Northridge Farmers Market and Family Festival

Come help us commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence that will kick off this year on July 4th and will conclude on the actual 250th birthday – July 4, 2026.

Enjoy live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Band and country artist Justin Honsinger, along with appearances by Iwo Jima re-enactors and presidential look-alikes. Family-friendly activities include face painting, crafts, lawn games, carnival picnic games, and Presidential Bingo with prizes.

All outdoor activities are free. Regular admission applies to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.

Schedule of Events

South Lawn

12:00pm - Kicking Off A250 - July 4, 2025 kicks off the 100-year celebration of America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. Help us kick-off America's historic birthday at the Ronald Reagan Library with a special celebration on our South Lawn. Our short program includes a special choir performance from Los Robles Children's Choir, flyover from the Condor Squadron and more. All participants will receive a free hand-held American Flag, while supplies last and will join in a memorable group photo.

Reagan Library Courtyard

10:00am - 12:00pm: Musical performance by Justin Honsinger

10:00am - 3:00pm: Betsy Ross portrayed by Deborah F. McIntosh

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Musical performance by Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Band

10:00am - 3:00pm: Face Painting by Paint Pals Clubhouse

Roosevelt Room

10:00am - 3:00pm: Presidential Bingo

Ruwe Terrace

10:00am - 3:00pm: Crafts, Coloring, Games, and More!

• Get your picture taken with our Presidential re-enactors.

• Play giant Connect Four, Cornhole and Carnival games.

• Create patriotic crafts and color.

Presidential Learning Center

10:30am - George Washington, Portrayed by David Grace

11:00am - Dwight D. Eisenhower, Portrayed by David S. Michaels

11:00am - Iwo Jima Flag Raising

11:30am - Ulysses S. Grant, Portrayed by Edward Headington

1:00pm - Thomas Jefferson, Portrayed by Peter Small

1:30pm - Abraham Lincoln, Portrayed by J.P. Wammack

2:00pm - Mary Todd Lincoln, Portrayed by Gay Storm

All activities are FREE and open to the public!