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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

Old LA Zoo Picnic Area 4801 Griffith Park Dr., Los Angeles

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 […]

Free
Thomas Dambo Trolls

Trolls: A Field Study

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

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
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Echo Park Swan Boats Night Rides “Go Dodger Blue”

Echo Park Lake 751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles

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 […]

Newport Dunes

Tunes at the Dunes

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach

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 […]

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Pick-Your-Own Romas

Underwood Family Farms 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark

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.

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Takaape’ Waashut Northeast Los Angeles Black Walnut Day 2026

Ascot Hills Park 4371 Multnomah St., Los Angeles

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 […]

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Family Overnight aboard Battleship IOWA

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

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, […]

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Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema

Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema
Tongva Park 1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica

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 […]