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Triton's Palace. Photo courtesy of Disney The Little Mermaid X CAMP Immersive Experience
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7/28/24 - 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, and many of them are 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 the Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

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The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids in August 2024

International Surf Festival

Torrance - FREE
Wednesday-Sunday, July 31-August 4, 2024
Hang ten in Manhattan Beach this weekend for the International Surf Festival. The three signature events for the festival are the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley Six-Man Volleyball Tournament.  Other events include a surfing contest, a body surfing contest (great for kids), a beach run, paddleboard races, a dory race, and other youth events. READ MORE

Ventura County Fair

Ventura
Through August 11, 2024
Ride 'em, Cowboy!  Ventura County Fair rides off into the sunset with the PRCA Rodeo all weekend.The "country fair with ocean air" is back for 11 days of magic for summer 2024. Kids can ride the many carnival rides and play games on the midway, watch the Alaskan pig races, meet some animal friends at the petting zoo, tour the livestock areas, and more.  READ MORE

Sizzling Summer Nights

Griffith Park
Thursdays, July 25-August 29, 2024
Music lovers of all ages can enjoy some of LA's best salsa and Latin fusion bands at the Autry's popular summer dance party. Children get their own dance floor! READ MORE

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks

Hollywood
Friday & Saturday, August 2-3, 2o24
The music of Tchaikovsky blends dramatically with fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl. Conductor Otto Tausk leads the LA Phil for some of Tchaikovsky's most compelling pieces, including the Polonaise from Eugene Onegin and the illustrious Sleeping Beauty Suite, culminating in the thrilling 1812 Overture, complete with pyrotechnics. READ MORE

Long Beach Brick Fest Live

Long Beach
Saturday-Sunday, August 3-4, 2024
Brick Fest Live is a LEGO Fan Experience for enthusiasts of all ages. READ MORE

HYBE: We Believe In Music

DTLA
August 2-September 15, 2024
K-Pop music company HYBE takes center stage at the GRAMMY Museum. The special interactive exhibit spotlights the spotlights the company's legacy of unparalleled innovation and creativity as a trend-setting global entertainment brand and home to the likes of BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and many more.  READ MORE

Beverly Hills National Night Out

Beverly Hills - FREE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The community is invited to join Beverly Hills Fire & Police Departments, the Public Library, and Office of Emergency Management to celebrate National Night Out. The 400 block of North Rexford Drive (in front of the Library and the Fire Department) transforms into a Beverly Hills block party, where families can enjoy kid-friendly displays from SWAT and K-9 units, 911 Dispatchers, BHFD and the Mobile Command Center. Other fun includes food trucks, live DJ, slides and an obstacle course, and more. READ MORE

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids

West LA - FREE
Saturdays & Sundays, August 3-18, 2024
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August with three weekends of shows. The free outdoor music series for kids and their families features some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation. Kids have a blast rolling in the grass and running through the garden, as well as dancing and singing along with the music. READ MORE

The Comedy of Arrs

Culver City - FREE
Saturdays & Sundays, August 3-25, 2024
Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors gets the swashbuckle treatment courtesy of the Actors Gang! The Culver City troupe puts their signature spin on Shakespeare, this year presenting a production populated with mermaids, pirates and under the sea creatures. READ MORE

Disney The Little Mermaid X CAMP Immersive Experience

Century City
Opens Friday, August 2, 2024
Merpeople, princes, and crabs can dive into a world of wonder at CAMP and Disney’s The Little Mermaid immersive experience. Behind CAMP’s Magic Door is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience where families can climb, slide, sing, dance, and play in the world of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. READ MORE

Warner Center's Movies on the Green

Woodland Hills - FREE
Saturdays, August 3-31, 2024
Dive in!  Warner Center's last movie of the summer is Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom. Films are presented on a 30-foot theatrical screen with digital projection, surround sound, and high-resolution digital picture.  Other selections this year include Wish, Elemental, and Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom READ MORE

Jazz and Blues Family Festival

Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, August 4, 2024
The Bowers helps families chill on a hot summer afternoon with an afternoon of music. The Orange County Boys entertain the crowd with oldies, but goodies, while Party of Three, featuring Denny Tate and his hot guitar, play it smooth and cool. READ MORE

Zoo Friday Nights 2024

Griffith Park
Fridays, August 9-30, 2024
The LA Zoo opens for evening fun this summer, when families can visit the Zoo after hours and see what some favorite animals get up to during twilight hours. The fun includes musical performances, photo ops, a family dance party, games, and interactive education stations. READ MORE

Natsumatsuri Family Festival 2024

Little Tokyo - FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The Japanese American National Museum's annual summer celebration features a fun day of performances, crafts, and activities. Highlights include summer themed crafts and origami, interactive storytimes, souvenir photos, and a scavenger hunt through the museum. READ MORE

Rocket Fever!

Downey - FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The Columbia Memorial Space Center invites families to a fun-filled day of rocketing, with interactive exhibits, rocket flying fun, and more. The Space Center offers free admission all day. READ MORE

Nisei Week Japanese Festival

Little Tokyo - FREE
Saturday-Sunday, August 10-18, 2024
Learn about the rich cultural heritage of Japan during Nisei Week in Little Tokyo. Nisei Week is one of the longest-running ethnic festivals in the United States. Guests can try Japanese cuisine, watch the gyoza eating contest, marvel at the vehicles in the car show, wave at the floats during the Grand Parade, and enjoy a Taiko drumming performance.  READ MORE

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Ontario

Ontario: August 9-11, 2024
Anaheim: August 16-18, 2024
Crypto.com Arena/ DTLA: August 23-25, 2024
The Greatest Show on Earth returns to Southern California for the first time in nine years! Once again, families can experience the fun and spectacle of this iconic circus, filled with classic acts and death-defying stunts, including clowns, highwire, trapeze, human rocket, and more. No animals are used in The Ringling Brothers shows.  READ MORE

Phineas Banning Birthday Concert

Wilmington
Saturday, August 17, 2024
The Banning Mansion once again hosts its annual Phineas Banning Birthday Concert, celebrating “the father of the Los Angeles Harbor.” This year's event celebrates in 1970s style! DJ Quatre Cinq spins the decade’s many hits from rock to disco. READ MORE

Wings Over Camarillo

Camarillo
Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2o24
After a one-year hiatus, Wings Over Camarillo returns! With the feeling of an old-time barnstorming air show crossed with a big party, the annual air show features flight demos with aerobatic routines by dozens of aircraft including vintage planes, experimental crafts, and WWII fighters. READ MORE

CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods

West Hollywood to East Hollywood - FREE
Sunday, August 18, 2024 Free
Hooray for Hollywoods! The latest CicLAvia ​transforms streets in West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood into public recreational space for the day. READ MORE

Fiesta La Ballona

Culver City - FREE
Friday-Sunday, August 23-25, 2024
Culver City's premier community event, Fiesta La Ballona, treats families to outdoor concerts, carnival rides (wristbands available for purchase), a petting zoo, K-9 demonstrations, and pony rides all weekend long. Other highlights include a pancake breakfast and a magic show.  READ MORE

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience LA

Hollywood
Opens Friday, August 23, 2024
Tim Burton is releasing a new Beetlejuice movie this September, but LA families can get an early peek at the film's world at an exclusive immersive experience. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience takes guests into the iconic universe of everyone’s favorite bio-exorcist.  READ MORE

Leimert Park Jazz Festival

Leimert Park - FREE
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Feel the jazz vibes all day long at the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. This free event features local jazz musicians taking the stage to groove all day. In addition to the music, the festival features a visual arts pavilion, a food truck zone, a wine and beer lounge, a community resource zone, and a kids zone. READ MORE

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Hollywood Hills
Friday & Saturday, August 30-31, 2024
Avengers assemble! The Hollywood Bowl presents a unique concert & film experience exploring the Marvel Infinity Saga. READ MORE

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