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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
Wednesday, June 25 - Sunday, June 29
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
2025 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
Griffith Park - FREE
Starts Wednesday, June 25
All the world's a stage, including 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: Love's Labour's Lost (starting June 25) and Doctor Faustus (opening August 6). Visit the website here.
Getty Villa Reopening Weekend
Pacific Palisades - FREE
Opens Friday, June 27
We are so glad they're back! The Getty Villa reopens to the public for the first time since the Palisades Fires in January. The initial reopening is on a limited schedule of Friday to Mondays, with online reservations required. Visit the website here.
DroneArt Show: A Music Concert and Drone Show
Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank
Thursday - Saturday, June 26 - 28
DroneArt Show: A Music Concert and Drone Show, is a one-of-a-kind concert experience that fuses timeless classical compositions with cutting-edge drone technology. Set in an outdoor venue, the experience features stunning aerial displays in the night sky, choreographed to masterpieces by Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. Visit the website here.
Port of Los Angeles Cars & Stripes Forever!
San Pedro - FREE
Friday, June 27
The fireworks are on, so look to the skies at 9pm for a spectacular display! What's more patriotic than 100+ classic, pre-1975 cars? The City of San Pedro hosts this all-American event to kick off the 4th of July celebrations. Families can enjoy the beer garden, food trucks, classic cars, live music, and fireworks! Visit the website here.
Salute to America- Cypress
Cypress - FREE
Friday, June 27
The City of Cypress celebrates our fair country a few days early with food, fun, and a free fireworks display. Visit the website here.
Grease Sing-A-Long (PG-13)
Hollywood Hills
Friday, June 27
I got thrills, they're multiplying... because the Hollywood Bowl's Grease Sing-A-Long is back! The film is projected on the Bowl’s giant screen as the audience rama, lama, lama kadingy, kading-a-dong's along. Visit the website here.
Angel City Games
Torrance - FREE
Friday - Sunday, June 27 - 29
Individuals of all ages and ability levels can play sports and have fun at the Angel City Games, the largest Paralympic-style adaptive sports event in the Western US. This 3-day event offers clinics and competitions for people of all ages and skill levels who have a physical disability or visual impairment. This year's event is held at El Camino College in Torrance. Visit the website here.
FuelFest x Jada 2025
Pomona
Saturday, June 28
Do you have a child who loves all things cars? FuelFest is a day-long celebration of all things fast with live music, drag racing, interactive exhibits, sponsor showcases, and an incredible display of rare vehicles. Little gearheads can check out all the fun on a real racetrack at the Fairplex in Pomona. Kids under the age of 12 are free with a paying adult. Visit the website here.
Monterey Park Independence Day Celebration 2025
Monterey Park - FREE
Saturday, June 28
Monterey Park gets in the 4th of July spirit early, celebrating its Independence Day Fireworks Show on Saturday, June 28. This community event features live entertainment by Kayln & The New Frontier starting at 7pm the Barnes Park Amphitheater. The annual celebration concludes with a free fireworks show at 9pm. Visit the website here.
Lakewood Civic Center Block Party
Lakewood- FREE
Saturday, June 28
A fireworks show caps off a day of family fun activities and entertainment at the Lakewood Civic Center. The Lakewood Civic Center Block Party begins at 4pm with the Family Fun Zone activity area for kids and families and the "On the Block Food Court” with a wide variety of food booths and food trucks. Live entertainment starts at 5pm. Visit the website here.
Star Wars Day
Orange County Zoo
Saturday, June 28
The Force is strong at the OC Zoo. Families can enjoy a day of Star Wars fun that includes crafts, games, and photo opportunities. Zoo animals receive special treats and there are animal meet-and-greets throughout the day. Visit the website here.
Pier 360 Summer Kick-Off!
Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 - 29
Santa Monica Pier kicks off the summer with a celebration of beach life on the pier, in the water, and on the beach. Visit the website here.
Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Drone Show
Arcadia - FREE
Saturday, June 28
Arcadia is getting into the spirit of patriotism a few days early with a festival in Downtown Arcadia. New for this year: the skies light up with Downtown Arcadia’s inaugural Drone Show! Visit the website here.
Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks
Leimert Park - FREE
Sunday, June 29
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. Visit the website here.
4th Annual Independence Day Drone Light Show Festival
Lake View Terrace - FREE
Sunday, June 29
Not a fan of the loud fireworks? Head to Hansen Dam instead, and watch the sky light up with a bevy of drones. Before the show, Hansen Dam will come alive with kids' activities, live musical performances, food vendors, and more. Visit the website here.
Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
Manhattan Beach - FREE
Starts Sunday, June 29
Manhattan Beach's concerts in Polliwog Park come to a close with the Blue Breeze Band, playing Motown, R&B, Jazz, funk and more. Visit the website here.