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Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend in and Near Los Angeles
South Gate Azalea Festival & Carnival
South Gate Park
Thursday - Sunday, March 20 - 23
The annual South Gate Azalea Festival & Carnival offers a carnival, games and live music. Live acts on Saturday and Sunday perform norteña, cumbia and banda music. Saturday night features a fireworks show at 8pm. Visit the website here.
Noche de Estrellas
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
Friday, March 21
Party with the stars at the Aquarium of the Pacific - the sea stars, that is! Guests can dance under the sea stars to the sounds of salsa, rock en Español, cumbia, and other rhythms at the Aquarium's Noche de Estrellas (Night of the Stars) event. Visit the website here.
PaleyFest LA 2025
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood
Starts Friday, March 21
PaleyFest returns in person to the Dolby Theatre, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective from the stars and creators of favorite television shows. Presentations that may be of interest to families include Cobra Kai, Agatha All Along and The Amy Sherman-Palladino Multiverse. Visit the website here.
Swallows Day Parade 2025
Mission San Juan Capistrano - FREE
Saturday, March 22
We all know that the swallows always return to San Juan Capistrano, but did you know that they are welcomed with an annual homecoming parade? The annual event holds the distinction of being the nation's largest non-motorized parade. This year's theme is "Lassos and Lace". Visit the website here.
Underwood Family Farms Springtime Easter Festival 2025
Moorpark
Starts Saturday, March 22
The annual Eggs-travaganza at Underwood Family Farms returns with a whole farmful of family fun. Animal shows, tractor-drawn wagon rides, some games, and photo ops are among the activities included with admission. Visit the website here.
Girls in STEM Day at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
Mid-Wilshire
Saturday, March 22
Girls in STEM Day is a one-day outdoor/indoor event that gives girls ages 8-18 the chance to participate in STEM activities, meet STEM professionals, and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way. Activities include a photo booth, scavenger hunt, tours of the tarpits with a museum educator, and crafty hands-on activities. Girls can visit the Mobile Museum, meet scientists from the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits, and get up close to items from the museums' collections. Visit the website here.
Easter Eggstravaganza (Irvine Park Railroad)
Orange
Starts Saturday, March 22
The bunny trail leads to Irvine Park Railroad where kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have pictures taken with him, participate in egg hunts, ride the train, and enjoy other ticketed activities. Visit the website here.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade (New Date)
Chinatown - FREE
Saturday, March 22
A new date has been set for this annual favorite. The 126th Golden Dragon Parade steps off on March 22, celebrating Year of the Snake. The colorful celebration of the lunar new year steps off at Hill Street at Temple. In addition to the giant dragon that gives the parade its name, floats, marching bands, entertainers, local business leaders, and cultural groups abound. Visit the website here.
Drew Daywalt at Children's Book World: Little Freddie Two Pants
Sat., Mar 22 at 10:30am - FREE
Age: Book best for ages 3 to 7
Price: Free
Location:
Children's Book World
310.559.2665
10580 ½ Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90064
How many pants does one dog need? Author Drew Daywalt visits Children's Book World with his new picture book, Little Freddie Two Pants. Visit the website here.
LA Zoo Spring Fling
Griffith Park
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23
The LA Zoo springs into fun with this jubilant celebration of nature’s renewal. Highlights of the weekend long event include special animal feedings, a self-guided tour of egg-laying animals, and honey tasting (for an additional fee). Kids can add to the community coloring wall and listen to performances by the Beat Buds. Other fun includes education stations about butterflies and scents, and strolling bee and butterfly characters. Visit the website here.
Moorpark College Teaching Zoo Spring Spectacular 2025
Moorpark
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23
Talk about spectacular! America's Teaching Zoo is back with its annual springtime extravaganza. The highlight of the event is always the fun presentation starring the Zoo's students and their animal friends. This year's main show; Conservation Island, is a silly, fun scripted show for all ages. Visit the website here.
César Chávez Family Day
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, DTLA - FREE
Sunday, March 23
¡Viva la Causa! LA Plaza celebrates the life of inspirational labor leader César Chávez. Guests can learn about the fight for farm labor rights at this free family day. The day features dance and music, and art and garden workshops. Visit the website here.
Butterfly Pavilion at the National Museum of Natural History
Exposition Park
Opens Sunday, March 23
It's time to emerge from our chrysalis! The Natural History Museum welcomes butterfly lovers back to the Butterfly Pavilion and Nature Gardens. Guests can get up close to beautiful butterflies at this seasonal exhibit. Visit the website here.