Save the Date
Los Angeles!
Sat, May 16
Sun, May 17
The Autry in Griffith Park
Laurie Berkner
Sunday, May 17th at 11:00am
ONE SHOW ONLY
Get ready for an unforgettable Main Stage experience! Beloved children's musician Laurie Berkner is headlining on Sunday, for ONE SHOW ONLY. Join us for a sing-along, dance-along event that’s sure to be a highlight of Great Big Family Play Day 2026!
Saturday’s Lineup
Doggyland Returns to Headline Sat!
Kick off your Saturday at Great Big Family Play Day with beloved favorites like Doggyland, TheBeat Buds, Books and Cookies, Teacher Peter, DJ Natalina & Twinkletime. Saturday’s lineup will be packed with excitement, music, learning and fun for the whole family!
Sunday’s Lineup
Unmissable Sunday with Laurie Berkner!
Sunday promises an awesome experience with Laurie Berkner headlining at 11:00 a.m. for ONE SHOW ONLY! Other acts taking the stage on Sunday include Kids Imagine Nation, our popular Princess Sing A Long, the Beat Buds, and Love Bug & Me Music.
Featured Activities
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Make Your Own Sample Boxes
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Sports Zones with Super Soccer Stars
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Gear Show & Giveaways
Over $5,000 prizes!
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Wonderfold Stroller Wagon Rides
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Family Lounges
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Character Meet & Greets
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Woom Bike Course
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Tonies Trading
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Ball Pits & Babies
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Diaper Changing stations with Sudocrem
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Well Family Experience
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Arts & Craft Creator Stations
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DJ Dance Party
Saturday afternoon 3-6pm for parents and big kids!
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Soccer Saturday
(Sat only)
FIFA brings the World Cup to Los Angeles! Join free games, win prizes, and celebrate the world’s biggest sport in 2026.
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LA Galaxy Star Squad
(Sat only)
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Giggly Brush Create Station
Weekend Schedule
| SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM | |
| Media Preview Event | 9AM–10AM |
| Gates Open for Early Access Tickets | 10:00 AM |
| Doggyland Performs | 10:30 AM |
| Visit the Family Play Space at the Autry with your festival ticket | 11AM–4PM |
| Teacher Peter | 11:30 AM |
| General Admission Opens | 12:00 PM |
| Chudney Ross Performs | 12:15 PM |
| Twinkletime Performs | 12:45 PM |
| Doggyland Performs | 1:30 PM |
| The BeatBuds Perform | 2:15 PM |
| DJ Natalina | 3PM–6PM |
| Gates Close | 6:00PM |
| SUNDAY: 9AM–4PM | Gates Open for Early Access (pre-check in at 8:30am) | 9:00 AM |
| Love Bug & Me Music | 9:30 AM |
| Visit the Family Play Space at the Autry with your festival ticket | 10AM–4PM |
| Laurie Berkner Performs | 11:00 AM |
| General Admission Opens | 12:00 PM |
| Jam with Jamie | 1:00 PM |
| Kids Imagine Nation Perform | 1:30 PM |
| Family Bingo & Gear Show | 2:00 PM |
| Princess Sing-A-Long & Meet & Greet | 2:30 PM |
| The BeatBuds Perform | 3:15 PM |
| Gates Close | 4:00 PM |
Storytime and PBS Character Meet and Greet
Join our friends from Icky Sticky Fun for story time in the Autry Theater and meet a very special guest character from a favorite PBS show! Coloring and other fun activities will take place on the Autry Plaza, courtesy of the PBS Ambassadors. Join the fun!
| SATURDAY: 10:30AM–2:30PM @ AUTRY THEATER | |
| Story Time | 10:30 AM |
| Character Meet & Greet | 11:00 AM |
| Story Time | 11:30 AM |
| Character Meet & Greet | 12:00 PM |
| Story Time | 12:30 PM |
| Character Meet & Greet | 1:00 PM |
| Story Time | 1:30 PM |
| Character Meet & Greet | 2:00 PM |
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Giving Back Together
GBFPD is proud to partner with Alliance of Moms to support pregnant and parenting youth in foster care
Each year, our team wears their shirts on site to help raise awareness during their May fundraising campaign.
This year, you can join in! Add a shirt to your ticket and pick it up at the event. Every purchase makes a real impact.
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The Venue
The Autry in Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
We’re bringing the magic of Great Big Family Play Day to The Autry in Griffith Park, an iconic LA setting surrounded by open space, hillside views, and room to roam for a full day of play, music, and family fun.
Parking
Free parking is available throughout Griffith Park. The closest options are the LA Zoo and Autry Museum lots (plus smaller lots just above and below the Autry), but they fill up quickly—plan extra time. You’re welcome to drop passengers at the Autry’s front turnaround before heading to a satellite lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend you purchase in advance for best ticket prices and guaranteed entry. All confirmed ticket holders also receive priority access through our quick check in lines. Tickets will be sold on site unless the event is at capacity.
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We offer timed entry tickets in order to keep crowds and wait times to a minimum. You may check in 30 minutes before your assigned time
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All children ages 1 and up require tickets as well as all adults.
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Yes, tickets are transferrable.
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We ask that you do bring your printed ticket or have the bar code easily available to scan on your mobile device.
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Please visit our customer service line at the venue.
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At this time, there are no refunds less than 30 days before the Event, but tickets are transferrable and typically sell out.
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This event is rain or shine.
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Festival tickets includes:
In and out access to the Festival Lawn from your timed entry selection until the festival closes each day
If you purchase All Weekend access tickets, you can access the Festival Lawn any time all day both days
All tickets also include full access to the Autry Museum as well including the Kids playspace there.
Access to the full festival lawn with highlights including educational and active booths on the Festival Lawn with activities ranging from arts + crafts to sports & games to music and dance. Live Entertainment / concerts, Full Autry Museum Access including kids play space inside, character meet + greets with a variety of characters through out the weekend, make your own gift box stations, Family Lounge, play spaces organized by age, hands on activities, games and more!
What is NOT INCLUDED in your festival ticket and requires separate tickets or pay onsite once inside the festival gates:
Food Village with food trucks + stands,
Carnival Area with inflatables, euro bungee, swings and train.
Facepainting, glitter tattoos and similar services.
Please refer to the website for schedules and availability of activities each day
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Free parking is available throughout Griffith Park. The closest options are the LA Zoo and Autry Museum lots (plus smaller lots just above and below the Autry), but they fill up quickly—plan extra time. You’re welcome to drop passengers at the Autry’s front turnaround before heading to a satellite lot.
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Yes. Please expect multiple security check points to access the venue and procedures in place including bag checks, metal detectors/wands, wristbands, guards and additional checks once inside the venue.
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You may bring small personal items like a purse, diaper bag or backpack. You may bring strollers and kids wagons. Please do not bring any large equipment, coolers, chairs, umbrellas, tents or any weapons (fake or real) of any kind.