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6/30/23 - 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! This month explodes onto the scene with things to do in Los Angeles, starting with fireworks aplenty as 4th of July events in Los Angeles are aglow. And the 4th of July is only the beginning, as our summer favorites like Griffith Park Shakespeare, Echo Park's Lotus Festival, and Friday nights at the LA Zoo return. From spending the night in LA's most beloved bookstore to immersing yourself in Bubble World, July is bursting with things to do in Los Angeles. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in July—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 free outdoor movies, and soak in summer with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

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Bubble World is bursting with fun. Photo courtesy of Fever.
Bubble World is bursting with fun. Photo courtesy of Fever.

The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in July 2023

Bubble World: An Immersive Experience

Montebello - Every Wednesday - Monday through July 31, 2023
This one's gonna pop! The new Bubble World experience immerses guests in a variety of bubble-themed environments. This sensory experience features uniquely-themed rooms with plenty of photo opportunities. Guests move between 13 uniquely themed rooms including an enormous bubble bath ball pit, hot air balloon simulator, undersea LED room, and endless infinity experience. READ MORE

Hooray LA

Highland Park - Opens Saturday, July 1, 2023
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater says it’s time for celebration, for pride and wonder; it’s time to say Hooray LA! READ MORE

Anime Expo

DTLA - Saturday - Tuesday, July 1 -4, 2023
Anime fans and industry members head to the LA Convention Center for Anime Expo, an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture. READ MORE

4th of July Block Party

DTLA - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Free
Downtown's Gloria Molina Grand Park and The Music Center host a block party, touted as Los Angeles County’s largest free July 4th celebration.​ Music performances showcasing L.A.’s global and diverse sounds are presented on two stages, paying homage to hip-hop's 50th anniversary. For the first time, the sky is illuminated not by fireworks, but by drones, as a spectacular 3D drone show lights up the night sky. And as if that wasn't enough, the park presents a digital playground for children and families to explore digital and Augmented Reality (AR)... READ MORE

2023 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Griffith Park - Opens Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Free
Lord, what fools these mortals be!  But not so foolish as they would miss the final weekend of  A Midsummer Night's Dream in Griffith Park. READ MORE

Arboretum Summer Nights

Arcadia - Starts Friday, July 7, 2023
The Arboretum hosts concerts on select Friday Nights, featuring live music from local bands. Children's activities are offered during the concert, including family-friendly crafts, lawn games and storytelling. Bring lawn chairs, beach umbrellas and/or blankets as well as a picnic-style dinner; refreshments available for purchase from the Peacock Cafe. Upcoming Concerts: July 7: Sterling Sylver (Country) July 21:  Island Jam Music (traditional and contemporary Hawaiian Music) August 4:  Susie Hansen Latin Quartet (salsa and... READ MORE

Zoo Friday Nights 2023

Griffith Park - Starts Friday, July 7, 2023
Zoo Friday Nights is going like, totally 80's for the next two weeks -- radical, dude! The Zoo Nights on July 28 features Flashback Heart Attack; Pop Gun Rerun performs on August 4. READ MORE

CCPT Children's Theatre in the Park: The Enchanted Bookshop

Culver City - Saturdays & Sundays, July 8 - 30, 2023
Free
Culver City Public Theatre's annual children's production in the park is performed on Saturdays and Sundays from July 8 to July 30. This year's production is The Enchanted Bookshop​. READ MORE

Pirate Invasion Festival

Long Beach - Saturday & Sunday, July 8 & 9, 2023
Hundreds of costumed pirates (and three pirate ships) descend on Harry Bridges Memorial Park, accompanied by a colony of mermaids, for two days of all things seaworthy at the Biggest Pirate Fest in the West. This year, the team added a pub crawl for guests 21 and over.  READ MORE

Annual Fiesta of Gems Show

Culver City - Saturday & Sunday, July 8 & 9, 2023
Free
The Fiesta of Gems Show is a free educational event for the community which provides fossils, gems and mineral exhibits, demonstrations, and children’s programs. This year's featured gemstone is Druzy. READ MORE

From Dinosaurs to People

Santa Ana - Saturday, July 9, 2023
Free
Heritage Museum of Orange County invites families to relive Orange County's past, in a day filled with dinosaurs, archeology, paleontology, history, a kids' zone, fossils, blacksmiths, nature walks, fun talks, and Native American artifacts. READ MORE

Family Festival: Medieval Play

West LA - Sunday, July 9, 2023
Free
The Getty hosts a fun-filled festival inspired by medieval play and pastimes! Arrive in costume or create your own custom tunic and immerse yourself in a medieval village where you can learn a courtly dance, sing with wandering minstrels, and meet Angel, a medieval-breed pony. READ MORE

Celebrate Pippi's Birthday

Montrose - Thursday, July 13, 2023
Free
 Once Upon a Time Bookstore celebrates the store's cat, Pippi. READ MORE

The Last Bookstore Slumber Party

DTLA - Thursday - Sunday, July 13 - 16, 2023
Forget night at the museum, what any book lover wants is a night at the bookstore! The Last Bookstore offers families a unique opportunity to spend the night in the store. Guests can sleep in the antique bank vault, underneath the famous tunnel lights, or - for the daring - in the "haunted" Horror Vault. READ MORE

Orange County Fair

Costa Mesa - Starts Friday, July 14, 2023
The Orange County Fair has a few last surprises before it ends for the season. On Friday, fair-goers can Meet the Lakers (including shooting guard Max Christie). On Sunday the Fair races for the finish with the Speedway Fair Derby. READ MORE

South Bay Greek Festival

Redondo Beach - Friday - Sunday, July 14 - 16, 2023
Opa! The South Bay Greek Festival offers a weekend of Greek music, dancing, and food. READ MORE

Campfire Programs at Malibu Creek State Park

Calabasas - Saturday, July 15, 2023
Free
Malibu Creek State Park offers free informative one-hour programs in the campground amphitheater on Saturday evenings this summer.  READ MORE

2023 Colorado Street Bridge Party

Pasadena - Saturday, July 15, 2023
The Bridge is Back! After a 5 year hiatus, the Colorado Street Bridge Party returns, offering a spectacular opportunity to stroll  -- and party -- along the Historic Colorado Street Bridge. READ MORE

Brick Fest Live (Long Beach)

Long Beach - Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 2023
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42nd Lotus Festival

Echo Park - Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 2023
Free
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 Indonesia. Families enjoy the dragonboat races, children's area, food court, handcrafted artwork, and more.  READ MORE

Alondra Park Ho'olaule'a

Lawndale - Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 2023
Free
Join the largest Hawaiian festival in Southern California and catch the spirit of Aloha. This annual festival is held the third week of July in Alondra Park. Enjoy Polynesian entertainment and food (malasadas and shave ice!), arts and crafts, games, drawings, and prizes.  READ MORE

Shark Week at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

San Pedro - Sunday - Saturday, July 16 - 22, 2023
Free
Get ready for a JAW-some time learning about sharks! The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts special shark-related activities and crafts in the Shark Room (naturally). No reservations are required, and the activities are included with admission (free with a suggested donation). READ MORE

Skirball Family Amphitheater Performances

West LA - Sundays, July 16 - August 6, 2023
A summer favorite at the Skirball returns, offering family-friendly entertainment in the amphitheater. This year’s series features artists who use the power of performance to enliven our city and the people who call LA home.  READ MORE

SMPL at the Beach (Annenberg Community Beach House)

Santa Monica - Friday, July 21, 2023
Free
Santa Monica Public Library is headed to the beach! This surf-side pop-up library program at the Annenberg Community Beach House offers a day of family-friendly activities. READ MORE

Love Long Beach

Long Beach - Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23, 2023
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. READ MORE

Oxnard Salsa Festival

Oxnard - Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30, 2023
NOTE:  The Oxnard Salsa Festival is being postponed until 2024 READ MORE

Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

Long Beach - Saturday, July 29, 2023
Free
Dragon boats—long, sleek, and powered by many rowers with oars—are raced competitively in events like the Asian Games. Dragon boat competitions are also held each year in China and elsewhere to honor the life and death of ancient poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). READ MORE

Brick Fest Live (Pasadena)

Pasadena - Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30, 2023
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POSTPONED Bugs Bunny at the Symphony (Microsoft/ Peacock)

DTLA - Sunday, July 30, 2023
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. Currently, there is no information on a new date. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Griffith Park - site of the Old Zoo
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Heritage Museum of Orange County
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
Orange County Fair & Event Center
Pasadena Convention Center
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