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Los Angeles County Fair
May 2–26, 2025
Pomona, CA
The LA County Fair puts the spotlight on all things creative in 2025 with its theme Art Unleashed.
The Fair has been a celebration of art for more than a century: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts. The art of having fun. The art of making memories. Celebrate artistry and mastery in all their diverse forms with the Fair’s immersive experience that promises to captivate all guests.
Great Big Family Play Day
May 3-4, 2025
Autry Museum of the American West
Celebrating its 9th consecutive year, Great Big Family Play Day continues to stand out as one of the most anticipated family events on the West Coast!
Often referred to as “Coachella for Kids,” this festival offers new and unique experiences for families with kids of all ages to enjoy! It's an annual extravaganza that simply cannot be missed!
FestAbility
May 4, 2025
West Creek Park
24247 Village Circle Drive, Santa Clarita CA
The FestAbility is a FREE community event celebrating our special needs community and their families through a series of inclusive and adaptive activities. Enjoy live sensory-friendly entertainment, arts and crafts, recreational activities, sensory play and more. A chill zone will also be available for those that need a calming space.
L.A. County Yarn Crawl
May 15–18, 2025
Yarn shops across the county
Grab your friends and go on this fiber adventure! Explore LA County’s favorite yarn shops to discover new yarns, pick-up buttons and tote bags, get free patterns and win some great prizes!
39th Annual California Strawberry Festival
May 17-18, 2025
Ventura County Fairgrounds
The California Strawberry Festival is back at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 17-18, 2025! Located beachside with stunning views, Ventura's lively downtown is blocks away, offering dining, hotels, and nightlife.
Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival
May 17, 2025
Los Angeles State Historic Park
This all-ages, family-friendly cultural festival brings together diverse communities in Los Angeles through the art of kites and a day of joyful connection in this important public green space. Clockshop invites attendees to participate in free arts workshops, enjoy live music, and meet local community organizations to learn about their work in the nearby neighborhoods. The Kite Festival is designed as a celebration to honor the communities surrounding Los Angeles State Historic Park that fought for and steward this public parkland, recognizing their resilience, cultural histories, and aspirations.
LA Fleet Week
May 21–26, 2025
Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro)
LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Events include:
- Active duty ship tours
- Military displays and equipment demonstrations
- Live entertainment
- Neighborhood Activations
- Downtown San Pedro and Wilmington Welcome Parties
- Aircraft flyovers
- Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition between Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Army teams
- Competitions including Dodgeball and Military Has Talent
- Military band performances across L.A
Lots of fun for the entire family. And best of all, the weekend event is FREE to the general public!
NoHo Farmers Market
May 31, 2025
North Hollywood, CA
The NoHo Farmers Market is a festive, family-friendly, open-air marketplace in North Hollywood, CA. They are a non-profit organization committed to bringing fresh, locally grown food to the surrounding neighborhood. Here you'll find a variety of fresh produce from California farmers, as well as other foods, including bread, nuts, ethnic foods, cheeses, fruit juices, cookies, and a food court. You'll also find clothing, crafts, the Artist Village, live entertainment, and children's activities, like face painting and more.
