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Mother's Day at Tanaka Farms, photo by Emily Ganiko
Mother's Day at Tanaka Farms, photo by Emily Ganiko
5/8/24 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Mommas, it's time to celebrate! Your day is here, and we pull out all the stops. Take mom to see serial performers and musicians at MOMentum Place at the Theatricum, catch rides and food trucks the Pan American Fiesta in Lakewood, or chow and play your way through Monterey Park Play Days. Then relax on a blanket for mom-themed movies under the stars, with Mamma Mia at Cinespia or Freaky Friday at Street Food Cinema.

Stumped on how to treat mom like a goddess this weekend? Start with one of the Best Mother's Day Brunches in Los Angeles. Then give her a Mother's Day Gift Moms Actually Want. Choose something from the list below. Presto: The perfect Mother's Day!

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Best Things To Do Mother's Day Weekend in Los Angeles 2024

LA County Fair

Pomona
May 3-27
The Los Angeles County Fair returns for the 2024 season, once again held  in the cooler month of May. This year's theme is “Stars, Stripes & Fun." READ MORE

Pan Am Fiesta

Lakewood - FREE
Thursday-Sunday, May 9-12
The Pan American Fiesta returns to Mayfair Park in Lakewood on Mother's Day weekend. Festivities include a family-friendly mix of amusement rides, live music, crafts for sale, and food trucks. READ MORE

Happy Birthday, Monterey Park Play Days

Monterey Park - FREE
Thursday-Sunday, May 9-12
Monterey Park celebrates its 108th birthday with four days of fun in Barnes Park. READ MORE

Cinespia at Los Angeles State Historic Park

Chinatown
Friday, May 10
Cinespia offers an additional location for viewing classic films under the stars: Los Angeles State Historic Park. First up in May are Mamma Mia! and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. READ MORE

Newport Dunes Movies on the Beach

Newport Beach - FREE
Friday & Saturday, May 10-11
Movies on the Beach is back! Families can watch family-friendly films on the sand at Newport Dunes Resort. The opening weekend selections are Shrek and The Parent Trap. READ MORE

Plant a Posy for Mom

Brentwood - FREE
Saturday, May 11
It's time for Brentwood Country Mart's annual Mother’s Day celebration. Families can bring the littles to plant a posy and create a card for mom.  READ MORE

Fire & Police Service Day (Burbank)

Burbank - FREE
Saturday, May 11
The Burbank Fire Department celebrates Fire Service Day with live demonstrations from Police and Fire, music, activities for kids, and fun for all. READ MORE

4th Annual Community & Unity People's Kite Festival

Chinatown - Free
Saturday, May 11
Clockshop and California State Parks host Community & Unity, the 4th annual People’s Kite Festival, at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, next to historic Chinatown. For the first time, a kite competition is held, inviting attendees to compete in various categories judged by kite masters, such as the best handmade kite and a flying competition. READ MORE

El Ranchito Spring Fair

Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Head to El Ranchito Day Camp for a day of free play hosted by camp staff. Families can enjoy carnival-style games, delicious food, and plenty of activities.  READ MORE

LAFD Fire Service Day

Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, May 11
The Neighborhood Fire Stations in the City of Los Angeles are expecting your visit! READ MORE

Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival

Westwood - FREE
Saturday, May 11
The 18th Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival presents short films from around the world for toddlers through teens - animation, live action, documentary, plus filmmaker and animator appearances. READ MORE

Santa Monica Symphony 2024-25

Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Santa Monica Symphony continues its tradition of free performances with its 80th season opener, Guest conductor Maxim Eshkenazy leads a program featuring his own work as well as Mahler's Symphony No, 1 in D Major. READ MORE

Culver City Car Show

Culver City - FREE Saturday, May 11
The Annual Culver City Car Show features over hundreds of classic cars and hot rods, as well as live music, a range of food trucks, and vendors.  READ MORE

Campfire Programs at Malibu Creek State Park

Calabasas - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Malibu Creek State Park offers free informative one-hour programs in the campground amphitheater on Saturday evenings this season.  In July,  you'd have to be a cold-hearted snake not to love a visit with the Reptile Family! READ MORE

Street Food Cinema 2024

Griffith Park
Saturday, May 11
Street Food Cinema goes on adventure with a screening of Up! at the LA Arboret--  squirrel!   READ MORE

Mother's Day Hilltop Luncheon

Irvine
Sunday, May 12
Tanaka Farm hosts a Mother's Day Brunch on the Hilltop. This special Farm-to-Table luncheon includes a wagon ride up to the Hilltop, lawn games and activities, and a buffet meal.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch

Long Beach
Sunday, May 12
The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates Mother's Day with a brunch that includes vegetarian frittata, Belgian waffles, watermelon feta arugula salad, and more. READ MORE

Mother's Day at California Botanic Garden

Claremont - FREE for moms
Sunday, May 12
You can get Mom flowers, or you can give her the whole Garden! To celebrate Mother's Day, Claremont's California Botanic Garden has a limited number of free tickets available for moms. READ MORE

MOMentum Place

Topanga
Sunday, May 12
This Mother's Day, the annual MOMentum Place creates a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in Theatricum Botanicum's rustic outdoor amphitheater. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary! READ MORE

Free Frozen Yogurt for Moms at TCBY

Multiple Locations - FREE for moms
Sunday, May 12
Mom’s day can get a little sweeter with free fro-yo from TCBY on Mother’s Day! TCBY celebrates Mother’s Day by gifting moms across the country with 6 ounces of free frozen yogurt. READ MORE

Tiny Porch Concert Series

Agoura Hills
Sunday, May 12
The Tiny Porch Concerts' tradition of sending live music singing through the Santa Monica Mountains continues this summer at the Peter Strauss Ranch. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Angel Stadium

Anaheim
Sunday, May 12
Take Mom out to the ballgame! This Mother's Day, the Angels take on the Kansas City Royals. Plus, adults in attendance get a free clear tote bag. READ MORE

Mamma Mia! (Aero)

Santa Monica
Sunday, May 12
Mamma mia!  The Aero clearly had Moms in mind when scheduling this Mother's Day screening of Mamma Mia! READ MORE

Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks

Agua Dulce
Sunday, May 12
Vasquez Rocks presents Fireside Nights- nights around the campfire at the the interpretive center. Events include live music, storytelling, sing-alongs, animal meet and greets, crafts, activities, show and tell tables, s'mores and more.  The first event of the season is a Celebration of Mothers! READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Los Angeles State Historic Park
Los Angeles State Historic Park
All LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations
John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center
Downtown Culver City
Rotating locations, including the Autry Museum