Get your crew ready for one of LA’s biggest events of the year - the LA Auto Show! This family-fun, 10-day automotive festival runs November 21–30, 2025, and they’re even open on Thanksgiving Day 🦃. Happening at the Los Angeles Convention Center, it’s about an hour from Conejo Valley, Malibu, and Calabasas to downtown, traffic permitting, making it a manageable and fun day trip for families and grown-up adventurers alike.
I’ve been going to the LA Auto Show ever since I can remember. My grandpa was a car salesman who got us tickets every year - sometimes it was a family day, sometimes a daddy-and-kids outing for my brother and me. We’d roam the halls collecting car brochures, hunting for freebies, and climbing into every car we could. My favorites were always the custom and concept vehicles - especially the ones that looked straight out of the future.
Over the years, the show has evolved into something even more exciting. These days, my boys love it just as much as I did and let's not even talk about how much hubby loves the show! With interactive exhibits, test-drive experiences, and cars you can actually sit in, the LA Auto Show is a must-see for families and car lovers alike. You’ll find everything from the latest EVs and family cars to rugged rides built for outdoor adventures - it’s also the perfect place to shop for your next vehicle, all in one spot and without any sales pressure.
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🚗 All About the Show
The 2025 LA Auto Show covers over one million square feet at the Los Angeles Convention Center and brings together hundreds of cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and EVs from the world’s top automakers. Whether you’re exploring the newest family cars, checking out rugged adventure vehicles, or dreaming about future EVs, there’s something for every age. Visitors get a first look at exclusive debuts, highly anticipated reveals, and dozens of hands-on drive and ride experiences, both indoors and outdoors.
The show uses the entire convention center and surrounding plazas, making it feel like a “city within a city” for car lovers.
- Main Halls: Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Honda, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Lucid, Maserati, Volvo, Genesis, Chevrolet, Subaru, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Lincoln, Rivian, plus a special OVR Overlanding exhibit.
- Atrium Spaces: Brand showcases from Porsche DTLA, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Fox Factory, Hyundai N & N Line.
- Outdoor Plazas: Interactive activations, test drives, and the Scout Experience. Weekends also feature Cadillac, Lucid, and Faraday Future.
Families can move seamlessly between indoor exhibits and outdoor tracks, making the LA Auto Show one of the most interactive and accessible events of the year.
 BrennaG |
🏎️ Driving Experiences You Can’t Miss
LA Auto Show is all about getting behind the wheel. With so many indoor and outdoor tracks, families can try everything from off-road adventures to EV rides:
- Camp Jeep® Off-Road Track
- Ford Bronco Built Wild Experience
- Volkswagen & Nissan EV Track Ride
- Hyundai Indoor Test Ride Track
- Chevrolet Indoor Test Ride Track
- Dozens of outdoor test drives featuring over 50 different models
These experiences let visitors evaluate vehicles in real-world conditions, chat with brand specialists, and get hands-on insights beyond what you’d see in a dealership.
 BrennaG |
✨ Special Exhibits Not to Miss
- 🏎️ Porsche: Explore the latest innovations at a dedicated exhibit.
- 🚗 Hyundai: South Atrium showcases performance and style in their newest models.
- 🚙 Scout Experience: After four decades, Scout is back with the Traveler SUV and Terra truck - a must-see for kids and car fans.
- 🐾 Pet adoptions: On-site with local rescues - Subaru Loves Pets and the DoVE Project promoting humane action and compassion. Check the show website for schedules.
- The LA Auto Show isn’t just about cars - it’s interactive and family-friendly
 BrennaG |
🍔 Food, drinks and Snacks
You won’t go hungry! On-site options include Compass Café, Galaxy Café, Tradewinds Café, Groundwork Coffee, plus food trucks and nearby restaurants at L.A. Live. Families can enjoy sandwiches, salads, pizza, smoothies, organic options, gourmet grill items and so much more - perfect for a full-day outing.
The LA Auto Show isn’t just about cars - it’s interactive and family-friendly
 BrennaG |
🎟️ Tickets and Pricing
- 🆓 Kids under 6 are free
- Opening Day - Nov 21: Adult $18, Senior $8, Child $8
- Any Day General Admission: Adult $25, Senior $12, Child $12
- Monday–Thursday: Adult $22, Senior $10, Child $10
- VIP Priority Entry - weekends: Adult $45, Senior $22, Child $22
- Thanksgiving Family Four-Packs - Wed. and Thurs.: $63
- No onsite ticket sales - online only
👉 Macaroni Tip: Weekdays are usually less crowded, and weekend VIP tickets let you get on the show floor before the rush.
 BrennaG |
📢 Important Family Info
- 🚘 Parking: Convenient options at the LA Convention Center $25–$35, first-come, first-served, reserve a spot in advance through SpotHero
- 🚏 Public Transit: Pico Station is one block away; use the South or West Hall entrances. Take the Metro use DASH or METROLINK
- 🤜 Re-entry: Be sure to have your hands stamped if you leave the show.
- 🚫 Restrictions: No outside food, wagons, smoking, vaping, or pets - service animals only.
- ♿ Wheelchair, stroller, and scooter rentals: Available at West and South Lobby entrances; first-come, first-served. Check the show website for pricing.
 BrennaG |
📜 A Little History
The Los Angeles Auto Show, founded in 1907, has grown into one of the most influential auto shows in the world. Spanning over 1,000,000 square feet, the LA Auto Show® brings together car shoppers, enthusiasts, and families for ten exciting days of automotive innovation, interactive exhibits, and family fun in the car culture capital of the world.
Follow the Action 📲
Stay updated on vehicle debuts, programming, and schedules by following the LA Auto Show® on Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok
📷 Photos are from past LA Auto Shows - exhibits, cars, and activities may change each year.
