Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, June 11-19
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Pride at the Park – Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation: Events are two-hour programs scheduled on Thursday-Saturday dates through June 30 at recreation centers including 6 p.m. at Manzanita Park (1747 S. Kwis Ave., Hacienda Heights; 626-223-0181). Upcoming: 4 p.m. June 12 at George Lane Park (5520 W Avenue L-8, Quartz Hill; 661-722-7780). See the full schedule: parks.lacounty.gov/pride
Friday
2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing – NoHo Fútbol Fest Watch Party: Reservations are required for this special event on 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.
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). 818-368-3235. granadachamber.com/
Saturday
June Jubilee – Los Angeles Central Library: A “don’t miss” opening ceremony with a water libation blessing and accompanying Leimert Park drummers and dancers honoring ancestors, and poet Erika K. Jones delivers an original poem setting the tone for the day, 9:30-10 a.m. June 13 (at the Flower Street entrance, in the Maguire Gardens). The 4th annual event continues until 4 p.m. with hands-on arts and crafts, live entertainment, speakers, and genealogy, health and technology workshops. 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. See the June 5 posting: facebook.com/lapubliclibrary. Detailed schedule for the day: lapl.org/june-jubilee
Adobe Days – Andrés Pico Adobe: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society hosts a gathering of historic adobe organizations in Southern California with guest speakers, activities, performances and local food vendors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13. Free admission. Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). 818-365-7810. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. sfvhs.com. facebook.com/SFVHS. sfvhs.com/post/adobe-days-at-the-andres-pico-adobe
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/
Sunland-Tujunga Pride Festival: Event includes art, music, poetry, resources information and vendors, noon-4 p.m. June 13. Sunland Park, 8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. Details: stforward.org/pride
Barnes & Noble: Local author Rick Avery discusses and signs his latest book, “Vasquez,” noon June 13. Creekside Place, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. 661-254-6604. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642. instagram.com/stuntmensassociationofficial.
La Vie en Rosé Day: The 6th annual event - celebrates rosé wine and other specialty beverages - includes music, art installations, a pop-up market and a wellness zone, 1-9 p.m. June 13. Minimum age: 21. Dress code: summer chic; flats or sandals suggested for women as event is mostly on a grass lawn. Frequently asked questions: rosedayusa.com/faq. Admission $149; $1,000 VIP ticket (see perks). Parking: $20 in advance. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. rosedayusa.com/
Bizet’s Carmen: Valley Opera and Performing Arts presents the fully-staged production, 7:30 p.m. June 13. Minimum age: PG-13. Show runs 3 p.m. June 14; 7:30 p.m. June 20; 3 p.m. June 21. Tickets $37.20 and up. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 818-508-4200. elportaltheatre.com. voparts.org
Romeo and Juliet: The play by William Shakespeare, re-set in the “Gilded Age” of NYC, 7:30 p.m. June 13. Show runs 7:30 p.m. June 21 and June 28; 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
Sunday
LA Pride Parade and LA Pride Village: The 56th annual parade with the 2026 theme “Rise with Pride” includes floats, marching groups, performers and specialty vehicles, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14. Parade route in Hollywood: Highland Avenue (at Sunset Boulevard); north on Highland to Hollywood Boulevard; east on Hollywood to Cahuenga Boulevard; south on Cahuenga to Sunset Boulevard (end). Details: lapride.org/event/la-pride-parade-2026. LA Pride Village, 12:30-8:30 p.m., following the parade, on Hollywood Boulevard, between Vine and Gower streets (lapride.org/event/la-pride-village-2026). Details: lapride.org/events-calendar-2026/category/2026-events/
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. Art talk on “Painterly Expressions” by Rouzanna Berberian, Kaloust Geudel, Gegam Kacherian, Hagop Najarian, Arshak Nazarian, Gagik Vardanyan, 2 p.m. June 14. Upcoming art talks, July 12; 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/
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The play by William Shakespeare, 3:30 p.m. June 14. Show runs 3:30 p.m. June 21 and 28; and July 5; 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
Concerts at Warner Park – Valley Cultural Foundation: Season opens with Dog n Butterfly – the Heart Experience, and emerging artist Christie Huff, June 14. 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
Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park: The city of Agoura Hills presents Skynyrd Reloaded, a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, 6 p.m. June 14. Free admission. Donation $2. Food available for purchase. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating. Upcoming: Disco Inferno, 6 p.m., and a drone show after the concert, around 9 p.m. July 5. Also, Fortunate Son, Aug. 2; Turn the Page, a Tribute to Bob Seger, Aug. 16. Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive. 818-597-7361. agourahillscity.gov
Monday
2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing – Lanark Park: The “Kick It in the Park” events at city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks include 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 15, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 20; other dates in June and July at Lanark Park. 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. Check the schedule for this park and other city parks, through July 19: kickit.lacity.gov
2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing – Northridge Park: The “Kick It in the Park” events at city of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks include 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 20; other dates in June and July at Northridge Park. Watch the games on a giant LED screen. Bring a lawn chair/blanket for seating and a picnic. Free to attend.10058 Reseda Blvd. Check the schedule for this park and other city parks, through July 19: kickit.lacity.gov
Thursday
Pride at the Park – El Cariso Community Regional Park: Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation offers the two-hour program, 5 p.m. June 18, Location, 13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar. 818-367-5043. See additional pride programs scheduled on Thursday-Saturday dates through June 30 at recreation centers: parks.lacounty.gov/pride
Friday
Opal’s Walk for Freedom – Juneteenth event: Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” has been walking 2.5 miles for many years to raise awareness of, and to campaign for, Juneteenth to be made a federal holiday. The 2.5 mile walk in Pacoima begins, 9 a.m. June 19. The length of miles is symbolic of the two and a half years for enslaved people in Texas to be told of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. Register in advance online at opalswalk.com or register on-site at 7:30 a.m. June 19. The walk begins and ends at Hillery T. Broadous Elementary School, 12561 Filmore St., Pacoima and ends at Pacoima City Hall, 13520 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-454-4626. sfvjuneteenth.org
UPCOMING
Glendora Genealogical Group: Meeting begins with a genealogy webinar, 6 p.m., followed by a professional genealogist’s presentation on “Finding Your Revolutionary War Patriots in FOLD3,” at 7 p.m. June 23. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.
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
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; $150 VIP includes 6 p.m. early admission and cocktail reception). 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
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-88
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/
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 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 June” (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
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: New special exhibit: “World Class – 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz” (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
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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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM.