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21 Fall Festivals in L.A.

Published September 23, 2024

By Nina Harada

We’ve rounded up our favorite fall festivals and fairs to usher in the new season with your families. Think wagon rides, autumn-inspired food, corn mazes and more fall fun.

1. Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14 – Oct. 31 | Tanaka Farms

Pick your own pumpkin at Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine. During the weekend Fall Harvest Festival, Tanaka Farms will offer activities like wagon rides, arts and crafts, pumpkin cannon and more. Weekdays experience the U-Pick pumpkin fields, barnyard educational exhibit, wagon rides, corn maze, and U-Pick veggie patch.

2. Westminister Fall Festival

12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 26 – 29 | Westminister Civic Center

This four-day family-friendly celebration features live music and entertainment, carnival food trucks and an Embrace Aging Expo on Sept. 28 and a Creative Babe Market on Sept. 29.

Entertainment includes local Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Michoacana; Westminster High School Folklorico; a Taylor Swift cover band; and Moon Flower, a Vietnamese Band.

3. 2024 Fall Harvest Festival

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 – Oct. 31 | Underwood Family Farm

Fall Harvest Festival returns to Underwood Family Farms for the 27th year. Admission includes tractor-drawn wagon rides, corn maze, pumpkin house, animal center, live bands, animal shows and more. Themed weekends like “Farm Country” and “Antique Tractor” will feature special activities and special guests.

Ticketed activities include gem and fossil mining, face painting, games, crafts and more.

4. Family Style Food Festival

12 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 | Los Angeles State Historic Park

A family-oriented food festival that believes in bringing people together through the collective love of food! Known for mixing food and fashion– Family Style connects the best brands and the tastiest restaurants to create limited one-of-a-kind collaborative food and merchandise items that are exclusively available at our event!

Curated food lineup includes Din Tai Fung, Baroo, Porto’s and more. Other highlights include exclusive merchandise offerings, Next In Line cooking competition, DJs and Kid’s Area.

5. Water Harvest Festival

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 5 | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility

Join West Basin for its 2024 in-person event at the front parking lot of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in the city of El Segundo. This free, family-friendly event welcomes community members who participate in a number of fun, educational activities including tours of the water recycling facility, stage shows, interactive water education booths, games, kids’ costume contests, opportunity drawings, and more!

6. Reyes Adobe Days

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 5 – 6 | Reyes Adobe Historical Site

The 2024 Reyes Adobe Days features a 5k Run and parade on Saturday and bike ride on Sunday, plus live music, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, tours of the adobe, local vendors and beer garden for guests 21 and over all weekend long.

East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center’s annual fall festival on Oct. 5 has fun for all ages.

7. 2024 ESGVJCC Akimatsuri Fall Festival

12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 5 | East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center

Join the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center for the 2024 Akimatsuri Fall Festival! Come together to embrace the autumn spirit and celebrate Japanese American culture.

This year’s festival promises excitement for the whole family with a special emphasis on activities and entertainment geared towards kids, including a bounce house, face painting, game booths and more.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of this beloved community tradition.

8. Mehregan Persian Festival

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 6 | Bowers Museum

Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during their free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

9. Fall Fest at One Colorado

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 6 | One Colorado

Join One Colorado for an afternoon of live music, fall treats, games, beer garden and more. While you’re there don’t forget to snap a photo at the Fall Wall photo moment (available for the month of October).

10. P-22 Day

All day Sat., Oct. 19 | Griffith Park

The annual festival celebrating L.A.’s beloved mountain lion returns to Griffith Park. The free, community event features interactive displays, immersive experiences, activities and more.

PHOTO COURTESY THE ORIGINAL FAMERS MARKET

11. Fall Festival

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19 – 20 | The Original Farmers Market

Bring the whole family to The Original Farmers Market’s Fall Festival Oct. 19-20 for live music, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, photo ops and more. This annual tradition will be sure to get you into that fall spirit.

12. Fall Fiesta

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19 | C&S Garden Center

The ultimate fall celebration – C&S Garden Center’s 2nd Annual Fall Fiesta is a mix of festival fun and a market to shop ’til you drop. Celebrate the season with local vendors, delicious food, live music and activities for the whole family.

13. UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Fall Fest

12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19 | UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden

The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Fall Fest will have live music, food and horticultural activities.

14. Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest

12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 19 – 20 | Santa Anita Park

The Infield comes alive for the last two weekends in October with the Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest. Fun for the whole family, activities include pumpkin decorating, straw maze, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable jumpers, carnival games, trackless train ride, roller skating and more. Oct. 26-27 features a “Spooky Treat Hunt” from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 1-11.

15. Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 20 | Juan Bautista de Anza Park

City of Calabasas Community Services Department presents the annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival featuring live music, a marketplace, reptile and bug shows, inflatable rides and games, photo ops, car displays, pumpkin arts and crafts, beer garden and, of course, pumpkin patch.

Kids ages 12 and under are invited to dress in their best Halloween costume for a monster mash up dance party at 11 a.m at the Kids Stage.The first 200 participants receive a free pumpkin to personalize in the pumpkin painting booth.

16. LA Fall Fair

2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fri., Oct. 25 – Nov. 03 | La Prada Event Plaza

The 44th LA Fall Fair is the largest fall festival in Los Angeles County with 12 acres of amusement rides, live music on weekends, carnival games, local artisans, and food court.

17. Annual Fall Festival

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26 | Pacific Park & Community Center

Join the City of Glendale and the Community Services & Parks Department for their annual Fall Festival. The event will feature various carnival games, arts and crafts, a bounce house, a pumpkin patch, a photo station, and Glendale Rocks! Climbing Wall.

18. The Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26 | Santa Anita Park

The Anaheim Fall Festival takes place along Center Street Promenade in the heart of downtown Anaheim from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and concludes with the Anaheim Halloween Parade at 7 p.m., which steps off in downtown and winds its way westward.

This hometown tradition is run entirely by local volunteers who come together each year to celebrate Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, and the Harvest Season. The event features photo ops, entertainment, artist booths, food, costume contests for kids and dogs and a parade float scavenger hunt.

19. Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest

12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 26 – 27 | Santa Anita Park

The Infield comes alive for the last two weekends in October with the Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest. Fun for the whole family, activities include pumpkin decorating, straw maze, arts and crafts, face painting, inflatable jumpers, carnival games, trackless train ride, roller skating and more. Oct. 26-27 features a “Spooky Treat Hunt” from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 1-11.

PHOTO COURTESY LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

20. Art + Nature Family Festival

All day Sun., Nov. 3 | Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Art Museum’s Art + Nature Family Festival, featuring an engaging docent-guided tour to the Main Beach Cobblestones where this year’s exceptional outdoor exhibition awaits. The festival, held at the Main Beach Cobblestones and the museum, includes free access to LAM’s exhibitions, hands-on art activities, science and nature-based programs, docent-led tours and educational sessions. It celebrates Laguna Beach’s artistic and natural beauty, emphasizing the intersection of art and the environment.

21. Fall Into Autumn: Early Childhood Community Festival

9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sat., Nov. 9 | Westside Neighborhood School

Westside Neighborhood School (WNS) presents its second annual family-friendly open house, where young children can immerse themselves in the magic of our early childhood center.

Join Westside Neighborhood School for a morning of connection and fun with seasonal crafts, outside games and exploration, face painting, petting zoo, live music and more.

This event is designed for children under 5 years of age, and is open to everyone in the surrounding areas. Drop-in any time from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Please park on the streets surrounding Westside Neighborhood School.

New Bike Rental Service in San Pedro

Published September 12, 2024

Exploring the new West Harbor development in San Pedro on bike is now even easier with Wheel Fun Rentals’ new San Pedro retail location. The bike rental shop has several locations throughout Southern California, including its latest at West Harbor LA next to the famous San Pedro Fish Market.

Bikes like their famous multi-rider 4-wheel Surrey cycle, family bikes, electric bikes and kids bikes can be rented without reservations any day of the week. Rent by the hour, half-day or full-day to take advantage of West Harbor LA’s dining, shopping, cultural events and waterfront views. On weekends and holidays take advantage of extended hours to ride one of their 4-wheel Surrey bikes wrapped in LED lights for a magical, illuminated night ride.

Launching soon, Wheel Run Rentals will offer a self-guided bike tour option to help visitors explore San Pedro at their own pace. This will include a map highlighting points of interest, turn-by-turn directions, bike lock and tour bag for personal belongings.

Although West Harbor LA will have its official grand opening in 2025, the 42-acre waterfront district is currently open to the public while certain areas are under construction. Wheel Fun Rentals is one of the first attractions at West Harbor LA to open its doors to the public. Other attractions include Los Angeles Maritime Institute, Harbor Breeze Cruises and the San Pedro Fish Market.

For more information or to see other bike rental locations, visit wheelfunrentals.com. Wheel Fun Rentals at West Harbor is located at 600 East 5^th St. San Pedro, 90731.

Juneteenth Events in Los Angeles

Published June 14, 2024

Celebrate Juneteenth with these family-friendly events in Los Angeles.

Runway’s Juneteenth Celebration

10:00am – 2:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | RUNWAY Playa Vista

Runway’s annual Juneteenth event is a day of amazing vendors, live music performances, artists and more.

Juneteenth Celebration

10:30am – 3:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | California African American Museum

Join CAAM us as they celebrate Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities, including yoga, an all-ages sound bath, Tochi Tales Juneteenth Storytelling and Zine Workshop.

Black in Mayberry Juneteenth Festival

12:00pm – 6:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | Victoria Community Regional Park

Join Black in Mayberry, a nonprofit organization that combats racism through the arts this Juneteenth in El Segundo for a celebration of freedom with live music and performances in the park, along with a number of fun activities for the whole family.

Juneteenth Celebration and NAACP 3rd Annual Roller Jam

4:00pm – 9:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | Pasadena City Hall

Join the city of Pasadena in celebrating Juneteenth with free, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and community resources. Roller skate rentals and food available for purchase.

Juneteenth Celebration at Melrose Trading Post

10:30am Sun, Jun 16 | Melrose Trading Post

Join Greenway Arts and the Mid City West Neighborhood Council at the Melrose Trading Post for a community celebration of Black Freedom, Resilience and Joy. Spend the day at MTP and enjoy a beautiful celebration of Black musicians, poets, authors, artists, dancers, creative small business owners and community organizations to shine, celebrate, and heal together.

Juneteenth Family Storytime

4:00pm – 5:00pm Tue, Jun 18 | Compton Library

Join the LA County Library in recognition of Juneteenth as they celebrate with a Juneteenth family storytime and musical art activity. Design your own instrument and join in the library musical parade. For Ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids.

Juneteenth Celebration at the Aquarium of the Pacific

1:00pm – 2:00pm Wed, Jun 19 | Aquarium of the Pacific

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. The Juneteenth Celebration will also be live streamed on the Aquarium’s YouTube page.

4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair

4:00pm – 8:00pm Fri, Jun 21 | Victoria Community Regional Park

Los Angeles County Board Supervisor, Holly J. Mitchell, representing the Second District, hosts her 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair. The free event will be emceed by actor and director, William Allen Young and feature County and community resources, empowering discussions, captivating performances, and engaging activities for attendees of all ages.

St. Patrick’s Day Parades, Festivals and More

Published March 13, 2024

By Nina Harada

PHOTO COURTESY ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET

Looking for a place to don your green? We’ve rounded up the best St. Patrick’s Day parades, festivals and celebrations happening this weekend in L.A. and the surrounding areas. From a bagpipe band to balloon art to green beer-themed happy hours, everyone in your family can partake in St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Looking for more weekend fun? Check out our calendar of events, which we update daily.

St. Patrick’s Day Events

St. Patrick’s Day at SeaWorld

11:30am – 9:00pm Fri, Mar 15 – 17 | SeaWorld

SeaWorld is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with three days full of fun, food and festivities from March 15 to 17. SeaWorld Happy Hour will go green after 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, giving guests the opportunity to toast the day with a $4 Shamrock Margarita specialty cocktail, or “Brew for $2” 12-ounce draft green beers at High Tide Brews and Underwater Cantina.

Throughout the weekend, guests feeling the luck of the Irish can take their chance looking high and low in search of pots of gold hiding throughout the park to redeem for a prize at Guest Services. While looking for pots of gold, guests can dance along to authentic performances from the Irish Dance School at SkyTower Lawn.

SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival event is happening now, and this weekend only, the park is adding Tastes of Ireland for guests to sip and sample. Featured Irish cuisine includes Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef Sandwich, Guiness Beef Stew, and Guiness Brownies.

County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade

10:00am Sat, Mar 16 | Ventura, California

Ventura County’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade features amazing costumes, dancers, horses, high school bands and more. This year’s parade theme is Shamrocks & Shenanigans. Parade participants are invited to embrace their inner leprechaun with whimsy and mischief. The Parade route is on Main Street in Midtown from Lincoln Street to Fir Street (passing Cemetery Park).

Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11:00am – 4:00pm Sat, Mar 16 | Downtown Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for its 28th year. Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Enjoy the parade near one of the three announcing stages to enjoy information about each parade entry.

Parade begins at 11 a.m. and music on Pier Plaza begins at 1 p.m.

Irish Fest: The Sleeveens

1:00pm – 4:00pm Sat, Mar 16 | Biergarten at Old World HB Concert Venue

The Sleeveens, an Irish music band playing throughout Southern California’s Irish pubs and events, will perform an all ages show at the Biergarten at Old World Huntington Beach.

ShamROCK Music & Beer Festival

2:00pm – 11:00pm Sat, Mar 16 | Gaslamp Quarter

The 28th Annual ShamROCK festival is an authentic Irish celebration that takes over the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter district. The festival provides a full lineup of the nation’s top Irish & Celtic Rock bands, iconic tribute performances and Irish dancers galore! Join in the fun with games, prizes, Irish Rock, tribute bands and Irish dance lessons.

St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Volunteer Day

9:00am – 12:00pm Sun, Mar 17 | White Point Nature Preserve

Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for a special “Green” day, this St. Patrick’s Day at White Point Nature Preserve. They will be working to maintain the Preserve’s restoration area of coastal sage scrub habitat critical for wildlife and beautify this major outdoor natural space for the community to enjoy.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Kids’ Fun

12:00pm – 3:00pm Sun, Mar 17 | The Shops at Dos Lagos

Join The Shops at Dos Lagos for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, including face painting, balloon art, kid’s crafts, games and prizes, music, vendors and more.

City of Angels Pipe Band for St. Patrick’s Day

12:00pm – 3:00pm Sun, Mar 17 | Ovation Hollywood

Keep the St. Patrick’s Day festivities going with The City of Angels Pipeband! Experience the unique art form of Scottish music as they parade Ovation Hollywood with their three-piece bagpipe band.

They will parade the property from 12-12:20p.m., 1:40-2p.m., and 2:40-3p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Original Farmers Market

12:30pm – 3:30pm Sun, Mar 17 | The Original Farmers Market

It’s time to get your green on and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Original Farmers Market! Experience a traditional bagpiper performance and enjoy Irish corned beef, cabbage and potatoes from Magee’s Kitchen, along with Guinness and green beer at E.B.’s Beer and Wine.

The Merry Minstrels will play traditional Irish folk music on the East Patio from 4-6pm.

Lucky Charms with Dianne Fraser, Eydie Alyson, and Brad Ellis

1:00pm Sun, Mar 17 | The Help Group

The Help Group is proud to be the West Coast partner for Music for Autism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and raising public awareness through its autism-friendly, interactive concerts designed for young people with autism and their families.

Bringing the unique musical experience to Los Angeles since 2011, The Help Group’s Music for Autism concert series offers professionally performed, enriching musical experiences in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. The concerts, held in the United States and the United Kingdom, feature professional musicians, including Tony Award winners, Grammy-nominated classical artists, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

This music show is open to Help Group families and the general community.

Music for Autism concerts are fully subsidized and free for all individuals with autism and their family members, but RSVPs are essential. Please RSVP under the “Concert Calendar” on www.musicforautism.org (preferred) or by calling 877.863.7473 ×1

Celebrate Black History Month in L.A.

Published February 6, 2024

By Nina Harada

February is Black History Month!

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month with your family in L.A., we’ve rounded up the best festivals, exhibits, crafts and more to celebrate, honor and learn about the contributions and achievements of Black Americans.

“The Negro Motorist Green Book” Exhibit

10:00am – 5:00pm Thu, Feb 1 – Mar 10 | Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum has partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to present its newest exhibition, “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” which offers an immersive look at how the guide served as “the bible of Black travel during Jim Crow” and the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America.

Started in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green, “The Negro Motorist Green Book” was a guide published over three decades that helped African Americans travel the country safely and with dignity during a time of Jim Crow laws and segregation. The exhibition showcases a collection of artifacts, photographs and personal accounts that shed light on the impact of the guide, as well as the challenges African American travelers faced during the mid-century. This display also highlights the growth and development of African American businesses and the significant role played by “The Negro Motorist Green Book” in American history. “The Negro Motorist Green Book” is a traveling exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian Candacy Taylor.

Collaborative Art Celebrating Black History Month

10:00am – 8:00pm Thu, Feb 1 – 29 | Santa Monica Public Library

Kids and teens are invited to help complete portions of artwork celebrating Black History Month on Santa Monica’s Main Library Youth area display wall. For youth ages 17 and under.

Pan African Film + Arts Festival

All day Tue, Feb 6 – 19 | Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

This year PAFF will feature over 200 films and over 100 established and emerging artists showcasing the African diaspora.

The 2024 program includes world premieres, art exhibition, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, Studentfest for students and their teachers, Children’s Festival for ages 4-12, LOL! Comedy Show and more.

Black History Month Storytime

10:30am – 11:00am Tue, Feb 13 | Glendale Central Library

Be The Change presents Black History Month Storytime. Celebrate love of family, love of self and love of culture with engaging picture books.

The Be the Change Series is the Library’s promise to build collective understanding of systemic racism, elevate the voices and stories of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and inspire our community to be the change through lectures, exhibits, and programming.

Who Was Vassie D. Wright?

3:00pm – 4:00pm Wed, Feb 14 | Jefferson – Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

Jefferson Library is named after Vassie D. Wright, but do you know who she was? Join Jefferson – Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library and learn about her legacy while making a simple Valentine’s Day craft.

Black Ballet Dancers Storytime and Craft

3:30pm – 4:30pm Thu, Feb 15 | Ascot Branch Library

Join Ascot Branch Library for fun read aloud stories about Black ballet dancers such as Janet Collins, Raven Wilkinson, Alicia Alonso, and Arthur Mitchell.

42nd Annual Black History Parade and Festival 2024

10:00am – 4:00pm Sat, Feb 17 | Robinson Park

Pasadena commemorates Black History Month with the 42nd Annual Black History Parade and Festival 2024, titled “Past – Present – Future: Celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson.”

One of Southern California’s largest and longest-running Black history parades begins at 10 a.m. at Fair Oaks Ave. and Mountain View St. and ends at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. The festival begins at 12 p.m. and features live bands, dance performances, community booths, guest speakers, food for purchase, and tons of fun.

8th Annual LA Black History Month Festival

11:00am – 6:00pm Sun, Feb 18 | Pan Pacific Park

Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center presents the 8th Annual LA Black History Month Festival with headliner RoJames.

The free event will feature an African Marketplace, concession vendors, performing artists and discussion on topics including health, mental health and issues related to the African American community.

Songs of the Civil Rights Movement

3:00pm – 3:00pm Tue, Feb 20 | Alma Reaves Woods – Watts Branch Library

Listen to iconic music from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and be inspired to create an original piece of art.

Stained Glass Activity with Artist Highlight Kehinde Wiley

4:00pm – 5:00pm Thu, Feb 22 | Compton Library

Create a piece of stained glass artwork inspired by the technique and artistic style of portrait painter Kehinde Wiley. Among Wiley’s famous pieces includes former President Barack Obama’s portrait in the National Portrait Gallery.

Celebrate Black History Month at Charter Oak Park

6:00pm – 8:00pm Fri, Feb 23 | Charter Oak Park

The L.A. County Dept of Parks and Recreation celebrates Black History Month all throughout February through arts and crafts, live performances, and food tastings (first come, first served).

African-American Festival

9:00am – 5:00pm Sat, Feb 24 – 25 | Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its 22nd annual African American Festival. The event features music, dance, storytelling, historical displays and the Aquarium’s Heritage Award ceremony.

Black History Month Celebration

1:00pm – 5:00pm Sat, Feb 24 | SouthBay Pavilion

Join the SouthBay Pavilion to celebrate Black History Month with live music by Seville, prizes, vendors, trivia, raffles and more.

Join LA County Parks and Recreation Feb. 8-24 as they celebrate Black History Month with free programming at various parks throughout the city Thursdays through Sundays. Family-fun events and cultural experiences include movie nights, cooking classes, arts and crafts, live music and more. Visit www.parks.lacounty.gov/bhm for details. FREE.