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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 |
| Tonie trading and pictures with Red the Tonie Mascot | 12:30 PM + 2:45 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 |
| Foam Parties | 5:00 PM |
| 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 |
| Tonie trading and pictures with Red the Tonie Mascot | 12:30 PM + 2:45 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 |
| Foam Parties | 3:00 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 |
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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Supersize Sports Zones with Super Soccer Stars
Sunday Only
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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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Clifford Meet & Greet
Saturday only
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Woom Bike Course
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Tonie 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
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Foam Parties
5pm on Sat and 3pm on Sun
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Bluey Meet & Greet
Saturday only (morning hours)
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DIY Tie Dye Station
Make your own custom kids tee creations!
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Belted Mobile Batting Cages for Baseball Stars
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Slime station
Sunday only
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Clean Bean baby/ toddler play area
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The Parentologist Dr. Kim
with book signings
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Hoop Mobile Basketball
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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.
Shop Festival Merch
Grab Your Festival Shirt Before You Go
Shop our Give Back Mama Tee supporting Alliance of Moms, and a Kids Festival Tee to customize at our on-site tie-dye station.
Make their festival experience even more FUN with our kids festival t-shirts. You’ll pick up your kids t-shirt on site and take them to our tie dye stations to make a custom creation!
Support our non-profit partner, Alliance of Moms, with this T-Shirt purchase. Proceeds help young families access parenting education, mental health support and the resources they need to heal, grow and thrive. Wear your shirt to the festival and check in for a Thank You Gift at Main Gate.