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Paddle into Father's Day with the Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Photo courtesy of santamonica.gov
Paddle into Father's Day with the Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Photo courtesy of santamonica.gov
6/12/24 - By Toby B

Looking for the best Father's Day weekend activities in Los Angeles? Here are some events to add to your list for this weekend in June. 

Father's Day weekend is upon us, and there are so many ways to celebrate in Los Angeles. Let the father figure in your life choose how to spend their day from sunup to sundown: enjoy a Dodgers game where kids can run bases, indulge in pop-up mini golf in El Segundo, a ride in a classic car at the Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, or even attend a yachting regatta—of the cardboard variety. For music lovers, tons of outdoor summer concert series start this weekend. 

Keep the mood silly with a few dad jokes, and forward these parenting tips for soon-to-be fathers. Sit back, enjoy time with Dad, and splash into summer fun with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

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

Fountain Valley Summerfest

Fountain Valley
Thursday-Sunday, June 13-16
Fountain Valley's Summerfest is back, featuring carnival rides, games, food vendors, a beer garden, and a full schedule of entertainment that includes tribute bands and local performers.  On Friday and Saturday nights, Summerfest concludes with a drone light show presented by Hyundai.  READ MORE

LA County's Parks After Dark 2024

Multiple locations - FREE
Starts Thursday, June 13
The fun in the parks starts after dark! (Or sometimes a bit before.) 34 LA County Parks host free evening activities including movie screenings, concerts, resource fairs, sports clinics, fitness classes, art workshops, and more. Each week has a different theme, such as Sports and Fitness Challenge, Park Playdate, LA County Got Talent, and Back to School Rally. READ MORE

Inside Out 2 at the El Capitan

Hollywood
Opens Thursday, June 13
We have so many feelings about this. Inside Out 2 debuts at the El Capitan. READ MORE

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello!

Long Beach - FREE
Friday & Saturday, June 14-15
Some friends from Sesame Street are coming to Long Beach - and they want to say hello!l Kids can see their favorite characters from Sesame Street come to life onstage in this new interactive musical stage show.   READ MORE

Cardboard Yacht Regatta

Santa Monica
Saturday, June 15
The Annenberg Community Beach House hosts its annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta. Teams of two construct yachts from cardboard and duct tape, vying for awards in a variety of categories before racing across the vintage pool. Spectators are welcome, and it's loads of fun to watch! READ MORE

Pasadena Juneteenth Celebration and NAACP 3rd Annual Roller Jam

Pasadena - FREE (fee for roller skate rental)
Saturday, June 15
Pasadena's Juneteenth Celebration includes the NAACP 3rd Annual Roller Jam. The community is invited to this free celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates African Americans' freedom and achievements, while encouraging continuous self-development and honoring a brighter future. READ MORE

Tarfest 2024

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Saturday, June 15
Music and arts festival Tarfest celebrates local artists, musicians, and culture. The event also features special DJ sets, activities for kids, art installations, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace. READ MORE

32nd Annual Santa Monica Juneteenth Celebration

Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, June 15
Virginia Avenue Park hosts a jubilant celebration of justice and liberty in commemoration of the announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans who lived in the former Confederacy - two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This year's theme is "Rising Above Racism: A Legacy of Empowerment & Pride". READ MORE

LA Sanitation & Environment South Los Angeles Yard Open House

Boyle Heights - FREE
Saturday, June 15
Keep on truckin'...  to the Open House event at LA Sanitation's South LA District Yard. Sanitation truck operators give demonstrations and tours; guests can tour facilities and enjoy information booths, recycling games, and a free lunch. READ MORE

CAAM Juneteenth Celebration

Exposition Park - FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
It's back open, and just in time for Juneteenth! The California African American Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities. READ MORE

Q Con

West Hollywood - FREE
Saturday, June 15
Q Con is Southern California's only LBGTQ Comic Convention, celebrating LGBTQ+ comics, graphic novels and gaming. Highlights include cosplay, panels, a costume contest and gaming, as well as portfolio review sessions for aspiring comics creators. READ MORE

WeHo Pride Rainbow Family Day Picnic

West Hollywood
Saturday, June 15
Families are invited to the annual Rainbow Family Day Picnic at West Hollywood Park in celebration of WeHo Pride! Bring picnic blankets and baskets. The family-friendly fun includes art, food, music, and vendors. READ MORE

Pride is Universal!

Universal City
Saturday, June 15
Pride is Universal... Studios! LA Pride hosts an after hours party at Universal Studios Hollywood. The all-ages event includes an early hours Kids Club with live music, park characters and activities for the whole family before the park closes. READ MORE

Campfire Programs at Malibu Creek State Park

Calabasas - FREE
Saturday, June 15
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

Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

Beverly Hills - FREE
Sunday, June 16
Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance is a Father's Day tradition. Car enthusiasts can view more than 100 of the world’s rarest and most exciting cars, ranging from pre-war collectibles to American muscle cars  This year’s event hosts a special celebration of hypercars, supercars, race cars, classics and custom-built showstoppers. Attendees can pose for a special Father's Day photo at the activation from the Netflix film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. READ MORE

Celebrating LGBTQ Families: Figurative Watercolor Painting Workshop

Long Beach - FREE Sunday, June 16
MOLAA welcomes gay, bisexual, and transgender fathers and their families, as well as straight dads with LGBT children to create art in a safe and inclusive space this Fathers Day weekend. READ MORE

Pop-up Mini Golf for Father's Day

El Segundo - FREE
Sunday, June 16
Get to The Point for a “hole in one” kind of day! Enjoy a Father’s Day-inspired mini golf pop-up at The Point. READ MORE

Zimmerman Father’s Day Rides

El Segundo
Sunday, June 16
Dad's a classic; he deserves a ride in a classic car. The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum invites families to celebrate Father’s Day. READ MORE

Concerts on the Green 2024

Woodland Hills - FREE
Starts Sunday, June 16
The summer concert series at Warner Center Park returns for the 2024 season.  Swifties can unite at the penultimate concert, featuring Taylor Swift tribute Blank Space. READ MORE

Father’s Day BBQ at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach
Sunday, June 16
The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates Father's Day with a BBQ picnic. The meal served on the Aquarium’s rooftop Veranda dining area overlooking Rainbow Harbor. READ MORE

Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run

Griffith Park - FREE kid run
Sunday, June 16
Families can run together with pride at the LA Frontrunners Pride Run in Griffith Park. In addition to traditional 5K and 10K runs, there is a free Kids Race. Every child receives a race number, medal, and goodie bag. READ MORE

Kids Run the Bases - Dodgers Home Game

Elysian Park
Sunday, June 16
Kids ages 5-14 get to run the bases after most daytime Dodger home games on Sundays.    READ MORE

Father's Day Car Show - Channel Islands

Oxnard - FREE Sunday, June 16
Nothing says Father's Day like a classic car show. Channel Islands' car show features hot rods, classic cars, custom rides, low rides, food trucks, live entertainment, and more. The Channel Islands Maritime Museum also hosts a Father's Day event with classic cars and boats on display.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at the Melrose Trading Post

Hollywood
Sunday, June 16
Greenway Arts Alliance and The Mid City West LA Neighborhood Council co-host the third annual Juneteenth celebration at the Melrose Trading Post. This community event celebrates Black Freedom, Resilience and Joy, creating space for Black musicians, poets, authors, artists, dancers, comedians, creative small business owners and community members to shine, celebrate, and heal together.   READ MORE

Father’s Day Hilltop BBQ Luncheon at Tanaka Farms

Irvine
Sunday, June 16
Tanaka Farm hosts a Father'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 lots of BBQ.  READ MORE

Dad's Day at The Big A

Anaheim
Sunday, June 16
While the Angels are away, Dad can play! On Father's Day, Dad can be an All-Star with the ultimate Angel Stadium experience. Guests can play catch in the outfield, hit in the Angels’ batting cages, and take a behind-the-scenes stadium tour. READ MORE

Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks

Agua Dulce - FREE Sunday, June 16
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
Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance photo courtesy of the event.
Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance photo courtesy of the event.

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Places featured in this article:

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Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum
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