Being a teen right now isn’t easy. Constant transitions, real pressure, and a digital world that can leave you feeling more isolated than ever. That’s why you deserve a night to be celebrated like the VIP you are.
The Firefly Teen Festival is a free, intergenerational event created to celebrate teens. It’s family-friendly and open to everyone, but teens (11-19yrs) are the guests of honor. Brought to you by Firefly World in partnership with Rainbow Edu, Inner Team Building, and funded by the Odyssey Impact Grant.
What’s happening:
🎤 Real Talk Panel — Teens and special guests get honest about the stuff nobody else says out loud, featuring Cindy Chanin (Founder, Rainbow Edu — college admissions expert), Elora Lyda (teen art therapist and mentor), and Farah “Firefly” Mitha (Founder of Firefly World; award-winning recording artist, actor, and speaker)
🎶 Live Firefly Concert — An intimate, emotionally honest performance by Farah “Firefly” Mitha (@fireflynow), whose relatable lyrics and stories have helped thousands of teens feel less alone
🌟 Teen Showcase — Local teens take the stage to perform for the community and share how they cope with stress and overwhelm
📸 Selfie Station + teen-exclusive loot bags packed with giveaways
Why it matters: Being a teen today is harder than ever — this night exists so teens feel seen, heard, and celebrated, with the adults in their life invited to witness it.
The details:
đź“… Friday October 2nd, 2026
🕡 Doors open 6:30 PM · Program 7–9 PM (please come early!)
đź“Ť Wende Museum Community Center, 10858 Culver Blvd, Culver City (free parking onsite)
💸 Free — RSVP required, limited to 120 seats
Bring your teen. Bring the whole family.
More about Firefly World: TheFireflyWorld.com
More about Farah “Firefly” Mitha: IamFirefly.com
** PLEASE NOTE: This event will be photographed and filmed. We use this content to share our mission of connection and belonging for teens with a wider audience. By attending, you consent to being included in photos and video from the event.
Community Partner programs are hosted on site but are independently organized and may not reflect the views of the Wende Museum. For questions regarding this event, please contact the event organizer.