Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Southern California — May 29-31, 2026
Photo by SoCal Wienerfest
Happening All Weekend – May 29–31
Monsterpalooza
Pasadena Convention Center
Explore movie magic, monsters, and special effects at this fan-favorite convention.
626 Night Market at OC Fair and Event Center
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
Enjoy 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, artists, games, live concerts, and entertainment attractions.
FREE! Skateside Fest
Culver City Park
Skate, roll, and play all weekend with lessons, games, music, and family fun.
FREE! Summer Arts Festival
Downtown Burbank
Browse 170+ artisan booths, enjoy live music, and try hands-on crafts, face painting, and interactive art activities at this free outdoor festival.
Scuba Show
Long Beach Convention Center
Explore the world beneath the waves at the nation’s largest consumer scuba expo with pool dives, VR wreck diving, hundreds of exhibitors, and 60+ talks and seminars. Kids ages 15 and under get in free.
Friday – May 29
FREE! Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay
Newport Bay, Newport Beach
Enjoy 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
Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers.
FREE! Family Night
Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
Explore hands-on exhibits, STEM activities, and presentations at this interactive evening museum event.
Saturday – May 30
FREE! Long Beach Family Arts Festival
Recreation Park – Long Beach
Enjoy live youth performances and arts showcases at this family-friendly outdoor festival celebrating local talent.
FREE! City of LA Annual Youth Expo
Los Angeles Trade Technical-College, Los Angeles
Explore careers, internships, and resources at this free youth-focused expo.
FREE! Meet the Horses & Park Rangers
Oakridge Estate Park, Northridge
Meet park rangers, see horse demos, and learn about mounted patrols at this outdoor family-friendly event.
FREE! SoCal Wienerfest
Huntington Beach
Hit the beach with your wiener dog for a community celebration packed with pups, rescue groups, and good vibes.
FREE! Maker Math Day
Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
Explore hands-on math activities, puzzles, and 3D printing demos at this interactive STEM event.
FREE! Train Days
Moulton Museum, Laguna Hills
Explore train history through hands-on activities and exhibits at this family-friendly museum event.
FREE! Annual Culture Fest
Glendora
Enjoy global performances, international food, and cultural showcases at this vibrant community street festival.
FREE! Pasadena Armenian Festival
Victory Park – Pasadena
Enjoy Armenian food, cultural performances, vendors, and a kids play area at this community festival.
FREE! AAPI Cultural Celebration
Cultural Arts Center – Norwalk
Enjoy cultural performances, food vendors, shopping, and kids crafts at this AAPI community celebration.
FREE! Sing-A-Long Beach
The Shell – Long Beach
Join in a sing-a-long to your favorite tunes with the Long Beach Youth Chorus band.
FREE! Silent Disco
Irvine Spectrum
Groove to your favorite beats at this unique and immersive outdoor silent disco experience on select Saturday evenings from 6–9 pm.
Leopold & The Magic Flute: Opera for Kids!
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
Experience a kid-friendly opera with puppets, live music, and hands-on activities before the show.
LEGENDS – Original Musical Production
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
Experience Chinese mythology through music, dance, and acrobatics in this live stage production.
Kid CanDo Soft Opening
Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach
Explore rotating themed play experiences designed for imaginative, hands-on fun.
30th Annual All Toyotafest
Marina Green Park, Long Beach
See 500+ Toyota cars from vintage to modern builds at this waterfront car show and community event.
L.A. Zoo Quest: Amazing Apes
Los Angeles Zoo
Solve puzzles, explore the zoo at night, and learn about apes in this interactive adventure.
Sunday – May 31
FREE! Kowabunga Van Klan “Buses on the Pier”
Huntington Beach Pier
Check out one of the biggest VW Bus meet-ups on the West Coast, with classic and restored VW buses cruising the pier.
FREE! Museums of the Arroyo Day (MOTA)
Los Angeles
Explore five museums with free admission, family activities, and local history experiences.
FREE! Japanese Car Cruise In & Motorcycle Show
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
See some of the most iconic Japanese cars and custom builds up close at this high-energy car meet.
FREE! Kidspace Neighborhood Block Party
Brookside Park, Pasadena
Enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities, food trucks, and free museum admission at this community block party.
FREE! Family ArtMaking at Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach Museum of Art
A free drop-in art workshop for all ages and skill levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
We All Play Pajama Party
Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica
Enjoy a museum-wide pajama party with hands-on activities, performances, food, and take-home goodies for families.
Ongoing Events
May 7–31: LA County Fair
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
The LA County Fair features over 60 carnival rides, 30 games, kid zones, a Stunt Dogs show, petting zoo, roller skating rink, concert series, and more.
Now–May 24: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles
This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic features beloved songs and the timeless story of Maria and the von Trapp family, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
April 28–June 9: Hyperspace Mountain
Disneyland, Anaheim
Blast off on a Star Wars adventure aboard Space Mountain’s limited-time galactic overlay, dodging crossfire from X-wing starfighters and TIE fighters.
April 3 – June 30: Grunion Runs
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
Watch grunion come ashore during a staff-led beach observation; each evening includes aquarium entry, a short film, a hatching experience, and a beach-side grunion watch.
Now–July 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Cosm Los Angeles, Inglewood
Step into an immersive Harry Potter experience where the film expands beyond the screen with interactive environments, hidden surprises, and themed food add-ons.
May 20 – June 1: Tall Ship Mystic Whaler Visit
Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura
Climb aboard an 83-foot schooner for dockside tours, hands-on learning, and sea stories. Special family activities available on select dates (RSVP required).
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