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May the kids have a great time at the LA County Fair. Photo courtesy of the LA County Fair
May the kids have a great time at the LA County Fair. Photo courtesy of the LA County Fair
4/27/25 - 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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May the 4th be with you at the Academy Museum. Photo courtesy of ©Academy Museum Foundation, Photo by: Michael Baker
May the 4th be with you at the Academy Museum. Photo courtesy of ©Academy Museum Foundation, Photo by: Michael Baker

Top Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids this May

BAMBOOzled at South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes
Starts Thursday, May 1, 2025
South Coast Botanic Garden has been bamboozled!  Eight monumental bird sculptures made from bamboo have landed at the Garden, each with a unique personality and story to tell. . READ MORE

LA County Fair

Pomona
Starts Friday, May 2, 2025
The Los Angeles County Fair returns for the 2025 season, once again held  in the cooler month of May. This year's theme is “Art Unleashed." READ MORE

YALLWEST

Santa Monica - FREE
Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2025
Y'all come west now, to hear a bunch of great YA authors and more. YALLWEST celebrates books, film, TV, and art related to young adult literature. Attendees often go home with an armload of free books! READ MORE

May the 4th Celebration: Exploring the Galaxy

Miracle Mile
Sunday, May 4, 2025
The Force strong with this Museum... The Academy Museum hosts a Star Wars–inspired May the 4th Celebration.  Whether you’re a Padawan, Jedi, or Sith, all forces can unite for a themed, fun-filled day, including a Droid meet and greet, all-ages workshop, community mural, screenings, and more in a galaxy far, far away. Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes.     READ MORE

Kibō Nobori 2025 - Children's Day Festival

Little Tokyo - FREE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Little Tokyo's third annual Kibō Nobori Children’s Day Festival is a free family-friendly event celebrating the Japanese holiday Kodomo No Hi. "Kodomo No Hi" means "Children's Day" in Japan and is a day to celebrate and wish for health and good fortune for all children. READ MORE

Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade/Festival 2025

Venice - FREE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Venice's Historic Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival celebrates Mexican American Heritage and the city’s cultural diversity. The event is free and family-friendly. READ MORE

Rancho Days Fiesta

Lake Forest - FREE
Saturday, May 3, 2025
The rich history of Orange County’s rancho era is explored through hands-on activities, crafts, music, and dance. READ MORE

Great Big Family Play Day 2025

Griffith Park
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025
Great Big Family Play Day returns bringing more great big family fun! Kids of all ages can enjoy two stages filled with live entertainment, plus tons of activities including character meet + greets, arts & crafts, rides, sports & games,  local programs & camps, food, fun, giveaways and swag. Kids can try out the Woom bike course and the Volvo kid car track There's a baby & toddler play zone, plus a family lounge with coffee. READ MORE

Día de los Niños/Children’s Day

Griffith Park
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025
The LA Zoo celebrates our favorite little creatures, with a weekend celebrating Día de los Niños/Children’s Day. Special activities include bilingual storytimes with guest readers, cultural performances and art projects. Plus, select zoo animals get in on the fun with  specially constructed piñatas. READ MORE

Cinco de Mayo (Bowers)

Santa Ana - FREE
Sunday, May 4, 2025
The Bowers Museum's free family festival for May celebrates Cinco de Mayo.  The full day of fun includes complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more. READ MORE

Museums of the Arroyo Day

Arroyo Seco - FREE
Sunday, May 4, 2025
The annual Museums of the Arroyo Day treats LA families to free admission at six local museums. READ MORE

Happy Birthday, Monterey Park Play Days

Monterey Park
Thursday - Sunday, May 8 - 11, 2025
Monterey Park celebrates its 109th birthday with four days of fun in Barnes Park. The carnival runs throughout the weekend, with four days of rides, games, and live entertainment at Barnes Park. READ MORE

MOMentum Place

Topanga
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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.  READ MORE

Monrovia Days

Monrovia
Friday - Sunday, May 15 - 18, 2025
The community of Monrovia celebrates its 139th birthday with a weekend of events. Highlights include games, carnival rides, food, live music, a meringue pie eating contest, and the annual Monrovia Days parade. READ MORE

Crawfish Festival

Fountain Valley
Friday - Sunday, May 16 - 18, 2025
Crawfish Festival is the largest Crawfish Festival outside Louisiana, attracting thousands of festival-goers each year. Families can enjoy Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans music plus tons of fresh crawfish, prepared Louisiana style, along with a wide selection of New Orleans’s most iconic dishes. READ MORE

5th Annual Community & Unity People's Kite Festival

Chinatown - FREE
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Clockshop and California State Parks host Community & Unity, the 5th annual People’s Kite Festival, at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, next to historic Chinatown. Guests can participate in free arts workshops, enjoy live music, and meet local community organizations to learn about their work in the nearby neighborhoods. This year’s festival is organized around the theme "Entangled in Community." READ MORE

California Strawberry Festival

Ventura
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025
The 2025 California Strawberry Festival returns on Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, once again at  the Ventura County Fairgrounds.  READ MORE

Bug Fair 2025

Exposition Park
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025
There are bugs everywhere! No need to call the exterminator; it's Bug Fair 2025, the Natural History Museum's celebration of things winged and creepy-crawly. Bug Fair is the biggest bug festival in North America, and this year is celebrating its 39th year. READ MORE

Comic Con Revolution

Ontario
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025
Ontario's Comic Con Revolution celebrates comics and the creative arts. Programming includes guest appearances and cast reunions, legendary comic book creators, iconic voice actors, world class photo ops, and tons of cosplay. READ MORE

LA Fleet Week 2025

San Pedro - FREE
Wednesday - Monday, May 21- 26, 2025
Your ship's come in—a whole bunch of 'em actually. Fleet Week returns to the Port of Los Angeles with pier-side ship tours, exhilarating aerial demonstrations and flyovers, live entertainment, live competitions, and neighborhood activations.  READ MORE

Fiesta Hermosa

Hermosa Beach - FREE
Saturday - Monday, May 24 - 26, 2025
Hermosa Beach's annual blowout combines hundreds of artisans and craftspeople and a carnival with opportunities to swim, bike, fish, or just relax on the beach. READ MORE

La Cañada's Fiesta Days

La Cañada Flintridge
Saturday - Monday, May 24 - 26, 2025
La Cañada Flintridge's weekend-long Memorial Day festivities honors both veterans’ sacrifice and the city's Spanish heritage The weekend is packed with family-friendly fun. Highlights include a French toast breakfast, vintage car show, a summer picnic and "ukulele rendezvous", a family dinner with music, and more. Saturday evening the fireworks start at 8:45pm at Memorial Park (free admission). READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Santa Monica High School
Oakwood Recreation and Park
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Multiple Museums, including The Gamble House
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
LA Fleet Week EXPO (adjacent to Battleship IOWA)
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