Things To Do in Los Angeles This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend 2026 in LA means one thing — summer is officially here. Whether you're looking for family fun, live music, outdoor adventures, or a rooftop party, the city has something for everyone. Here's what's happening:
⚓ LA Fleet Week — May 22-25 Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Southern California's largest FREE Memorial Day Weekend celebration, honoring the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Tour real active-duty ships, catch aircraft flyovers, enjoy live military band performances, family activities, and the Galley Wars culinary cook-off aboard the Battleship IOWA. Free shuttles and trolleys connect all venues. USS Iowa Museum (https://pacificbattleship.com/events/la-fleet-week-2026/)
🎪 Topanga Days Festival — May 23-25 The annual fundraiser festival for the Topanga Community Center returns for three days of games, food, and live music — capped by a Memorial Day parade on Monday morning. WE LIKE L.A. (https://www.welikela.com/a-big-list-of-things-to-do-this-may-in-l-a-2026/)
🎲 MAINopoly — May 24 Main Street, Santa Monica Board game meets food fest at the 11th annual MAINopoly on Main Street in Santa Monica. Use MAINopoly dollars to sample bites at restaurants up and down the block — fill your game board for a shot at prizes. WE LIKE L.A. (https://www.welikela.com/a-big-list-of-things-to-do-this-may-in-l-a-2026/)
🌊 Fiesta Hermosa — Hermosa Beach Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend in Hermosa Beach means one thing: Fiesta Hermosa — one of the South Bay's most beloved street fairs with food, vendors, and live entertainment. WE LIKE L.A. (https://www.welikela.com/a-big-list-of-things-to-do-this-may-in-l-a-2026/)
🎬 Newhallywood Silent Film Festival — May 22–24 Step back in time at the Newhallywood Silent Film Festival — rare films on the big screen, guest speakers, and special tributes to legendary figures of the silent film era. MomsLA (https://momsla.com/memorial-day-los-angeles/)
🎶 Latin Sounds at LACMA — Hancock Park May 23 Free outdoor Saturday evening concerts featuring world-renowned artists performing everything from Indigenous music to sounds from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru. Runs 5–7 p.m. WE LIKE L.A. (https://www.welikela.com/a-big-list-of-things-to-do-this-may-in-l-a-2026/)
🛥️ City Cruises — LA Waterfront All Weekend Picture yourself aboard a yacht surrounded by the iconic sights of Southern California — a unique and memorable way to kick off summer along the coast. City Experiences™ (https://www.cityexperiences.com/blog/guide-to-memorial-day-weekend-los-angeles/)
🏊 Hotel Per La Sunday Swim Club — DTLA Memorial Day Weekend Hotel Per La relaunches its Sunday Swim Club summer series with a Memorial Day pool party at Bar Clara from 2–6 p.m., featuring DJs, specialty cocktails, and poolside activations on one of DTLA's best rooftops. Free admission; $33 pool pass for full access. NewsBreak (https://www.newsbreak.com/fabulous-california-379140260/4646318071457-memorial-day-weekend-events-in-2026-san-diego-los-angeles-orange-county)
🥾 Outdoor Adventures Hike to the Hollywood Sign, explore the Malibu coastline, picnic at Echo Park Lake, or head to Zuma Beach or Dockweiler Beach for a classic SoCal beach day. City Experiences™ (https://www.cityexperiences.com/blog/guide-to-memorial-day-weekend-los-angeles/)
🌴 Day Trips Catalina Island is just a short ferry ride away for crystal-clear waters and outdoor activities. Santa Barbara is perfect for wine tasting and beachcombing, and Palm Springs offers a quick desert escape near Joshua Tree. City Experiences™ (https://www.cityexperiences.com/blog/guide-to-memorial-day-weekend-los-angeles/)
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