This weekend marks exactly one month left in summer, so don’t let it go to waste.
If you’re looking for some fun activities for the whole family, we here at Dodgers Nation have you covered.
Check out our rundown of some of the best events in Southern California.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
The free LA Kids Book Festival is back for a fourth year, promising “an unforgettable day of storytelling, performances, and interactive educational fun for families with young children,” organizers said.
Children’s authors and illustrators will be among the dozens of exhibitors, and there will be live readings, panels for authors and those in the kids’ content industry, and an event-closing foam party.
“Our goal is to make literacy and multicultural education accessible and joyful for all families,” said Bonnie Hyde, founder and CEO of LAKBF. “With new panels, performances, and sensory-friendly spaces, this year’s festival is our most inclusive yet!”
To see a full list of exhibitors, visit the LAKBF website.
When: Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
Sep 21, 2024; Wyckoff, NJ, USA; The 6th annual Wyckoff PBA cornhole tournament. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The 15th annual Throw Down Cornhole Festival returns to the Pacific Coast, where 768 teams will face off for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash prizes.
“With this much money in play, the event draws the sport’s best players from across the lower 48 plus Hawaii, as well as international teams from Canada, Mexico, England, Venezuela, and Sweden,” organizers said. “The sport and The Throw Down tournament have garnered the attention of ESPN Networks, who will be streaming live coverage of the finals on Sunday.”
There’s a lot going on beyond just cornhole.
“This family-friendly festival offers live music, great food from festival founder Spencer Makenzie’s, craft beverages, a marketplace featuring local vendors, an axe-throwing competition, a classic truck and motorcycle show, celebrity appearances, LFA MMA Fight Night, and live motocross stunt shows by Colby Raha, all in a scenic seaside location cooled by coastal breezes,” organizers said.
Tickets are about $28 for a one-day pass and about $55 for a three-day pass.
“The Throwdown Festival has evolved from just cornhole into a multi-faceted action sport and music festival,” said John Karayan, owner of The Throwdown Productions and Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Co. “What started as a neighborhood block party at my restaurant in Ventura has grown into one of the country’s largest cornhole competitions. It’s incredible to see thousands of competitors and fans from around the world come together each year to experience everything The Throwdown Festival has to offer beyond the tournament.”
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