(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Lanark Park – 2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing: The “Kick It in the Park” events at city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks include 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 25; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 30; other dates in July at Lanark. Watch the games on a giant LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free to attend. 21816 Lanark St. (at Topanga Canyon Boulevard), Canoga Park. 818-774-4330. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2j3ntcdz. In addition, check the schedule for this park and other city parks, through July 19: kickit.lacity.gov
Northridge Park – 2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing: The “Kick It in the Park” events at city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks include 1-7 p.m. June 25; and also 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. June 30, and dates in July at Northridge. Watch the games on a giant LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free to attend. 10058 Reseda Blvd. kickit.lacity.gov
Juneteenth – El Cariso Community Regional Park: Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation presents the program that includes cultural activities, live dance and poetry performances, a magic show, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 4-8 p.m. June 25. No registration required. Free to attend. Location, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 818-367-5043. parks.lacounty.gov/juneteenth
Warner Park – 2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing: Watch USA vs Turkiye, 7 p.m. June 25. Giveaways at 5 p.m. (while supplies last). Bring a low-back lawn chair and a picnic dinner. Free to attend. 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-774-4330. Details on the flyer: tinyurl.com/2j3ntcdz. kickit.lacity.gov
San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Craig Durst (the “History Hunter”) presents a program “Around the World in 40 Minutes,” with a hands-on experience as antique stereoscopes are passed around, 7 p.m. June 25. 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. See the details on the June 4 posting: facebook.com/SFVHS/
Friday
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck event, 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). 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/
Saturday
Whiteman Community Aviation Family Festival: See aircraft up close, meet pilots, learn about aviation and aerospace careers, STEM activities, Young Eagles free flights for ages 8-17, and aviation presentations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27. Free admission and parking. Food trucks. Location, 10000 Airpark Way, Pacoima. calendar.pw.lacounty.gov/event/2026-whiteman-community-aviation-family-festival/. Flyer: tinyurl.com/39hmyn7d
Cooking and Dining in 19th Century California – Culinary Historians of Southern California: Author-historian Richard Foss discusses the topic, 10:30 a.m. June 27. Free admission, but a registration is requested. Use garage parking at 524 S. Flower St., Los Angeles (take ticket for parking with you and get it validated if you have a library card; $1 with library validation; see details on the Eventbrite website for parking instructions). Los Angeles Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. facebook.com/chsocal. chsocal.org. Details and to register to attend on Eventbrite link: tinyurl.com/5t482jnd
NoHo Fútbol Fest Watch Party – 2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing: Reservations are required for this special event beginning at noon June 27: Details on Eventbrite and to register: https://tinyurl.com/mrxumrej. Watch all the games scheduled on June 27, beginning at noon, on big screens plus enjoy music, giveaways, a children’s zone. Local food vendors. All ages. Free to attend, but reservations are required; use the link to reserve your spot. Event is sponsored by the offices of Los Angeles City Councilman Adrin Nazarian (facebook.com/CD2LosAngeles) and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Location, 11136 Magnolia Boulevard (at Vineland Avenue), North Hollywood.
San Fernando Valley Pride March and Festival: The 4th annual event begins with the march, 3 p.m. (Route: Van Nuys Boulevard at Sherman Way, south on Van Nuys to Erwin Street) June 27. The festival, 4-8 p.m., is at the Van Nuys Civic Center (14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys). Make a reservation to participate in the march: sfvpride.org/march. Festival details: sfvpride.org/festival. sfvpride.org
Concert in the Park – Porter Ranch: New Romantics, a Taylor Swift tribute, 4-7 p.m. June 27. Free admission. Bring a low-back lawn chair or blanket for seating. Jane and Bert Boeckmann Park, 11930 Mason Ave. valleycultural.org/venue/jane-and-bert-boeckmann-park-porter-ranch/
City of Lakewood Block Party and Fireworks Show: The event includes a “Family Fun Zone” and “On the Block Food Court,” 4-9 p.m. June 27. Fireworks show, 9:15 p.m. Free admission. Check the website for details. The Block Party stretches from the city’s civic center parking lot at Hardwick Street, southbound on Clark Avenue to Del Amo Boulevard. lakewoodcity.org/News/Annual-programs-community-event-stories/Civic-Center-Block-Party
America’s 250th Independence Day Celebrations – City of San Fernando: The community is invited to a family-friendly evening with the Full Clip band performing oldies, reggae, rock and salsa, and a curated group of local artisan vendors and food trucks, 5-9 p.m. June 27. San Fernando City Hall, 117 Macneil St. Then, on July 4, see a patriotic Drone Show, 9 p.m. at Recreation Park, 208 Park Ave. Both events are free to attend. 818-898-1290. Flyer: sanfernando.gov/Parks-Recreation/Events/Independence-Day-Celebration
Graveyard Cinema – San Fernando Valley Historical Society: See the cult comedy-horror film, Roger Corman’s “The Little Shop of Horrors” (1960), on June 27 (note: this is not a musical). Doors open, 6 p.m. (vendor sales, raffles and popcorn); movie begins when dark. Limited parking in the neighborhood. Bring a low-back lawn chair for seating. No alcohol or dogs allowed. Ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets $23.18 adults; $12.51 ages 6-17; free for ages 5 and younger. Purchase on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/yz22dfuy or at the door. All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. facebook.com/SFVHS/
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – El Portal Theatre Movie Night: Screening of the 1953 movie starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, 7 p.m. June 27. Tickets $14. Debbie Reynolds Main Stage, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. elportaltheatre.com/blondes.html
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles – Declarations of Independence: The chorus performs personal independence songs and protest anthems at two concerts, 7 p.m. June 27, and 3:30 p.m. June 28. Tickets $60.82 and up. In addition, the June 27 concert is followed the chorus’ Gala dinner and auction fundraiser, 8:30 p.m.; details and reservations for this option: (gmcla.org/gala). Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. facebook.com/GayMensChorusLA. gmcla.org
An America 250 Concert – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The New West Symphony performs a special concert of patriotic music and also a new symphonic work inspired by Reagan’s “most influential” speeches, music from his Hollywood films and songs that he loved, 7:30 p.m. June 27. Tickets $60. Purchase tickets in advance on the website. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. reaganfoundation.org/events/an-a250-concert-at-the-reagan-library
Treasure Island: The novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Ellen Geer, 7:30 p.m. June 27. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 4 and 12; 3:30 p.m. July 19 and 26; other dates through Oct. 3. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/treasure-island
Sunday
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. Upcoming dates: July 26, Aug. 23; 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/
Fritz Coleman: “Unassisted Residency” comedy show, 3 p.m. June 28. Tickets $46. El Portal Theatre, Monroe Forum, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com/. elportaltheatre.com/fritzcoleman.html
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. June 28. Show runs 3:30 p.m. July 5; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 12, 19, 27; other dates through Oct. 10. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/a-midsummer-nights-dream
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s Independence Day Drone Show and Beach Party: The 5th annual event includes swimming, a children’s zone and food trucks, 5-9 p.m. June 28. Drone show at 9 p.m. Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace. cd7.lacity.gov/events/independence-day-drone-show-2026
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Cali Country All-Stars, featuring Katie Dix, and emerging artist, Alyssa Ann, June 28. Concerts begin with the emerging artist at 5:30 p.m., and followed by headliner, 6:30 p.m. on Sundays through Aug. 23. The exception: “Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza,” concert and fireworks, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4 (valleycultural.org/concerts-events/july-4th). Free admission. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Bring a picnic; or purchase from food trucks. Check the website for VIP seat options. Parking structure ($20 plus fee online; $20 cash-only in-person; higher for July 4 show). 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (at Califa Street), Woodland Hills. 818-704-1358. valleycultural.org
Romeo and Juliet: The play by William Shakespeare, re-set in the “Gilded Age” of NYC, 7:30 p.m. June 28. Show runs 7:30 p.m. July 5; 3:30 p.m. July 12; other dates through Sept. 26. Check the website for ticket prices; general admission seats on the mezzanine are unassigned; orchestra level are assigned seats. Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or, for free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. 310-455-3723. facebook.com/Theatricum. theatricum.com/romeo-and-juliet
Tuesday
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. Upcoming art talks, 2 p.m. on July 12 and Aug. 9 (closing date for the exhibit). 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/
Thursday
Hollywood Bowl’s July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular: The Beach Boys, Thomas Wilkins conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and special guest John Stamos, 7:30 p.m. July 2-4. Tickets $17.76 and up (depending on the date; see children’s tickets on the website). Location, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. hollywoodbowl.com/
July 3
FoodieLand Food Festival – Rose Bowl: The three-day festival coincides with July 4 weekend, 3-10 p.m. July 3, and 1-10 p.m. July 4-5. See the more than 250 food vendor lineup on the website. Food and drinks extra to admission. Purchase tickets in advance (no tickets sold at the door); $12; free for ages 5 and younger. Stay as long as you like; no re-entry, however. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. foodielandnm.com/city/los-angeles
Independence Day Drone and Laser Light Show – San Gabriel: Celebration with craft activities, games, live music and food trucks, 5:30 p.m. July 3. The drone and laser light show, 9 p.m. Limited space. No admittance after 8:40 p.m. Bring your own blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd. 626-308-2875. sangabrielcity.com/1406/Independence-Day-Celebration
UPCOMING
Agoura Hills Summer Concert in the Park and Patriotic Drone Show: The city of Agoura Hills presents Disco Inferno, 6 p.m. July 5, and followed by the drone show, around 9 p.m. Free admission. Food available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive. 818-597-7361. See the flyer: tinyurl.com/bder3em7
All the Lonely People – the Music of Led Zeppelin: Multimedia performance, presented by All the Lonely People, of the band’s debut album, 7 p.m. July 12. Doors open, 6 p.m. (arrive early to be entered into a raffle for a vinyl copy of the album). Tickets $20/$25 (fees added for each). El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com.
ONGOING
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. 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. 7248 Owensmouth Ave. (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. 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 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. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-90
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/
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/
Autry Museum of the American West: Special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 27, 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. (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
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
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in July” (depending on the weather): descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Tickets purchased in advanced are required. 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
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Wild Kratts: Creature Powers,” 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 $26 ages 15-61; $22 ages 62 and older; $21 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission varies by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
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
Petersen Automotive Museum: Special exhibit: “World Class – 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz,” through April 25, 2027 (petersen.org/mercedes-benz-100-years-exhibit). Ongoing special museum exhibits: 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
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The “America 250” 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, through Sept. 20, 2026 (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
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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