Casa México Family Festival at LA Plaza with LAist

Join LAist for a day of family fun at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Celebrate the World Cup at Casa México Los Angeles 2026, the official hospitality venue of the Government of Mexico during the tournament. Bring the whole family for a day of entertainment, hands-on workshops, cultural experiences, regional traditions from across Mexico, and food available for purchase. Join us as we honor the excitement of fútbol and the richness of Mexican culture.

Weaving Nets, by Betsabée Romero 

Step into Weaving Nets, a sculptural soccer goal by celebrated Mexican artist Betsabé Romero. Designed to connect communities across borders, this public art installation brings together art, culture, migration, and sport in a powerful celebration of unity and belonging.

Painted Goals, by Jazzamoart 

Experience Painted Goals, a colorful exhibition of paintings and artist-transformed soccer balls by Mexican artist Jazzamoart. Inspired by the energy of the futbol soccer, the exhibition highlights the artist’s enduring relationship with fútbol, dating back to his participation in a World Cup-themed exhibition in Mexico in 1986. Through bold colors and expressive forms, Jazzamoart captures the movement, emotion, and cultural significance of the sport.

Mesoamerican Ballgame Experience

Discover one of Mexico’s oldest ceremonial traditions through a demonstration and cultural interpretation of the Mesoamerican ballgame. This ancestral practice connects history and identity. Mundo Maya Foundation and California AJUPEME USA bring this unique experience to offer visitors the opportunity to learn about a game that has been played in Mesoamerica for more than 3,500 years.

Gymyg Wellness Experience

Join GYMYG for a special free family-friendly fitness session combining yoga and zumba. GYMYG is a Los Angeles-based wellness platform that offers live, bilingual fitness experiences designed to make professional coaching accessible, interactive, and engaging for all ages. This special Casa México session will feature a unique fusion of yoga and zumba suitable for participants of all fitness levels and ages.

Accommodations

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