Family events in Hollywood, CA

Take an expert-led, behind-the-scenes journey into the Ice Age with the La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour. While the museum building undergoes a major renovation, this experience offers insider access to the active excavation that continues daily. See bubbling asphalt up close, visit the iconic mammoth family, and learn how dire wolves and saber-toothed cats once preyed on giant sloths and Columbian mammoths at this site. Explore the only active fossil excavation in the world situated within a city, and meet researchers who are making discoveries every day. The tour length is approximate and may vary, and availability is subject to change.

Adam’s Garden hosts a lively dance party for kids with upbeat music, glowing lights, balloon play, and constant movement. The event welcomes all ages in a safe indoor playground setting that keeps the energy high. Members attend at no cost, and non-members pay $25 per child with $20 for each additional sibling. Parents and caregivers are free, and siblings 9 months and under are also free. Socks are required in the playground. No reservations are needed. Parking is plentiful, and validation covers three hours.

This is a Saturday kids performing arts camp for ages 8 to 12. Each session runs in the late morning and focuses on getting kids involved in the performing arts at The Young Actor's Studio. The tuition for the program is $250.

Meet adoptable dogs at Petco and find a companion ready to become part of a loving home. Rescued pups will be available to meet, and drop-ins are welcome. If you already have a particular dog in mind, you can set an appointment through the rescue’s website to reserve that dog for an in-person meet and greet. Each dog comes with medical documentation and has received complete veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, a microchip, and spay or neuter. Adoption pricing varies by dog and starts at $250, with a portion potentially tax deductible as it supports the charity’s care for 500-plus dogs. For questions, call or text 888.508.8943.

LA Jazz Festival brings Jazz in the Park to Lanark Park for a free community concert. This event is part of a 24-show series presented in parks across the Los Angeles area, featuring music that spans jazz, soul, hip hop and more. Pack a blanket, gather with family and friends, and enjoy live performances in the open air. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required and entry depends on a confirmed RSVP. Artist announcements will be shared closer to the event.

Unfold a blanket for Cinema Under the Stars, a free open air movie night in Westwood Village at Broxton Plaza. Enjoy films on the big screen and take part in family friendly fun beforehand with community tabling, giveaways, and special activations from local organizations and brands. The Summer 2026 series features Zootopia 2, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Back to the Future. Pack low back lawn chairs and blankets, bring friends and family, and pick up favorite movie snacks from nearby Westwood Village businesses. Admission is free, and registration is encouraged to receive event updates and reminders. RSVPs add your email to the Westwood Village database for future announcements. Broxton Plaza is a pedestrian friendly gathering place in Westwood Village that hosts community events, live entertainment, outdoor dining, and cultural programming throughout the year.

LA Jazz Festival brings its Jazz in the Park series to Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. This free event is part of a 24-concert program presented in parks across the region, offering world-class sounds from jazz and soul to hip hop and more in an outdoor community setting. Admission is free with RSVP, and a confirmed RSVP is required for entry. Bring a blanket, invite friends and family, and enjoy live music under the open sky. Artist lineup to be announced.

Enjoy a live-to-picture concert experience featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and conductor David Newman, performing the music from How to Train Your Dragon. Come for the film in HD alongside a thrilling score performed live as the story of a young Viking and his dragon unfolds.

Meet the Living Collections Team and the animals they care for, from furry to scaly, slimy, and long legged creatures that showcase Los Angeles biodiversity alongside species from around the world. Learn how these animals survive in the city and in habitats across the globe, and discover simple ways people can help protect nearby wildlife. Animals featured may vary.

At the Burbank Marriott Convention Center, LFG Con 2026 begins with a day devoted to badge pickup and open gaming, then continues with a wide range of activities such as board and party games, roleplaying games, miniature games, and trading card games. Beyond the tables, there will be live music, food trucks, panels, special guests, and more.