• Frogtown First Fridays: Pride Night

    The Left Bank 2479 Fletcher Dr., CA, United States

    Join Frogtown Arts for First Fridays Pride Night, an evening of art, music and joyful connection. Art lovers of all ages can explore 18 venues along the L.A. river, featuring art exhibits, music, arts and crafts and community resource booths. Plus, find the tiny frog figurines and exchange them for prizes and discounts. Support and […]

    Free
  • Super-Fun Saturday

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC) at LAist’s Super-Fun Saturday at the Autry for a joyful, family-friendly day of stories, creativity, play, culture and community. Highlights include multilingual readings, performances and more. Readings and activities are geared towards kids ages 5 and under.

    Free
  • Aquarium of the Pacific Juneteenth Celebration

    Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Learn about the history of this holiday and its significance to the African American community and beyond. Discover the traditions of this annual celebration through music, storytelling and more. Included with admission.

  • Perrotin Kids Workshop

    Perrotin 5036 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join Perrotin gallery for a kids art workshop inspired by exhibiting artists Alex Gardner and Gabriel Rico. Participants will choose one workshop, and parents and guardians must remain in the gallery for the duration of the class. For ages 8 and up. All materials provided.

    Free
  • Zine Workshop: Juneteenth 2026

    California African American Museum 600 State Dr., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join CAAM for a zine-making workshop led by Able ARTS Work, a nonprofit offering opportunities in the creative arts for people of all abilities. Free RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.

    Free
  • Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

    Rodeo Drive 328 N Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, United States

    In partnership with the City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee, the 31st annual Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance will feature world-class vehicles, interactive displays, exclusive shopping opportunities including Beverly Hills Football Club limited edition collection, delicious food from popular food trucks and Beverly Hills restaurants, as well as soccer game updates on the […]

    Free
  • Father’s Day BBQ

    Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Celebrate Father’s Day with a delicious BBQ lunch at the Aquarium of the Pacific. After lunch on the outdoor Veranda dining area with picturesque views of Rainbow Harbor, explore the Aquarium 's many exhibits. Menu includes BBQ Seasoned Tri-Tip, Citrus Grilled Chicken, potato salad, cookies and more. All fathers will receive a complimentary beer or […]

    $40 – $85
  • Sawdust Art Festival

    Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, United States

    This summer, Sawdust Art Festival celebrates 60 years of bringing creative energy to the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Open daily through Sept. 6, the artist-founded and artist-run festival features artwork by 180+ local artists, live music, art demonstrations and a dedicated kids’ art area offering pottery wheel experiences, arts and crafts and more. Single […]

  • Trolls: A Field Study

    South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates, United States

    Danish artist Thomas Dambo's giant trolls return to South Coast Botanic Garden for a new whimsical installation. Find all 12 trolls tucked away in various corners of the Garden's 87 acres. General admission includes Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: A Field Study. For an additional ticket (ranging $12 - $33) sign up for Troll Treks, a 40-minute […]

    $12 – $33
  • Sunset Music Series

    Sunset Music Series
    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • TOCApalooza

    Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA, United States

    The South Bay’s annual arts festival features three stages of live music, art vendors, exhibits, food & drinks and hands-on art projects for the whole family at Torrance Arts Center. Free and open to all ages. $150 VIP tickets are available, which include a swag bag, VIP parking, special seating for all performances, "skip the […]

    Free
  • Museum of Flying Family Day

    Museum of Flying 3100 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA, United States

    Santa Monica’s beloved museum, inspiring generations with the excitement of aviation, is open again after a short break. Join the Museum of Flying for Family Day where kids of all ages are invited to explore the exhibits and experience the magic of flight while reconnecting with a huge part of Santa Monica’s history.

    Free
  • THIS LAND IS… Community Festival

    The Huntington 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, United States

    Join The Huntington and community partners for a festive day of performances, dancing, storytelling, artmaking, film screenings, and exhibition spotlights. Together, we’ll reflect on the revolutionary and collective efforts that have shaped America—over more than 250 years and into the future. Included with admission.

  • Annual Fourth of July Celebration

    Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley, United States

    Ronald Regan Presidential Museum hosts its annual Fourth of July Celebration, featuring live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Band and country artist Justin Hosinger, family-friendly activities like face painting and lawn games and more. Free for outdoor activities. Regular admission applies to museum entry and "America 250" exhibit.

  • Drop-in Workshop for Families: Plot a Mystery with a Movie Storyboard

    Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the Academy Museum for July's Drop-in Workshop for Families, Saturdays July 4, 11 and 18. This month's theme is inspired by this season's Family Matinees series, which features mysteries: "The Rescuers" (1977), "The Goonies" (1985) and "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981). Design your own mood boards for the whodunits you would like to see, […]

  • Lil’ Ranchers

    Lil’ Ranchers
    Leonis Adobe Museum 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA, United States

    Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.

    $10
  • Sunset Music Series

    Sunset Music Series
    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • Drop-in Workshop for Families: Plot a Mystery with a Movie Storyboard

    Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the Academy Museum for July's Drop-in Workshop for Families, Saturdays July 4, 11 and 18. This month's theme is inspired by this season's Family Matinees series, which features mysteries: "The Rescuers" (1977), "The Goonies" (1985) and "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981). Design your own mood boards for the whodunits you would like to see, […]

  • Festival Beverly Hills

    Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, United States

    The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department in partnership with the Arts & Culture Commission presents the annual globally inspired arts and performance festival. Festival Beverly Hills features a diverse lineup of music, dance, interactive workshops and global flavors showcasing many cultures from around the world. Activities include traditional coffee ceremony with Nikki Legasse […]

  • Lil’ Ranchers

    Lil’ Ranchers
    Leonis Adobe Museum 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA, United States

    Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.

    $10
  • At the Table: Exploring food, family, and our shared histories

    Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA

    A talk and tasting brings together African American and Mexican American perspectives on food, family and heritage. This talk is presented by Kathleen Benjamin and Daniel Alonzo, friends and community […]

  • Drop-in Workshop for Families: Plot a Mystery with a Movie Storyboard

    Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the Academy Museum for July's Drop-in Workshop for Families, Saturdays July 4, 11 and 18. This month's theme is inspired by this season's Family Matinees series, which features mysteries: "The Rescuers" (1977), "The Goonies" (1985) and "The Great Muppet Caper" (1981). Design your own mood boards for the whodunits you would like to see, […]

  • Scooper Bowl Sunday

    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Celebrate International Ice Cream Day at Kidspace. Sample ice cream flavors inspired by cultures from around the world, meet L.A.-based ice cream artisans and purchase your favorite frozen treats. Free samples while supplies last, with additional ice cream available for purchase from participating vendors like Kanomwaan, Perla’s, La Michoacanna, Ululani’s, Mashti Malones, Bloomfield Creamery, Sure […]

  • Lil’ Ranchers

    Lil’ Ranchers
    Leonis Adobe Museum 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA, United States

    Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.

    $10
  • Sunset Music Series

    Sunset Music Series
    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • Christmas in July

    Heritage Square Museum 3510 Pasadena Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Storyland Productions presents "Christmas in July," an immersive experience at Heritage Square Museum where historic Victorian homes are transformed into festive, storybook-inspired settings under the California sun.  This 90-minute holiday adventure includes interactive Storybook Houses like Santa's Tropical Summer House, Goldilocks & the Three Bears' Enchanted Christmas House and more. Plus themed lands like Candyland, […]

  • Lil’ Ranchers

    Lil’ Ranchers
    Leonis Adobe Museum 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA, United States

    Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.

    $10
  • Butterfly Pavilion

    Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    Walk among beautiful butterflies in NHM's seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This outdoor exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, come get one of the best views in Los Angeles of these amazing […]

  • Garden Concerts for Kids

    Garden Concerts for Kids
    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]

  • Lil’ Ranchers

    Lil’ Ranchers
    Leonis Adobe Museum 23537 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas, CA, United States

    Leonis Adobe Museum's summer program returns with five weeks of rancho-filled fun. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 4, enjoy crafts, activities, live music and more. Each week features a new theme. Free for museum members and children ages 1 and under.

    $10
  • Sunset Music Series

    Sunset Music Series
    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • MultiCon 2026

    Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    MultiCon is a one-day fan convention and fundraiser celebrating the worlds we love with panels, experiences, creators, and community impact.

  • Garden Concerts for Kids

    Garden Concerts for Kids
    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]

  • Classic Cars & Coffee

    Forest Lawn-Glendale 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA

    Forest Lawn hosts its third annual Classic Cars & Coffee, a free community event featuring an incredible lineup of vehicles, free coffee and donuts, and exciting prize giveaways. Forest Lawn’s fleet of classic Cadillac coaches will be on display, and classic car drivers are invited to bring their vehicles. The event will take place in […]

  • Garden Concerts for Kids

    Garden Concerts for Kids
    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Getty’s free annual outdoor summer concert series Garden Concerts for Kids returns for weekends in August, offering kids and their families a chance to dance, jump, shake and sing with notable children’s musicians. The series kicks off on August 1 and 2 with Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin, followed by Flor Bromley on […]

  • Club Sloomoo

    Sloomoo Institute 157 S Fairfax Ave Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA

    Club Sloomoo debuts at Sloomoo Institute Los Angeles for four epic, #satisfying Saturday nights from Aug. 15 - 10. Each week, a different Creator hosts an immersive slime filled experience featuring live DJs, mood lighting, DIY slime making, Sloomoo Falls and exclusive content moments. With limited-capacity, 90-minute sessions and required chaperones for kids 12 and […]

  • Sunset Music Series

    Sunset Music Series
    Kidspace Children's Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

    Sunset Music Series is back at Kidspace Children's Museum. The whole family is invited for an evening of live music, dance and artmaking during the museum's extended hours on select Fridays throughout summer. Sunset Music Series performances are held in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase […]

  • LEAP Summer Science Workshop

    Valencia Town Center 24201 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA

    LEAP Santa Clarita Children’s Museum hosts its Summer Science Workshop at Valencia Town Center, giving local children the opportunity to participate in hands-on, interactive science activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. Recommended for ages 6-12.

  • Sizzling Summer Nights

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The Autry's annual Sizzling Summer Nights is a family-friendly outdoor concert series featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music on the plaza, access to museum galleries, family-friendly kids' dance floor, plus food and drinks available for purchase.  Aug. 27 features Conjunto Oye! Sept. 3 features Rush Hour Orquesta.

  • Dino Fest

    Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    Dino Fest celebrates dinosaurs, their prehistoric past, and the science that brings their world back to life. Meet world-renowned paleontologists from the Museum's Dinosaur Institute and beyond. See unique fossil collections, participate in hands-on activities and browse through a variety of exhibitors. This event includes ASL interpretation.  

  • Family Art Studio: Sukkah Decorations

    Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    On Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects themed around Skirball exhibitions, Jewish traditions, and the importance of caring for the world. Through Oct. 4, celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot by creating a fruit shaped decoration for your sukkah or home.

  • Sizzling Summer Nights

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The Autry's annual Sizzling Summer Nights is a family-friendly outdoor concert series featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music on the plaza, access to museum galleries, family-friendly kids' dance floor, plus food and drinks available for purchase.  Aug. 27 features Conjunto Oye! Sept. 3 features Rush Hour Orquesta.

  • Family Overnight aboard Battleship IOWA

    Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA, United States

    Ever wondered what it's like to sleep on a real Navy battleship? Now's your chance. Join Pacific Battleship Center for a Family Overnight experience, which includes dinner and dessert on the historic mess decks, a two-hour guided tour, a night sleeping in real sailor bunks and breakfast on board. Kids 6 and up are welcome, […]

  • Catalina Museum for Art & History’s End of Summer Party

    The Catalina Museum for Art & History invites guests to close out the season with its highly anticipated End of Summer Party, an evening of art, community and celebration. This year’s event will honor the Hinchliffe Family, the Bombard Family and Michael Alegria, Fire Chief for the City of Avalon, in recognition of their contributions […]

  • Second Sundays: Fall Harvest

    The Huntington 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, United States

    Join The Huntington the second Sunday of every month for free drop-in events for all ages. This month's theme is the fall harvest, with a special Rice Harvest workshop at the Shōya House and Fall Herb Harvest workshop at the Kitchen Garden.

  • Papyrus Scroll Making: Family Workshop

    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Create your own papyrus scene inspired by vignettes from the Book of the Dead, a collection of spells that provided ancient Egyptians with guidance for the afterlife. Join local Egyptologists to discover how papyrus paper was made and explore the many uses of the papyrus plant in ancient Egypt and in the exhibition The Egyptian […]

  • Artist-At-Work: Tapa Making

    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Discover the Polynesian art of tapa making with artist-researchers from Tahiti. See how tree bark is transformed into cloth and decorated with patterns using natural dyes and traditional tools. Learn about the cultural meanings and stories behind this vibrant, living practice. This event complements the exhibition Joshua Reynolds's Portrait of Mai and 18th-Century Portraiture. Drop-in […]

  • Stories in Ink: Tātau Bookmark Workshop

    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Discover the Polynesian art of tapa making with artist-researchers Hinatea Colombani and Moe Meder from Tahiti. In this engaging, all-ages demonstration, see how tree bark is transformed into cloth and decorated with patterns using natural dyes and traditional tools. Learn about the cultural meanings and stories behind this vibrant, living practice. This event complement the […]

  • Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns

    South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates, United States

    More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […]

  • Spring Arts Tower Takeover

    Spring Arts Tower Takeover
    The Last Bookstore DTLA 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join The Last Bookstore on the third Saturday of every month for a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience featuring hundreds of vendors in all 12 floors of their historic downtown building. From books and zines to clothes and jewelry to vinyl, collectables, food and more, L.A.'s first vertical community market debuts Aug. 15.

  • Exhibition Opening Reception: “California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton”

    Forest Lawn Museum 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA

    Join Forest Lawn Museum for the opening reception of “California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton” on Sept. 19, 2026, from 5-7:30 p.m. The exhibition explores the personal and creative relationship between Walt Disney and Forest Lawn founder Hubert Eaton. It highlights the philosophical and artistic parallels that shaped their […]

  • Harvest Days at the Skirball

    Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    Join the Skirball for Harvest Days, which coincides with the Jewish festival of Sukkot. This week-long celebration encourages everyone to slow down, practice gratitude, reconnect with nature and community. Visit the Skirball from Sept. 24 - Oct. 4 to experience various Sukkot celebrations and traditions.

  • The Hollow Awakens

    Lakewood Center 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA

    Imaginarium's first-ever Halloween experience "The Hollow Awakens" features nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space of Halloween haunts and spooky fun. The new experience has 9 indoor haunted zones (best for older kids and adults), an all-ages outdoor zone with illuminated pumpkin patch, inflatable obstacle course, ball pit and glow-in -the-dark crafting area, […]

  • Worldwide Day of Play

    Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

    Join Southern California Children's Museum for Worldwide Day of Play — a celebration to champion joyful learning through play. Southern California Children’s Museum joins the fun alongside the Association of Children's Museums and Nickelodeon with free admission all day, no registration needed. Playtime runs from 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., with last entry at 3:30 p.m. […]

  • Love Letters to L.A. Autry Annual Block Party

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the Autry for am all-ages celebration of everything that makes L.A. the unique and amazing city that it is. Love Letters to L.A. is the Autry's annual block party, featuring live music, games, photo ops, car show, bounce house, ferris wheel, food, face painting, plein air painting and PBS character meet and greets. Plus, […]

  • Kids Take Over the Village

    Broxton Plaza 1036 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Kids Take Over the Village is coming to Westwood Village for an afternoon of imagination, play and discovery with Discovery Cube. This free, family-friendly event features a petting zoo and pony rides, kids dance session, face painting, crafts, STEAM-inspired fun and more hands-on fun for all ages. Plus, giveaways, surprises and treats from local businesses.

  • Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns – Low Sensory Night

    South Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates, United States

    More than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate South Coast Botanic Garden this fall as Mafic of the Jack O'Lanterns returns to Palos Verdes. The family-friendly Halloween event will welcome guests on select nights from Sept. 18 - Nov. 1. Set along a mile-long walking trail, Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns transforms the garden’s winding pathways […]

  • Carved

    Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, United States

    From Oct. 2–Nov. 1, Descanso Gardens transforms into an enchanted autumn wonderland, Carved. The annual fall celebration features hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, giant, elaborate hand-carved pumpkins, a pumpkin house, seasonal food and beverages and immersive installations for all ages. Attend Halloween night for trick or treating and more family fun.

  • KCRW Family Day

    Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    Join the Skirball for a day of live music, storytelling, artmaking, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun.

  • HOMEPLACE: Home as a Site of Love & Resistance

    offTOP Design Studio 2712 W 54th St, Los Angeles, CA

    Celebrate a decade of Parenting for Liberation with the anniversary exhibition, HOMEPLACE. Parenting for Liberation opens the doors to "Homeplace: Home as a Site of Love & Resistance for Black […]

  • Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus

    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Bring the whole family to a vibrant lineup of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on workshops celebrating how a single instant—a photograph—can hold a lifetime of stories and memories. This free, daylong Getty Family Festival, inspired by the exhibitions Instante/revelación: Moments in Mexican Photography and Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles, honors the moments […]

  • CatCon 2026

    Pasadena Convention Center 300 E Green Street, Pasadena, California

    CatCon™ – the world’s largest event dedicated to the intersection of cat culture and pop culture, returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 10–11 for its 11th year of feline […]

  • Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop

    Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop
    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    In this free, family workshop, create your own mosaic inspired by animals who call Los Angeles home, using contemporary materials and ancient Roman techniques. This hands-on program is developed in partnership with Collage Garage. This event is presented in English and Spanish. Drop in between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. select Saturdays Oct. 10 & […]

  • Disney Fan Day

    Hilbert Museum of California Art 167 N. Atchison St., Orange, United States

    The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University and Mickey Visit host a full day of hands-on crafts, tours, artists’ lectures and exclusive displays of some of the hundreds […]

  • Family Festival: LA and Mexico In Focus

    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Bring the whole family to a vibrant lineup of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on workshops celebrating how a single instant—a photograph—can hold a lifetime of stories and memories. […]

  • Beverly Hills Art Show

    Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, United States

    The Beverly Hills Art Show spans four garden blocks in the center of the city with the work of 250 artists from throughout California and beyond. The free show will […]

  • Hands on History: Basket Weaving Workshop

    Santa Monica History Museum 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA

    Carolyne Edwards of the Quinn Research Center leads a basket-making activity and explains the Indigenous traditions of the historic craft. Best for ages 8 and up. RSVP requested.

  • Fall Arts Crawl: Oktober-Fiesta

    South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 1121 Mission St., South Pasadena, United States

    The Fall South Pasadena Arts Crawl is an Oktober-Fiesta celebration with activities by @southpasdudes & @vecinosdesouthpasadena!  Stroll through Mission Street and the surrounding blocks to enjoy over 20 local merchants […]

  • Halloween Party: Night at the Autry Museum

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Enjoy a night of Halloween fun for the entire family at the Autry Museum of the American West. Experience trick-or-treating, interactive crafts, a mysterious maze, puppet shows, and scavenger hunts.

  • Halloween Aglow

    Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA, United States

    Trick-or-treat your way around, boo-gie down to music, watch pumpkins get carved underwater and dive into the science of slime during Halloween Aglow, Birch Aquarium’s annual family-friendly Halloween event! Discover the wonders of the ocean after dark in Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery, including glowing surprises around every corner. Be among the first to […]

  • Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos

    Gloria Molina Grand Park 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Gloria Molina Grand Park will showcase a public art installation in Downtown L.A. honoring Angelenos’ longtime customs and traditions of the Day of the Dead celebration. For 10 days, the […]

  • Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop

    Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop
    Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    In this free, family workshop, create your own mosaic inspired by animals who call Los Angeles home, using contemporary materials and ancient Roman techniques. This hands-on program is developed in partnership with Collage Garage. This event is presented in English and Spanish. Drop in between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. select Saturdays Oct. 10 & […]

  • Grand Ave Arts: All Access

    Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Grand Ave Arts: All Access once again turns DTLA's Grand Avenue Cultural District into a free, one-mile-long celebration of art, music, performance and culture. Along Grand Avenue from Temple Street to 6th Street. Enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, tours, a special performance of "¡SÍ SE PUEDE!" from Center Theatre Group, instrument petting zoo and […]

  • Fluers de Villes: The Gilded Age

    Greystone Mansion and Gardens 905 Loma Vista, Beverly Hills, CA

    Fleurs de Villes is a celebrated floral design brand known for its immersive, large-scale floral exhibitions that showcase the artistry and creativity of local florists. Renowned for its signature floral mannequins, each exhibition transforms fresh flowers into extraordinary works of wearable art, celebrating fashion, culture and creativity through imaginative, one-of-a-kind designs. For Fleurs de Villes […]

  • L.A. Comic Con

    Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture celebrates its 15th anniversary with an even bigger fan experience, major celebrity guests and cast […]

  • Trick or Treat Event at Hospital of Emotions

    Hospital of Emotions 2131 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA

    The Hospital of Emotions—the sprawling, multi-story immersive art exhibition housed inside the historic St. Vincent medical center—is wrapping up its chilling seasonal run with a special, family-friendly Halloween Trick-or-Treat Activation on October 31. This special holiday event marks the final opportunity for visitors to experience the venue's exclusive After Dark (12+) and Below programming. An […]

  • Día de Los Muertos at NHM

    Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

    Join NHM as they honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cultural tradition observed in Mexico and throughout Latin America to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Enjoy live music, participate in hands-on art activities, get an up-close look at NHM’s interpretive ofrenda (altar) […]

  • Dia de Los Muertos

    Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

    Come celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with Pretend City. Sing along to Flower Songs Music, decorate a sugar skull, and enjoy a live Folklorico performance. It’s a day to remember loved ones and celebrate life through color, music, and tradition.

  • Night of the Jack

    King Gillette Ranch 26876 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA, United States

    The immersive Halloween experience for all ages returns to King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from Sept. 25–Nov. 1. Make your way through a mile-long walking trail past elaborately carved jack-o’-lanterns, larger-than-life displays and spooky surprises. Other attractions include a hay maze, facepainting, food trucks, a “spookeasy” serving up beer, wine and Halloween cocktails for adults […]

  • Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026

    Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join The Autry for a full-day celebration of Native culture with traditional powwow dancing, Indian tacos and traditional fry bread, Native community information booths and more.

  • Celebrating Diwali

    Pretend City Children's Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

    Come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights! Dance along to upbeat Indian music, then make and decorate your own diya, a traditional oil lamp, to take home and shine bright.

  • Pablove Shutterbugs Graduation & Gallery Show

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, United States

    Children and teens with cancer will showcase photographs they’ve taken through Pablove Shutterbugs, The Pablove Foundation's photography program that empowers young people affected by cancer through creative expression. Guests can explore the exhibition, hear the stories behind the students’ images, and celebrate their accomplishments alongside their families and community supporters. The event also features student […]

  • Latin Music Appreciation Day

    GRAMMY Museum 800 W Olympic Blvd, Ste A245, Los Angeles, CA

    Join the Grammy Museum for Latin Music Appreciation Day, a celebration of Latin music and culture in celebration of the Latin Grammys. Programming will take place throughout the day with activities for all ages, including children's and family program with Lucky Diaz, salsa and bachata dance lessons by 3rd Street Dance, live performance curated by […]