It’s 2026 Memorial Day in LA. The crew at LAArtParty.com hope you and yours are enjoying the weekend. Pay tribute to our hard working military men and women on this special day. Moreover, we want to thank all the military families, who sacrifice so much as well as the men and women who keep us all safe. Thank you for your service.
2026 Memorial Day in LA
We have listed just a few events taking place in Los Angeles over Memorial Day weekend. If you have young children, you might be interested, in taking a Battleship Iowa tour, since its San Pedro for Fleet Week. See our sister site – EatTravelGo.com
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Long Beach
Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific this holiday weekend. Yes, it is OPEN today – Labor Day. My husband and I love the Aquarium. Read the ETG Aquarium of the Pacific Know Before You Go Feature on our sister site EatTravel.Go.com; if you are interested in an article featuring a more personal experience, read my husband, Richard Bilow’s article Pacific Visions Makes Waves at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Richard is an aquatic artist and has a different take on the subject than most. Hours: 9am-6pm; Admission: $44.95 (adults); Discounts available for seniors and children; Rainbow Harbor at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802; https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
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San Pedro
LA Fleet Week wraps up today. Be sure to stop by and enjoy Battleship IOWA Museum tours on the L.A. Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. Remember to check the website, as tickets need to be acquired prior to arriving. Read more about this historic Battleship IOWA on our sister site EatTravelGo.com; Event: 10am-6pm; See website for times and schedule; Battleship IOWA, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731; https://lafleetweek.com
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Topanga Days hosts the final day of the festival today. A parade begins super early (8:30am). I have always loved this super fun family oriented festival. It is part music festival and part hometown fair. The best way to attend is to park at a friend’s house who lives in Topanga, walk, or take one car.
There is a Fun Zone for kids, local artisans, craft vendors, amazing food and a Memorial Day parade. Check the website for more info, musical line-up and admission If you pre-order, you’ll save some money. Event: 10am-7pm; While the price for non members is $63.30, members & children pay less; Check the website for details; Topanga Days Memorial Day event, Topanga Community Center, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga; https://topangadays.com/
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Hermosa
Finally, It’s the last day of the 2026 Fiesta Hermosa. If you have yet to attend this year’s event, get out there. As always there will be a large variety of arts and crafts vendors. In addition to four musical the event features food as well as carnival rides. Be sure to stop by the Garden, once known as the Beer & Wine Garden. While there is an admission charge to enter the Garden, the event is FREE. Hours: 11am-7pm; Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue, 200 Pier Ave, Suite 203, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254;https://fiestahermosa.net/
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Or enjoy artist / gallerist interviews on our Art Talk Page also on ETG.
