21 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles August 2023 with Kids

Launch into August with Rocket Fever. Photo courtesy of the Columbia Memorial Space Center
Launch into August with Rocket Fever. Photo courtesy of the Columbia Memorial Space Center
7/30/23 - By Toby B

Summer is not over yet, and there are so many things to do in a Los Angeles August! It's a great time to enjoy outdoor movies & concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

A Los Angeles August is that crazy time of year when the height of heat and summer fun collides with back-to-school, and parents need to turn the dial up on the end-of-summer fun. Luckily, the events and outings in Los Angeles this month do not disappoint, and there are loads of amazing activities to do before the school bell rings—many of them free. This Los Angeles August sees the return of several favorites, including the Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids, the Actors' Gang's wildly creative Shakespeare in the Park for Kids, and the Japanese American National Museum's annual summer celebration, the Natsumatsuri Family Festival.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in August—there's so much more! When the heat is too much to grin and bear, we've got 77 Places to Beat the Heat in LA. When your credit card says to take it easy, we've got 71 Free Things To Do In Los Angeles This Summer with Kids. And don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend.

Find even more great happenings this August on our event calendar and our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

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