Here we are again bringing you the latest list of all the fun things happening this month. And June is special in LA so don’t be concerned with the few gloomy days, instead embrace the sunshine and entertainment happening all this month!
This month is jam packed with super fun events but we have managed to narrow it down to a few favorites. You can find wine, all you can eat watermelon, parades, carnivals, samba, reggae and even the Backstreet Boys on this list!
Have fun, take dad out for a good brunch for Fathers Day, party for Pride month or just relax sipping on some good wine.
June means Summer is here so lets get this party started!
1 – LA Wine Fest
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LA Wine Fest is on June 4 and 5. Calling all wine and beer lovers also to the 17th annual fest at The Harry Bridges Memorial Park near the Queen Mary. Come picture ready to take the best pics of the week!
This is a great event where you can purchase fine local and international wines. But there is so much more and so you can bring your beer lover partner who is not so found of wine Lol As always you can expect to find at this event, aside great wine of course, great brews, boutiques to snatch unique findings, artisan merchandise.
You can’t miss this year’s LA wine fest, come on also for the awesome food trucks like Baby’s Badass Burgers, Caribbean Soul Kitchen, Berlin Truck, and Cousins Maine Lobster.
LA’s Signature Celebration of All Things Wine is happening on Saturday June 4 from 2 to 6 pm and Sunday June 5 from 1 to 5 pm.
If you missed this years Wine Fest look out for upcoming wine events happening all Summer.
Location: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Pic Credit: @ alphachristina
2 – Watermelon Festival
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Who doesn’t love watermelon? If you do head over the Watermelon Festival on June 11 and 12. Bring your family or friends and have some fun eating chilled all you can eat watermelon slices.
This one of a kind fest is full of entertainment and yummy dishes. Expect and array of activities including fun watermelon carvings, watermelon costume contest, free kids zone with petting zoo and musical theater, a crazy car show, live bands, carnival rides, live graffiti and brush art.
Get ready for some fun and unique shots for the Gram!
Is there more food besides Watermelon? Oh yeah! From BBQ to vegan, and original mashups like watermelon salsa tacos! For dessert you have watermelon funnel cake, and of course ALL YOU CAN EAT farm fresh watermelon.
But wait there is more! For adults there will be a beer tent and watermelon-ritas 🙂
Make sure to get your tickets ahead of time.
Enjoy!!!
Location: 11480 Foothill Blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
PIC Credit: @ la_rainbow_mom
3 – Celebrate Father’s Day in LA
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Take pops to Dodgers stadium for Father’s Day for this long running tradition in LA of taking Dads to watch the game on their special day. This year the game is on June 19th at 1:10 pm in beautiful Dodger Stadium. Go Dodgers!!
If your dad is a Porsche aficionado, take him to the Porsche Experience Center in LA and let him live out his sports car fantasies. Then Father’s Day Brunch at Restaurant 917, located on the second level of the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, with great views of the track.
Take a Daycation to the Temecula Valley for Father’s Day! We love LA and its proximity to many other incredible places like Temecula. This town has everything you or your dad would like to do for Father’s Day. Take pops to get some good brews at Craft Beer Tasting, or if he wants wine instead, you know you are in the right place for excellent wine.
Amazing burgers and steaks can be found at many restaurants in Temecula. Also dad can have a great time fishing at Harveston Lake or Lake Skinner, or show some skills at Cross Creek Golf Club.
Then let him bring his good luck to Pechanga Casino, and don’t leave Temecula without showing dad a good time at one of Old West Town speakeasies like Thompson and Twain. Cheers to dad!!
Location: Los Angeles/temecula
PIC Credit: @ ducth_the_hooligan_official
4 – Hollywood Bowl Concerts
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The Hollywood Bowl Summer season returns in June! It is officially the kickoff of Summer concerts and with that said here is a list of very exciting performances to attend.
Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour, do I have to say more? This is a bad ass show that has been making people from all over the globe go bananas with the great choreography, lights and visual effects, classic songs and all the energy of these performers. Show is on June 7 at 7:30 pm. Gate time is 6:00 pm.
More concerts at the Hollywood Bowl this month that all live music fans should check out include the Hollywood Bowls first 100 years. Gustavo and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Gwen Stefani will be performing on opening night. This tribute to LA’s home for music is happening on June 3rd.
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival is another classic concert event happening at the Hollywood Bowl at the end of this month.
This particular concert is one of our favorites because of the fun vibes and we try to go every year.
Get your tickets and come on down to this big party on June 25th.
Location: 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
PIC Credit: @ andrealahue
5 -Carnivals and Parades
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There are several vibrant carnivals and parades in LA this month for locals and visitors to check out! June is Pride month and of course Los Angeles has some huge celebrations. LA Pride presents several events this month and they’re all super entertaining. Begin on June 3rd with the 9th annual LGTBQ + night of Dodgers baseball , with DJ Bowie J. pre-game party, and post-game fireworks.
Next on the list is Christina Aguilera performing at LA Pride in The Park on June 11. This event will be at LA State Park. Gates open at 1 pm and party goes on until 11:00 pm.
On June 12 come on and celebrate the 52nd Annual LA Pride Parade on Hollywood Blvd. Expect tons of energy, marchers, performers, and two welcome cocktails at check in.
Another awesome carnival is the Hollywood Carnival. This is a Caribbean – American carnival full of color and fun take over Hollywood and Highland on Saturday June 20th. Get super entertained with all the spectacular costumes and colorful feathers, featuring energizing music like samba and reggae.
If some of these parties are a little to much for you, keep an eye out for smaller local events happening all over Los Angeles and Southern California.
Location: 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
PIC Credit: @ mattsarafa
Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!