Beach weather is here—and so too is the end of the school year. If you're looking for fun, kid-friendly ideas in L.A. this month and a simple trip to the playground won't do, keep your tot occupied with these 16 things to do with kids in June.
June 2–Aug 26
Grand Performances; California Plaza
Scope out a diverse mix of kid-friendly music and theater performances at this water-encompassed stage.
June 2–4
Lummis Day Festival; Various locations
Celebrate the arts, history and ethnic diversity of Northeast Los Angeles at this annual music, dance and art festival.
June 8
Frank Lloyd Wright's Birthday Celebration; Kidspace Children's Museum
Learn about the iconic architect's techniques and inspiration from both the natural and man-made world—and celebrate his 150th birthday with cake, of course.
June 10–12
EA Play; Hollywood Palladium
Get your hands on—with adult supervision—some of the biggest upcoming releases in the gaming world as publisher EA hosts this public-facing fan event.
June 11
CicLAvia: Glendale to Atwater; Various locations
Pedal your way between Glendale and Atwater Village during the newest route from the bike-friendly fest.
June 20
Moonlight Movies on the Beach; Granada Beach
Pack up your folding chairs and head to Long Beach for this unique outdoor screening of The Secret Life of Pets.
June 17
A Midsummer Night’s Museum; Kidspace Children's Museum
Hear tales of the Arabian Nights, join Alice’s Mad Tea Party and meet mythical creatures and classic characters at this children's storytelling event.
June 17, 18
Pasadena Chalk Festival; Paseo Colorado
Watch where you step as dozens of chalk art masterpieces cover the sidewalks during this Father's Day tradition.
June 18–Jan 7
Play!; The Autry Museum in Griffith Park
Discover dolls, board games and outdoor activities from the Autry's collection, from old-timey toys to modern-day Western-inspired diversions.
June 22-Aug 17
Silver Lake Picture Show; Sunset Triangle Plaza
Liven up your Thursday nights at this Eastside screening series, beginning with Cool Runnings.
June 24
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music; Hollywood Bowl
Throw on your lederhosen and yodel along to the Julie Andrews classic.
June 24–July 24
Studio Ghibli Pop-Up Shop; JapanLA
Stock up on limited edition plush and apparel inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s animated films during the first official U.S. pop-up shop from the iconic studio.
Through Sept 4
Butterfly Pavilion; Natural History Museum
Wander around the Natural History Museum’s seasonal pavilion as hundreds of free-flying moths and butterflies flutter overhead.
Through Sept 10
Extreme Mammals; Natural History Museum
Brush up on 200 million years of mammalian evolution at this touring exhibition of unusual and odd fossilized creatures.
Ongoing
Free museum days; Various locations
Make the most of free days at LACMA, the Natural History Museum and more, plus always-free museums like the Hammer, Getty and Broad.
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