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Burst into fun at Bubble Bash. Event photo courtesy of Long Beach Towne Center.
Burst into fun at Bubble Bash. Event photo courtesy of Long Beach Towne Center.
6/29/25 - By Toby B

Bring on all the things to do in Los Angeles in July with kids. Kicking off with 4th of July fireworks galore, this month never slows down, so you can enjoy every minute of summer fun.

July will be dynamite! Things to do in Los Angeles are aplenty this month, starting with all the 4th of July events in Los Angeles Independence Day fireworks in LA that'll light up the sky. And this is only the beginning, as summer favorites such as Echo Park's Lotus Festival, the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, and the Orange County Fair return. Kids and teens can immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms at Anime Expo and the road-trip-worthy San Diego Comic-Con. New this summer, NexGen members can get a sneak peek of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA or prowl around NHM's purr-fect new exhibit Fierce! The Story of Cats.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in July, but there's so much more! As the month heats up, the best splash pads in Los Angeles will help cool the kiddos down. Enjoy free concerts and outdoor movies, and soak in summer with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

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The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles With Kids in July

Big Bang on the Bay 2025

Long Beach
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Big Bang on the Bay lights up the sky on "4th of July Eve" (July 3rd). The show is viewable all around Long Beach harbor.  READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2025

Redondo Beach
Starts Thursday July 3, 2025
The free concerts on Redondo Beach Pier come with an added bonus: the chance to see the sun set over the ocean. Thursday night concerts feature tribute bands. READ MORE

Anime Expo

DTLA
Thursday - Sunday, July 3 - 6, 2025
Anime fans and industry members head to the LA Convention Center for Anime Expo, an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. READ MORE

Santa Monica 4th of July Parade

Santa Monica - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Main Street Santa Monica hosts its annual Fourth of July Parade. Neighbors, kids, bicycles, creative teams, marching bands, and civic-minded groups are all invited to march, and everyone is invited as spectators.  2025's  parade celebrates the Arts, showcasing the vibrant artistic spirit of the Santa Monica community. READ MORE

Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza

Woodland Hills - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Enjoy a free concert by Strange Days, a The Doors tribute band, followed by a fantastic fireworks display in Woodland Hills. Food and retail vendors are also present. All the fun takes place at Warner Ranch Park. This free event draws a crowd upwards of 40,000 people every year. Parking costs $25.  READ MORE

Marina del Rey July 4th Fireworks

Marina del Rey - FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Marina del Rey's annual fireworks are one of the best free displays in the city. The show commences at 9pm and lasts about 20 minutes.  This display is launched from a barge off of the marina's South Jetty. The 10-minute fireworks show can be seen from all over the Marina, the loudspeakers with the corresponding soundtrack are set up at Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village. READ MORE

NexGenLA Sneak Peek of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Sunday, July 6, 2025
NexGenLA members can be among the first to step inside the David Geffen Galleries - before a single artwork is installed! Designed by world-renowned architect Peter Zumthor, this stunning new building sets the stage for a day of creativity and fun perfect for kids and their grown-ups. Guests can explore and create with hands-on workshops, family tours, puppet walkarounds, a scavenger hunt, and a DJ set at this exclusive preview of LACMA's next big adventure. READ MORE

Lil' Ranchers Summer Program

Calabasas
Tuesdays, starting July 8, 2025
The Lil' Ranchers Summer Program at the Leonis Adobe Museum offers fun rotating activities with a different theme each week. Kids can feed sheep and goats, make crafts with museum guides, enjoy live music with Craig Newton, hear stories in the 1880s adobe house, and partake in various other rancho-themed activities, such as learning to throw a lasso like a real Vaquero! READ MORE

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony at Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood Hills
Friday & Saturday, July 11 & 12, 2025
What's up, Doc?  It's rabbit season at the Hollywood Bowl. And duck season. And skunk and cat & mouse season... as classic Looney Tunes cartoons are shown on the big screen with their scores played live by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. George Daugherty conducts, with special guests voice actors Eric Bauza (Daffy Duck) and Bob Bergen (Porky Pig). READ MORE

Long Beach Towne Center's Bubble Bash

Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Long Beach Towne Center celebrates summer at the free Bubble Bash. All ages are welcome to enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, an overflowing foam zone, live entertainment, a character meet and greet, games and giveaways. READ MORE

44th Lotus Festival

Echo Park - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 -13, 2025
Every year the Lotus Festival highlights a different Asian or Pacific Island country to promote and educate the community about the country and its culture. This year, the event celebrates the people of the Republic of Korea. Families enjoy the dragonboat races, children's area, food court, lantern launches, handcrafted artwork, and more.  READ MORE

Fierce! The Story of Cats

Exposition Park
Opens Sunday, July 13, 2025
Meow! The Natural History Museum debuts a purr-fect new exhibition Fierce! The Story of Cats is a hands-on, immersive experience that explores the world of cats - from sabertooths to household kitty cats. Guests can discover their unique behaviors, evolution, biology, and deep connection with humans. On opening day, museum guests can enjoy additional activities. READ MORE

Celebrate Pippi's Birthday

Montrose - FREE
Sunday, July 13, 2025
 Once Upon a Time Bookstore celebrates the store's cat, Pippi. She's turning 10! READ MORE

Orange County Fair

Costa Mesa
Starts Friday, July 18, 2025
The Orange County Fair is back, and this year's theme is "Find Your Happy!" Highlights of the fair include animals, tons of food, carnival rides, art exhibits, and more. Carnival ride tickets are $1 each, and unlimited-ride wristbands are available for $44 for Wednesdays or Thursdays at the fair.  READ MORE

Plumeria Festival 2025

Arcadia
Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19, 2025
The Los Angeles County Arboretum celebrates all things plumeria. Guests can enjoy guided tours of a grove of more than 100 plumeria plants on Tallac Knoll and experience the sweet scent of the colorful flowers. READ MORE

South Bay Greek Festival

Redondo Beach
Friday - Sunday, July 18 - 20, 2025
Opa! The South Bay Greek Festival offers a weekend of Greek music, dancing, and food. READ MORE

10 Years of Love Long Beach

Long Beach
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025
This two-day festival celebrates all the things that make Long Beach lovable. Highlights include DJs, music, arts and crafts, food court, vendors, yoga, sound healing, massage, and chill areas.This year, Love Long Beach celebrates it's 10th anniversary.  READ MORE

LA Soundscapes at The Ford

Hollywood
Saturday, July 20, 2025
The Ford's LA Soundscapes is inspired by LA’s culturally rich neighborhoods and communities. Each LA Soundscapes family event features a pre-concert activity and participatory artmaking. The season opener is a punk/puppet mash-up, as Bob Baker Marionette Theater shares the stage with Juanita and Juan. READ MORE

San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego
Thursday - Sunday, July 24 - 27, 2025
Genre fans of every ilk make the pilgrimage down to San Diego for fandom's ultimate party: San Diego Comic-Con. The 4-day event celebrates comic books, movies, TV, video games, anime, action figures, and cosplay. Fans get to rub shoulders with stars and creators, in intimate panel discussions and presentations in giant halls, on the packed exhibit floor and in autograph sessions. Many come dressed in costume; many more take pictures of the Storm Troopers, Avengers, Star Trek cadets, and Madrigal families in their midst. READ MORE

All Abilities Celebration

Costa Mesa - FREE
Saturday, July 26, 2025
The Segerstrom hosts a celebration that empowers the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives of everyone in the community. The event includes performances and workshops featuring artists of all abilities. American Sign Language interpretation is available for the duration of the event. Guests can also enjoy sensory friendly booths exploring the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing) through engaging and educational activities and workshops.  READ MORE

Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Dragon boats—long, sleek, and powered by many rowers with oars—are raced competitively in events like the Asian Games. Families can see their beauty and majesty, and watch the power and vigor of the athletic oarsmen at the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival. A schedule of races will be found on the website as the event approaches. READ MORE

Annenberg Community Beach House Sunset Picnic

Santa Monica - FREE
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Annenberg Community Beach House welcomes guests to picnic as the sun goes down. READ MORE

International Surf Festival

Manhattan Beach - FREE
Wednesday - Sunday, July 30 - August 3, 2025
Hang ten in Manhattan Beach for the International Surf Festival. The three signature events for the festival are the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley Six-Man Volleyball Tournament.  Other events include a surfing contest, a body surfing contest (great for kids), a beach run, paddleboard races, a dory race, and other youth events. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Main Street Farmers' Market
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
Orange County Fair & Event Center
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Various Beach locations