Things to Do for Kids in Los Angeles
in June 2026

KCRW Summer Nights
Various Locations in LA - FREE
Starts Saturday, June 6, 2026
KCRW teams up with cultural hotspots around Southern California for its annual summertime concert fest. Summer Nights are free, all-ages, outdoor parties featuring KCRW DJs, bands, exhibits, and more. While the events are all-ages, only the June 27 bash at Kidspace is particularly family-focused. Note that two of the events are for KCRW members only. Website

California Watermelon Festival
Lakeview Terrace
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026
Get ready to enjoy unlimited slices! For two days, the San Fernando Valley honors its heritage as a premier producer of juicy watermelons. Don't miss the Melon Mayhem Kids Zone, unique foods, carnival rides, and hilarious contests. Competitions include a watermelon costume contest, a watermelon relay, a watermelon seed spitting contest, live music, watermelon carvings, a petting zoo, a kids' stage, a butterfly exhibit, and more. Website

LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff
Westchester - FREE
Starts Thursday, June 11, 2026
Every why hath a wherefore... so why not see this free production of The Comedy of Errors at LMU, where else! LMU continues its tradition of free Shakespearean summers. Website

FIFA Fan Festival
Exposition Park
Thursday - Sunday, June 11 - 14, 2026
World Cup soccer fans can gather at the LA Memorial Coliseum for the FIFA Fan Festival. The family-friendly event features live match broadcasts on giant screens, along with live music and entertainment, food experiences inspired by LA’s global flavors, interactive fan activations,, and cultural programming celebrating the diversity of Los Angeles. Website

38th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival
Palos Verdes - Free admission
Friday - Sunday, June 12 - 14, 2026
The 38th annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival is the largest carnival in the South Bay. The heart of Palos Verdes comes alive with more than 200 exhibitors. Attractions include artisans and vendors, thrilling carnival rides for all ages, a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, food, beer and wine, and more. Website

Cardboard Yacht Regatta
Santa Monica - FREE to watch
Saturday, June 13, 2026
The Annenberg Community Beach House hosts its annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Teams of two construct yachts from cardboard and duct tape, vying for awards in a variety of categories before racing across the vintage pool. Spectators are welcome, and it's loads of fun to watch! Website

9th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
Newport Beach
Saturday, June 13, 2026
The 10th annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the maritime heritage of Newport Harbor and wooden boats past and present. The weekend is filled with maritime craftsmanship, art, exhibits, food, music, and a boat parade. Website

2026 Annual LA Pride Parade & Block Party
Hollywood - FREE
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Over 110,000 spectators and participants are expected for an epic day of Pride and community at the annual LA Pride Parade. The LA Pride Parade follows a 1-mile route through Hollywood, with about 150 contingents from LGBTQ+ nonprofits, employee resource groups, city agencies, local, regional, and national businesses, clubs, bands, floats, and more than a few surprises. Website

FIFA World Cup Fan Zones
Multiple Locations
Starting Thursday, June 18, 2026
SoFi Stadium isn't the only place to watch soccer. Fans can get in on all the FIFA fun with Fan Zones at multiple locations across LA. Guests at the Fan Zones can watch live game broadcasts, while enjoying other site specific activations, which may include family fun soccer zones, crafts, exhibitions, interactive booths, interactive challenges, meet and greets, global food vendors and food trucks, and more. Website

Conejo Valley Days
Thousand Oaks
Starts Thursday, June 18, 2026
The annual Conejo Valley Days in Thousand Oaks celebrates the area's rich heritage and volunteer spirit. The multi-day event features entertainment for the whole family including carnival rides, games, live entertainment, and a food court. Website

Fountain Valley Summerfest
Fountain Valley
Thursday - Sunday, June 18 - 21, 2026
Fountain Valley's Summerfest is back, featuring carnival rides, games, food vendors, a beer garden, and a full schedule of entertainment that includes tribute bands and local performers. On Saturday night, Summerfest ends the evening with a fireworks show presented by Hyundai. Website

Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway
Hollywood Hills
Saturday, June 20, 2026
The Hollywood Bowl gets off to a dramatic start with its 2026 season opener: the Best of Broadway! Expect show stoppers, emotional ballads, high-energy production numbers and other unforgettable show tunes! Website

34th Annual Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration
Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Virginia Avenue Park hosts a jubilant celebration of justice and liberty in commemoration of the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans who lived in the former Confederacy - two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year’s theme is "A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring Our Resistance and Resilience." Website

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance
Beverly Hills - FREE
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance is a Father's Day tradition. Car enthusiasts can view more than 100 of the world’s rarest and most exciting cars, ranging from pre-war collectibles to American muscle cars This year's event pays tribute to America’s 250th anniversary during the Rodeo Drive Committee’s 50th year, showcasing an eclectic lineup of rare hypercars, vintage classics, coachbuilt icons and historically significant vehicles from around the world, as well as highlighting the centennial of historic Route 66 and its enduring influence on American car culture. Website

VidCon Anaheim
Anaheim
Thursday - Saturday, June 25 - 27, 2026
Got a YouTube/ TikTok/ Instagram-obsessed kid? VidCon Anaheim brings together digital creators and their fans from around the globe. Among the featured guests announced for 2026 are Jasmin and Hames, the Goddess Boys, Haminations, Aimsey, Kaido Roberts, Foltyn, Caylus, Mostly Sane, Law by Mike, Brianda Deyanara, and many, many more. You may not be familiar with these digital creators, but odds are good that your kids are! Website

Pier 360 Summer Kick-Off!
Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026
Santa Monica Pier kicks off the summer with a celebration of beach life on the pier, in the water, and on the beach. On the Pier Deck and beach, participants and spectators can enjoy music all day, a Kids Zone with youth activities, a POP SK8 pop-up roller rink, free giveaways, a beer garden, and the one-of-a-kind Museum of Beach Life, featuring surf & skate history from the past 100 years. Website

Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks
Leimert Park - FREE
Sunday, June 29, 2026
The annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks is a daylong event of mask making, life-sized puppets, art, food, music, and the discovery of the African history and culture of the surrounding communities of Leimert Park. Website

CicLAvia: Leimert Park Meets Expo Park
Exposition Park & Leimert Park - FREE
Sunday, June 29, 2026
CicLAvia connects Leimert Park to Expo Park for a car-free 3.6-mile route from Martin Luther King Blvd at Figueroa to Crenshaw at Leimert Park Participants show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets and to take the time to explore the neighborhood highlights along the way. Website

Things to Do for Kids in Los Angeles in June 2026

Things to Do for Kids in Los Angeles
in June 2026