Fun 4 the Family

OPEN EVERYDAY- Griffith Park The Old LA Zoo, or The Griffith Park Zoo, opened in 1912 and closed in 1966 with the opening of the new, Los Angeles Zoo. The abandoned site of the Griffith Park Zoo, complete with the ruins of animal enclosures, is now a picnic area and hiking trail in Griffith Park.   […]

EVERY SUNDAY @ Waterside Shopping Center Marina del Rey Join us every Sunday morning for the Million Dollar Breakfast Club Car Show, at the Waterside Shopping Center in Marina del Rey. The coffee, cars and a gathering of car enthusiast cruise in from 7-9am.   It doesn’t matter whether you have a hot rod, exotic, late […]

SUNDAY - Venice Blvd Cruise, Connect, Celebrate: Join the 51st CicLAvia—Venice Blvd! Are you ready to reclaim the streets and experience car-free fun? Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 21st, 2024, and join the 51st Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Venice Blvd, presented by Metro! This iconic event transforms Venice Boulevard into a vibrant pop-up […]

FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12- Torrance The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside […]

OPEN WEEKENDS- Mt Wilson Mount Wilson Observatory is located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet. Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, this is a must see experience.   Viewing through the 100-Inch Hooker Telescope The world's largest telescope […]

EVERY SUNDAY - Echo Park Sundays with Sunshine and Service: Join the Echo Park Trash Club Crew! Looking for a way to brighten your Sunday and make a real difference in your community? Look no further than the Echo Park Trash Club! Every Sunday, from 10 am to 12 pm, we roll up our sleeves […]

OPEN EVERY THIRD SUNDAY- in Holmby Hills In 1950, Walt built the The Carolwood Pacific Railroad in the backyard of his house in Holmby Hills, California. He named the railroad for the street where he lived: Carolwood Drive. The first run on the Carolwood Pacific Railroad took place on May 7, 1950. The 2,615 feet […]

FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are in the Broad collection. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) is now open with reservations required in advance. Kusama’s Longing for Eternity (2017) is on view on the third floor and doesn't require reservations. Learn […]

EVERY SAT & SUN- in Silverlake The Silverlake Flea Market is located in the lot behind Taix in Echo Park : at 2007 Reservoir St. LA 90026. Some of LA's best independent vendors of Handmade, Vintage, Home Furnishings, Home Decor, Crafts, Art, Antiques and Collectibles are on site selling their merchandise. Every Saturday from 10:00 […]

EVERY SUNDAY - Gardena Rev Your Engines at the Every Sunday Car Show in Gardena, CA! Buckle up, car enthusiasts! Every Sunday, Gardena, CA, comes alive with the revving of engines, the gleam of polished classics, and the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts. This weekly event is an open invitation to showcase your wheels - yes, […]

EVERY SUNDAY - Los Angeles Visit The African American Firefighter Museum! The African American Firefighter Museum is dedicated to promote diversity and to stand up for inequality against all races and genders. The first floor contains vintage fire apparatus, stories and pictures of pioneering African American Los Angeles Firefighters. The Museum gallery is located on […]

SUNDAYS - Fisherman's Village Break out your dancing shoes! Free outdoor concerts, featuring great performers playing R and B, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Blues in Fisherman’s Village on Sundays, 2-5 p.m!  Mark your calendars for Music by the Sea every Sunday from 2 pm - 5 pm ⁠ ? NO outside food or coolers are […]

OPEN DAILY- The Annenberg Community Beach House  The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a public facility located on 5 acres of oceanfront property. With spectacular views, splash pad, playground, gallery, Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts & fields, community & cultural events, historic pool, free wi-fi, and more, there's something for everyone […]

OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The California Science Center  Life! Beginnings celebrates life's incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. Perform a mating dance with other animals, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ […]

Virtual and In Person - Pasadena Do you have a hidden artist waiting to emerge? Perhaps you've always wanted to explore painting, sculpting, or other creative endeavors. The Armory Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the City of Pasadena, is offering an exciting opportunity to unleash your inner artist – free community art classes! […]

APRIL TO JUNE - El Segundo Spring into Fun with El Segundo Recreation: Your Guide to a Season of Activity! Get ready to blossom this spring with the El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department's brand new Spring Recreation Activity Guide! Packed with exciting programs and classes, this guide is your one-stop shop for an […]

3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet. You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit […]

EVERY TUESDAY- DTLA Join our walking group for locals of Downtown Los Angeles every Tuesday! Our group is for locals who love walking but don't want to walk along around DTLA. We meet every week on Tuesday at 11:00 am and walk around for about 3 hours! It is a great networking event and gets […]

Pause for ten minutes of daily mindfulness @11:50 AM PST (@2:50 PM EST) Take a break for 10 minutes Mindfulness with the MIT community and the global public. Join the webinar (off-camera) using the buttons above or join the on-screen panel below (scroll down). Because ongoing stress can lower the immune response. Because physical distancing […]

OPEN EVERYDAY- Griffith Park The Old LA Zoo, or The Griffith Park Zoo, opened in 1912 and closed in 1966 with the opening of the new, Los Angeles Zoo. The abandoned site of the Griffith Park Zoo, complete with the ruins of animal enclosures, is now a picnic area and hiking trail in Griffith Park.   […]

TRAILS & TIDE POOLING in Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is a coastal tide pool treasure, located at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The park contains an ecological preserve and is famous for its outstanding tide pools. It is worth checking tide charts to visit these beaches at low tide for the tide […]

OPEN WEEK DAYS - Santa Monica State Beach Discover the history and architecture of the Marion Davies Guest House! Take a glimpse at the great costume parties Davies hosted, which included guests like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. And learn about the transformation of the landmarked Guest House and pool, which survive as the historic […]

March 5 - May 4, 2024 - Music Center Art Comes Alive: Journey into a New Dimension at The Music Center's Music off the Wall! Calling all art enthusiasts, tech lovers, and anyone seeking a unique experience! The Music Center in Los Angeles is proud to present "Music off the Wall: An EyeJack Experience," a […]

EVERY WEEK, EVERY RUN, EVERY BODY- Santa Monica & Venice The Venice Run Club is the heartbeat of Venice. A community of runners here to better ourselves and our community. Come run with us. 48 for Change With the combination of a global pandemic and civil unrest around racial injustice, June of 2020 set the […]

EVERY WEDNESDAY - Palisades Village Palisades Village Kids Club! Join us at 10 AM and 11 AM for a delightful dose of fun-filled activities that will leave everyone smiling.   Get ready to groove to live music, be captivated by engaging storytelling sessions, and be enchanted by lively puppet shows. The Kids Club is designed […]

NEW TICKETS RELEASED TODAY- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are in the Broad collection. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) is now open with reservations required in advance. Kusama’s Longing for Eternity (2017) is on view on the third floor and doesn't require reservations. Learn […]

FREE TO SEE- Exposition Park Explore L.A. and the world at The Natural History Museum. You'll see dinosaurs, gems and minerals, gardens, Latin American treasures, and beloved dioramas to name a few. Discoveries are made here every day—by scientists, historians, and you! Ongoing Exhibitions Dinosaur Encounters Get close to a living, breathing dinosaur! Fun, educational, […]

EVERY WEDNESDAY - Leimert Park Join us for a flavor-filled night market curated by Black Women's Vend here at Leimert Park! Where you can experience a diverse range of cuisine from across the African Diaspora. Our local Black women-owned food businesses bring you dishes from Jamaica, Ethiopia, Belize, and more. Indulge in savory soul food […]

ONGOING EXHIBIT - Natural History Museum Unveiling the Wonders of the Otis Booth Pavilion! Prepare to be amazed as you approach the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The iconic Otis Booth Pavilion greets you with a breathtaking sight: a giant fin whale skeleton suspended in sunlight streaming through expansive glass walls. This awe-inspiring […]

NOW OPEN- Van Nuys 6100 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406   Nestled amidst the bustling San Fernando Valley lies an oasis of serenity – the Japanese Garden at Van Nuys, also known as Suihōen (水芳園), meaning "garden of water and fragrance." This captivating 6.5-acre sanctuary transports you to a world of tranquility, offering a […]

FREE FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER- in El Segundo The Automobile Driving Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and ride in historic vehicles. WE HAVE CARS. LOTS OF THEM. 130+ Vintage, Antique and Muscle Cars We use our collection to present educational opportunities, new age engineering and cultural evolution of the automobile. The Automobile […]

EVERY THURSDAY- THE GROVE  Join us for Kids Club at The Grove every Thursday from 10 am to 12 am. Kids Club offers fun-filled programs that will ignite your little one’s imagination, wonder and strength through play. Get ready to enter a magical world of interactive games, music, and entertainment for all! Kids, parents, and caregivers […]

OPEN DAILY - Laguna Beach WELCOME TO THE PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER! The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases marine mammals, and in doing so we contribute to ocean science and conservation. See some of our current rescued patients recovering! We are run primarily by volunteers who will greet you in our visitor yard […]

ON PERMANENT DISPLAY- Westwood Village, UCLA UCLA Fowler Museum presents Reflecting Culture: The Francis E. Cowler, Jr. Collection of Silver Comprising 251 objects representing 16th through 19th century Europe, Great Britain, and the United States, this exhibition interprets silver in its social contexts. Gleaming vessels from renowned workshops—such as those of British silversmith Paul de […]

EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM.  Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]

THURSDAYS - Burton Chace Park Unleash Your Inner Dancer: Free Zumba Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Burton Chace Park! Looking for a fun and free way to get your workout in? Craving some Latin-inspired rhythms and energetic moves to lift your spirits? Then look no further than the free Zumba classes offered every Thursday at […]

A LITTLE BIT OF TOKYO IN LITTLE TOKYO- Japanese American National Museum The James Irvine Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese Garden located on the Little Tokyo campus of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. The garden is open to the public for enjoyment seven days a week between 10am and 4pm unless there […]

FREE EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY- Sylmar Founder JB Nethercutt spent a lifetime establishing this collection of historic importance. Unique to automobile museums, each car on display is attentively serviced and maintained to remain as drivable as when the vehicle originally rolled off the showroom floor. On view are various Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance winners and cars […]

FREE EVERY FRIDAY- ESMoA 10am to 11am Come and draw with us! In this informal club, we’ll start with warm-up drawing exercises and then just draw, taking inspiration from the featured artworks. We also work with unexpected design challenges. Come every Friday or just drop-in, we provide drawing materials. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. […]

STEP BACK IN TIME- Venice Beach The Venice Heritage Museum's mission is to preserve, showcase, and nurture Venice’s diverse cultural heritage and history. The Venice Heritage Museum (VHM) gives visitors the opportunity to experience the stories of one of our country's most culturally rich and innovative communities—Venice, a Los Angeles, California coastal community. VHM is […]

ONGOING EXHIBIT - Santa Monica History Museum Uncover Santa Monica's Housing Story: Explore "Unhoused" at the History Museum! Have you ever wondered how Santa Monica became the vibrant beach town it is today? What about the challenges it faces regarding housing, affordability, and inclusivity? Look no further than "Unhoused: A History of Housing in Santa […]

EVERY FRIDAY- in Burbank The Classic Car Show at Bob's Big Boy, has been a tradition in Burbank for years. A buzzy retro scene begins to unfold as enthusiasts cruise in looking for prime spots where the tower sign’s red neon might reflect off their freshly polished hoods. Weekly cars shows are a slice of […]

EVERY 4th FRIDAY - Long Beach Retro Revival: 4th Fridays on 4th Street Return with a Bang! Calling all vintage vultures, bargain hunters, and community enthusiasts! Mark your calendars because the beloved 4th Fridays on 4th Street event is back, ready to inject vibrancy and fun into Long Beach's Retro Row every fourth Friday of […]

EVERY SATURDAY- La Canada - Flintridge The Early Rodders Car Meet. Every Saturday morning.   Their Facebook tells it all "Just a group of people who meet every Saturday with our cars. Sometimes we volunteer our time for community events." A mix of all types of cars.  Lots of customs, hot rods and exotics.  A McClaren's […]

SATURDAYS - Long Beach Stroll Through Charm and Community: Join the Bixby Knolls Strollers! Calling all explorers, fitness enthusiasts, and community-minded individuals! The Bixby Knolls Strollers, a vibrant walking group with a 16-year legacy, invites you to lace up your shoes and discover the hidden gems of this Long Beach neighborhood. More than just a […]

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area Enjoy free yoga classes, Hike to Yoga LA, every Saturday morning @ 8am, at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Hike to Yoga LA's mission is to increase individual self-awareness and collective physical health, through the connection of nature, community, and intentional movement. We aim to lead change […]

EVERY FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Los Angeles SHOP THE BEST LOCAL MERCHANTS, ARTISANS, AND EMERGING BRANDS IN LA! The Grand Central Market Bazaar welcomes new local makers and merchants to our line up every week. We're excited to invite you to spend some time in the lower level and shop beautiful handmade goods. EVERY FRIDAY, […]

EVERY SATURDAY- Hollywood Bowl DID YOU KNOW? The Hollywood Bowl is a public park. On days that there is no performances, it is open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Which makes it a perfect place to develope your stair master skills. So Get to Steppin'. And every Saturday you can  join the group […]

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY - Culver City The Wende Museum is an art museum, historical archive of the Cold War, and center for creative community engagement that explores and inspires change. The Wende Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. ADMISSION IS […]

A PLACE TO CONNECT Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship & Meditation Garden founded by Paramahansa Yogananda.  Dedicated in 1950, he envisioned a spiritual environment where people from all over the world could come and experience peace of heart and mind. SRF Lake Shrine is offering an open-air experience of the lake-side meditation gardens, made by advance […]

NOW ON EXHIBIT - Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale Enriching the community through artwork. The Forest Lawn Museum first opened in 1952 and is located adjacent to the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection at Forest Lawn – Glendale.  Forest Lawn’s founder, Dr. Hubert Eaton, wrote in his Builder’s Creed that our park should be “a place where artists […]

EVERYDAY IS FREE DAY in Griffith Park Take a trip back in time at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park! You will have a fun learning experience as you tour INSIDE the historic train cars at the park.   Travel Town Museum is “an outdoor museum which features an impressive collection of Locomotives Freight Cars […]

WEEKENDS- Venice Beach The Venice Basketball League’s ’23 season will tip off on Saturday 6/10 with a season running through August 27th, the VBL Championship aka Ron Beals Day. This year has been marked by a significant offseason of activity for Veniceball and we’re excited to share what’s on the agenda with our hoop family, […]

OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS- LAX The Flight Path Museum & Learning Center is an aviation and aerospace museum with unique artifacts and views of the LAX runway. Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit, community-based organization to honor aviation pioneers, recognize the economic importance of aviation and aerospace […]

EVERY 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY - Mission Hills The 818 Night Market brings the community a special event filled with Vendors, Art, Music, Games, Collectibles, and much more! Visit us at Devonshire Street from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm! For additional information, visit the website @ www.eventbrite.com/e/the-818-night-market   Find more