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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Wednesday, August 5 -- Sunday, August 9
Looking for events and activities in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of the best things to add to your list this weekend.
2026 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
Griffith Park - FREE
Comedy of Errors starts Wednesday August 5
All the world's a stage, none better than Griffith Park! Free Shakespeare returns to Griffith Park for a full summer of theater under the stars. This year the festival puts on two shows: Coriolanus and A Comedy of Errors. Website
Tustin Broadway in the Park: Footloose
Tustin
Tuesday August 4 - Saturday August 8
Everybody cut loose! Tustin Council for Fine Arts presents a live outdoor productions of Footloose in Peppertree Park. Website
Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Santa Barbara
Wednesday - Sunday, August 5 -9
The Old Spanish Fiesta Days is a longtime Santa Barbara summer tradition. The 5-day event lets visitors immerse themselves in the history, customs, and traditions of the Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and early American settlers that shaped Santa Barbara's identity. Website
Brea Fest
Brea - FREE
Friday, August 7
Guests can get a taste of what Brea has cooking at the family-friendly Brea Fest. Attendees can sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music, and enjoy exhibitions in the Gallery, demonstrating artists, live theater performances, shopping in market row, and more. There is a Kidsville for younger guests with face painting, balloon animals, make-and-take crafts, a bounce house and kid-friendly foods. Website
Midsummer Scream
Long Beach
Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9
You've heard of Christmas in July, but what about Halloween in August? Midsummer Scream is a weekend-long festival celebrating the spirit of Halloween and horror, drawing thousands of guests to the Long Beach Convention Center for thrills and chills. Website
Getty Garden Concerts for Kids
Brentwood - FREE
Saturday- Sunday, August 8 -9
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August with three weekends of shows. The free outdoor music series for kids and their families features some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation. Kids have a blast rolling in the grass and running through the garden, as well as dancing and singing along with the music. This weekend features Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Flor Bromley. Website
La Habra Back-to-School Block Party
La Habra - FREE
Saturday, August 8
La Habra kicks of back-to-school season with a free Block Party in Portola Park. Families are invited for a morning of fun, community, and free school supplies for K–8 students. This event is open to students of schools in La Habra. Each student must be present at event to receive supplies. Website
Rocket Fever!
Downey - FREE
Saturday, August 8
The Columbia Memorial Space Center invites families to a fun-filled day of rocketing, with interactive Space Center exhibits, hands-on rocket activities, and exhibitor booths. Guests receive a free model rocket to take home (while supplies last). The Space Center offers free admission all day. Website
CatVideoFest 2026
Eagle Rock
Saturday, August 8
Vidiots brings back the cutest kitty compilation ever! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Website
LA Soundscapes at The Ford
Hollywood
Sunday, August 9
The Ford's LA Soundscapes is inspired by LA’s culturally rich neighborhoods and communities. Each LA Soundscapes family event features a pre-concert activity and participatory artmaking. The season opener is a celebration of first peoples and place. Families are invited to hear songs and stories from generations before, and celebrate contemporary Native expressions through music, poetry, and dance. Website
LA River Fest
Chinatown - FREE
Sunday, August 9
River Fest is a free environmental arts and community festival celebrating the culture, history, and people that shape the LA River. Highlights include live performances by a variety of local artists, a visual art gallery, and a marketplace. This year features new interactive eco-activities for all ages. Website
Family Flicks at the Hammer
Westwood - FREE
Sunday, August 9
UCLA's Hammer Museum presents a free family screening each month. In August, release your inner panda at a free screening of Turning Red. Website
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Hollywood Hills
Sunday, August 9
When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. The 2010 animated feature How to Train Your Dragon screens in HD at the Hollywood Bowl, with its thrilling musical score performed live to picture by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Website
25th Annual Taste of Ecuador Festival
DTLA
Sunday, August 9
The Ecuadorian community of Los Angeles celebrates their homeland's Independence Day with traditional music, lively dancing, a street parade, and tasty cuisine from this beautiful South American country. Website
Directing Our Future: Teen Short Film Showcase
Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Sunday, August 9
The next generation of Los Angeles filmmakers debut their creations at the Academy Museum. The Academy Museum Tea Room hosts a screening of short films selected by the museum’s Teen Council, who challenged their peers to create a short film highlighting an aspect in their community they feel passionate about, or that they feel needs attention. Website