35 Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles 2026

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 29th, which means a three-day weekend. While it is a day to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country, Memorial Day Weekend is also thought by many to be the Unofficial Start of Summer!

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45 Heartwarming Mother’s Day Quotes to Celebrate Moms

Being a mother is my greatest honor. No matter what I have accomplished in life, and no matter what remains for me to accomplish, there is nothing I will be more proud of than being Ryan’s mother. Here are 20 quotes about motherhood from proud moms and proud sons and daughters who loved and appreciated their moms.

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Easy Mother’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Families are diverse, and if a child doesn’t have a mother in his life, there is most likely another special woman who deserves some special recognition. Here is a list of crafts that children can create for the women who nurture, support, encourage, and love them.

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14 Water Parks In Los Angeles for Family Fun

For many families, it wouldn’t be summer without a visit to a Water Park. Because you’ll find Water Parks all around Southern California, you can make a Water Park visit a day-trip or part of a longer summer trip.

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37 Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas to Show Your Gratitude

Are you looking for Gifts for your kids’ Teachers? You can send these gifts anytime, like at the holidays, end of the school year, or whenever you feel like celebrating your child’s teachers.

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40+ Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Los Angeles + Brunch!

Mother’s Day is coming up and we want it to be special, so we’ve rounded up a ton of ideas for celebrating Moms. Looking for: Los Angeles Restaurants with Mother’s Day Brunch!

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109+ Earth Day Celebrations in Los Angeles

Southern California is a wonderful place to celebrate Earth Day – with so many ways to be outside and enjoy nature. We hope you have fun with your family at one of these amazing events in Los Angeles.

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100 Fun Ways To Celebrate Easter in Los Angeles 2026

There are many fun ways to celebrate Easter in and Around Los Angeles! Families can enjoy egg hunts at the park, brunches with families, and much more!

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100 Free Things To Do In Los Angeles With Kids

LA parents in-the-know have long since figured out that having fun in Los Angeles doesn’t have to be expensive. But maybe you’ve exhausted your list of tried-and-true destinations and are looking for some new, I-never-thought-of-that ideas. Here is our list of the Best Free Things To Do In Los Angeles.

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Things to do in Santa Monica with Kids (photo by Yvonne Condes)

18 Spectacular Spots To See SoCal Spring Wildflowers

This year, with all the rain we’ve had, it’s very possible we’ll see a SuperBloom, with acres of wildflowers all up and down the coast.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year in Los Angeles: 80+ Events

In 2025, the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Wednesday, January 29th. Families can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with special events and festivities — some happening in person and some happening virtually.

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110+ Inspiring Black History Month Celebrations in Los Angeles

20 events that celebrate the heritage and achievements of Black Americans happening in February all over Los Angeles and online.

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12 Awesome Indoor Trampoline Parks in Los Angeles

When it comes to exercise, we all want our kids to find something that they enjoy doing. Something that makes exercise feel more like play than work. That’s where Trampoline Parks come in. Whether your child is seriously interested in improving their trampoline skills, or you’re looking for a fun, out-of-the-ordinary, indoor activity for the whole family, you’re sure to find a Trampoline Park that offers what you’re looking for.

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25+ Things To Do on Christmas Day in Los Angeles 2025

Whatever Holidays you celebrate, you’ll find lots of fun to do in Los Angeles on Christmas Day!

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The Best Restaurants For Christmas Dinner In LA

Christmas means family. And families must eat. But if you’d rather not spend hours in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurants all around Los Angeles that will be open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day and that make lovely settings for memorable family holiday meals. 

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Holiday Toy Drives in Los Angeles

Before the kids get too involved with their holiday wish lists, help them remember that this is the season of giving. Here are seven suggestions for ways to get involved, give back, and help make this holiday season a little brighter for others.

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29 Christmas and Holiday Family Shows in Los Angeles

One way to celebrate the holiday season is to attend a show. Here in Southern California, there are musicals, stage productions, vocal performances, and more happening throughout the month and guaranteed to leave you full of holiday spirit!

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Hanukkah Celebrations in Los Angeles

This eight-night Festival of Lights is being celebrated all around Los Angeles with lots of fun, memorable events. Here are twenty sites hosting family-friendly Hanukkah celebrations.

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50+ Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles for Families

The holiday season is officially here and southern California is ready to celebrate. Here are the best Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles.

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Where to Celebrate Las Posadas in Los Angeles

Las Posadas is the celebration that commemorates the journey Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for shelter in preparation of Jesus’s birth. It is a popular tradition throughout Latin America and there are several places in Los Angeles and Southern California that continue the tradition.

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The Best Restaurants For Thanksgiving Dinner In Los Angeles 2025

Thanksgiving is just as much about the food as it is about the people you share it with. So, if you’d rather focus on family and friends and not the shopping, preparation, and clean-up that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving Dinner, you’re in luck. There are many Los Angeles-area restaurants serving memorable Thanksgiving meals.

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15 Merry Holiday Fun Runs in Los Angeles

Take a break from holiday shopping and participate in one of the holiday races being held in Los Angeles and all over Southern California.

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Where to Find a Christmas Tree in Los Angeles

It’s that time of year – time for LA parents to pile the family in the car and go out and get a Christmas tree. But instead of driving around searching for the “perfect tree,” we’re here to help with a list of 10 Great Christmas Tree Lots in and Around Los Angeles.

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Things To Do With Kids in Los Angeles During Thanksgiving Week 2025 (Besides Eating)

Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in and around LA.

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Best Volunteer Opportunities for the Holidays in Los Angeles

The holiday season is approaching, and during this festive time we think it’s important to stop and think about how we can help others. Everywhere we look, we all see so many people in need these days. Volunteer and you can make a difference.

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20+ Indy Sandwich Spots for the Best Lunch in LA

One of the best things to as a family is have a picnic. Whether your picnic takes place on your living room floor, in your backyard, or at a local park, we’ve got a list of great mom-and-pop sandwich spots all around Los Angeles. Give yourself a break from meal…

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26 Awesome Pie Shops In Los Angeles: YUM!

Anytime is a great time for pie! Give these terrific pie shops in Los Angeles a try!

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Turkey Day Takeout: 20+ Thanksgiving Dinner to Go 2025

Why not get Thanksgiving Dinner To Go this year/ Many terrific LA restaurants offer Take Out Turkey!

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12 Things To Do In Culver City With Kids

Culver City calls itself the “Heart of Screenland.” And while you certainly won’t want to miss a chance to tour a working studio, you’ll also find a wide variety of additional kid-friendly things to do here.

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Where To See Halloween Decorations and Haunted Houses Around Los Angeles

Some people just decorate better than the rest of us! Here’s a list of popular Haunted Houses in and around Los Angeles.

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70 Events to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles

Southern California is hosting many special events in honor of Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead.

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10 Places to Experience Fall in Southern California 

Here in Southern California we may not experience fall quite like the rest of the country, but that doesn’t mean we are completely absent of slightly cooler weather and the changing color of leaves.

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96 Fun Halloween Events in Los Angeles

Here’s a list of family-friendly ways to celebrate all over So Cal. From Mickey Mouse to Mr. Bones, Halloween is terrific Los Angeles-style!

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21 Fun Things To Do on Labor Day in Los Angeles

For some families, Labor Day signals the end of summer. For some families, summer ends when the kids return to school, so Labor Day means a nice long weekend. For all families, there are plenty of fun things to do on Monday, September 4th.

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Chill Out with the Best Shave Ice in Los Angeles

When you’re craving something cool and refreshing during warm days, shave ice is a nice alternative to traditional ice cream and frozen yogurt. And, luckily you can find many great shave ice options in and around Los Angeles.

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Go Apple Picking at the Best Farms in SoCal

Apple season generally begins on Labor Day weekend and generally extends through Thanksgiving weekend. An apple-picking trip is a fun, memorable way to spend the day!

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Riley's Farm is one of the fun places to go apple picking in California. (photo courtesy of Riley's Farm