West Hollywood Park

The 4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival (LAKBF) returns to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/647+N+San+Vicente+Blvd,+West+Hollywood,+CA+90069/@34.0824212,-118.3865893,709m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2beaf0a04c55b:0x5762801314ec4826!8m2!3d34.0824212!4d-118.384009!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4hk116?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">West Hollywood Park</a> on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This free-to-the-public event celebrates early childhood education, bilingualism and multiculturalism for young children and their families. Fostering a love for reading, this year’s Los Angeles Kids Book Festival is presented by the American Born Chinese Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children’s bilingual literacy and in partnership with the City of West Hollywood and proudly sponsored by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 4th Annual LAKBF promises an unforgettable day of storytelling, performances, and interactive educational fun for families with young children.
This year’s Festival with increased focus on local and community partnerships includes: 
- 100+ Exhibitors including Children’s Authors and Illustrators: Local and national creators
- Author &amp; Industry Panels:
Learn how to write children’s books and explore the kids’ content industry in sessions held at the West Hollywood Rec Center
- Play2Progress Chill Zonehosts an indoor Stim/Quite Room, offering a calming space for children who need a break from the excitement, along with a nursing station
- Sponsors Include: Los Angeles Clippers, City of West Hollywood, McComb Orthodontics, Los Angeles Chargers, LA Kings, Pizza Hut, IDW Publishing, Athens Services, I’m The Chef Too, Liquid Death, the West Hollywood Library, and more 
- Foam Party: The festival’s epic closing celebration
- All-Day Storytimes:
Featuring diverse books and bilingual readings
- Live Performances, Food Trucks, Face Painting &amp; More: A full day of family-friendly activities and performances from BeatBuds; Chloe and Maud’s Sole Talks
(Syncopated Ladies Junior Group); Rebelot Italian Bilingual Children’s Puppet Theater; Live Calligraphy demonstrations; IDW Drawing Demonstrations; Special Appearance by Blippi and Meekah; Special Guest Book Reader, Raleigh Stewart, illustrator of Lauren Sanchez Bezo’s “The Fly Who Flew”
series; and much more
The American Born Chinese Foundation
is a vibrant public nonprofit organization (501c3) presenting the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival supporting cultural events and bilingual resources, fostering inclusivity and a lifelong love of learning. The ABC Foundation promotes positive AAPI identity from childhood by supporting AAPI children in the U.S. With a focus on inclusion, diversity, bilingual education, cultural preservation, and Asian representation in children’s books. 
Our work addresses the shortage of bilingual books for multicultural kids, ensuring that bookstores reflect our community. We provide free bilingual books to families, publish new titles, and support bilingual creators. 
"Our goal is to make literacy and multicultural education accessible and joyful for all families," says Bonnie Hyde, Founder &amp; CEO of LAKBF. "With new panels, performances, and sensory-friendly spaces, this year’s festival is our most inclusive yet!"
About the Los Angeles Kids Book Festival:
LAKBF is a free, annual event celebrating early literacy, bilingualism, and multiculturalism for children and families. Founded in 2023, it is a program of the American Born Chinese Foundation. Learn more at <a href="https://www.americanbornchinesefoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.americanbornchinesefoundation.org/</a>

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Los Angeles Kids Book Festival

The 4th Annual Los Angeles Kids Book Festival (LAKBF) returns to West Hollywood Park on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m....

San Mateo County Event Center

The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st
Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place over two days of fun and family-friendly cultural activities on Saturday &amp; Sunday, August 8-9, 2026, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center. This year the popular cultural festival features a full line-up of live hula/dance, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian music, ‘Ono food vendors, arts &amp; crafts vendors, community resources, workshops, Lomi Lomi massages and demonstrations, raffle drawings for many prizes, and an Ohana Keiki (children’s activities) Korner, Educational Workshops, and more. 
Attendees may bring low-back beach chairs and blankets for concert seating and their own food and beverages; however, alcohol is not permitted. Picnic tables are available for additional seating. Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9, 2026; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
San Mateo County Event Center, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1346+Saratoga+Dr,+San+Mateo,+CA+94403/@37.5476823,-122.3011385,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f9efc8035f5eb:0xb9a0eeb73b764817!8m2!3d37.5476781!4d-122.2985636!16s%2Fg%2F11c1z6tysz?entry=ttu" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403</a>
TICKETS: FREE; 
$5 suggested admission; Free for Keiki (children) under 12 years old; donations are encouraged
$25 parking at the San Mateo County Event Center
• Two Days of continuous Live Music and Dance Performances - Main Stage Performances start at 11am. Dance performances include Halau Hula Hi’ilani ‘O Ke Kai/Halau Na Maka ‘Olali, Keolalaulani Halau ‘Olapa O Laka, Manuia Polynesian Review, Tahitian Dance from Hui Tarava, among others. Live Bands include Glorius Ukuleles, Na Leo Pumehana Hawaiian Band, Mana, PICA Kanikapila Band/Hawaii Aloha, and more. • Arts &amp; Crafts, including Lei making &amp; more 
• Large Scale Island Marketplace and ‘Ono Food Vendors 
• ‘Ahahui Lomilomi Hawai’I Lomi Chair Massage Demonstrations and History 
• Ohana Keiki Korner (Children’s Activities) 
• Community Resources, Educational Workshops &amp; More!

Local Event: Bay Area Aloha Festival

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San Mateo

Bay Area Aloha Festival

The Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association (PICA) returns with the 31st
Annual of the Bay Area Aloha Festival, taking place...

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Los Angeles Kids Book Festival

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9:00 AM

West Hollywood Park, 647 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

Bay Area Aloha Festival

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23

10:00 AM

San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA