at Lil’ Chef
JUNE 21, JULY 31, AUGUST 21 & SEPTEMBER 25: This is a great workshop for the parents to go out and let their children (ages 3+) have a fun-filled Friday evening! Each month features a different “themed” Friday Night with food that your Lil’ Chef will make from scratch, and provide drinks and a game or movie to end the evening.
LAZERDOME: KPop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Costa Mesa
August 21: See songs from KPop Demon Hunters, Encanto, Frozen 2, Moana, The Lion King, and more come to life with dazzling laser effects during a double-feature LAZERDOME show.
Summer Movie Night: The Sandlot | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
August 21: Bring blankets and chairs to LBX for a free outdoor screening of The Sandlot. Grab a bite from nearby eateries before the movie starts at 8:30 PM. FREE!
Annual Friendship Pow Wow | Fedde Sports Complex, Hawaiian Gardens
August 22-23: Celebrate culture and tradition with vibrant dancing, powerful drumming, and a welcoming community gathering in Hawaiian Gardens. FREE!
ANIME Impulse + K-PLAY! FEST | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
August 22-23: Anime and K-pop collide at ANIME Impulse and K-PLAY! FEST with voice actors, cosplay, Artist Alley, K-pop random dance play, photocard trading, vendors, live entertainment, and more. One ticket also includes Collectors Expo.
Letterpress Surplus Sale & Wayzgoose at the International Printing Museum
August 22: Explore printing history with live demos, hands-on activities, and a surplus sale of vintage printing treasures.
The Carnegie Comic Collective | Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim
August 22: Meet local comic artists, shop from retailers, make comic-inspired crafts, watch demonstrations, and join panels at Muzeo’s 2nd annual comic book celebration.
Plum Fest | Old World Huntington Beach
August 22-23: Huntington Beach's Plum Fest features live performances and everything PLUM! Take your family and friends to experience a fruit-filled Sunday!
Touch-A-Truck & OCSC Match Day | Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine
August 22: Climb aboard trucks and vehicles from first responders, construction crews, sanitation departments, and more at Touch-A-Truck, then stay to cheer on Orange County SC at the 7 PM match.
Taste of Downtown x KCRW Summer Nights | Pine Avenue & The Promenade, Long Beach
August 22: Taste your way through Downtown Long Beach with local food and drinks, then dance into the evening with KCRW DJs. FREE-ish!
5K & Family Fun Run 1K | Discovery Cube LA, Sylmar
August 23: Lace up for a morning 5K or bring the family for a shorter 1K Family Fun Run in Sylmar. Registration required.
Kids Run the Bases | Dodger Stadium, LA
Select Sundays, June 21 - September 20: Kids Run the Bases gives children (ages 5-14) the chance to run the bases after most Sunday afternoon games.
LA Kids Book Festival | West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood
August 23: Celebrate books and early learning at the FREE LA Kids Book Festival with Blippi and Meekah, The BeatBuds, storytimes, performances, an Epic Foam Party, and more at West Hollywood Park. FREE!
Gardena Jazz Festival
August 23: Enjoy a day of live jazz performances at the 22nd Annual Gardena Jazz Festival.
Dana Point Car Show | Lantern District, Dana Point
August 23: Stroll and enjoy classic cars, food trucks, entertainment, vendors, and more. FREE!
Chicano Heritage Festival | Centennial Park, Santa Ana
August 23: Celebrate Santa Ana’s Mexican American heritage with a car cruise and show, kids zone, food, and live performances. FREE!
Kids Club | The Grove, Los Angeles
June 3–24: Enjoy weekly kids shows with music, puppets, and storytelling at AMC theaters.
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!
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!
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!
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.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. 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.
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.
Garden Adventures | Adventures to Dreams Youth Garden, Long Beach
August 8 & September 19: Dig into hands-on gardening, arts activities, and STEM projects designed for kids and teens to explore outside the classroom. 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!
