Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
LA County Fair: The fair’s theme in 2026 is “Play Your Way,” through May 31. Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, and also open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25). Concerts are a separate cost. Carnival information, tickets and wristbands (click on Los Angeles County Fair option): rcsfun.com/Ride. Admission and parking are cashless at the gate. Details on hours, admission and parking: lacountyfair.com/general-information/. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: facebook.com/lacountyfair. lacountyfair.com/
California Science Center: “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition,” through Sept. 7 (californiasciencecenter.org/exhibits/mummies-of-the-world-the-exhibition). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is free to the center’s permanent galleries, but there is a charge for special exhibits. Admission to the “Mummies of the World” exhibit: $27.95 (ages 18-64); $23.95 (ages 65 and older and students ages 13-17); $19.95 (ages 3-12). Timed tickets are required for special exhibits, and also the Imax Theater (californiasciencecenter.org/visit). 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. facebook.com/CaliforniaScienceCenter
Friday
America 250 – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The exhibit celebrates 250 years of the United States with artwork, letters and historical objects including William J. Stone’s engraving of the Declaration of Independence, opens today, and runs through Sept. 20 (reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/america-250). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Timed admission. Tickets $32.45; $29.45 ages 62 and older; $25.45, ages 11-17; $22.45 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger (prices include ticket fee). Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. facebook.com/RonaldReagan. reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790). Check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/
Saturday
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket
NoHo Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: New special exhibit: “Wild Kratts: Creature Powers,” opens today, and runs through Sept. 13 (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/wild-kratts-creature-power). The museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel with sculptures of animals native to the surrounding mountains of the museum (additional fee for rides on the carousel). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on selected dates). Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older; $20 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Petersen Automotive Museum: New special exhibit: “World Class – 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz,” opens today (petersen.org/mercedes-benz-100-years-exhibit). Ongoing special museum exhibits include “A Fast and Furious Legacy – 25 Years of Automotive Icons,” petersen.org/exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission $22; $20 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; also, vault access tickets are, respectively by age groups, $51; $45; $42; $25; petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. petersen.org
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Paul Kenny signs “Whitney Straight – Racing Drive, War Hero, Industrialist,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reserve a book in advance. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Front Row Card Show – Cards, Comics, Collectibles: Trading sports and card games cards, autographs, comic books, action figures, video games, sports memorabilia, and vintage toys, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and also, May 24. Admission $10 online; $15 at the door; free for ages 10 and younger. Also, a VIP early entry at 10 a.m. is available, $20 in advance online or $25 at the door (one day); or $25 in advance online or $30 at the door (two-day). Online ticket sales end at midnight on May 22. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. frontrowcardshow.com
Valley Greek Festival: The 50th annual celebration of Greek culture, dance, food and music, noon-9 p.m. today, and also May 24-25. Church tours offered, noon-6 p.m. (also, a choir presentation at 4 p.m. each day). Admission $5. Check the website for parking suggestions. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. 818-886-4040. Email: vgf@st-nicholas.info. valleygreekfestival.com
Sunday
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: June 28, July 26; the market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month (except for December). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-85
Good Times Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Memorial Day Concert in the Park: The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs, and also veterans resources information, 11 a.m. Brand Park, 151 21 S. Brand Blvd., Mission Hills. 818-485-0600. monicarodriguez.org. mhnconline.org/event/memorial-day-concert/. See the May 18 post: facebook.com/MonicaRodriguezCD7/
Monday
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade — Saluting the Price of Freedom: The 34th annual event begins with an opening ceremony, 10 a.m., and parade step-off, 11 a.m. Route: on Sherman Way at Owensmouth Avenue, eastward on Sherman Way to Cozycroft Avenue (Mount Bible Church of Canoga Park). canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com
Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents an observance with a flag ceremony, participation by the Marine Corps League, San Fernando Valley Detachment #1277, a “rifle” salute, a wreath-laying and a live playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m. Bring your own chair. Gates open, 10 a.m. The cemetery is the second oldest graveyard in the San Fernando Valley. Location, 14451 Bledsoe St. 818-365-7810. Email: info@sfvhs.com. sfvhs.com. Flyer: facebook.com/SFVHS/
Tuesday
Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins with a professional genealogist’s presentation “So You Want to Join a Lineage Society: Now What?” at 6 p.m., followed by a group discussion on “Solving Brick Walls,” 7 p.m. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
Wednesday
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
Thursday
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Author Rosie Grant presents a program “Etched in Stone – Lessons from Recipes Found on Gravestones,” 7 p.m. Free to attend. The historical society meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. Location, Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). sfvhs.com and facebook.com/SFVHS/
UPCOMING
Still Saving Lives Car Show and Safety Fair: The LAPD Valley Traffic Division and Valley Traffic Advisory Council present the 24th annual that includes a concert by Locked Out of Heaven (a tribute to Bruno Mars), police exhibits, K-9 raffles, food trucks and vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30. Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Jeff, 818-974-4555. vtac-vtd.org. Flyer: instagram.com/p/DU9bHJ1AYXe/. https://vtacvtd.org/car-show/. Last day to preregister a car for the car show, May 22: valleytrafficadvisorycouncil.regfox.com/lapd-vtac-24th-annual-car-show
Meet the Horses and Rangers: The public is invited to meet two horses and rangers from the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Mounted Equestrian Unit, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30. The Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #484 park opened in 2019 and was once part of the Marwyck Ranch (later renamed Northridge Farms). Oakridge Estate Park, 18650 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-882-1212. theoakridgeestate.org. Flyer: cd12.lacity.gov/calendar/meet-horses-and-park-rangers
Pasadena Armenian Festival: Second annual celebration of Armenian culture with dance, music and song performances, food and crafts vendor booths, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 30. Free admission. Victory Park, 575 Paloma St., Pasadena. pasadenaarmenianfestival.com
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. May 31. Tickets $46 and up. Also, 3 p.m. July 26, Aug. 30. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
World Cup Viewings and Watch Parties – Warner Park: The office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield presents two events shown on a big screen, 7 p.m. June 12 and June 25. (In addition, watch parties are scheduled for other dates at Lanark Park, 21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park). Free to attend. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Location, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-774-4330.
ONGOING
African American Firefighter Museum – Donation Drive: The museum (1401 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles) has been closed due to a recent arson fire. Donations are being accepted to help renovation of the museum that opened on Dec. 13, 1997 (aaffmuseum.org/about/about/). Donations may be made through PayPal: tinyurl.com/2u8wwdrh. Digital content: aaffmuseum.org/our-stories. 213-744-1730. Email: aaffmuseumla@gmail.com. Up-to-date news on Facebook: facebook.com/AAFFMUSEUM
Autry Museum of the American West: Special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Ongoing exhibits: theautry.org/exhibitions. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $20; $15 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $9 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
California African American Museum: New special exhibit: “Willie Birch – Stories to Tell,” through Oct. 21 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/willie-birch-stories-to-tell). Ongoing special exhibits: “A New Song – Langston Hughes in the West,” through Sept. 13 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west). “Free and Queer – Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation,” through Feb. 28, 2027 (details tinyurl.com/wzthz2e7). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m., $24 after 5 p.m. (parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets). Museum location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. caamuseum.org
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in May” (depending on the weather): descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom. Hours: 9-5 daily. Advance tickets are required for non-members. Admission $18; $14 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $8 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger (descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/admission-and-event-tickets). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. Artist talks, 2 p.m. June 14; July 12; Aug. 9. The exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Free admission. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The exhibit is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal programming (brandlibrary.org/hyper-socal). 1712 S. Glendale Ave. 323-340-4782. Email: museum@forestlawn.com forestlawn.com/museum. forestlawn.com/exhibits/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent/
The Getty Center: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation/). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. getty.edu
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Museum hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and also, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday (always check the website to confirm hours and days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: “Butterfly Pavilion,” see the seasonal outdoor exhibit through Aug. 23; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details and to purchase in advance (tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). Special exhibit: “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission: $18, $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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