March is Women’s History Month, and the 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”
Learn about women past and present who are leading the change in sustainability, and in fields from STEM to art and more with these family-friendly Women’s History Month events.
Print “Women’s History Month” Posters
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sat., March 7 | International Printing Museum
Join the museum in the Book Arts Lab to print a collection of four pre-set letterpress posters that you can hang in your window, give to friends, or bring to marches. No experience needed—just drop in to print, engage, and leave with something bold that you literally cranked out on the Museum’s Vandercook presses. Feel free to stay for a tour of the Museum, which will be open until 4 p.m.
Take Home Four 12×18 posters Choose your time slot: 10 am, 11 a.m., or 12 p.m. More info.
Women’s History Month: Artist Clara Driscoll
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Sat., March 7 | Montebello Library
Join the LA County Library to learn about Clara Driscoll, an artist who was pivotal to the success of Tiffany glass art. Driscoll’s designs included dragonflies, daffodils, and wisterias. Participants will create their own stain glass inspired craft using tissue paper. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. More info.
Women’s History Month: What Freedom Means to Me
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Sat., March 7 | Hawthorne Library
Learn about Ona Judge, a woman who escaped slavery in President Washington’s household in the picture book “Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge.” Then create a poster inspired by the freedoms you enjoy today. For ages 5 – 12 with a caregiver. More info.
Collage your Role Model!
3 p.m. Sat., March 7 | Santa Catalina Branch Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month by collaging your role model – anyone from an actress to your grandma to a women’s rights activist to a teacher! Bring along copies of your photos or use the ones provided. Collaging supplies will be provided. For ages 9 and up. More info.
Regarding Her x Smorgasburg: Festa Della Donna
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun., March 8 | ROW DTLA
Join Regarding Her at Smorgasburg’s La Festa Della Donna, a special International Women’s Day celebration on Sunday March 8!
After 10 years of pasta making and entrepreneurship in L.A., pasta and sandwich legend Leah Ferrazzani is returning to the place where it all began for one day only. Come hungry for Leah’s iconic sandwiches, shop Regarding Her merch, and enjoy surprises throughout the day.
Adding to the festivities, Amiga Amore, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Forager Crafts, Marlbots 3526 Robotics Team, Modern Culinarian, Queens of Needles Tattoos, DJs Muezette and A Poco, and more will also be on site for a full day of food, culture, and community.
The celebration continues across the market with Regarding Her members who are there every Sunday, making it a full day dedicated to the women shaping LA’s food scene. More info.
HERstory 2026
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sun., March 8 | Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Debbie Allen presents HERstory: in honor of Women’s History Month, a vibrant and diverse annual celebration of women’s historical and modern day contributions to art, culture, and society. Enjoy powerful conversations, dynamic exhibits and unforgettable performances. Plus, interactive art marketplace, live custom airbrush, MUA looks, face painting, mini portraits, tattoos, tooth gems, giveaways, wine tastings, food for purchase and more. For all ages. More info.
Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel Lighting Ceremony in Honor of International Women’s Day
Dusk, Sun., March 8 | Santa Monica Pier
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier celebrates Women’s History Month with a special lighting of the Pacific Wheel on March 8, International Women’s Day. The solar-powered Ferris wheel will feature purple, green and white lighting, the colors of International Women’s Day that signify justice, dignity, and hope.
This special lighting event will take place on the evening of Saturday, March 8. The Ferris wheel lights can be seen from dusk (around 6-7 p.m.) until 11:35 p.m. each evening. Enjoy watching the light program online at pacpark.com/live. More info.
We Can Do It!
Mar 10 – 11, 17 – 18 | Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Celebrate Women’s History Month at The Ebell, with two family-friendly events. “We Can Do It!,” performing March 10-11 and 17-18, is an Ebell-commissioned musical about WWII icon Rosie the Riveter for students in grades 3-5.
On March 22, catch a special free performance at the EBELL + LA Festival: Powered by Women, in addition to tours of the historic campus, a juried art show, snacks and craft mocktails. More info.
Women’s History Month: A Race Around the World
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wed., March 11 | La Mirada Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining us for a read aloud of “A Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bisland” and decorate your own boat, train or car. Space limited. For ages 5 – 12 with caregiver.
Did you know in 1889 two women went around the world in less than 80 days? Learn how Elizabeth Bisland and Nellie Bly traveled by land and by sea to accomplish this feat and about a few other notable women in transportation. More info.
Women’s History Month: Women of the National Park Service
4 p.m. Thurs., March 12 | San Fernando Library
In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as we learn about women’s significant role in developing the National Parks and then plant your own tree seedling to take home. For teens ages 12-18. More info.
The East LA Women’s Day Fest 2026
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat., March 14 | East L.A. Civic Center
Join Mujeres de Maiz, The Goddess Mercado, and the East LA Women’s Center for The East LA Women’s Day Fest, a powerful one-day community festival uplifting women, families, and femmes of color through art, advocacy, wellness, and cultural celebration.
This gathering honors International Women’s Day, the Spring Equinox, and the Mexica New Year, centering sisterhood, spirit, and solidarity during a time when coming together matters more than ever.
The festival brings together powerhouse women-led organizations, artists, healers, and entrepreneurs for a day of performances, resources, creative activations, and collective care.
Expect live poetry, music, wellness offerings, community resources and more. More info.
Making HERSTORY: A Women’s History Month Wellness Fair
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sat., March 14 | Children’s Institute – Watts Campus
Join Children’s Institute for a free Women’s History Month wellness fair. The family-friendly community event features brunch, women’s centered wellness activities, fun family activities, childcare, sound bath, nutrition workshop and free mammogram screenings. More info.
Amelia Earhart’s Paper Plane Race
3 p.m. Sat., March 14 | Santa Catalina Branch Library
Become a pilot for a day and fly your paper plane to victory! Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by learning about Amelia Earhart and racing paper planes. Choose and fold a paper plane design, then compete to see if your plane can go the furthest. For ages 8 and up. More info.
Yayoi Kusama’s Dot Party!
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thurs., March 19 | East Rancho Dominguez Library
Join LA County Library in celebrating Women’s History Month with a fun and creative art experience inspired by the amazing Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Learn a bit about her life and artistic style, then jump into your own version of her dot-filled world with a hands-on art activity inspired by her work. Using paint, stickers, and lots of colorful circles, kids will make their own dot paintings full of pattern, color, and imagination.
Come add your dots, make some art, and have a blast celebrating creativity and the incredible contributions of women artists! More info.
Women’s History Art: Georgia O’Keeffe
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fri., March 20 | Agoura Hills Library
Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, and making your own version of her famous flower paintings! For ages 5 – 12. More info.
Curves in Concert
7 p.m. Fri., March 20 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates Women’s History Month March 20 with the West Coast premiere of “Curves in Concert,” featuring original Broadway cast members from “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical,” followed by ¡DAMAS!, the Center’s free annual outdoor party on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, open to all. There will be live music, food trucks and women-owned vendors. More info.
¡DAMAS!
8 p.m. Fri., March 20 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Celebrate Women’s History Month with ¡DAMAS!, the Center’s free annual outdoor party on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Open to all, enjoy live music, food trucks and women-owned vendors. Blankets, low chairs, and picnic style food are all welcome. More info.
EBELL + LA Festival: Powered by Women
11:30 a.m. Sun., March 22 | Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Celebrate Women’s History Month at The Ebell,with a special free performance of “We Can Do It!,” an all ages musical about QQII icon Rosie the Riveter, in addition to tours of the historic campus, a juried art show, live screen printing, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, snacks and craft mocktails and more. More info.
Planetarium: Explore the Cosmos
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wed., March 25 | Carson Library
Join LA County Library for Women’s History Month as you’ll travel through space and time iny our own planetarium! You’ll learn about some of the pivotal women who shaped our understanding of space. For ages 5 – 11 with their parent or caregiver.
Afterwards, you will make your own star maps with your favorite constellations. More info.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat., March 28 | RUNWAY Playa Vista
Join Vogels Vibes at RUNWAY Play Vista for a day of shopping and community as they spotlight talented female makers, creatives, and small businesses. Enjoy live entertainment, a family- and pet-friendly atmosphere, and plenty of inspiring finds—plus even more exciting details to be announced. Come celebrate women, creativity, and community. More info.
For more Women’s History Month events and family-friendly happenings in March, check out our online calendar.
