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Community Partner Events / Family Activities / Autry Outdoors / Educational Activities

Wildfire Day: LA

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The Autry in Griffith Park

Appropriate For:
Families
Admission:
Free

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Wildfire Day: LA is a free and fun-filled event for the whole family! Bring the kids and discover practical tips, interactive exhibits, and expert advice on wildfire resilience, home protection, evacuation planning, insurance, animal safety, and community preparedness.

Start your morning with complimentary bakery treats and coffee, then explore hands-on preparedness classes, live demonstrations, family fun activities, and resources designed to help Angelenos take action before the next wildfire or emergency. 

Produced in collaboration with L.A. City Council District 4, MySafe; LA, Los Angeles Fire Department, the Autry Museum of the American West, the Hollywood Hills Fire Safe Council, and the Los Angeles Zoo. 

Fun for the Entire Family! 

Kids and families can enjoy: 

  • Fire safety coloring books
  • Meet-and-greet opportunities with local firefighters
  • Face painting
  • Special prizes and giveaways 

Wildfire Preparedness Classes! 

Learn from experts about the latest issues in: 

  • Home protection
  • Defensible space
  • Property protection
  • Insurance and recovery challenges
  • Evacuation planning
  • Animal and pet safety
  • Live Wildfire Demonstrations! 

See wildfire safety and preparedness demonstrations from the LAFD, LADWP, MySafe:LA, and other community partners. 

Wildfire resilience is built before the fire starts!

A flyer promoting Wildfire Day: LA, featuring fire safety demos, family activities, and free admission at the Los Angeles Zoo. Includes images of firefighters, children, and event details. Free food and live demonstrations advertised.

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 closed temporarily until further notice.