Outdoor

Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

Valley Cultural Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Nithya Raman, the Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 4th District, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Fall Festival. This one-day event will take place at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

The Fall Festival will feature a vibrant blend of family-friendly activities and live entertainment. Children will enjoy a dedicated area filled with fun, including pumpkin painting, and a claw machine packed with toys. For fans of Taylor Swift, a designated area will offer the chance to create friendship bracelets while listening to “Blank Space,” a tribute band celebrating the pop star. Later in the evening, festival-goers can groove to the energetic sounds of “Locked Out of Heaven,” a dynamic Bruno Mars tribute band.

The event will also showcase a variety of local small business vendors, offering a range of unique products and services. Food trucks will be on-site, serving an assortment of delectable options to satisfy every palate.

At the heart of our mission, Valley Cultural Foundation is committed to celebrating the rich tapestry of talent, community, business, and education. We achieve this by curating live entertainment programs and events in the arts, bringing our diverse community together in the spirit of creativity and unity.

Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park is located at 14201 Huston Street in Sherman Oaks, CA. The concerts will be held between the pool and Houston Street; please look for the tents and the stage. Parking is located around the park and within the two park parking lots.

Support for this program was provided through the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Arts Development Fee Program

On October 13, 2024, the fourth annual Indigenous Peoples Day will take place in Big Tujunga Canyon  under the Mother Oak. Please join the educational and participatory event of music, dance, storytelling and spoken word celebrating the historic and contemporary cultures and wisdom of our local Tongva, Tataviam, Chumash, other native populations of California, and the Americas who make LA home.

A festival informed by workshops, gifted with craft, fed by fry bread and lifted up by the life-saving environmental worldview of the Indigenous.

Please, BRING CASH for food, beverages, and vendor purchases . There is no reception in the area for electronic transactions!!

This event is free and open for all to attend.

Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.

The Atwater Village Farmers Market features over two dozen of Southern California’s best local farms, showcasing their diverse range of organic herbs and lettuces. Additionally, there are various local food vendors offering a wide selection of specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly event, with live entertainment provided by local musicians.

Approximately 25 certified California farms, live entertainment, activities, and Main Street based retail vendors present a vibrant atmosphere where locals and visitors alike shop and spend the morning with friends and family.  

This market was established in 1995 and is a collaboration with the Main Street Business Improvement Association, Ocean Park resident group, the Victorian and the Heritage Museum.  Approximately 40 certified California farms, live entertainment, activities, and Main Street based retail vendors present a vibrant atmosphere where locals and visitors shop and spent the morning with friends and family.

The Main Street market is open Sundays from 8:30am to 1:30pm, rain or shine, and may be closed for selected holidays.

All four markets accept Cal Fresh EBT and WIC-Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks.

The Sunday Main Street and Saturday Pico markets also provide a Market Match program for Cal Fresh EBT customers.  Market Match is California’s healthy food incentive program that matches customers’ CalFresh nutrition assistance benefits at farmers markets.  The Main Street Market (in partnership with ARP) matches up to $20 and the Pico Market Match Program (in partnership with Hunger Action Los Angeles) matches up to $15 for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Pack your picnic basket, shake out your blanket and grab your friends & family by the hand. LA’s Shakespeare in the Park returns for an entire summer of FREE theater under the stars!

Fall in love with this summer’s  As You Like It, a screwball romantic comedy with songs inspired by 1930’s crooner, Al Bowlly.

Performance Schedule: 

Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:00 p.m. at Griffith Park’s Old Zoo

Immersive Prologue at 6:00 p.m.

Performance season: Wednesdays through Sundays from July 10 – September 1, 2024!