Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, May 7-15

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.

Today

LA County Fair – Play Your Way: The fair opens today, 5-11 p.m. May 7. Regular hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, and also open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25). Check admission prices online. 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/

The Canyon:Murdërone, a tribute to Motorhead (8 p.m.), Sabbath Resurrected, a tribute to Black Sabbath (9:15 p.m.). Opening set, Mancini Rocks. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $20 plus fees; table tickets require a dinner purchase (you must arrive by 7 p.m.). Two drink minimum for all tickets. Frequently asked questions: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/faq/. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. Details: tinyurl.com/3xvksfbs

Friday

Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,” (discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/), through May 10. The museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel that includes 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/

Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2026: Final days to visit the 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia with 28 Los Angeles area designers re-imagining interior spaces and gardens, through May 17. The estate has never been open before to the public for tours. Tickets: pasadenashowcase.org/tickets. Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises funds that go to music education, scholarships, concerts, and therapy programs in Los Angeles County. facebook.com/PasadenaShowcaseHouse/. Details: pasadenashowcase.org

Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2026 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. New wildflower reports are released on Friday through early May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). In addition, read the illustrated written report on the link. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/

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). Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/

The Canyon: The English Beat, with opening set by Darren Block, 9 p.m. May 8. Doors open, 6 p.m. Tickets $28; $38; $58 plus fees; table tickets require a dinner purchase (you must arrive by 7 p.m.). Two drink minimum for all tickets. Frequently asked questions: wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/faq/. Location, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 888-645-5006. wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/english-beat-agoura-hills/

Saturday

National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive: Letter carriers accept nonperishable food donations by your mailbox, May 9. Place your bagged items outside and well before your carrier’s normal pick-up time (suggested time is 9 a.m.). Suggested food items: canned beans, fruits, soups, salmon/tuna and vegetables; whole grain, low-sugar cereals; macaroni and cheese dinners; pasta; peanut butter. No glass containers or expired dates. Food to be donated locally in your area. Details on the annual food drive from United States Postal Service: tinyurl.com/a9bcwdnf. www.facebook.com/StampOutHunger. www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive

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

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Last two weekends to immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, May 9-10 and 16-17. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume. Admission $44 ages 13 and older; $28 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. Mandatory car entry fee, $15 (cash is recommended), to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal

Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. Artist talks, 2 p.m. May 9 (also 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.comforestlawn.com/museum. forestlawn.com/exhibits/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent/

Small Business Saturday – San Fernando Valley Historical Society: Get to know more than 20 small businesses in Sylmar at an event hosted by the SFVHS and in partnership with the Sylmar Neighborhood Council, noon to sunset, May 9. Admission $5; free for ages 16 and younger. Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. Details and to purchase admission on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/46fsumf2 or see other ways to pay for admission here on the event flyer: facebook.com/sfvhs

Bowlarama – The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling: Little Landers Historical Society presents author and historian Chris Nichols discussing the topic, 1 p.m. May 9. His book (of the same name) will be available for purchase after the program ($40; cash or credit card). Free to attend the talk. Suggested donation $5. Parking available uphill (at Elks Lodge No. 2098, 1037 Commerce Ave., Tujunga). Bolton Hall Museum 10110 Commerce Ave. (corner of Valmont Street), Tujunga. 818-352-3420. facebook.com/boltonhallmuseum. boltonhall.org

What Is a Western? Film Series – Autry Museum of the American West: Screening of “Broken Arrow” (1950), 1:30 p.m. May 9. Reservations recommended. Free with museum admission ($20; $15 ages 62 and older and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org. Reservations: theautry.org/events/what-western-film-series. theautry.org/events/film/what-western-broken-arrow-1950

Vroman’s Bookstore: Keala Kendall discusses and signs “That Which Feeds Us,” 3 p.m. Upcoming: Andrew Forrester discusses and signs “How the Story Goes,” 7 p.m. May 11. Jennifer Lee and LeUyen Pham discuss and sign “As I Dream of You,” 7 p.m. May 12 (RSVP). Jenna Ramirez discusses and signs “Burnout Summer,” 7 p.m. May 13. Steven J. Ross discusses and signs “The Secret War Against Hate – American Resistance to Antisemitism and White Supremacy,” 7 p.m. May 14 (RSVP). 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com

Altar Boyz: The musical comedy about a boy band on the last night of their “Raise the Praise” tour, by Gary Adler, Kevin Del Aguila and Michael P. Walker, 8 p.m. Also, 7:30 p.m. May 9-10. Tickets $26.50. Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse, Harter Hall, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. 818-835-0612. facebook.com/WHCTheatre/. cshplayhouse.org

Sunday

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-83

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/

Smorgasburg Los Angeles: Treat your mom to a variety of specialty foods, beverages and merchandise on Mother’s Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com. See the Facebook post on May 5: facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/

Plaza Mexico and Mother’s Day: The dining and shopping plaza celebrates Mother’s Day, noon-3 p.m. May 10. A rose will be given (while supplies last on Sunday) to mothers who have registered in advance on this link: tinyurl.com/rc3f29vv. Plaza Mexico, courtyard, 3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. plazamexico.com

Monday

Community Litter Pick-Up on May 16 – Volunteers Cleaning Communities: Register in advance to volunteer for a 2-hour slot time for a clean-up event on Vanowen Street between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Vineland Avenue, 9-11 a.m. May 16. Sections assigned when you register. Tools will be provided. Souvenir t-shirt for this event. Information about the event on the April 5 post on the Facebook link. In addition, find out the upcoming schedule for the nonprofit that welcomes new volunteers and donations year-round. Email: jill@vcc.world. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066393290619. volunteerscleaningcommunities.com

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

Butterfly Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: See the seasonal outdoor exhibit now 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). Museum 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. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org

Tuesday

California African American Museum: New 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

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/

UPCOMING

Museum of Tolerance – Harnessing the Power of Genetic Genealogy to Help Holocaust Survivors Find Family: Holocaust Reunion Project’s co-founders and genealogists Jennifer Mendelsohn and Dr. Adina Newman discuss the topic along with a daughter of a survivor who was able to trace her family back five generations, 3 p.m. May 17. Free to attend. Reservations required (link: tinyurl.com/pzex8rvk). Location, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. holocaustreunions.org. museumoftolerance.com/

America 250 – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: Save the dates for the exhibit, May 22-Sept. 20 (reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/america-250). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. facebook.com/RonaldReagan. reaganfoundation.org/library-museum

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

Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival: Tickets are on sale now for the “best of Asian culture and talent” event, with headliners Katseye (Grammy Awards nominated for Best New Artist), on Aug. 8. Brookside at the Rose Bowl. facebook.com/hitcfestival. Festival details and to purchase tickets: la.hitcfestival.com

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

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: 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: 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

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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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 6:04 AM.