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Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids April 19-21, 2024
There are lots and lots of fun things to do with your kids this weekend, April 19th – April 21st. It’s a weekend of Festivals including the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, the California Poppy Festival in Lancaster, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the campus of USC, the Apple Blossom Festival in Yucaipa, and the Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival in Torrance, as well as other fun events happening all around Los Angeles this weekend.
Plus be sure to check out our post 75+ Earth Day Celebrations in Los Angeles. Many events are happening this weekend.
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Great Big Family Play Day – May 4th and 5th
Autry Museum Lawn, 4700 Heritage Way, Los Angeles 90027
The Hey, Milestone Great Big Family Play Day presented by SocalMoms is BACK for its 9th season at The Autry in Griffith Park directly across from the LA Zoo on May 4th + 5th! Join us for the best day of family fun, live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages! This year’s festival features two stages filled with live musical entertainment, character meet + greets, 3 acres of festival lawn with interactive areas including arts & crafts, create & build, sports & games, a bike course, foam parties, local programs & camps, food, fun, swag at our make your own gift bag stations and more! Plus returning this year Dino Encounters with educational exhibits, hands on activities, rides and games for your Dino lovers.
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LA Spring Fair
La Prada Event Plaza – Whittier Narrows Park
1600 Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte, CA 91733
If you haven’t yet been, this weekend is your last chance to experience the 44th LA Spring Fair, the “largest Spring Festival in Los Angeles County.” The fun includes carnival rides, live music, games, a food court, local artisans, and more. The Fair is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Open Thursday, April 18th (5 pm to 10 pm), Friday, April 19th (5 pm to 11 pm), Saturday, April 20th (2 pm to 11 pm), and Sunday, April 21st (2 pm to 10 pm). Tickets are available online. Free parking.
Mickey’s Search Party
Toyota Arena
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
Mickey’s Search Party will be at the Toyota Arena Thursday, April 18th through Sunday, April 21st. “Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts.” Your family will recognize familiar faces from Frozen, Toy Story, Coco, Aladdin, Moana, and more. A pre-show Character Experience, which includes “a dance party, crafting, and interactive time with select characters,” is available as an add-on to your tickets. Tickets are available online.
Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Skirball’s newest exhibition, Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak, opens on Thursday, April 18th. The exhibition is described as the “largest and most complete exhibition of Jewish artist Maurice Sendak’s sixty-year career” and features over 150 artifacts including paintings, drawings, objects, and videos. Additionally, Skirball staff will be reading some of Maurice Sendak’s most memorable stories each Thursday through Sunday at 3:00 pm (beginning on April 18th, and excluding Sunday, April 28th). Tickets are available online.
Drop-In Workshops for Teens: John Waters Costume Design
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting a Drop-In Workshop for Teens on Friday, April 19th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.Teens will “learn about how costume designers like Van Smith have utilized discarded materials to create costumes for films.” Teens will create their own costume designs using discarded materials and will be “joined by Jillian Clark, founder of textile waste agency, Roboro, who will explore the use of found materials in costume design and how this practice can be sustainable!” Workshops are designed for teens 14 and older. Snacks will be provided. Tickets are available online.
Odd Nights at The Autry
The Autry Museum
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Odd Nights at The Autry is back and will be happening on Friday, April 19th (and every third Friday of the month through September) from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This fun event features live music, food trucks, local vendors, and large inflatables for the kids to play on. Odd Nights at The Autry focuses on “local and sustainable products. The vendors are carefully curated to offer a diverse selection of high-quality, eco-friendly products, and many of the food trucks feature locally sourced ingredients.” Admission is $5 per person, parking is free. Details are available online.
Celebrate Día de los Niños
Hawaiian Gardens Library
11940 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Celebrate Día de los Niños at Hawaiian Gardens Library on Friday, April 19th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. “Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all backgrounds.” The celebration includes books, crafts, and more. Recommended for children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Friday Movie Nights: Bee Movie
Ovation Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Ovation Hollywood invites families to a free, outdoor screening of Bee Movie on Friday, April 19th at 7:00 pm. Be sure to check in at the Ovation Hollywood booth to receive free popcorn and discounted concession stand treats. Reserve your spot online. (The movie is rated PG.)
Animaniacs: In Concert
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for The Arts at Pepperdine – Smothers Theatre
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
“Join the leading voice cast of Animaniacs—the iconic animated Warner Bros. series created and produced by Steven Spielberg—for a ‘zany, animany and totally insaney’ evening as they perform the world-famous songs backed by projections from the beloved cartoon TV series.” The show is scheduled for Friday, April 19th at 8:00 pm, and offers lots of audience interaction and never-before-told-behind-the-scenes insider stories. Tickets are available online.
California Poppy Festival
AV Fair and Event Center
2551 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
The California Poppy Festival is happening this weekend, Friday, April 19th (4 pm to 10 pm), Saturday, April 20th (10 am to 10 pm), and Sunday, April 21st (10 am to 8 pm). The annual event celebrates our state flower with a weekend full of fun! Festivities include live entertainment, more than 200 vendors, animal exhibits, carnival rides, and more. Admission fees and parking information are available online.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Multiple Locations
Racetrack is located at:
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is happening this weekend, Friday, April 19th through Sunday, April 21st. Described as “Southern California’s 200-mph beach party,” the event features a Lifestyle Expo, a Family Fun Zone with activities for family members of all ages, live musical performances, and of course, cars that are faster than fast! Details and tickets are available online.
Peacock Day
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
Saturday, April 20th (from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm) is Peacock Day at The Arboretum! Families will enjoy peacock talks, library storytime, family crafts, face painting, on-site food trucks, photo-ops, and more. All activities are included in general admission. Tickets are available online.
Inglewood STEM Fest
Edward Vincent, Jr. Park
700 Warren Lane, Inglewood, CA 90301
The City of Inglewood is hosting Inglewood STEM Fest on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. STEM Fest will feature activity stations and use “basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, football and Olympic sports” to introduce participants to ideas in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The event will also feature presentations by industry professionals. Recommended for children ages 4-14.
Healthy Kids Day
Multiple Locations including
Pomona Valley Family YMCA
22600 Sunset Crossing Rd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Several YMCA locations are hosting Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each location is offering similar activities which may include bounce houses, face painting, fitness challenges, crafts, giveaways, and more. Additionally, registration fees will be waived for summer day camps and families will be able to take advantage of an early bird discount for specialty camps. Check the website to find the location most convenient for your family. This is a free event.
Student Visual Arts Exhibition: Visions of Freedom – Opening Reception
The Autry Museum
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Student Visual Arts Exhibition: Visions of Freedom opens at The Autry on Saturday, April 20th with an opening reception being held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. More than 100 pieces of student artwork will be on display, each “exploring a topic of relevance in the American West.” The student artwork serves as answers to such questions as How do you define freedom? What does it mean to be free? Can freedom lost be won? The exhibition will be on view until June 5th, 2024. Tickets are available online.
Family Storytime: Celebrate Día
El Monte Library
3224 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) at El Monte Library on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Children and families around the world will be celebrated as families enjoy a fun story and creating paper bag piñatas. Recommended for children ages 5-12.
Playdate for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration
Maple Park
802 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA
My Play Club is hosting a special inclusive play date, Playdate for the Planet: An Earth Day Celebration, on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. The special play date “brings together kids of all abilities for a fun playdate at our inclusive playgrounds.” The fun also includes activity stations offering face painting, crafts, stories, and snacks. RSVP online. (Volunteers are also needed.)
Spring Holiday Storytime with Janie Emaus, Easter Eggs and Matzoh Balls
Flintridge Bookstore
858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Flintridge Bookstore is hosting a Spring Holiday Storytime with Janie Emaus on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Ms. Emaus will be reading from her book, Easter Eggs and Matzoh Balls, a tale of a blended family learning about each other’s holiday traditions. The book also includes a “glossary of Easter and Passover terms and recipes of favorite holiday foods ready for children to replicate in their own kitchens.”
Poetry Month Celebration
Pico Union Branch Library
1030 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90006
Pico Union Branch Library is hosting a Poetry Month Celebration on Saturday, April 20th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event features “California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and Los Angeles Youth Laureate Sierra Leone Anderson alongside local poets.” The Library is also hosting a Poetry Contest for all students in grades K-12. Details are available online.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: A Morning at the Theater
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
On Saturday, April 20th at 11:00 am, families are invited to “step into a world of wonder and imagination with Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s special event, A Morning at the Theater.” This “educational family adventure” introduces young audiences to the wonder and enchantment of puppetry and theater. (And if you can’t make it this weekend, additional performances are scheduled for May 4th and May 11th.) Tickets are available online.
Celebrate Día: Food Traditions and Family Fun
Artesia Library
18801 Elaine Ave., Artesia, CA 90701
Artesia Library is celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) on Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. “Join us for stories about food traditions and make crafts honoring favorite recipes.” Recommended for children ages 5-12. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Día Celebration at Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Families are invited to a Día Celebration at Central Library on Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. “El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, celebrates books and reading for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.” The celebration includes crafts, performances, storytime, face painting, and more. A schedule of the day’s events is available online.
Celebrate Día: Create Your Own Book
San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave., San Gabriel, CA 91776
Celebrate Día at the San Gabriel Library on Saturday, April 20th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), also known as Día, celebrates children and families all around the world. Children (ages 5-12) will create their own book at this activity. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to USC on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st. Many activities are planned including readings, performances, demonstrations, panel discussions, exhibitors, and more. Don’t forget – you can take public transportation to and from the event! All the details and a schedule of events are available online.
Apple Blossom Festival
Los Rios Rancho
39611 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Take a drive to Yucaipa for Apple Blossom Festival happening on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st. “Each year we join together with our neighbors and commemorate the beginning of the growing season.” The Festival is a celebration of the transition from a cold winter with its shades of brown, grey, and white to a spring featuring bright greens and yellow. The Festival features a pop-up market, orchard walk, live music, crafts and games for the kiddos, and more. Admission is free, though some individual activities do have a fee.
Hooray LA
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042
“Hollywood isn’t a place … It’s a puppet show! The people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life in Hooray LA.” To celebrate the Theater’s 60th birthday, Hooray LA serves as a love letter to the city of Los Angeles and features “new additions that reflect Los Angeles in 2024, including entirely new bear and trout marionettes in an ode to the LA River.” Performances are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available online. (Hooray LA will be performed through June 16th, 2024.)
49th Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival
Ken Miller Recreation Center
3341 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA
The 49th Annual Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival is happening on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The Festival features food, cultural performances, craft items, exhibitions, demonstrations, games for kids, and more. Admission is free.
2024 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
William S. Hart Park
24151 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321
The 2024 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is happening on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st (from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day). This annual event, “Los Angeles County’s premier western music festival,” features live music, western swing dancing, vintage vendors, and western festivities. You’ll find something for everyone including rides, blacksmith demonstrations, the opportunity to visit with animals at the Barnyard, and so much more. Details, including a schedule of the weekend’s events, are available online.
Barnsdall Arts Sundays on Zoom
Each Sunday, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Barnsdall Arts invites families to participate in a free family workshop over Zoom. The project is introduced every half hour, and the teaching artist will be present and available to speak with and answer any questions you may have. Each week features a different country and/or culture and related art project. Sunday, April 21st, families will be learning about Guatemala while working on a Huipil. Zoom information and a list of needed materials are available online.
10th Annual Bob Baker Day
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Visit Los Angeles State Historic Park on Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Bob Baker Day. The day is a celebration of Bob Baker’s 100th Birthday and Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s 60th Anniversary. This free event features carnival games, music, puppets, special guests, vendors, food, and more. RSVP is required. While the event is free, donations are greatly appreciated.
Marina Culture Jam
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
The Marina Culture Jam is a free, three-part series that features “live performances, arts and crafts, cultural learning activities, and much more.” The first event is happening on Sunday, April 21st from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. A schedule and reservation information are available online. (The next events are scheduled for May 26th and June 9th.)
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Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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