Community & Unity Kite Festival at L.A. State Historic Park. Photo by Brian Champlin

Wake up Angelenos. It’s time to make the most of your Saturday!

On offer for today in L.A. you’ll find Clockshop’s Kite Festival, the LA Art Book Fair, the first weekend of the L.A. County Fair, Pawsapalooza in Griffith Park, the In Todo BIPOC Craft Fair in the Arts District, and more.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission

Clockshop’s Kite Festival – M FA > This Saturday, Slockshop’s annual Kite Festival is back at Los Angeles State Historic Park, offering a vibrant celebration of the wind, the sky, and community resilience. Organized under the theme “Take a Breath,” this year’s festival serves as both a family-friendly arts event and a symbolic reclamation of public space. Expect a sky filled with color, art installations that explore communication, and a chance to fly your own handcrafted creations. It runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Free to attend, though donations are encouraged! More info here.

LA Art Book Fair -> Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair returns to the ArtCenter College of Design South Campus for its 13th edition this Thursday to Sunday.. This international gathering brings together over 250 exhibitors—from independent publishers and antiquarian booksellers to emerging artist collectives—to celebrate contemporary artists’ books and experimental print culture. This year’s fair features a deep dive into the politics of sound, rare archival exhibitions, and hands-on workshops across ArtCenter’s studios. Opening night tickets are $30, while Friday and Saturday are $8. Sunday is free! More info here.

L.A. County Fair -> Beginning this weekend, the L.A. County Fair returns to Pomona for an enormous assortment of activities, musical performances, food and beverage offerings, and more. After the opening day, the fair continues Thursday to Sunday through the rest of the month. Single day, advance tickets start at $18-$25 for adults. More info here.

Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • Netflix is a Joke Fest continues its massive, city-wide comedy festival runs through this Sunday.
  • Start your Saturday with a free, high-intensity movement session at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. In partnership with Vuori, the Courtyard Series continues this May with a full-body HIIT class led by F45. Starts at 8 a.m. FA
  • LBX Neighborhood Market pops up at the Hangar Food Hall in Long Beach with a special Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday from noon to 7p.m. FA
  • Pawsapalooza brings a dog-filled day of rescues, activities, and community to Griffith Park this Saturday, beginning at noon. FA
  • The Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival comes to the UCLA James Bridges Theater on Saturday for a showcase of the best short films for kids worldwide – animation, live action, and documentary. FA
  • 7th Annual Long Beach Filipino Festival is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Suay in the Arts District is hosting the In Todo BIPOC Craft Fair on Saturday, which will feature 90+ BIPOC artists, designers, and small business owners offering one-of-a-kind gifts across apparel, art, jewelry, beauty, food, and home decor. FA

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