Things to do this weekend in and around the San Fernando Valley

Friendly fun in the San Fernando Valley for August 21, 2026 to August 23, 2026

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Friday, August 21, 2026

Kick off the weekend with a cheerful mix of music, nature, and family time: Live Weekend Entertainment - The Grove brings live performers to the shopping center; Friday Fun - Madrona Marsh Nature Center offers a nature-centered outing from 10 a.m. to noon; Free Shakespeare Festival - Independent Shakespeare Co. LA adds an outdoor evening of theater; Knott's Summer Nights keeps the energy high with an evening of family fun; and Wellness Break - Grand Park is a lovely midday reset for parents who want a calmer pace.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Saturday brings plenty of playful choices, including Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Los Angeles for families hoping to capture sweet memories, SOAR - Tropical Butterflies for a colorful nature adventure, Apple Picking - Stone Pantry Orchard for a sunny farm outing, Tunes in the Trees for live music outdoors, and Knott's Summer Nights for another round of lively evening fun.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Sunday is packed with easy family favorites, from 4th Annual Los Angles Kids Book Festival and the all-ages excitement of Imaginarium “Utopia…Where Fairy Tales Come Alive” Event at Lakewood Center to Live Weekend Entertainment - The Grove, Choo Choo Revue! - Bob Baker's Marionette Theater, and Sunset Music Series - Kidspace Children's Museum, giving parents a fun blend of books, music, puppets, and outdoor entertainment.