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A free Getty day brings mariachi, folklórico, storytelling and hands-on art to the Center.
This Getty family day connects Mexican photography and Los Angeles history with all-female mariachi, regional folklorico, Afro-Latin music, bilingual storytelling, and hands-on art. The mix of performances and make-and-take workshops lets families alternate between watching and creating instead of keeping children seated for a full program.
What to expect
Reserve timed entry before you go, then start in the Museum Courtyard, where performances run from the 10am DJ through the final El Santo Golpe set. Families who want hands-on time can move between the rotulo, loteria-hat, and printmaking workshops, while bilingual storytelling takes place in the Upper Garden. You can drop in at any point between 10am and 5pm, but arriving before lunch gives you the broadest choice of music, stories, and workshops.
Good to know
- The festival runs Saturday, October 17, from 10am to 5pm.
- The program is free, but the Getty Center requires a timed-entry reservation and charges for parking.
- Bring the reservation on a phone or printed because it is checked at the Center and at the event entrance.
- Strollers must be smaller than 31 by 52 inches, and only front-facing child carriers are allowed in galleries.
- Complimentary strollers and wheelchairs are available first come, first served.
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Common questions
Is the family festival free?
Yes. The program is free, but every visitor needs a timed-entry reservation for the Getty Center and parking has a fee.
Can families arrive at any time?
Yes. Getty says visitors may drop in anytime from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 17.
What performances are scheduled?
The program includes Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo, El Santo Golpe, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, strolling bolero musicians, and bilingual storytelling.
Are there hands-on activities?
Yes. All-day workshops cover Mexican sign painting, loteria-inspired hats and cards, and printmaking about family memories and place.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, if it is smaller than 31 by 52 inches; complimentary strollers are also available first come, first served.