What to Know
- Father's Day is June 16
- The Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance will feature fancy cars, dozens of them, parked in the heart of Beverly Hills; no admission is required
- 2024 date change to note: The Pasadena Chalk Festival, a longtime Father's Day Weekend favorite, is happening on June 22-23
Happy Father's Day: Dadly doings are such delights, whether your dear ol' dad is into barbecue feasts, time spent on the ocean, or admiring luxury cars. If a day among some awesome autos is Pop's preference, make for Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance. Other happenings, including a record fair at Smorgasburg LA and a BBQ event at The Huntington, are on the dad-tastic June 16 line-up.
DTLA Dog Days: Raise your paw if you think the dog days of summer arrive in July and August. Yep, they do, but this dog-centered celebration, which will romp on June 14 and 15, is getting a gleeful jump on summer-style merrymaking. Dog caricatures on Friday night, pet product vendors, music, Puppy Yoga during the day on Saturday, and more Fido-riffic fun times are on the schedule. Entry is free, but there is a fee for Puppy Yoga.
Evening experiences at LA Arboretum: 'Tis the sunshiny season, for sure and no doubt, but we're still treasuring the nights, short though they seem to be. A certain splendid Arcadia garden is, too, which means that a few fanciful events are blooming on LA Arboretum's after-hours calendar. An Adult Night Hike devoted to "Risky Botany" and a chance to try your hand at Night Photography are two June 15 enticements. More moonlit fun is soon to come, so eye the calendar.
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Free astronomy events: Speaking of nighttime — honestly, we're never done going on and on about it, which is understandable, since nights are magical — there are two pay-nothing astronomy gatherings sparkling over the weekend. The Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey is welcoming families for some telescope-gazing (you can BYOT, if you like) on June 14 while Griffith Observatory's popular Public Star Party shines on June 15.
Cardboard Yacht Regatta: The weather seems just about perfect for a thrilling regatta, but you won't need to head to a local harbor for the splashy action. Rather, the Annenberg Community Beach House swimming pool is where handmade cardboard boats will attempt to float, though sinking is, of course, a possibility. Registering your boat for the June 15 event? That's closed, so stop by to spectate and start dreaming of 2025.
