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LA’s largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. This is a FREE public event presented by the ABC Foundation, a 501(c)(3). 

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | West Hollywood Park

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CLOSES: AUGUST 26 at 4:00: PM

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Complete Event Schedules

LA Clippers Presents

Performance Tent Schedule

Hosted by Bri Reads (YouTube Channel)

Time and performances subject to change

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks

9:30 AM – 10:10 AM:

Tutu School LA

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: 

Special appearance by Blippi and Meekah

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Performance by Sole Talk

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The BeatBuds Concert

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Storytime with Raleigh Stewart, Illustrator of The Fly Who Flew Series. Special appearance by mascot Flynn!

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

RebelΓ²t Theatre 
"Once upon a ...RebelΓ²t!"

- 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM:

OPEN

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Korean Picture Book Storytime

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Epic Foam Party

SAFETY UPDATES:
What You Need To Know

β€’ Indoor AC resting areas available 

FREE water bottles are available at the COSTCO Water Station.

Indoor water fountains available on all floors of the rec center. 

β€’ The Rec Center (10 am-5 pm) and Library (1-5 PM) are open to the public and are COOLING CENTERS.

β€’ Bathrooms and water fountains available at:
Library, Rec Center, Kids Park, Dog Park

β€’ Emergency Medical Services available

β€’ Wear sunscreen & hats (LAKBF logo hats available at hospitality tents)


πŸš— PARKING INFORMATION:

 Lot A: West Hollywood Park 5-Story
625 N San Vicente Blvd Open 5am–2am β€’ $1/15 min, $12 daily max 1st hour free +1 hour free with validation for park/rec patrons (validate inside the building)

Lot B: West Hollywood Library (Structure #3)
625 N San Vicente Blvd $1/15 min, $12 daily max 3 hours free w/Library validation, during library hours Sunday library hours: 1–5 pm β€” validation only valid during this window

Lot C: Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Garage entrance on Melrose Avenue, just east of San Vicente Blvd Open 24/7 β€’ $2.50 every 12 minutes β€’ $12.50 hourly rate β€’ $25 daily max 310-360-6425

Street Meters
$1–$2/hour β€’ Coin, card, or text-to-pay Most meters: Mon–Sat, 8 am–8 pm Check posted signage for rates

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Calling all book-loving humans! We need a few good friends to help bring the LA Kids Book Festival to life and make magic for kids across LA. Spend the day with us. Meet great people. Watch reading come alive for a whole new generation of kids. πŸ™Œ

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Thank you for your continued support of the LA Kids Book Festival. We can't wait to see you in August! πŸŽ‰  

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