Independent Shakespeare Co. presents “Coriolanus” June 24–July 26 and “The Comedy of Errors” Aug. 5–Sept. 6 for this season’s Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, held near the old Zoo picnic area Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Arrive early July 12 and Aug. 22 for a special pre-show family workshop with Players in the Park. Other special […]
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 […]
Sunday Funday returns to Marina del Rey Hotel this summer, a family-friendly pool party experience happening Sunday afternoons through Sept. 6. Enjoy a poolside afternoon with the family enjoying live DJs, BBQ, drink specials and waterfront views. Photo credit Marina del Rey Hotel
As the Los Angeles Dodgers make their final push toward October baseball, Echo Park Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals is getting into the spirit with a special “Go Blue” Illuminated Night Ride celebration at Echo Park Lake. During all home games in September, the iconic Echo Park Swan Boats will light up in Dodger […]
Join Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina Labor Day weekend for live waterfront music, watersports, family-friendly activities, beachfront dining and movies on the beach. Make a day of it and enjoy the inflatable aquatic park, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, pedal boats, electric Duffy boats, food trucks, live music and movies on the beach. Concerts and movies […]
Pick your own Roma tomatoes at Underwood Family Farms Labor Day Weekend. Bring a container and fill it up for 45 cents per pound. Already picked Romas, bell peppers and basil will also be available for purchase.
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, […]
Celebrate the Takaape' Waashut (Southern California Black Walnut Tree in the Tongva language) with this free, family-friendly event at Ascot Hills Park in Northeast L.A. The annual celebration features plant […]
TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema is a free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, outdoor cinema, and community at Tongva Park. The series takes place every Saturday from August 8 through September 12, beginning at 7 p.m., and features an eclectic lineup of entertainment ranging from big band ska, salsa, and New Orleans funk to […]
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at White Point Nature Education Center & Preserve in San Pedro, for fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Sunday Funday returns to Marina del Rey Hotel this summer, a family-friendly pool party experience happening Sunday afternoons through Sept. 6. Enjoy a poolside afternoon with the family enjoying live DJs, BBQ, drink specials and waterfront views. Photo credit Marina del Rey Hotel
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at White Point Nature Education Center for a reptile themed nature club. Do some fun reptile activities and meet live reptile ambassadors! This event is free and suitable for ages 3-10. No advanced signup required.
TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema is a free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, outdoor cinema, and community at Tongva Park. The series takes place every Saturday from August 8 through September 12, beginning at 7 p.m., and features an eclectic lineup of entertainment ranging from big band ska, salsa, and New Orleans funk to […]
A Faery Hunt's outdoor, interactive performances will transport you to a world of enchantment and delight. With whimsical musical stories that inspire creativity and imagination, A Faery Hunt is the perfect escape for families with children aged 2-9, boys and girls alike. And with the honor of receiving the Nickelodeon Award for Best Children's Theater, […]
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.
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 […]
Swim, Bike, Run in Malibu at the world-renowned 2026 Zuma Beach Triathlon, held in Malibu Sept. 19-20. Participants will have the opportunity to swim alongside dolphins in the crystal-clear waters of Zuma Beach, bike the legendary Malibu coastline, run past the dramatic cliffs of Point Dume, and experience the iconic setting of Malibu as they […]
Join LA County Beaches & Harbors in partnership with Heal the Bay for a family-friendly beach cleanup at Dockweiler Beach in honor of Coastal Cleanup Day 2026. Check in and get supplies at Dockweiler Youth Center. Bring your own bucket, gloves and reusable water bottle. All-ages fun includes "Can the Trash!" booth, arts and crafts […]
The Frogtown Artwalk is a free, community-wide arts event featuring local artists, exhibitions, live performances, cultural programming, workshops and family-friendly activities throughout the neighborhood and along the Los Angeles River.
Join Underwood Family Farms at its 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival. From Sept. 26 - Oct. 31 the farm transforms into a fall playground, with harvest displays, corn stalk labyrinth, Farmer Craig's Chicken Show, pumpkin house, giant pumpkin patch, giant spiders and hay climbing pyramids. Themed weekends include "Antique Tractor," "Wild West" and more.
Tapia Bros. Pumpkin Patch is back at their farm with train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, corn maze and plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Activities require additional tickets, which can be purchased on site.
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, immersive performances designed for young audiences and their families to inspire creativity, imaginations and fun. Auntie Angelica leads the audience on a gentle quest to help the Faery royalty! With the help of the audience and the Faeries, go on a musical, immersive adventure filled with fun, laughs and […]
One Sea Star's 3rd Annual 5K Walk returns to the Santa Monica beachfront on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. on Ocean Front Walk near Perry's Cafe, […]
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 […]
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch returns to Culver City Oct. 2 with its signature Pumpkin Village, seasonal photo ops, live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities and more. Enjoy special guest animal appearances, extended evening hours on select Fridays and Saturdays, Mr. Bones' 3rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 25, featuring Danza Azteca performances, cultural […]
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch returns to Torrance for the 2026 fall season from October 2 through November 1. The South Bay pumpkin patch features pumpkins in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, seasonal photo opportunities and family-friendly fall activities. Guests can visit to find the perfect pumpkin or enjoy an afternoon […]
Bring your flashlight and explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals. Enjoy interactive activities and shows, connect with live animals, make creepy crawly crafts, and grab dinner at a food truck.
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.
Pumpkins in the Pines returns to SkyPark in Skyforest this October, bringing the sights, flavors and traditions of fall to the San Bernardino Mountains. Every Saturday and Sunday, October 3–31, families can enjoy a parkwide pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, fall cookie decorating, seasonal entertainment and activities surrounded by towering pines and changing autumn colors. Located approximately […]
Visit the pumpkin patch at Forneris Farms to select your favorite. Enjoy fall decor and shop decorative winter squash and produce at the Farm Market. Note there is no corn maze this year and the patch is cash only.
Paséa Hotel & Spa hosts a family-friendly, oceanfront airshow experience. Look to the sky, as the world's best display teams perform spectacular stunts flying right over the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach's annual Airshow. Tickets include General Admission or VIP viewing on the Ocean Lawn for the family, and VIP viewing at rooftop bar and […]
A cherished fall tradition for over 46 years, Shawn's Pumpkin Patch is back with an abundance of straw bales, pumpkins and gourds. Bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, a train ride, a mini straw maze, giant inflatable slides, games, kiddie rides and face painting and to the fall fun.