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Every Weekend there are amazing Things to do in Los Angeles with Kids! We’ve curated a list of what we think are the most fun, most interesting family events in Los Angeles this weekend – so you can have the best time together!
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Whether you have Toddlers or Teens (or any kids in between), this list will give you great ideas for family fun this weekend! We work hard to add things to do we think you’ll enjoy.
This Weekend (and Every Weekend) in Los Angeles, you’ll find so many options on our list:
- Things to do all over SoCal – not just in one part of LA
- Things to do that are free, low-cost, and some that are pricey
- Things to do for babies, toddlers, and families with Tweens and Teens
- Things to do for the Whole Family!
Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids June 2-4, 2023
Families will find so many fun things to do with your kids this first weekend of June, June 2nd – June 4th. Attend Summer Jam at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, participate in a Family Floralia Workshop at Getty Villa, enjoy an outdoor concert in Long Beach, and much more!
As always these days, be sure to check each website for any weather cancellations or postponements. Just in case!
Featured Event of the Week
Nike Kids Camp at CAMP Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90067
Dribble, punt, pitch, and pass through all the wacky sport-rooms, each designed to give your family the giddy thrill of playing silly sports, that sort of resemble normal sports – but are even more fun! At NIKE KIDS CAMP in the Century City Mall, you can take the kids through the Magic Door and play soccer against friendly monsters, or battle a crazy, ice-blasting robot in football. Plus Baseball, Basketball – and gymnastics!! Pro Tip: On weekends and school holidays, NIKE KIDS CAMP is a timed-entry, one-hour-long, guided experience, but on weekdays, it’s NIKE FREE PLAY! Use our affiliate link to get tickets!
El Capitan Theatre: The Little Mermaid
6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
El Capitan Theatre is the place to see Disney’s live-action film The Little Mermaid. A variety of screenings are planned including 2D presentations, a Sensory Inclusive Screening (on June 6th), Open Caption 2D (on June 1st), 3D Spanish Dubbed (on June 3rd), and 3D screenings (through June 12th). Families will also “go beyond the surface with our all new Sea-Tastic Curtain show,” see costumes from the movie, and take a photo at a special photo opp. Details and ticket information are available online. (The movie is rated PG.)
Summer Jam
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting Summer Jam on Friday, June 2nd from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free community event features art-making activities, music, and fun. In addition, attendees will have free access to the Museum’s galleries from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on a first-come, first-served basis. (Advanced reservations are not required, but are highly encouraged.) Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
Free First Fridays
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Families are invited to visit Kidspace Children’s Museum for free on Friday, June 2nd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On the first Friday of each month, Kidspace opens it doors and gives families the chance to explore the museum with no admission fees. Advance reservations are required and are available online.
Summer Movie in the Park: The Lego Batman Movie
Centennial Park
3000 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704
On Friday, June 2nd the City of Santa Ana is hosting an outdoor screening of The Lego Batman Movie. The movie starts after sunset, but get there early because there will be pre-movie activities, including inflatables for kids. Food vendors will be on-site, and free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Don’t forget to pack a picnic and bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets. (The movie is rated PG.)
PCH Movies and Moonlight: Dumbo (2019)
2nd & PCH
6400 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803
2nd & PCH invites families to an outdoor showing of Disney’s Dumbo (2019) on Friday, June 2nd. The movie begins at sunset, but come early because between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, free airbrush tattoos will be available, and you can pick up some dinner or movie snacks from shops at the center. Movies are complimentary, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are also encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.
Bubble World Immersive Experience
1345 N. Montebello Boulevard, Montebello 90640
Wander through multiple rooms filled with Bubbles and bubble-themed photo-worthy experiences. Adults and kids are loving it, with reviews calling it relaxing, fun, and delightful. Play in a giant ball pit, feel yourself floating through the pastel lighting, and enjoy. Opens in June and you’ll need to get tickets now before it sells out. Use our affiliate link.
West Valley – LASAN Open House 2023
LA Sanitation and Environment West Valley District Yard
8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge, CA 91324
LA Sanitation and Environment is hosting an Open House event on Saturday, June 3rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Open House will feature trash trucks, equipment demonstrations, facility tours, information booths, recycling games, and more. Children will receive a special hat and have the opportunity to operate the controls on the trucks. This is a free event. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
Hansel and Gretel – Opera for Kids
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The Segerstrom invites families to a special performance, Hansel and Gretel – Opera for Kids on Saturday, June 3rd. “This kid-friendly production features spoken narration and acting, as well as the most charming and catchy tunes from the original opera, sung by talented opera singers.” Two performances are planned – one at 10:00 am and one at 11:30 am. In addition, fun lobby activities for children, “related to the theme of the concert, including a coloring station, craft station, photo backdrop, and STEAM station,” are available at 9:00 am (for 10:00 am concertgoers) and 12:15 pm (for 11:30 am concertgoers). Tickets are available online.
Movies and More
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting several special events this weekend. On Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 am enjoy a special screening of Pinocchio, the second animated feature produced by The Walt Disney Company. From 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, families are invited to participate in a Drop-In Workshop: Puppets and Pride. The workshop focuses on “stories of love, belonging, and finding your place in the world. Create original storyboards and characters that tell your story.” Additionally, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater will present a show from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. “Bob Baker Marionette Theater celebrates love, self-acceptance, and community through a musical marionette lineup of proud puppets performing a confection of medleys from LGBTQ+ icons, queer history, and more.” Ticket information is available online.
Wacko Magic Show
Donald Bruce Kaufman – Brentwood Branch Library
11820 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Donald Bruce Kaufman – Brentwood Branch Library is kicking off the Summer Reading Challenge with Wacko Magic Show on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Wacko the Magician will be entertaining families with his high-energy, interactive show. The show is recommended for children ages 4 and older.
Strike Up the Band with LACMA
A C Bilbrew Library
150 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90061
Visit the A C Bilbrew Library on Saturday, June 3rd from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for a special event, Strike Up the Band with LACMA. Learn about “different cultural instruments from around the world as we explore their design and symbolic meanings.” Children will “strike up the band and liven up any atmosphere with your very own musical instruments made of everyday items.” This workshop is recommended for children 5 and older. Advance registration is required as attendance is limited.
Magic Wayne
Little Tokyo Branch Library
203 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Magic Wayne is performing at the Little Tokyo Branch Library on Saturday, June 3rd from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Children and adults will be amazed by Wayne Kawamoto’s magic show.
Botanical Garden Tour
UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
707 Tiverton Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90095
On Saturday, June 3rd (and the first Saturday of each month), from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, families are invited to participate in a free Botanical Garden Tour at UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. This garden, a living museum, features “collections of plants from around the globe.” Garden Educators will lead the tour and share “stories of a selection of plants in the garden and their relevance to human society.” RSVP online.
Family Floralia Workshop
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
The Getty Villa invites families to a Family Floralia Workshop on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. “Discover the blooms, textures, and fragrances of history during this all-ages Roman garden workshop.” Families will have the chance to make seed balls to bring home and start their own garden. Admission is free, though a timed ticket is required and is available online.
Drag Story Hour
Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Central Library invites families to Drag Story Hour on Saturday, June 3rd from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. “Join us for an extra sparkly storytime with a drag performer bringing costume, humor, and play to read inclusive children’s books to delight families and their kids of all ages. We’re excited to celebrate diversity and individuality and invite you to be yourself and bring your imagination.”
20th Annual Pacific Islander Festival
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
The Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting its annual Pacific Islander Festival on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th (9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day). The Festival features “traditional music and dance, cultural displays, and craft demonstrations, and celebrates Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Chamorro, Marshallese, and Maori.” A schedule of each day’s events is available online. All activities are included in general Aquarium admission. Tickets are available online.
Downtown Burbank Arts Festival
San Fernando Blvd. (from Magnolia to Angeleno), Burbank, CA
The Downtown Burbank Arts Festival is happening this weekend on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. The Arts Festival features more than 180 booths featuring handmade products including jewelry, art, paper goods, housewares, and more. Enjoy live musical performances, observe chalk artists at work, and more. Details are available online.
Family Matinee: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
New Beverly Cinema is screening E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial this weekend on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 pm each day. “Relive the epic adventure and endearing magic of one of the most beloved cinematic experiences of all time!” (Screening from a 35mm print of the original theatrical version.) Tickets are available online.
Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo
1310 E. Franklin Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245, CA
Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo is screening two family-friendly movies this weekend. On Saturday, June 3rd there is a 2:30 pm showing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (rated PG). And on Sunday, June 4th there is a 2:30 pm showing of the Pixar film Finding Nemo (rated PG). Refreshments and concession stand favorites are available for purchase on-site. Tickets are available online.
Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets
Do you bleed Dodger blue??!! The Dodgers Home Opener happens this week, which means it’s time for Baseball! This year we’re working with our Hometown Team to sell some early season tickets and support both them and us! Use our special link to get your tickets and we’ll hopefully all get to watch the Dodgers have an awesome season.
Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District
777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA
Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District is also screening two family-friendly movies this weekend. On Saturday, June 3rd there is a 4:00 pm showing of Shrek (rated PG). And on Sunday, June 4th there is a 3:45 pm showing of the The Sandlot (rated PG). Refreshments and concession stand favorites are available for purchase on-site. Tickets are available online.
Weekend Short Cuts: Looney Tunes Afternoons
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
On Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th (and weekends throughout the summer) at 3:00 pm each day, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are invited to “experience a suite of classic Looney Tunes animated short films in the state-of-the-art David Geffen Theater.” The screening is included in general Museum admission. Tickets are available online.
Children’s Author Event: Every Body is a Rainbow
Village Well Books and Coffee
9900 Culver Blvd. #1B, Culver City, CA 90232
Village Well Books and Coffee is hosting a special Children’s Author Event on Sunday, June 4th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Author/psychologist Dr. Caroline Carter will be reading the picture book Every Body is a Rainbow. “This event will provide tools for parents to discuss gender diversity and body inclusivity with young children.”
Summer Concert Series
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815
Visit Rancho Los Alamitos on Sunday, June 4th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and enjoy their Summer Concert Series. Long Beach-based jazz fusion band Krooked Fingerz will be performing. Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blanket, and settle in for a relaxing evening. Admission is free; RSVPs are highly encouraged.
Music in the Park
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA
The city of La Cañada Flintridge hosts Music in the Park each Sunday (through September 3rd) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. On June 4th, Steve Roth will be performing A Tribute to Elvis Presley. Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets, and you’re all set to enjoy live music and summer weather.
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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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