Happy Sunday!

Here are this coming week’s family-friendly events!

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Enjoy an evening of art, music, and creativity at ArtNight Pasadena, with free admission to 23 arts and cultural venues. Families can explore exhibitions, watch performances, and try art-making activities, with highlights including Bob Baker’s Marionettes at City Hall.

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Bring your appetite to Festa Italiana in San Pedro for a celebration of Italian food, music, and community. Families can enjoy live entertainment, browse artisan vendors, and check out children’s games and photo experiences. Admission and entertainment are free, with food and shopping available for purchase.

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Celebrate local creativity at Música y Poemas, a free, family-friendly street festival on Figueroa Street. Explore local artists, youth activities, and community resources together for an outing that connects families with their neighborhood.

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Celebrate Latino heritage with a lively parade featuring local schools, community groups, and neighbors, followed by a festival outside Pasadena City Hall. The parade begins at 4 p.m., making this a fun late-afternoon outing for families.

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Walk, bike, or skate through Los Angeles at CicLAvia—Heart of LA, when more than 6.5 miles of streets close to cars and open for exploration. This free event lets your family join anywhere along the route and enjoy as much or as little as you like. Children riding bikes should already be comfortable navigating around others.

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Take an evening stroll through Night of the Jack’s mile-long illuminated trail at King Gillette Ranch. Larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern displays, colorful lights, and interactive installations create plenty to discover together, with food trucks available for a dinner or snack stop.

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Explore cultures from around the world at the Irvine Global Village Festival. Families can enjoy music and dance performances, discover cultural demonstrations, and sample different flavors together—a fun way to spark kids’ curiosity about the wider world.

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Celebrate Placentia’s 100th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary at the Heritage Festival. Enjoy the parade and community gathering at Tri City Park, where the “Stars, Stripes, and Stories” theme brings local history and hometown pride into a family outing.

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Enjoy a little Old West flavor at the Silverado Country Fair & Folk Festival, with live music, playful contests, arts and crafts, and plenty of food. Browse handmade goods, grab a treat, and enjoy the canyon community’s festive atmosphere together.

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Head to Carnival Colossal in San Clemente for rides, midway games, and food trucks at Vista Hermosa Sports Park. Admission is free, with ride tickets purchased separately, and live bands add to the fun on Saturday and Sunday.

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Gather the family for Rancho Family Fest in Rancho Santa Margarita, featuring music, food, and community fun. Enjoy live entertainment, explore vendors, and check out games and activities for kids while spending time together outdoors.

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Introduce the kids to Armenian flavors and traditions at St. Mary’s Armenian Food Festival in Costa Mesa. Enjoy Armenian food, live music, and a welcoming community celebration designed for the whole family.

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Spend a day at the Southern California Fair enjoying carnival rides and exploring exhibits featuring art, crafts, agriculture, and youth projects. There are kiddie rides for younger visitors and bigger thrills for older kids. Admission is $5, with children ages 3 and under admitted free; rides cost extra.

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Bring your little car enthusiast to Rendezvous Back to Route 66 in downtown San Bernardino. Families can admire classic and custom vehicles, enjoy live entertainment, and browse local vendors while celebrating the history of this famous highway.

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Make local history come alive at Temecula History Day in Sam Hicks Monument Park. Games, demonstrations, and music introduce families to Temecula’s pioneers and stories, offering a playful way for kids to learn about the past.

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Enjoy live music and creative exploration at the family-friendly Joshua Tree Music Festival. This desert gathering combines performances with art, movement, and mindfulness workshops, plus Kidsville programming for younger festivalgoers. Families can make it a camping getaway or explore available ticket options.

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Look up and discover the wonders of the desert sky at the Night Sky Festival in Twentynine Palms. Families can enjoy constellation tours, telescope activities, hands-on science, and a family Space Camp, with opportunities to stargaze together after dark.

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Bring the family hungry to Yum Food Fest & Night Market at The Shops at Palm Desert. Explore international food, browse handcrafted goods, and enjoy live entertainment while letting everyone choose something delicious to try.

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Celebrate kindness and community at Kick Bullying to the Curb’s free wellness festival in Palm Springs. Families can enjoy interactive animal experiences, music, youth activities, and food trucks, then cheer on the celebrity kickball game starting at 6 p.m. No RSVP is required.

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Explore art, enjoy food vendors, and get creative at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. The free festival welcomes families, with hands-on activities at Geppetto’s Toys Family Art Center and pet adoption stations to visit. The separately ticketed Wine & Beer Garden is strictly for ages 21 and older.

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Enjoy a fall outing at San Marcos Harvest Fest in North City, featuring more than 250 vendors, live music, and food. Browse together, pick out something tasty, and soak up the community celebration at your family’s own pace.

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Enjoy carnival rides, live music, and favorite festival foods at Conejo Fall Fest in Thousand Oaks. Admission is free, with ride tickets sold separately, and families can catch dance performances and visit the petting zoo during scheduled weekend hours.

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Experience Scottish culture at the Seaside Highland Games in Ventura, with bagpipes, Highland dancing, impressive athletic competitions, and sheep-herding demonstrations. Families can also explore the Children’s Glen, browse vendors, and enjoy live music throughout the weekend.

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Explore the creative side of Ojai during the self-guided Open Studios Fall Tour. Visit artists’ workspaces, see paintings, sculptures, glass, and other artwork, and talk with the people who create them. Choose a few stops to match your children’s interests and attention spans.

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Hope you have an amazing week!

— Brittney

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