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People enjoy a lively outdoor block party with vintage cars, a Ferris wheel, tents, and trees. The Autry Museum logo and event name appear on the left against a blue, partly cloudy sky.

Autry Outdoors / Family Activities / Community Partner Events / Live Performances / Member Events

Autry's Annual Block Party | Honoring First Responders

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Autry in Griffith Park

Admission:
$19 for adults| $14 for Seniors and Students| Autry Members - FREE | Children ages 12 and under - FREE | First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans - FREE at the event door with valid ID!

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About the Event

Honoring first responders and the entire Los Angeles community, the Autry invites you to enjoy a carnival on the lawn, activities for the whole family, special museum tours and access, and more!

Join the Autry at this year’s Block Party on Saturday, September 27, to celebrate local heroes and community members who came to the aid of those in need during the fires and continue to support the community to this day. Now more than ever, the Autry is committed to supporting our community during this and future rebuilding phases, serving as a place of respite and celebration for the arts, history, and culture of our beloved city and region. 

The Annual Autry Block Party will feature:

  • Cultural Music and Dance Stage on the Plaza
  • Carnival Games, Bounce Houses, Mechanical Bull, Ferris Wheel, and Mini Train
  • Live Music on the South Lawn and East Garden Lawn
  • Plein Air Painting by the California Art Club
  • Horse Photo Op and Grooming Workshops by Urban Saddles
  • Touch a Truck: Meet and Honor Local Emergency Responder Heroes on the East Garden Lawn
  • Docent-Led Tours
  • PBS Character Meet and Greet in the Lobby
  • Car Show Featuring Classic Cars, Hot Rods, and Luxury Vehicles
  • Family Play Space with Educational Activities for Kids and Families
  • Market Vendors and Community Partner Booths on the South Lawn
  • Food Trucks and Beverage stations

. . . and so much more!

A woman crouches and smiles at a young girl near a horse at an outdoor event, with trees and other people visible in the background.
A man in a cowboy hat and plaid shirt sits on a brown horse while a group of children and adults gather near a white fence to greet him and take photos, surrounded by trees outdoors.
A man in a cowboy hat twirls a lasso above a young girl’s head outside the Autry Museum, with people and red umbrellas in the background on a sunny day.
A crowd of people gather outside the entrance of the Autry Museum on a sunny day. Some sit under red umbrellas at tables, while others stand or walk in the courtyard, which is decorated with greenery and string lights.
People enjoy a lively outdoor fair with a Ferris wheel, classic cars, vendor tents, and trees under a sunny blue sky. Families and children walk around, and a clock tower is visible in the background.
Children and adults sit on a rug in a brightly lit playroom, playing with colorful plastic tubes. Other groups are engaged in activities in the background, creating a lively, interactive environment.
An older man in a wide-brimmed hat paints an outdoor festival scene on a canvas set on an easel, surrounded by grass and tents on a sunny day.
A Native American dancer in vibrant traditional regalia performs outdoors before a seated crowd, with colorful feathers and ribbons swirling as people watch and take photos on a sunny day.

Presenting Sponsors:

Marilyn and Calvin Gross

Gold Sponsor

Plaza Stage Sponsor

Rebecca and Steve Dutka

Bronze Sponsors

HUB International Insurance Services Inc. · Jodie and James Rea · UCLA Health

Media Partners

Autry Members get free access to the Autry Block Party. Want to learn more about Autry membership?

MEMBERSHIP

Interested in supporting the Block Party? Contact chamilton@theautry.org!

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.