Festival Guide

Boo-ze, Bites & Frights: Half-O-Ween – THE CRAFT

Event Type
Family Activity
Film
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Craft – A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft, and they all soon conjure up various spells and curses against those who anger them. DOORS: 5:30 p.m., VICTORIAN HOME TOURS: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., – MOVIE: 8:00 p.m.
Website Link
streetfoodcinema.com/schedule
Event Date
-
Event Location

Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0882339, -118.2079559

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323-225-2700
Event ID
10383197
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STAR PARTIES AT GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

Event Type
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there is always something to see.
Website Link
griffithobservatory.org/visit/calendar/star-parties
Event Date
-
Event Location

Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1183426, -118.3004397

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-473-0800
Event ID
10384010
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The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day

Event Type
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Culture & Community
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
 Join us for a day of fun, creativity, and play at The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day. This free, outdoor festival invites children of all abilities and their families to enjoy live performances, interactive art-making activities, and a student art gallery in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Featured performers include AbilityFirst, Ballet Folclorico do Brasil, Down for Dance, Free 2 Be Me Dance, Illusions by Allen, Korean Classical Music and Dance, Little Tokyo Service Center, The Miracle Project, Sri Lanka Foundation, and Straight Up Abilities. After the festival, head across the street to Gloria Molina Grand Park for more art, music, dance, food, and fun at LAUSD’s free 2025 Arts Fest.
Website Link
musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/tmc-arts/very-special-arts-festival-family-day/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0569567, -118.2482107

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142047
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KIBŌ NOBORI – Children’s Day Festival

Event Type
Culture & Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
This free, family-friendly event in celebration of the Japanese holiday ‘Kodomo No Hi’ (Children’s Day) and AANHPI Heritage Month, and to spread hope in our community, which is needed more than ever this year. So join our celebration! Children’s Day is celebrated throughout the country. Immerse yourself in Japanese flavors, games, performances, and traditions, and make this an unforgettable experience for you and your family.
Website Link
kibonobori.com/
Event Date
-
Event Location

Terasaki Budokan
249 S Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0491257, -118.2444038

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Free. RSVP at website
Event ID
142052
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Los Angeles County Fair – Art Unleashed

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Theater
Tours
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Los Angeles County is one of the most diverse counties in the nation, boasting a rich mix of cultures and communities, and the LA County Fair celebrates them all! The LA County Fair shines a spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme, “Art Unleashed.“  
Website Link
lacountyfair.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Pomona Fairplex
1101 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
$8
Event ID
10383201
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Before You Now: Capturing the Self in Portraiture

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Before You Now focuses on the enduring theme of the artist’s self-portrait, as seen in a selection of works from LACMA’s collections of photographs, prints, drawings, videos, and installation art. Primarily featuring contemporary makers, the exhibition is an introduction to seeing American artists as they see themselves, or as they want to be seen by their public. Over 50 artists—including Laura Aguilar, Kwame Brathwaite, Kalli Arte Collective, Roger Shimomura, Cindy Sherman, Rodrigo Valenzuela, and June Wayne.
Website Link
fairplex.com
Event Date
-
Event Location

Millard Sheets Art Center at the Fairplex in Pomona
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0809612, -117.7651993

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
909.865.4161
Event ID
10383994
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Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Event Type
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Revelry returns when the world’s oldest Renaissance Faire, located ten minutes east of Pasadena, opens for its 62nd season. Come escape your 21st-century reality in favor of a carefree, joyful day mixing with jousting knights, saucy wenches, and the court of a beautiful and gracious queen. Check website for ticket prices.
Event Date
-
Event Location

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 E. Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA 91706
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1140671, -117.9541894

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check website for ticket prices.
Event ID
10356112
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Great Big Fun Family Play Day at the Autry

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Kick off your Saturday at Great Big Family Play Day with the high-energy beats of Doggyland headlining at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.! With beloved favorites Beat Buds and Twinkletime joining the show both days, plus special performances by Music with Kira & Chudney Ross of Books & Cookies, Saturday’s lineup is packed with excitement, music, learning and fun for the whole family!
Website Link
theautry.org/events/autry-outdoors
Event Date
-
Event Location

The Autry Museum of the American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.1486202, -118.2812132

tags

Fee Required
Yes
Event Cost
Check the website for ticket prices
Contact Phone
323.667.2000
Event ID
10383192
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Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival

Event Type
Dance
Culture & Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Activity
Music
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Venice. The parade’s starting point is Lincoln Blvd. and California Ave. It is followed by a festival that will take place in Oakwood Park. Enjoy Aztec Dancers, Folklorico Dancers, Live Band Entertainment, food, Classic Cars, Lowriders, Informational Booths, and Mariachi—a family-friendly community event.
Website Link
eventbrite.com/e/historical-venice-cinco-de-mayo-parade-festival-tickets-1278239170769
Event Date
-
Event Location

Oakwood Park
767 California Ave
Venice, CA 90291
United States

Event Lat/Long
33.9946705, -118.463722

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
142055
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GOOSE BUMPS! THE SCIENCE OF FEAR

Event Type
Culture & Community
Family Activity
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
What are you afraid of? Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. Through fun, interactive challenges, like the Fear Challenge Course, experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind our physical and emotional responses.
Website Link
californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/goose-bumps-the-science-of-fear
Event Date
-
Event Location

California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.0157877, -118.2862095

tags

Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Contact Phone
213-600-9654
Event ID
10383810
Event Main Image
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