Clockshop's Kite Festival

About this event

Admission is free. A suggested donation of $5–10 helps us keep it that way. This year’s festival is organized around the theme Take a Breath — a celebration of the wind that lifts our kites, the open sky above this park, and the air that connects us all. Free art and kite-making workshops for all ages: no experience needed, supplies provided. ; Artist commissions: Christine Sun Kim and Thomas Mader unveil a new inflatable sculpture exploring communication and language. Kite artist Francisco Ramos presents a Guatemalan barrilete-style commission reflecting on the meditative quality of our park spaces. ; Kite competition: bring a handmade kite and compete for best in show, judged by kite masters. The winners of our youth category will each receive a gift certificate for one week at Rediscover Center’s Summer Tinkering Camp in Glendale! ; Live music and dancing: cumbia lesson with King Dance , followed by a set by Azucar LA ; Community resources: meet local organizations working in the neighborhoods surrounding the park ; Adult Category: English / Spanish Youth Category: English / Spanish RSVP (free ticketing): https://events.humanitix.com/clockshops-kite-festival?widget=popup Map and digital program PDF: https://clockshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Clockshops-Kite-Festival-2026-Digital-Program.pdf Parking FAQ: Parking in overflow lots is overseen by a third-party vendor, according to park protocol. All parking fees go directly to the vendor to cover their staffing and administrative costs. We recommend biking or taking public transportation to avoid traffic and parking fees.