June Holidays for Kids 2027: A Fun LA Idea for Every Day
June in Los Angeles is when the backpacks finally hit the closet floor. The days stretch long, the June gloom burns off by lunch (usually), and kids suddenly have a lot of free time. Father's Day and Juneteenth are the big dates, but the other 28 days deserve some fun, too.
So we planned them. This guide gives you a fun idea for every single day of June 2027, mixing quirky national days, real June holidays, and family outings around Los Angeles. Think of it as a summer kickoff plan that does not require a spreadsheet.
Use it to beat the first-week-of-summer slump, fill a slow afternoon, or plan a weekend. You do not have to do all 30. (Your sanity matters, too.) Just pick the days that make your crew grin.
June Holidays 2027 at a Glance
Here are the big June holidays and LA dates to know before you start planning. We checked each 2027 date below against official sources.
Friday, June 4: National Donut Day and the last day of school for LAUSD
Sunday, June 6: Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1449, per the Fiqh Council of North America calendar)
Thursday, June 10, at sundown, through Saturday, June 12: Shavuot
Monday, June 14: Flag Day
Saturday, June 19: Juneteenth (the federal holiday is observed Friday, June 18)
Sunday, June 20: Father's Day
Monday, June 21: Summer solstice (7:11 a.m. Pacific time) and Make Music Day
LAUSD's 2026-27 calendar lists Friday, June 4, 2027, as the last day of school, so summer starts early in the month for many LA families. See our LAUSD 2026-2027 calendar guide, and check your own district, since many LA-area schools end on different dates.
Week 1: June 1 to 7
June 1 (Tuesday): Global Day of Parents + the Start of Summer
The United Nations' Global Day of Parents honors moms, dads, and caregivers everywhere. June 1 is also the start of meteorological summer, which is weather-speak for "it is officially sunscreen season."
Celebrate both with a family summer bucket list. Everyone adds three ideas, from "eat a snow cone" to "see the ocean at sunset." Hang it on the fridge and check things off all summer. Need inspiration? Our list of 101+ summer activities to do with kids in Los Angeles is a great place to start.
June 2 (Wednesday): National Rocky Road Day
Rocky road ice cream gets its own holiday, and it is the perfect excuse for a kitchen project. Make rocky road bark with melted chocolate, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts (or pretzels for nut-free homes). Spread it on a tray, chill, and break it into chunks.
While you wait, talk about the name. Was it a road? Was it rocky? Let kids invent a backstory. The sillier the better.
June 3 (Thursday): World Bicycle Day
The United Nations celebrates World Bicycle Day on June 3. Dust off the bikes, pump up the tires, and check that helmets still fit. Kids grow fast, and last year's helmet may be perched on top of their head like a party hat.
Then pick a route from our guide to LA's best bike paths for families. Beach paths are flat and breezy, which is ideal for new riders.
June 4 (Friday): National Donut Day + Last Day of School
National Donut Day falls on the first Friday in June. The Salvation Army started it in 1938 to honor the World War I volunteers, nicknamed "Donut Lassies," who served donuts to soldiers. Learn more on the Salvation Army's National Donut Day page.
It is also the last day of school for LAUSD. A post-school donut celebration practically plans itself. Snap a last-day photo to go with the first-day one from August, and watch your kids roll their eyes in real time. It is also Hug Your Cat Day, if your cat agrees.
June 5 (Saturday): World Environment Day
World Environment Day is a United Nations day for taking care of the planet. Kick off summer with a family beach or park cleanup. Bring gloves, a bucket, and a grabber if you have one.
Make it a game: who can find the weirdest piece of trash? (Our money is on a single flip-flop.) Then reward the crew with a picnic. Our list of family-friendly beaches in and near Los Angeles has spots worth cleaning and enjoying.
June 6 (Sunday): National Yo-Yo Day + Islamic New Year
National Yo-Yo Day celebrates a toy that has been around for centuries. Grab a few inexpensive yo-yos and learn "walk the dog" and "around the world" together. Parents, this is your moment to show off a skill from 1989.
The Fiqh Council of North America calendar lists June 6, 2027, as 1 Muharram 1449, the Islamic New Year (some communities may mark it a day earlier or later). If your family observes it, Happy New Year. If not, it is a nice chance to learn about the Islamic calendar, which follows the moon.
June 7 (Monday): National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
The first Monday of summer break calls for chocolate ice cream. Make it at home with the shake-in-a-bag method: milk, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla in a small bag, sealed inside a bigger bag of ice and rock salt. Shake for about 10 minutes. Mittens recommended.
Turn it into a science lesson. Why does salt make the ice colder? Older kids can look it up and explain it to the family.
Week 2: June 8 to 14
June 8 (Tuesday): World Oceans Day + Best Friends Day
World Oceans Day celebrates the ocean that covers most of our planet. Visit a tide pool at low tide, read about sea creatures, or plan a trip to see ocean animals up close.
Our list of the best aquariums in Southern California has great options. It is also Best Friends Day, so invite a friend along or help kids make friendship bracelets to swap.
June 9 (Wednesday): Donald Duck Day
Donald Duck made his screen debut on June 9, 1934, in a cartoon called "The Wise Little Hen." Watch a few classic Donald shorts together, then hold a family contest for the best Donald Duck voice.
Fair warning: your kids will keep doing the voice for the rest of the week. Make duck-themed snacks, like orange cheese crackers, or fold an origami duck.
June 10 (Thursday): National Iced Tea Day + Shavuot Begins
National Iced Tea Day is a great excuse to open a front-yard drink stand. Make caffeine-free herbal iced tea or lemonade, set a price, and let kids handle the sales. It is a crash course in counting change, customer service, and patience.
Shavuot begins at sundown tonight and ends at nightfall on Saturday, June 12, according to Hebcal. The Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah, and many families eat dairy foods like blintzes and cheesecake. Bake a simple cheesecake together, or read a picture book about the holiday.
June 11 (Friday): International Day of Play + World Doll Day
The United Nations' International Day of Play is a reminder that play is not a break from learning. It is learning. Give kids a whole afternoon of unstructured play, with no screens, no schedule, and no plan.
Out of ideas? Our list of ways to keep kids off screens this summer has plenty. It is also World Doll Day, so host a doll or stuffed animal tea party.
June 12 (Saturday): Red Rose Day + LA Pride Season
June is peak rose season in Southern California. Visit a public rose garden, smell as many varieties as you can, and let kids vote for the best one. Bring a sketchbook for budding artists.
June is also Pride Month. LA Pride's parade on Hollywood Boulevard is traditionally held in June (it was June 14 in 2026), but the 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Check LA Pride for updates and family-friendly events.
June 13 (Sunday): Sewing Machine Day
Sewing Machine Day celebrates the invention that changed how clothes are made. No machine? No problem. Try a no-sew project, like a T-shirt tote bag or a fleece tie blanket.
Older kids can learn to sew on a button by hand. It is a real-life skill that will save them from a wardrobe emergency someday.
June 14 (Monday): Flag Day
Flag Day marks the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the first U.S. flag. Count the stars and stripes, and talk about what they stand for: 50 states and the 13 original colonies.
Then design a family flag. What colors represent your crew? What symbol would go in the middle? A taco? A dog? A soccer ball? Hang it by the front door.
Week 3: June 15 to 21
June 15 (Tuesday): Global Wind Day
Global Wind Day celebrates wind power, but we celebrate it with kites. LA beaches often get a steady afternoon breeze, which makes them a great place to get a kite in the air.
No kite? Make a pinwheel out of paper and a pencil with an eraser, or build a simple paper-bag kite. Talk about how wind turbines turn moving air into electricity.
June 16 (Wednesday): Fresh Veggies Day
Fresh Veggies Day is a great time to start a small container garden. Cherry tomatoes, bush beans, and herbs like basil grow well in LA summer sun, even on a balcony.
Give each child their own pot to care for. Kids who grow vegetables are often more willing to eat them. (Often. Not always.)
June 17 (Thursday): Eat Your Vegetables Day
Yesterday you planted. Today you eat. Visit a farmers market and give each child a few dollars to pick one vegetable they have never tried.
Our guide to the Original Farmers Market is a fun place to start. Back home, roast the new veggies with olive oil and salt, and rate them on a scale from "yuck" to "yum."
June 18 (Friday): Go Fishing Day
Go Fishing Day is a great introduction to a patient, peaceful hobby. Many lakes and piers around LA are good for beginners. Remember that in California, anyone 16 and older generally needs a fishing license.
Here is a fun California fact: grunion, little fish that spawn on our beaches at night, are protected during April, May, and June. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife grunion page explains that contact with grunion is prohibited during the closed season. Watching is fine, so a moonlight beach walk can still be magical.
June 19 (Saturday): Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people there were free. It became a federal holiday in 2021. In 2027, it falls on a Saturday, and the federal holiday is observed on Friday, June 18.
Read picture books about Juneteenth, cook a family meal, and talk about freedom and fairness in age-appropriate ways. The California African American Museum in Exposition Park offers free admission, so it is a meaningful place to visit with kids this weekend. Many LA communities host Juneteenth festivals, too, so watch local listings for 2027 dates.
June 20 (Sunday): Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures out there. Let kids plan the day: breakfast, an activity, and dinner. Dad gets to relax, or at least pretend to.
For outing ideas, see our list of Father's Day experiences in Los Angeles. It is also World Refugee Day and Ice Cream Soda Day, so finish the day with root beer floats and a family toast to Dad.
June 21 (Monday): Summer Solstice + Make Music Day
The summer solstice arrives at 7:11 a.m. Pacific time, bringing the longest day of the year. Celebrate with a sunrise-to-sunset challenge: eat breakfast outside, play in the sprinklers, and stay up to watch the late sunset.
June 21 is also Make Music Day, a free worldwide music celebration that started in France. Make Music Los Angeles holds free performances around the city every June 21, so check their site for a map of events. It is also Go Skateboarding Day and International Surfing Day, so pick your board.
Planning ahead for summer concerts? The LA Phil says it will offer at least 100 tickets per LA Phil performance at $10 each to LA County residents with Medi-Cal or EBT cards at the Hollywood Bowl in 2027. The 2027 season schedule has not been announced yet. Our guide to outdoor summer concerts for families has more ideas.
Week 4: June 22 to 28
June 22 (Tuesday): National Chocolate Eclair Day + Summer Reading
National Chocolate Eclair Day is a sweet reason to visit a local bakery. Split an eclair three ways and see who gets the most chocolate. (Spoiler: whoever cuts it.)
Then head to the library. The Los Angeles Public Library runs a free summer reading challenge for all ages; in 2026 it started June 6. Check for 2027 details closer to summer, and see our tips to keep kids reading all summer.
June 23 (Wednesday): National Pink Day
Wear pink, eat pink, and find pink. Make strawberry smoothies, pink pancakes with a drop of food coloring, or a pink fruit salad with watermelon and raspberries.
Go on a neighborhood color walk and count pink things: flowers, cars, doors, and maybe a flamingo or two. Bougainvillea counts. LA has a lot of bougainvillea.
June 24 (Thursday): Swim a Lap Day
Swim a Lap Day is an easy one to celebrate in an LA summer. Head to a public pool, a lake, or a water park, and challenge everyone to swim one lap their own way, whether that is freestyle, doggy paddle, or a very dramatic backstroke.
Our guides to water parks in and near Los Angeles and swimming lakes near LA have plenty of options. In 2026, LAPL offered free one-day family pool passes for L.A. City Pools, so ask your branch whether the program returns in 2027. Parent tip: Assign a "water watcher" adult who stays off their phone and keeps eyes on swimmers at all times.
June 25 (Friday): Log Cabin Day
Log Cabin Day celebrates the simple cabins that dotted early America. Build your own with pretzel rods and peanut butter (or sunflower butter), or dig out the building blocks.
Then make it a cozy night in. Build a blanket fort "cabin" in the living room, read by flashlight, and eat s'mores made in the microwave.
June 26 (Saturday): Fair Season Day Trip
June means county fair season in Southern California. The San Diego County Fair runs every June and July at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but the 2027 dates have not been announced yet. Check the San Diego County Fair website for updates.
Staying local? Plan a backyard carnival instead with a ring toss, a beanbag throw, and face painting. Award tickets that kids can trade for popsicles.
June 27 (Sunday): National Sunglasses Day
National Sunglasses Day is a reminder that eyes need sun protection, too. Kids' eyes are especially sensitive, so look for sunglasses labeled with UV protection.
Make it fun with a silly sunglasses photo shoot. Then head out for a family walk wearing your coolest shades.
June 28 (Monday): Paul Bunyan Day
Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack of American folklore, and his blue ox, Babe, are the stars of many tall tales. Read a few together and talk about how tall tales exaggerate for fun.
Then have everyone write their own tall tale about the family. "Mom once made a pancake so big it covered the whole city" is a strong opening line.
Week 5: June 29 and 30
June 29 (Tuesday): Camera Day + Waffle Iron Day
Hand the kids a camera or an old phone and let them document a day in your family's life. You might be surprised by what they think is worth a photo. (Probably your feet. And the dog.)
It is also Waffle Iron Day. Make waffles for dinner, or try waffle-iron grilled cheese, waffle-iron hash browns, or waffle-iron cookies. Kids love seeing what else the waffle maker can do.
June 30 (Wednesday): Meteor Day
Meteor Day is a great night to look up. Head to a dark spot, spread out a blanket, and let your eyes adjust for 20 minutes. Count shooting stars, satellites, and planes, and talk about the difference.
For a closer look at the sky, visit Griffith Observatory, where admission to the building is free. Read our complete guide to Griffith Observatory before you go. Then start planning for the Fourth of July with our family guide to the 4th of July in Los Angeles.
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Takeaway
June holidays give families a reason to celebrate almost every day, from donuts on the last day of school and chocolate ice cream in a bag to Juneteenth reflections, Father's Day plans, and the longest day of the year. Mix easy at-home ideas with a few LA outings, and the first month of summer break can feel fun instead of frantic.
Bookmark this page, pick your family's favorites, and save the rest for next year. We would love to hear which June holidays your kids enjoyed most.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the main June holidays in 2027?
The big ones are National Donut Day (June 4), Shavuot (sundown June 10 to nightfall June 12), Flag Day (June 14), Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, observed Friday, June 18), Father's Day (Sunday, June 20), and the summer solstice (Monday, June 21). June is also Pride Month.
2. When is Father's Day 2027?
Father's Day is always the third Sunday in June. In 2027, it falls on Sunday, June 20. Popular brunch spots and experiences fill up fast, so book a few weeks ahead.
3. When is Juneteenth 2027, and is it a day off?
Juneteenth is Saturday, June 19, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on Friday, June 18, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Check with your employer or school about local closures.
4. When is the summer solstice in 2027?
The summer solstice is Monday, June 21, 2027, at 7:11 a.m. Pacific time (14:11 UTC). It is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, so plan an evening outing and enjoy the late sunset.
5. What fun national days in June are good for kids?
Kid favorites include National Rocky Road Day (June 2), National Donut Day (June 4), National Yo-Yo Day (June 6), National Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7), Donald Duck Day (June 9), International Day of Play (June 11), National Pink Day (June 23), and Waffle Iron Day (June 29).
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