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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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 leaders whose 57-year friendship began in Santa Monica’s elementary school classrooms. Discover the cultural and historical roots of beloved dishes from African American and Mexican […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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, […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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. […]
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 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.
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 […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
Join the Skirball for a day of live music, storytelling, artmaking, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun.
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 […]
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 […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
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 & […]
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 of Disney and Pixar movie and animation art, illustrations, original theme park art and memorabilia in the Hilbert Collection. Admission and activities except the lecture are […]
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
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 feature paintings, sculptures, watercolor, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and print making. A Wine and Beer Garden with live music, demonstrating artists, children's […]
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.
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 with special events, beverage garden, art exhibits and workshops, discounts and specials, artisan pop-ups and more.
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.
The Skirball hosts a sensory-friendly Noah's Ark experience every Friday afternoon. Expect quieter galleries, fewer visitors and an overall experience designed for guests with sensory-processing disabilities.
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 […]
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 "park for everyone" transforms into a healing space where visitors can explore and view a beautiful collection of altars created by seasoned and emerging artists […]
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 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 […]
