Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Friday, April 17 -- Sunday, April 19

Things to Do for Kids in LA This Weekend

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

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Long Beach
Friday - Sunday, April 17 - 19
Turbocharged cars and stars charge through the city streets, hitting up to 200 mph along Shoreline Drive, in the annual Grand Prix that captivates Long Beach. Website

California Poppy Festival
AV Fair and Event Center, Lancaster
Friday - Sunday, April 17 - 19
Every spring Lancaster celebrates the vibrant orange poppy, California's state flower. This year the festival returns to the AV Fair & Event Center.Families can enjoy 3 entertaining days amidst the sunshine and colorful flowers. Website

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California, University Park
FREE
Saturday - Sunday, April 18 - 19
Books, books, everywhere, and lots of authors, too. The LA Times Festival of Books is LA's biggest and best-known book festival. The Children's Stage features performances throughout both days geared for kids. Older kids can check out the author appearances at the YA Stage. All outdoor entertainment is free and requires no ticket. Website

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
William S. Hart Park, Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita - FREE
Saturday - Sunday, April 18 - 19
Saddle up for a good time! Santa Clarita’s rich Western heritage takes center stage each year at the Cowboy Festival, which features a two-day lineup of music, food (including cowboy cobbler!), entertainment, and activities for Western enthusiasts of all ages. Website

Bunka Sai Japanese Cultural Festival
Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd, Torrance
FREE
Saturday - Sunday, April 18 - 19
Families can experience Japanese culture up close at the Torrance Sister City Association's Bunka Sai Festival. This free event has authentic performances of traditional dance, music, tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts, taiko, story reading, and kimono dressing, as well as games for kids. Website

13th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
The Help Group Autism Center, Sherman Oaks
FREE
Saturday, April 18
Parents and professionals can learn about the resources that Los Angeles has to offer the special needs community. Admission is free, and all families are welcome.Individuals and families can explore a diverse range of resources and services for the special needs community, including support for those with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and emotional challenges. Website

Go Little Tokyo’s Delicious Little Tokyo 2026
Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza
Saturday, April 18
Delicious Little Tokyo returns with a new headquarters at the Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza.Guests can sign up for the popular Food History of Little Tokyo tours, play crowd-favorite J-Town Bingo, browse community booths, and more.Special this year: the Pikmin Bloom Mini Walk. Website

MOCA Teen Night 2026: Intertwined
MOCA Grand Ave, DTLA- FREE
Saturday, April 18
MOCA Teen Night is a free annual event for high school students only, that celebrates culture, community, and connections within Los Angeles. This event is specially crafted by participants in the MOCA Teen Program. Teen Night 2026 features a student art exhibition, live performances by Silverfish, The Magic Trio, Colin Hendler, and Saxon and the Classix, fun activities, refreshments, and access to the Michael Asher, Good On Paper, Haegue Yang, and The Expanding Field exhibitions. Website

Glendora Earth Day Festival
Glendora- FREE
Saturday, April 18
The theme of this year's Glendora's Earth Day celebration is "Our Power, Our Planet", championing solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and tidal generated energy. Activities include hikes through the Big Dalton Wilderness area, an easy community walk, the Wild Wonders animal show, rattlesnake safety presentations with Wild Man Dan, and a narrated eco-tour of Glendora.Kids can enjoy a bounce house, scavenger hunts, Earth Day arts & crafts, and face painting. Website

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Grand Opening
San Pedro - FREE
Saturday, April 18
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium celebrates Earth Day with a Grand Opening of its renovated Exhibit Hall and new Collections Room.Activities for the opening include a beach cleanup, films, tours, puppet shows, food trucks, and more. Website

LASAN's Earth Day LA 2026
Pan Pacific Park, Fairfax - FREE
Saturday, April 18
It's a paper vs plastic showdown as LA Sanitation and Environment celebrates Earth Day at Pan Pacific Park. Highlights of this free event include over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, city vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, and prizes, while supplies last. Guests can attend conservation and sustainability workshops, and bring that green feeling home with plant and tree giveaways. Website

Superman Experience: Defenders Unite Opening Weekend
Warner Bros Studio Tour, Burbank
Opens Saturday, April 18
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new immersive super experience!Fans can experience Superman’s world through immersive technology, with active gameplay that lasts approximately 25 minutes. Guests become the hero, working together and crossing continents, all in hyper-realistic, fun, immersive motion.After the interactive gameplay, guests visit the Fortress of Solitude at their own pace, for exciting mini games, unique props, and social-media worthy photo opportunities. Website

Earth Day at Natural History Museum
Exposition Park
Saturday, April 19
The Natural History Museum celebrates our planet at its annual Earth Day Festival.Guests can explore the Museum's earthy exhibits, including Dinosaur Hall, Gem & Mineral Hall, and Mammal Halls , as well as L.A. Underwater and the Nature Gardens.The day is filled with hands-on art and science activities, including LEGO Build the Change, performances and storytimes, and exhibitions from environmental and naturalist groups. Website

Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, April 19
The Bowers Museum welcomes spring with a Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival. Guests can ring in the spring season with cherry blossom–themed art projects, a special cherry pie treat, and free face painting. Website

Junior League of Los Angeles Touch-A-Truck
Westfield Fashion Square Mall, Sherman Oaks
Sunday, April 19
Go on and touch! Families can enjoy a fun-filled day at the annual Touch-A-Truck fundraising event benefitting the Junior League of Los Angeles.Children can see, touch, explore and honk the horns of their favorite trucks and emergency vehicles that serve the Los Angeles community. Website

Earth Month Open House at Heal the Bay Aquarium
Santa Monica - FREE
Sunday, April 19
Heal the Bay Aquarium celebrates Earth Day with indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day.Activities include nature journaling, a live DJ and dancing, and a mindful meditation session. Website

Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run 2026
Brookside Park, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd south of the Rose Bowl, Pasadena
Sunday, April 19
The Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk is a family-friendly event that raises funds for the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. Website

Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend Friday, April 17 -- Sunday, April 19

Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Friday, April 17 -- Sunday, April 19