10 Things To Do For This Saturday in L.A. [4-18-2026]

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Cherry blossoms in bloom at Grand Park backdropped by City Hall. Photo by Brian Champlin

Choosing your own adventure for this Saturday in Los Angeles? We’ve got a few options to consider.

On deck for today in L.A. you’ll find an Easy Morning at Grand Park, the L.A. Times Festival of Books, FOLAR Habitat Restoration Day, Long Beach Grand Prix, Parsons Dance at BroadStage, and more.

Three Top Picks To Do This Saturday

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

The 5th Annual ‘Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Easy Mornings’ M FA > Easy Mornings are back at Grand Park this Saturday, offering Angelenos of all ages the chance to unwind and recharge in the heart of Downtown L.A. Enjoy free activities, including special workshops, performances from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, and yoga sessions. Both dates run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.

L.A. Times Festival of Books M FA >  The 31st Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returns to the campus of USC this Saturday and Sunday with a two-day event featuring hundreds of book and merchandise exhibitors, multiple outdoor stages and activity areas, expert panels, performances, demos, and more. Admission to the festival is free to attend with some programing ticketed. More info here.

FOLAR Habitat Restoration Day & Earth Month Celebration FA > On Saturday, experience an Earth Day Extravaganza hosted by Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR). This event offers a day packed with environmental themed festivities and community engagement at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Preserve Whether exploring the River Rover mobile museum, participating in cleanup efforts, or making native seed balls there’s something for everyone at this lively celebration. More info here.

Seven More Things To Do in L.A. Today

  • This Friday to Sunday, this the Long Beach Grand Prix brings three days of grand prix action to Downtown Long Beach accompanied by a lifestyle expo and a variety of fun activations.
  • Explore the art of fermentation at the Joimo Tasting Room in the Arts District during an exclusive open house and tasting event this Saturday. FA
  • This Saturday and Sunday, celebrate four decades of athletic and high-energy contemporary dance as Parsons Dance come to BroadStage Santa Monica.
  • Beginning this weekend, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theater is hosting a special “Halfway to Halloween” edition of their Urban Death Tour of Terror.
  • The Pasadena Jaycees are hosting the Great Altadena Poppy Festival today beginning at 10 a.m. FA
  • Natural HERstory: A Drag Musical comes to the Annenberg Community Beach House this Saturday at 11 a.m. FA
  • The Happy Earth Market comes to Runway Playa Vista this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FA

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