Introduction to the Great Big Family Play Day Festival
Families with young kids will be getting their own version of Coachella this weekend when the Great Big Family Play Day festival comes to the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park May 3-4.
The festival includes performances from more than a dozen kid-focused musical acts throughout the weekend as well as activities that include arts and crafts, ball pits, a bike track, rides, a slime booth and more.
Headlining Acts and Performances
And just like Coachella is headlined by the biggest acts in music, this event will be headlined by the Queen Bey of children’s music, Laurie Berkner.
“I think this looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun. I like to be part of something bigger, especially when it’s all about the kids,” said Berkner, who is often referred to as the queen of children’s music.
People walk at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Families with young children will be heading to the park’s Autry Museum for the Great Big Family Play Day festival May 3-4 (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Laurie Berkner’s Performance
With her 17th album “Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits,” being released Friday, May 2, she will be performing songs that span her more than 25-year career. So if your kids are fans of the singer tell them to get ready to hear tunes like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Pig On Her Head,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Rocketship Run,” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” and more fan favorites like “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump.”
“I put on a very interactive show,” Berkner said. “It’s a very movement filled, singing, clapping, dancing, running kind of the show where hopefully the kids will have a lot of fun,” she said.
Other Notable Performances
The Saturday headliners could rival Yo Gabba Gabba, which had popular sets at Coachella this year because members of the animated series Doggyland have serious street cred, since the show was co-created by Snoop Dogg. They will be singing and rapping as Saturday’s headliners, so who knows, they may get a spot at Coachella next year.
Other musical acts performing throughout the weekend include toddler music group LoveBug & Me, the guitar playing Beat Buds and Jules, whose music is aimed at increasing empathy and acceptance.
Great Big Family Play Day Details
Great Big Family Play Day
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4
Where: The Autry, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
Tickets: $7.18-$33.85
Information: greatbigfamilyplayday.com
Conclusion
The Great Big Family Play Day festival promises to be an exciting event for families with young kids, offering a variety of activities and performances that are sure to delight both children and adults. With its interactive shows, kid-friendly musical acts, and fun activities, this festival is a great opportunity for families to spend quality time together and create lasting memories.
FAQs
Q: When and where is the Great Big Family Play Day festival?
A: The festival will take place on May 3-4 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, Los Angeles.
Q: Who are the headlining acts for the festival?
A: The festival will be headlined by Laurie Berkner, the Queen Bey of children’s music, and other notable performances include the animated series Doggyland and musical acts like LoveBug & Me, the Beat Buds, and Jules.
Q: What activities can families expect at the festival?
A: The festival will include arts and crafts, ball pits, a bike track, rides, a slime booth, and more.
Q: How can I get tickets for the festival?
A: Tickets are available on the Great Big Family Play Day website, with prices ranging from $7.18 to $33.85.
Originally Published: April 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM PDT
