ALL WEEKEND

Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure - Hollywood
Yo ho Mateys, away! Jake and his crew are taking over the Dolby Theatre, with help from Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, and a host of Disney favorites.

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day - Multiple Locations
Numerous museums throughout the country open their doors for free. Simply go online to request a free ticket; each household can request one ticket good for 2 people. Most museums participate on Saturday; the Zimmer’s free museum day is on Sunday.

Friends of the Farm Weekend at Underwood Farms - Moorpark
Underwood Family Farms' 15th annual Fall Harvest Festival kicks off with Friends of the Farm Weekend (previously called Public Safety Weekend), a tribute to local heroes such as firefighters and police officers. Kids can check out SWAT cars, ambulances, and bulldozers plus seasonal attractions that include a tractor-drawn wagon ride, the corn maze & labyrinth, and the pumpkin house.

Watts Towers Day of the Drum and Jazz Festivals - Watts
The Watts Towers Campus comes alive to the beat of the drum! This free, two-day festival features world-class live music and drumming performances, drum circles, dancing, art exhibitions, arts and crafts for sale, international food, and crafts activities for kids.
 
Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles - Hollywood
The Feast of San Gennaro brings a taste of Italian culture and cuisine to Hollywood, with live music, rides, and lots of good eats. Mangia!

LA Korean Festival - Los Angeles
Korean culture and heritage take center stage at this four day fest.

Baja Splash Cultural Festival - Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with dance, music, and food.

Festival of Children -  Costa Mesa
The festival has its closing ceremonies this weekend, but not before treating audiences to performances by Maple Youth Ballet, Kidsingers, and Braille Institute Johnny Mercer Children's Choir. 

Last Weekends of the Month at the Skirball - West LA
This month’s last weekend activities revolve around the holiday Sukkot.  

Kids Flea Market - Pasadena
Budding entrepreneurs can get a taste of commerce at Kidspace Children's Museum kid-run flea market, selling gently used or home-made goods.
 
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28

Glow - Santa Monica
I have seen the light, and you can see it too, at Glow, an interactive experience of light and sound that only comes around every three years. Explore site-specific installations in and around Santa Monica Pier (including one at the Carousel).

Grand Opening of LEGO Store at Westfield Topanga - Canoga Park
Big news for LEGO fans: a new LEGO store is opening at Westfield Topanga. Watch as a super-sized Yoda is assembled brick by brick!

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - the Great Outdoors
Looking to get out of town? Entrance at all National Parks is free today.

Santa Monica Citywide Yard Sale - Santa Monica
Out with your old, in with someone else’s old your new, as yard sales are hosted throughout the City of Santa Monica.

Read for the Record Celebration at Lakeshore Learning Stores - Multiple Locations
Lakeshore Learning Store gets an early start on Read for the Record day with hourly readings of this year’s book, Otis, as well as free farm-themed crafts.

EarthFest Los Angeles - Culver City
Families can learn about the environment and sustainable living at this free fest; highlights for kids include recycling crafts, robotics, a magic show, kids' gardening demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and face painting.

Family Day at the Movies  Downtown
Regal Cinema turns a trip to the movies into an event! On Saturday, the featured movie is Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. Kids can meet and take pictures with characters, including Dill Pickle, Barry the Strawberry, and Flint Lockwood.
 
Family Day at the Pasadena Museum of California Art - Pasadena
The Pasadena Museum of California Art invites families to participate in fun art projects for all ages, based on current exhibitions.
 
Electric Dusk Drive-In - Downtown
It’s family night at the drive-in, as The Neverending Story (PG) screens under the stars.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29

National Coffee Day - Multiple Locations
Ya gotta love Krispy Kreme. Last week they gave us free donuts just for doing our pirate thing, and on Sunday they’re giving us free coffee - and all you have to be is yourself!
 
Orange County Children's Book Festival - Costa Mesa
The largest children's book festival in the country features authors and illustrators, live readings and storytelling, an animal stage and petting zoo, free train rides, and lots and lots of books.
 
Abbot Kinney Festival - Venice
Abbot Kinney Blvd. overflows with vendors, performers, and tons of food. The Kidsquad offers endless sources of amusement, including bouncy houses, a climbing wall, crafts galore, and kid-friendly musicians.
 
Wiggle Waggle Walk and Fair - Pasadena
The fun at this animal-friendly fundraiser starts with a 1 or 3 mile walk around the Rose Bowl, then continues with a family fair and pet expo, featuring vendors, games for kids, demonstrations, and performances.

Scandinavian Autumnfest and Marknad Celebration - Agoura Hills
The Scandinavian festivities in Vasa Park include a huge waterslide, zip lines, train rides, swimming, a kids' rock climbing wall, and other games and activities. (And Swedish meatballs.)
 
West Hollywood Book Fair  - West Hollywood
West Hollywood celebrates the written word with its 12th annual book fair.
 
The BIG Squeeze-5th annual O.C. Accordion Festival - Costa Mesa
It’s not just for polka anymore! The Big Squeeze Accordion Festival aims to show the instrument’s diverse range.
 
Rhythm Child - Topanga
Rhythm Child returns to the Kids Koncerts at Theatricum Botanicum.

Banfield Pet Hospital FutureVet Camp  - Pasadena
A real veterinarian leads kids in activities that teach about animal care, at Kidspace Children's Museum.
 
Kids Run the Bases - Dodgers Home Game - Dodger Stadium
It’s Fan Appreciation Day at Dodger Stadium, with lots of prizes to be run. Stay after the game for the Postseason Rally hosted by Arsenio Hall and featuring current and former Dodgers.

As always, there are many more activities listed on our daily events calendar. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, (and wherever you choose to spend it!),  we hope you have marvelous time!