Daytime

Smorgasburg

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Smorgasburg LA is on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles. Each Sunday, find dozens of exciting food vendors at Smorgasburg LA, plus sophisticated shopping from the realms of design, craft, style, vintage, wellness, and more. Cultural events, pop-ups, and other surprises transform the vast site into a new node in Downtown LA’s burgeoning scene, and a unique destination for the region.

 

The market is held weekly on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Website Link
la.smorgasburg.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Alameda Produce Market
777 S. ALAMEDA ST
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0337349, -118.24099

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10288180
Event Main Image

Moompetam American Indian Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay. General admission is required. Free for Aquarium members with reservations.
Website Link
aquariumofpacific.org/events/category/festival
Event Date
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Event Location

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7621679, -118.196966

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
562.590.3100
Event ID
10335440
Event Main Image

Pacific Islander Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join the Aquarium for its twentieth annual Pacific Island Festival. This festival features traditional music and dance, cultural displays, and craft demonstrations and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, Chamorro, Marshallese, and Māori.
Website Link
aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/pacific_islander_festival
Event Date
-
Event Location

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.7621679, -118.196966

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
562.590.3100
Event ID
10319365
Event Main Image

Atwater Village FarmersMarket

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

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.

Website Link
foodaccessla.org/atwater-village
Event Date
-
Event Location

Attwater Village Farmers Market
3528 Larga Avenue
Los Angeles
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.117499, -118.260383

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10316863
Event Main Image

Main Street Santa Monica Farmer’s Market

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

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.

Event Date
-
Event Location

Main Street Santa Monica Farmers Market
2640 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0014494, -118.4833826

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event ID
10289780
Event Main Image

Hollywood Farmers’ Market

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Today, the Market hosts 160 farmers, producers, and food artisans who specialize in every crop that’s grown seasonally around the state and a large variety of culinary perspectives and practices from around the globe. Everyone from local families who live in the neighborhood to some of Southern California’s most respected chefs use the Market as their weekly food source and walk-in pantry.

 

Website Link
seela.org/markets-hollywood/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Selma and Ivar
Los Angeles, 90028
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.099791, -118.3282139

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10285208
Event Main Image

NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE

Event Type
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

As the second-largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is home to immigrants from more than 140 countries. New Americans Initiative is working with our community partners to bring important immigration and citizenship information to you. Do you want to make an appointment or have questions? Call us and leave a message in English or Spanish at 213.228.7390. A library staff member will return your call within two days.

 

New Americans Centers are located at the following libraries: Central Library,
Echo Park Branch Library, Junipero Serra Branch Library, Pacoima Branch Library,
Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library, Wilmington Branch Library

Website Link
lapl.org/newamericans
Event Date
-
Event Location

United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10330321
Event Main Image

8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free

Event Type
Family Activity
Theater
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Productions and workshops from the festival touch on diverse subjects, from political to personal, love to loss, sensuality to spiritual, and hierarchy to hope. All bets are off, limits on boundaries and form wide open, with shows that range in style from classic comedy to poignant drama, from Shakespearian to one-woman-shows, from slam poetry to stand-up comedy and improv, from parody to fairytale – something for everyone. Inclusive theatre arts workshops for youth and adults are available throughout the festival.

 

Event times vary.

Reservations are required at the website.

Website Link
santamonicaplayhouse.org
Event Date
-
Event Location

Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street, Santa Monica
Los Angeles, CA 90401
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0189556, -118.4977074

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free, Reservations required
Event ID
10323968
Event Main Image

Opening Reception: Day of Dead: Looking Toward Our Past and Future

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Join us in celebrating the Day of the Dead at the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery for our Opening Reception and Art Activities on November 2, from 2 – 4 p.m.! Various artists, families, groups, and individuals will begin setting up altars next week in our gallery! We invite you to mark your calendars to see their work!
Event Date
-
Event Location

Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0522342, -118.2436849

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
139725
Event Main Image

7th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival Days of Remembrance!

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description

Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center presents the 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Days of Remembrance from Wednesday, October 30 to Saturday, November 2, 2024! Bring your family and friends and participate in creative activities centered in traditions that honor the Día de los Muertos holiday. Everyone is welcomed to honor their loved ones in our public Community Altar. Offerings of remembrance  can be brought to LHYAC from Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The program is free and open to the public!

Program Schedule:

🔥Bonfire with Camazotz and the Ancestors

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

💀3D Skull Masks

Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

🖼️Screen Printing

Friday, November 1, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

🌼Papel Picado and Flower Crowns

Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 

Questions? Please, contact (323) 224-0928 or email dca.lhyac@lacity.org

Event Date
-
Event Location

United States

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10346889
Event Main Image
Daytime