Pier 30 Beach Festival returns to Santa Monica with two days of surf, sport, music and Southern California beach culture. The free, all-ages festival features ocean competitions, skateboarding, strongman events, roller rink, beer garden, food, live music and family-friendly activities and interactive games. Festival activities begin at 9 a.m. daily, with festivities continuing throughout the […]
The Broad and KCRW present four days of DJs, luchadores, participatory sport, drag and general revelry on The Broad's outdoor plaza—timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. Think block party: art, sport, comedy, and a whole lot of team spirit. All ages welcome. Highlights include KCRW DJs, Multiform matches, guided warmups, sports […]
Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Hansen Dam Lake – The Ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Party Experience transforms the lakefront into an international football festival for fans of every age. The all-day watch party features stadium-style viewing on massive LED screens with matches broadcast in English and Spanish, live DJs, soccer-inspired […]
This nationwide food festival is filled with 250+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games and live music. Tickets must be purchased online in advanced. Free for children ages 5 and under. Friday from 3 - 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 10 p.m.
Cinespia presents the 25th anniversary of "Shrek" followed by a Fourth of July fireworks show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 7:15 p.m. and movie begins at 9 p.m.
The West Coast's biggest free Fourth of July celebration returns to Gloria Molina Grand Park. This all-day, all-ages party features two stages of live music, community resources, family-friendly workshops, food trucks and ending in a 3D drone light show across the DTLA sky.
Books and Cookies hosts a free weekly hour of musical story time and kids crafts Tuesday mornings on the lawn at Ivy Station. Listen to stories, sing, learn, jam with musical instruments, play with the parachute and get creative with kids crafts. No story time on July 28 or Aug. 4. Free with 2-hour validated […]
Occidental Children's Theater presents "Chicken Little Shop of Horrors" Thursdays through Sundays, July 9 - Aug. 11, at the Remsen Bird Hillside Theater. A fearless cast of six (composed primarily of current Occidental College students) perform energetic and funny folk tales from around the world without props, sets or special costumes, relying only on their […]
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks presents the 45th annual Lotus Festival and "Lights of Dreams Festival" lantern launch July 11-12 at Echo Park Lake. The free, family-friendly festival celebrates L.A.’s Asian Pacific communities with traditional music and folk dance, regional cuisines from Asia and the Pacific Islands, Dragon Boat demos, […]
Celebrate Central Library’s 100th birthday with a full day of special events and festivities! The free festival will have performances, exhibits, hands-on activities, family-friendly crafts, community partners, special guests and more. The festival poster artwork was created by award-winning children's book illustrator Loris Lora. Attendees will receive a complimentary commemorative poster featuring her artwork while […]
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at the Autry's summer ice cream social event. Enjoy a complimentary ice cream cone from CVT Soft Serve truck, play lawn games, create pinwheels and popsicle stick crafts, explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt and grab a hot dog from the hot dog cart.
Celebrate National French Fry Day at the Los Angeles French Fry Festival, a brand new festival open to all ages. Curated food truck french fry vendors will serve up every kind of fry you can think of. Top your fries of choice at the sauce bar featuring classic ketchup, truffle oil, chili cheese and everything […]
LA Soundscapes Family Concerts, in partnership with Indigenous Arts @ CalArts and Native Voices, presents "Journey Through Cahuenga: Indigenous Storytelling and Dance," a celebration of first peoples and place. At 10 a.m. enjoy pre-show activities and art-making with LA Commons, followed by the performance at 11:30 a.m., which includes music, poetry and dance. Recommended for […]
Join the Arboretum for their 12th annual celebration of plumerias and enjoy the beauty and fragrance of over 100 trees in the Plumeria Grove. The 2-day event features guided tours of the Plumeria Grove, live entertainment, food and beverages from local vendors and marketplace with plumeria and other plants, local artists, makers and small businesses. […]
Main Street Magic is a family friendly Disney-inspired immersive market bringing together small businesses, entertainment and themed spaces. Wander the historic grounds of the Heritage Square Museum and tour some of the oldest victorian homes of Los Angeles. Discover 75+ local and Disney-inspired vendors, enjoy live performances, participate in a hidden Mickey challenge to win […]
Join 2ND & PCH for their free, live music concert series, Beachside Beach Fest. Bring your own chairs and blankets for first-come, first-served seating. These family-friendly concerts start at 5 p.m. and seating opens at 4 p.m. Free face painting or airbrush tattoos will be available from 5 - 7 p.m. There will also be […]
Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl July 25 at The Autry with extended museum hours and a full lineup of family-friendly activities. Hear cowboy poetry and live music, take a country line dancing lesson, grab a bite from the food trucks, enjoy themed crafts and workshops for kids at the Family Play Space […]
Playhouse Village Foundation and Arash Danialifa present Jazz in the Park, a beloved free concert series returning to Playhouse Village. Every Sunday in June and July enjoy live music, community […]
Long Beach Opera’s Education team presents the return of "Acquaprofonda" in collaboration with the Aquarium of the Pacific, a free, family-friendly, half-hour opera adventure about courage, kindness and protecting our planet. Performance times are noon and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 1-2 and 8-9. Performances are free with reservation, recommended but not required.