Things To Do (for the weekend of April 17th)
Head to the University of Southern California for the biggest book festival in the country. The Festival of Books features eight stages, 12 panel rooms and theaters, and hosts over 500 authors and celebrity guests. Nearly 400 exhibitors bring the festival to life, and visitors can see all that they have to offer with free general admission. City exhibitors include the Los Angeles Public Library and the Department of Cultural Affairs. Head to USC for the Festival of Books on Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 19th.
Learn more at: LATimes.com
Celebrate Earth Day LA 2026! LA Sanitation and Environment invites everyone to the Pan Pacific Park to mark the day. Join in conversation and sustainability workshops, plant & tree giveaways, and vehicle exhibits. There will be a Kids Zone and complimentary food and drink - while supplies last. This is a zero waste event - You're encouraged to bring your refillable water bottle and use public transport and ride-share options. Sanitation and Environment's "Earth Day LA 2026" is on Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 10 a.m.
Learn more at Sanitation.LACity.gov
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is celebrating their 90th Anniversary Grand Opening! On Saturday, April 18th celebrate the aqarium's milestone and Earth Day with a morning beach cleanup, films, tours, puppet shows, food trucks, and more. Join the Department of Recreation and Parks to cut the ribbon on the grand opening of the renovated exhibit hall and the new collecitons room. Head to Cabrillo for the 90th Anniversary Grand Opening on Saturday, April 18th, with activities from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Learn more at CabrilloMarineAquarium.org
Learn more at: LATimes.com
Celebrate Earth Day LA 2026! LA Sanitation and Environment invites everyone to the Pan Pacific Park to mark the day. Join in conversation and sustainability workshops, plant & tree giveaways, and vehicle exhibits. There will be a Kids Zone and complimentary food and drink - while supplies last. This is a zero waste event - You're encouraged to bring your refillable water bottle and use public transport and ride-share options. Sanitation and Environment's "Earth Day LA 2026" is on Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 10 a.m.
Learn more at Sanitation.LACity.gov
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is celebrating their 90th Anniversary Grand Opening! On Saturday, April 18th celebrate the aqarium's milestone and Earth Day with a morning beach cleanup, films, tours, puppet shows, food trucks, and more. Join the Department of Recreation and Parks to cut the ribbon on the grand opening of the renovated exhibit hall and the new collecitons room. Head to Cabrillo for the 90th Anniversary Grand Opening on Saturday, April 18th, with activities from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Learn more at CabrilloMarineAquarium.org