Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids May 2024

Celebrate the first-ever Día de los Niños (Children's Day) at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham, courtesy of the zoo
Celebrate the first-ever Día de los Niños (Children's Day) at the Los Angeles Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham, courtesy of the zoo
4/28/24 - By Toby B

There is no shortage of things to do in Los Angeles in May. From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've got the best events happening all month—and May the 4th be with you!

You've won the blue ribbon, your ship has come in, and mamas, it's your day this month. Fresh out the gate, it's the annual return of the LA County Fair. In a galaxy not so far away at the Academy Museum, a May the 4th Celebration takes place. LA Fleet Week docks into LA as the Port of Los Angeles hosts active military ships over Memorial Day weekend. 

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Santa Monica High School

Oakwood Recreation and Park

Heritage Hill Historical Park

Multiple Museums, including The Gamble House

Los Angeles State Historic Park

Library Park Memorial Fountain

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Ventura County Fairgrounds

LA Fleet Week EXPO (adjacent to Battleship IOWA)

Pretend City Children's Museum

Crossroads Riverview Park