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Cars of all makes and styles are welcome, from classics and muscle to European, JDM builds, trucks, modified vehicles, and daily drivers with a story.
Kids Cars and Coffee events
Come see what a conversation can do.
Kids Cars and Coffee events are free, family-friendly gatherings where young people meet car owners and positive adults over great cars, snacks, and real stories. Everything happens in visible, supervised settings.
Next event
Southern California Pilot Relaunch
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027 (planned relaunch)
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific
Location: Southern California venue to be announced
Cost: Free
Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP and request your place on the starting grid.
Complimentary coffee, light snacks and free prize drawings are planned! We’re planning five gifts for young attendees and two thank-you gifts for volunteer car owners who bring a display vehicle and participate.
Free onsite drawing entries; no purchase or donation required. Young people attend with a parent, guardian or family-authorized adult. Prize drawings are subject to final arrangements and gift availability.
See you on 01/30/27!
We’re collecting RSVP requests now. Your place is confirmed separately once the venue, final date, and capacity are confirmed.
Before requesting admission: Read the participation waiver. The RSVP form requires an electronic signature from participating adults or a parent/legal guardian for a minor. Signing does not confirm a place or give photo consent.
What to expect
Real conversations
Car owners and guest speakers share stories about careers, trades, setbacks, choices, resilience, and the lessons that helped shape their lives.
Family-friendly atmosphere
Expect a relaxed, welcoming setting with snacks, families, volunteers, and staff throughout the event.
Visible and supervised
Young people attend with a parent, guardian, or an adult their family has authorized. Kids Cars and Coffee events are not drop-off events.
For families
- Young people attend with a parent, guardian, or an adult you have authorized.
- Conversations happen in visible, public areas with other adults present.
- Snacks may contain common allergens. Please ask a team member before your young person eats if you have concerns.
- Photo and video permissions are handled through check-in and our separate consent process.
For car owners & speakers
- All makes and styles are welcome.
- Register ahead of time so we can plan display space and event flow.
- Share your story in public areas with families nearby.
- Displaying a car or speaking at an event does not authorize private contact with minors.
Questions? Email support@kidscarsandcoffee.com.
Our track record: Since 2016, KCC has gathered in Riverside, Palm Desert, and Murrieta. See our history →
Photos & video
Photos and video are shared only with permission. Families can review or change their choices through our Photo & Media Consent process. For future events, check-in will identify photo preferences so our event photographer can respect each family’s choice before images are published.