Family Activities

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A woman lifts a smiling young girl in a red sweater and glasses, touching noses, in front of a festive display with toy soldier figures and bright red decorations.

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Summer Drop-in Activities

June 16-August 7, 2026, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

An adult and a child sit at a table working on a craft project with paper, scissors, and other materials. Other children and adults are visible in the background, also participating in the activity.

Family Play Space

Tuesdays–Fridays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Overhead view of a busy indoor event with people of all ages gathered around tables covered in art supplies and crafts, socializing, and participating in creative activities under bright lighting.

Toddler Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 10:15–11:00 a.m.

A collage showing: a man playing guitar for a child, children and adults crafting together at a table, and a group of children raising their hands enthusiastically towards an adult outdoors.

Weekend Museum Tours

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

A guide in a denim shirt addresses a small group of people in a dimly lit museum room, surrounded by exhibits and artifacts. A large painting of animals hangs on the wall behind them.

Family Fun Day Movie Matinee: The Sandlot (1993)

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

A group of smiling boys in baseball uniforms and casual clothes pose together, raising their fists in excitement. The title "The Sandlot" appears in large yellow letters above them against a bright blue sky.

Street Food Cinema | Back to the Future (1985)

Saturday, June 20, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | It's SUMMERTIME!! Start it off with the SAG-AFTRA Radio Players

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

A group of about 25 adults, some in costume, pose and smile on a stage in front of a black curtain. Some are sitting, some standing, with one person raising a hat and others making joyful gestures.

Street Food Cinema | Bridesmaids (2011)

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

Six women pose together against a white background. Five wear bright pink dresses, while one in the center wears a strapless white wedding gown with a pink sash. Their expressions and stances are playful and confident.

Tiny Tales and Mini Makers

Select Saturdays and Sundays beginning in March, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

A group of young children sit together indoors, with one blonde girl smiling and looking at an adult nearby. The room has soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere.

Free First Wednesdays

First Wednesday of each month

People view colorful paintings on the walls of a dimly lit art gallery. The space has polished floors, spotlights illuminating the artwork, and visitors standing and reading descriptions or admiring the art.

Bank of America Cardholder Free Admission Days

Every First Weekend of the Month

A man stands in an art gallery observing a collection of paintings on red walls. Two other people are viewing exhibits, including a large sculpture and a motorcycle displayed nearby. The room is warmly lit with wooden flooring.

Los Angeles French Fry Festival

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Illustration for the Los Angeles French Fry Festival featuring a box of fries, palm trees, a city skyline, and a sunset on an orange background with red borders.

National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Close up of two children's cowboy boots and rope

Street Food Cinema | Night at the Museum (2006)

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

A security guard in a blue uniform stands in a museum hallway, looking surprised. Historical characters, a lion, and a T. rex head surround him, with golden light shining from behind.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Chino Espinoza & Los Dueños del Son

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A woman and man dance joyfully outdoors in a crowd, surrounded by people smiling and enjoying the lively atmosphere. The woman raises her arm while the man smiles, closely following her moves.

Street Food Cinema | Cars (2006)

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

Animated cars with expressive faces gather at a gas station in a desert town. The group includes a red race car, a rusty tow truck, a blue car, a green van, and more, all smiling and interacting in front of a building.

Sizzling Summer Nights | TROMBOR presents: Tribute to the Legends—Remembering Eddie Palmieri & Willie Colón

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A lively outdoor event with a diverse crowd dancing and enjoying live music; a musician plays guitar on stage, and people of all ages fill the plaza under warm daylight.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dance and enjoy live music outdoors on a sunny day. Musicians with instruments are visible in the foreground, and a crowd of smiling dancers fills the background. Trees and brick buildings surround the scene.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Guicho y La Tribu

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A man and woman dance together in an outdoor courtyard, surrounded by other people who are also dancing. The man wears sunglasses and a floral shirt, while the woman smiles as she spins under his arm.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Conjunto Oye!

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A joyful crowd dances outdoors in front of a building. A smiling woman with curly hair and a man in a colorful shirt are dancing together in the foreground, surrounded by other people enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Rush Hour Orquesta

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dancing joyfully in an outdoor plaza, with a band playing in the background. The scene is lively, with men and women smiling and enjoying the music on a sunny day.

Love Letters to L.A. - Autry Block Party

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A colorful outdoor festival with classic cars, a Ferris wheel, and white vendor tents. A sign reads, "Autry Museum: Love Letters to L.A. Autry Block Party, September 26, 2026, Los Angeles, CA.

Fall Fantasy Book Faire 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Poster for the Fall Fantasy Book Faire on Oct 10-11, 2026, at Autry Museum Lawn, Griffith Park, LA. Includes event details, admission prices, and features such as cosplay, authors, food trucks, and market.

Fall Fantasy Book Faire 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Poster for the Fall Fantasy Book Faire on Oct 10-11, 2026, at Autry Museum Lawn, Griffith Park, LA. Includes event details, admission prices, and features such as cosplay, authors, food trucks, and market.

Autry Halloween Event - A Night at the Museum

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

A group of inflatable Halloween decorations, mostly orange pumpkins with carved faces, a large white ghost, and a witch, are arranged outdoors near a wall covered in green vines.

Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Grand Entry at 1 p.m.)

Two Native American dancers in traditional regalia stand on green grass in a park with trees. Bold white text reads "Sacred Path x Autry POW WOW" across the center of the image.

Autry and Sacred Path Powwow

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Event flyer for the Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow on November 7, 2026. Includes event details, head staff, dance contests, and contact info. Features circular images of dancers in regalia on an orange background.

Autry Holiday Event – Santa’s Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

A large, decorated Christmas tree with lights stands in the center of a festive outdoor scene, surrounded by smaller lit displays, including a reindeer, snowmen, and colorful ornaments.

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday⁠–⁠Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is closed temporarily until further notice.