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7/27/25 - By Toby B

Summer is not over yet, and there are so many things to do in a Los Angeles August! It's a great time to enjoy outdoor movies & concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

A Los Angeles August is that crazy time of year when the height of heat and summer fun collides with back-to-school, and parents need to turn the dial up on the end-of-summer fun. Luckily, the events and outings in Los Angeles this month do not disappoint, and there are loads of amazing activities to do before the school bell rings, and many of them are free.

Monster trucks zoom into August at Monster Jam at Crypto.com Arena and the Hot Wheels Trucks Live Glow Party. Culver City's annual Fiesta La Ballona returns for some end-of-summer fun. And it's no trick: this year's August celebrations include Halloween, as both Midsummer Scream and Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party get the spooky season off to an early start.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in August—there's so much more! When the heat is too much to grin and bear, we've got Places to Beat the Heat in LA. When your credit card says to take it easy, we've got Free Things To Do In Los Angeles This Summer with Kids. And don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend.

Find even more great happenings this August on our event calendar and the Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

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Catch the T-34 Mentors in flight at Wings Over Camarillo August. Photo courtesy of the event.

The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in August

Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl

Hollywood Hills
Friday - Sunday, August 1 - 3, 2o25
  Broadway comes to the Bowl, with an all-star production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The cast includes Cynthia Erivo as Jesus, Adam Lambert as Judas, Milo Manheim as Peter, and Raúl Esparza asPontius Pilate READ MORE

KCON LA 2025

DTLA
August 1 - 3, 2025
KCON is the world’s largest fan celebration of Korean culture and music. Attendees can explore K-Pop, K-Beauty, K-Food, and more through panels, an expo, KCON-exclusive programs, and artist engagements. The evenings are devoted to concerts featuring K-Pop legends alongside up-and-coming rookies. The theme of this year’s KCON LA is “Klover’s Club Fair,” inspired by the four-leaf clover, symbolizing good luck and joy. Just as each leaf represents something unique, KCON features diverse stages and activities to celebrate all facets of K-pop and Korean culture—much... READ MORE

Beverly Hills National Night Out

Beverly Hills - FREE
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The community is invited to join Beverly Hills Fire & Police Departments, the Public Library, and Office of Emergency Management to celebrate National Night Out. The 400 block of North Rexford Drive (in front of the Library and the Fire Department) transforms into a Beverly Hills block party, where families can enjoy kid-friendly displays from SWAT and K-9 units, 911 Dispatchers, BHFD and the Mobile Command Center. Other fun includes food trucks, live DJ, a kids' playhouse and slides, face painting and balloons, and more. READ MORE

Discovery Cube 5k Run and Family Fun Run

Sylmar
Saturday, August 2, 2025
The Discovery Cube LA 5K & Family Fun Run is a high-energy morning of fitness, family, and fun, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, giveaways, and post-run family activities at the Cube. READ MORE

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids

Brentwood - FREE
Saturdays, August 2 - 16, 2025
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August with three weekends of shows. The free outdoor music series for kids and their families features some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation. Kids have a blast rolling in the grass and running through the garden, as well as dancing and singing along with the music. READ MORE

Roswell That Ends Well

Culver City - FREE
Saturdays & Sundays, August 2 - 24, 2025
The Actor's Gang is up to their usual nonsense, this year bringing a kid-friendly Shakespearean production that's out of this world.  But don't worry: Roswell That Ends Well. READ MORE

Rock 'N Blues Family Festival

Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, August 3, 2025
The Bowers helps families chill on a hot summer afternoon with an afternoon of music. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival. READ MORE

Discovery Cube Health Fair

Sylmar
Sunday - Sunday, August 3 - 10, 2025
The Back to School Health Fair is a week-long event offering resources for the entire family to connect with medical and dental professionals, get information about healthy eating, and find unique ways to get some exercise in.  Daily stage shows entertain while teaching about heart and lung health, and show how Nutrition + Sleep + Exercise is the formula for a healthy body. READ MORE

Disney Jr. Let's Play!

Anaheim
Friday - Sunday, August 8 - 10, 2025
Disneyland Resort celebrates the magical, entertaining and music-filled stories of Disney Junior with Disney Jr. Let's Play!  The three-day event is held first at Disney California Adventure Park, and then at Downtown Disney District. READ MORE

Nisei Week Japanese Festival

Little Tokyo - FREE
Saturday - Sunday, August 9 - 17, 2025
Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Japan during Nisei Week in Little Tokyo. Nisei Week is one of the longest-running ethnic festivals in the United States. Guests can try Japanese cuisine, watch the gyoza eating contest, marvel at the vehicles in the car show, wave at the floats during the Grand Parade, and enjoy a Taiko drumming performance.  READ MORE

Midsummer Scream

Long Beach
Friday - Sunday, August 15 - 17, 2025
You've heard of Christmas in July, but what about Halloween in August? Midsummer Scream is a weekend-long festival celebrating the spirit of Halloween and horror, drawing thousands of guests to the Long Beach Convention Center for thrills and chills. READ MORE

Phineas Banning Birthday Concert

Wilmington
Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Banning Mansion once again hosts its annual Phineas Banning Birthday Concert, celebrating “the father of the Los Angeles Harbor.” This year's event has a Country Western theme. Guests can celebrate with a big hoedown filled with live music and dancing. JB and The Big Circle Riders perform on the front porch; Museum newcomers Felicity and Andrea teach guests how to line dance. READ MORE

Rocket Fever!

Downey - FREE
Saturday, August 16, 2025
The Columbia Memorial Space Center invites families to a fun-filled day of rocketing, with interactive Space Center exhibits, hands-on rocket activities, and exhibitor booths. Guests receive a free model rocket to take home (while supplies last).  The Space Center offers free admission all day. READ MORE

Wings Over Camarillo

Camarillo
Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2o25
Wings Over Camarillo returns! With the feeling of an old-time barnstorming air show crossed with a big party, the annual air show features flight demos with aerobatic routines by dozens of aircraft including vintage planes, experimental crafts, and WWII fighters. READ MORE

CicLAvia: Culver City Meets Venice

Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice - FREE
Sunday, August 17, 2025 Free
CicLAvia's latest event connects Culver City to Venice along a 6.75 mile route. CicLAvia participants just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the car-free streets and to take the time to explore the area. READ MORE

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Anaheim
Starts August 17, 2025
Trick-or-treating at Disneyland - what could be better? This year's spooooookiest Halloween celebration is a villainous bash at Disney California Adventure Park. READ MORE

Monster Jam at Crypto.com Arena

DTLA:
Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24, 2025
 Monster trucks smash and crash their way through the Crypto.com Arena in a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed, and powerful stunts.  READ MORE

Fiesta La Ballona

Culver City - FREE
Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24, 2025
Culver City's premier community event, Fiesta La Ballona, treats families to outdoor concerts, carnival rides (wristbands available for purchase), a petting zoo, K-9 demonstrations, and pony rides all weekend long. Other highlights include a pancake breakfast and a magic show.  READ MORE

Maestro of the Movies: Celebrating the Music of John Williams

Hollywood Hills
Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24, 2025
Conductor David Newman leads the LA Phil in its annual celebration of the film scores of legendary composer John Williams. The evenings feature some of Williams’ biggest hits and other beloved classics of the silver screen, including a selection of film clips on the Bowl’s big screens. READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Ontario
Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Ontario's Toyota Arena, with a new theme: Glow-N-Fire, adding a fiery theme to the monster truck competition. Fans of all ages can watch the iconic Hot Wheels monster truck toys -  including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker and more -  come to life in a full-size, kid-focused, immersive Hot Wheels experience.   READ MORE

Leimert Park Jazz Festival

Leimert Park - FREE
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Feel the jazz vibes all day long at the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. This free event features local jazz musicians taking the stage to groove all day. In addition to the music, the festival features a visual arts pavilion, a food truck zone, a wine and beer lounge, a community resource zone, and a kids zone. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

LA Convention Center & Crypto.com Arena
Disney California Adventure Park
Long Beach Convention Center