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Pasadena Civic Ballet’s Peter Pan flies into the weekend. Photo courtesy of the production
Pasadena Civic Ballet’s Peter Pan flies into the weekend. Photo courtesy of the production
2/26/25 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

We're all thinking happy thoughts as the weekend flies in with the Pasadena Civic Ballet’s production of Peter Pan. The Getty's PST ART winds down, but not before an epic day-long Open House at the Ebell. And let the good times roll: Mardi Gras fever takes hold of SoCal, with celebrations at the Original Farmers Market and in Long Beach. 

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Family Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center

Downey - FREE
Friday, February 28
Columbia Memorial Space Center hosts a night of fun and games one Friday each month. READ MORE

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Anaheim
Starts Friday, February 28
This annual festival at Disney California Adventure is so good you can taste it! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival allows guests to explore the culturally rich mix of flavors in California. READ MORE

Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival

Marina del Rey - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Here there be dragons (of the sea-going variety!). Marina del Rey hosts its fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival. 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs compete to be the fastest team on the water. Participants vary in age from 12 to 80 years old. Many participants are multi-generational families paddling together. READ MORE

Long Beach Mardi Gras

Long Beach - FREE
Saturday, March 1
The Long Beach Mardi Gras celebration is the largest free Mardi Gras on the West Coast. The free festival fills Shoreline Village with plenty of entertainment, including Zydeco music, street entertainers, bead throwing with 5,000+ necklaces, face painting, New Orleans-style food, a parade and a plenty of free entertainment.. READ MORE

PST ART Open House

Mid-Wilshire - FREE
Saturday, March 1
PST ART draws to a close with Open House, a free, day-to-night exploration of art and science held at the Ebell. The program includes conversations, performances, and hands-on activities inspired by the diverse themes addressed in more than 70 exhibitions presented across Southern California as part of PST ART’s third edition, Art & Science Collide. READ MORE

Storypalooza at Santa Monica Public Library

Santa Monica - FREE
Saturday, March 1
Santa Monica Public Library's Storypalooza champions literacy and celebrates the imaginative world of children’s literature. Attendees receive a free book while supplies last. READ MORE

My PlayClub: Healing Through Play

Pasadena - FREE
Saturday, March 1
My PlayClub: Healing Through Play is a free community event designed to support children and families affected by the recent fires in Pasadena/Altadena.  This event uses play-based strategies to help children process trauma and promote emotional healing. Families can access lots of free resources and activities that foster resilience and recovery. READ MORE

Benefit Concert: Suzanne Jamieson and the Jammers

Santa Monica
Saturday, March 1
Suzanne Jamieson performs a fire benefit concert at McCabe’s Guitar Shop. Kids can get up on their feet dancing to the music- and maybe even do a few yoga moves - all while helping raise money to help those affected by the fires. After the show the audience can take photos and meet Suzanne and the band. READ MORE

Pasadena Civic Ballet’s Peter Pan

San Gabriel
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2
Think happy thoughts! The Pasadena Civic Ballet presents an original ballet based on based on the tale of Peter Pan featuring over 100 dancers. The audience is taken on an adventure to Neverland, to fly with Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and the Neverland bird,  adventure with the Lost Boys, and plot Peter’s demise with Captain Hook, Smee and his band of pirates.   READ MORE

Mardi Gras at the Original Farmers Market

Fairfax- FREE
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2
The market gets decked out in purple, green, and gold for LA's most family-friendly community Mardi Gras celebration. Furry friends can get in on the action with the Mutti Gras Pet Parade & Costume Contest, READ MORE

LA Zine Fest

DTLA - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2
So-Cal zinesters converge on the outdoor plaza at The Broad for LA Zine Fest, celebrating D.I.Y. ethos and the many facets of independent publishing. Guests can meet the exhibitors and purchase their works. The two-day festival also includes hands-on workshops, a panel discussion, and the chance to visit the museum’s art-filled galleries. READ MORE

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure

Brentwood
Sunday, March 2
A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, immersive performances designed for young audiences and families that inspire creativity, imagination and fun. Are you yearning for a break from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine? Enjoy an enchanting morning with the family outdoors in nature at A Faery Hunt. READ MORE

Celtic Festival at the Bowers Museum

Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, March 2
The Bowers Museum offers Irish-inspired activities at its Celtic-themed family festival. READ MORE

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