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Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Los Angeles: 16 Best Things To Do With Kids

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11/5/25 - By Toby B

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!

We owe so much to our veterans—those who have put themselves in harm's way to defend the liberties we hold dear. Families can thank local veterans in person at Torrance Visit with a Veteran, one of several Veterans Day observances that are held this weekend in advance of the Tuesday holiday.

This weekend also marks the opening of several seasonal-favorite events, such as Ice at Santa Monica, Kidspace Winter Frolic, and Astra Lumina.

Families can add their light to a communal glow at the Los Angeles Water Lantern Festival in Irwindale, as their own personally-designed lanterns become part of a luminous fleet at Santa Fe Dam.

As we prepare for Veterans Day, more upcoming holidays are top of mind, like restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, and holiday and Christmas events in Los Angeles to book now. Plan for more holiday fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.

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