Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Los Angeles County, CA
227 upcoming family events and 33 places and programs in Los Angeles County, CA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Pacific Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
27th Annual Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Paid
Oct24SatCommunityThrough Nov 2
Beloved Pets Ofrenda at the L.A. Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
With admission
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Nov 1
Carved at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
Paid
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos: Symbols of Remembrance Artist Workshop at Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos
From $15All ages
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Nov 8
Enchanted Halloween
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
PaidAll ages
- Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Through Nov 8
Enchanted Halloween: ABRA-CUBE-DABRA at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Fall Festival at Victory Park
Victory Park
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Fun Day: Mini Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Cartoon Shorts
Autry Museum of the American West
With admission
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Workshop: Our Colorful World of Natural Native Dyes (The Huntington)
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
From $20Ages 8+
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Ghosts of the Miles - Festival of Memories (daytime family Halloween)
Miles Playhouse
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 2
Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos
Gloria Molina Grand Park
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedThrough Nov 8
Hallowe'en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater (sold out)
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
From $25All ages
Oct24SatCommunityThrough Oct 31
Halloween at Kidspace
Kidspace Children's Museum
From $17Up to 10
Oct24SatNot-so-scarySat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Not-So-Haunted House at Santa Monica Main Library
Main Library, Youth Activity Room
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Apr 25
Orcas: Our Shared Future
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Paid
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Pumpkin Patch Dive-In
Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool
FreeUp to 17
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24
Salt Marsh Open House at Cabrillo Beach (Salinas de San Pedro)
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
West Hollywood Library 15th Anniversary Celebration
West Hollywood Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
2026 Fall Plant Sale at The Huntington
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Artist-at-Work: Making Mosaics (Getty Villa family demonstrations)
Getty Villa (Outer Peristyle)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Baldwin Park Library
Baldwin Park Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Community Altar and Workshops at Lummis Home – El Alisal
Lummis Home – El Alisal
- Community
Through Nov 2
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Alondra Library
Alondra Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Día de los Muertos: Honoring Guides & Ancestors (teens)
Billie Jean King Main Library
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Fall Family Festival at Rowland Heights Library
Rowland Heights Library
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Family Halloween Carnival — Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Heights Park
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Grand Ave Arts: All Access
Grand Avenue · Colburn School and participating institutions
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Haunted House at Algin Sutton Recreation Center
Algin Sutton Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Halloween Party at the Leonis Adobe Museum
Leonis Adobe Museum
From $10
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Harvest Hunt Haunted Maze at Valley Plaza Recreation Center
Valley Plaza Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Haunted Lighthouse Trick or Treat at Point Fermin Lighthouse
Point Fermin Lighthouse
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Hijinks: A Puppet Musical (Noteworthy Puppets)
Duarte Library
FreeAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Little Pumpkin Tot Party (Burbank)
McCambridge Recreation Center
From $5Ages 2–5
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Lucha Libre Masks (Máscaras) for Families
Westwood Branch Library
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Nov 1
Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden
From $25.99All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Modern Mosaics: Family Workshop at the Getty Villa
Getty Villa
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Monster Mash: A Halloween Puppet Show (Panorama City)
Panorama City Branch Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Self Help Graphics Día de los Muertos Community Art Workshops
East Los Angeles Library (Community Room)
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Winter's Bench — 24th Street Theatre (final weekends)
24th Street Theatre
Paid
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 12:30 PM
Andell Family Sundays: Textile Alchemy
W.M. Keck Plaza, LACMA
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM
Autism Families Night at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $12
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Family Day at LA Plaza
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Free
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Hip & Historic Halloween in Downtown Culver City
Downtown Culver City
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunSpooky and hauntedSun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Story J's Slightly Spooky Storytime at the California African American Museum
California African American Museum (CAAM)
Free
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25
Tidepool Walks to Point Fermin with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Celebrating Diwali at Central Library
Los Angeles Central Library
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Día de los Muertos at the Arboretum
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
From $8
- Arts & crafts
Through Nov 2
Día de los Muertos Novenario on Olvera Street
Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
OZ! — Nine O'Clock Players Theatre for Children (Sunday public shows)
Assistance League Theater
From $15
Oct27TueOutdoorsTue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Little Bookworms Garden Story Time at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens (Magnolia Court)
With admissionAges 2–7
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM
Arty Loon: ¡Loco en su Coco! A Día de los Muertos Celebration
Atwater Village Branch Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Kids Club at The Americana at Brand: Mini Bop
The Americana at Brand
Oct28WedArts & craftsWed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Kids Club at The Grove (with Apple TV)
The Grove — The Park
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Comedy Juggling with David Cousin at Carson Library
Carson Library
FreeAges 5–11
- Community
Through Nov 2
Día de los Muertos Community Altar at the Exposition Park Rose Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 3:30 PM
Discover Diwali: A Festival of Lights (teens)
Castaic Library
FreeAges 12–18
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM
Baila Baila Bilingual Show at Hollydale Library
Hollydale Library
FreeAges 0–5
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM
Boo Bash! at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Haunted House and Halloween Carnival at St. Andrews Recreation Center
St. Andrews Recreation Center
With admissionAll ages
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 1:30 PM
Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library
Kidspace Children’s Museum
- Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 1:30 PM
Altadena Libraries' Mobile Library at Kidspace
Kidspace Children's Museum
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Día de los Muertos at Villa-Parke Community Center
Villa-Parke Community Center
All ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Eye-Scream Halloween Night at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Fall Festival at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Carnival and Haunted House at Wilmington Recreation Center
Wilmington Recreation Center
FreeAges 5–15
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Carnival at Branford Recreation Center (Arleta)
Branford Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Carnival at Robertson Recreation Center
Robertson Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Festival and Movie at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
FreeAges 3–13
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Festival at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center (South LA)
Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Night at Jim Gilliam Recreation Center (Baldwin Hills)
Jim Gilliam Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Night with Ofrenda Workshop at Lanark Recreation Center
Lanark Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Night with Petting Zoo and Haunted House at Winnetka Recreation Center
Winnetka Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Toddler Halloween at Barrington Recreation Center
Barrington Recreation Center
FreeAges 0–3
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Boo-tastic Fun Festival
Baldwin Park Library
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
CAAM Creates with Design Hive: Glowing Lantern Workshop
California African American Museum (CAAM)
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
City of Carson Halloween Carnival
Carson Event Center
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Frightful Fun: Halloween Activities at the Museum
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
With admission
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Halloween Day at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
With admission
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Lakewood Halloween Carnivals (eight parks)
Eight Lakewood parks (park list not printed on the page)
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Santa Monica PAL Halloween Spooktacular
PAL Youth Center
Free
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat at Carved
Descanso Gardens
With admission
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Unscary Halloween Open House at Vidiots
Vidiots (Eagle Theatre)
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
El Día de Muertos With Martin Espino
Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Carnival at McCambridge Recreation Center (Burbank)
McCambridge Recreation Center
From $5
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Festival and Puppet Show — Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center (Highland Park)
Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center (puppet show at Sycamore Grove Park)
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Festival at Alpine Recreation Center (Chinatown)
Alpine Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Fun at Glassell Recreation Center (Glassell Park)
Glassell Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Halloween STEMebration aboard Battleship IOWA
Battleship IOWA Museum
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Village by Palisades Recreation Center (at Rustic Canyon)
Rustic Canyon Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Minions and Monsters Carnival and Movie Night at Stoner Recreation Center
Stoner Recreation Center
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM
Night at the Drum Barracks: Halloween Walk and Trick-or-Treat
Drum Barracks Museum
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
STEM Saturday: Volcanos! at Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Tarzana Pumpkin and Scarecrow Festival
Tarzana Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:30 PM
Trick or Treat Fest at Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1
Día de los Muertos at Kidspace Children's Museum
Kidspace Children's Museum
With admission
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
With admission
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Duck Pond by Circa at The Soraya
The Soraya (Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts)
From $49
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Family Fest: Día de los Muertos at The Wallis
The Wallis — East West Bank Plaza
All ages
Nov1SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Scout Day at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $27.95
Nov1SunCookingSun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
The Little Thanksgiving Table — Kids Cooking Series
Chef Tech Cooking School
From $240Ages 6–14
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Burbank Northwest Branch
Northwest Branch Library (park behind the library)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
Día de los Muertos Family Celebration at Central Library
Los Angeles Central Library
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1
Día de los Muertos Festival at Heritage Square Museum
Heritage Square Museum
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Festival at Rio de Los Angeles
Rio de Los Angeles (Recreation Center)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos Swim Event at McCambridge Pool (Burbank)
McCambridge Pool
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Downey Día de los Muertos Art Festival
Downey Theatre Plaza
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30 AM
Hummingbirds at The Huntington (monthly family talks and children's story time)
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Noche de los Muertos: Grand Park's Día de los Muertos Closing Celebration
Gloria Molina Grand Park
FreeAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
The Great Pumpkin Bash at Pan Pacific Park
Pan Pacific Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
Nov2MonSports & playMon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM
Library Playdate (Santa Monica Main Library, monthly)
Main Library, Youth Activity Room
Ages 0–3
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Ballet Folklórico Dance Performance at Discovery Cube LA
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
With admission
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Cabrillo Beach Cleanup
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FreeAll ages
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
LA NDN Flea – A Native Market at The Broad
The Broad
Free
Nov7SatSports & playSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival
Brookside Park
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Romp Through Our American Revolution with the Pennyroyal Players at the Banning Museum
Banning Museum (Historic Barn)
From $5
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026
Autry Museum of the American West
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Self Help Graphics & Art's 53rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Self Help Graphics & Art (outdoors on Anderson Street)
FreeAll ages
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
STEAM Fest at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PM
Art Lab: Holiday Craft and Gift Making at Canoga Park Branch Library
Canoga Park Branch Library
Ages 11+
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7
Family Fitness Court Class at Pelona Vista Park (Palmdale)
Pelona Vista Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Happy Penguin
Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth
From $25All ages
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Bloom Garden: Kitty Caterpillar Storytime and Create a Creature
Skirball Cultural Center
With admission
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Images and Imagination: Bilingual Collage Workshop
Getty Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:30 AM
Artist-at-Work: Serigraphy (Getty Center family demonstrations)
Getty Center (Museum Entrance)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
Second Sundays: "This Land Is ..." at The Huntington
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (MaryLou and George Boone Gallery)
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific — Shark Lagoon
Free
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Palmdale Veterans Day Ceremony
Poncitlán Square
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
Veterans Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
With admission
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:15 AM
Burbank Veterans Day Ceremony at McCambridge Park
McCambridge War Memorial, McCambridge Park
Free
Nov12ThuOutdoorsThu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM
Bird Walk at Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos
Free
Nov12ThuArts & craftsThrough Jan 10
NightTales: An Illuminated Museum Experience
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Paid
- Sports & play
Through Jan 3
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square
From $22All ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Wow! That's STEM: Catapults at La Cañada Flintridge Library
La Cañada Flintridge Library
FreeAges 6–12
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM
Zany Zoë's Magic Show
La Pintoresca Branch Library
FreeAges 0–12
Nov13FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Tinker Bell's Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Columbia Memorial Space Center
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30 AM
Little Explorers at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens (Magnolia Court)
With admissionAges 2–5
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Native American Heritage Month: Teen Beading with Jeniffer Sanchez (Pico Branch Library)
Pico Branch Library, The Annex
Ages 13–18
Nov14SatNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 17
BBMT's A Holiday Wonderland Special — Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
From $25All ages
- Nov14SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
Family Astronomy Night at The Huntington
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAges 4+
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory — November 14
Griffith Observatory
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Big Fish, Little Fish: Octopus and Penguins (ages 3-6 with an adult)
Aquarium of the Pacific
PaidAges 3–6
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Libros Con Amigos Bilingual Storytime (Pico Branch Library)
Pico Branch Library, The Annex
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Meet the Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Diamond Bar Library
FreeAges 13+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Noteworthy Puppets: The Three Little Pigs at Hermosa Beach Library
Hermosa Beach Library
FreeAges 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM
Science Workshop: Geology at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Columbia Memorial Space Center
From $26Ages 6–10
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Student Community Service Day at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
FreeAges 12–15
Nov15SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Ocean Investigators: hands-on science program for ages 7-12
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $38Ages 7–12
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 AM
LA Sensory Friendly Mornings at Discovery Cube
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Sensory Morning at The Broad
The Broad
FreeAll ages
Nov17TueSports & playTue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
Tuesdays After Dark Themed Skates at Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square
From $22All ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
LACMA Communities Create LA!: Día de los Muertos Calavera
A C Bilbrew Library
FreeAges 6+
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM
Sewing for Kids 2: Quilted Ornaments at South Whittier Library
South Whittier Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
Teen Craft Club: tote bag embroidery (Fairview Branch Library)
Fairview Branch Library, Community Room
Ages 12–18
- Tree lightings
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House
Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier
- Santa visits
Through Jan 3
Swiss Winter Village with Ice Rink at the Santa Monica Pier
Event Deck at the Santa Monica Pier
From $18.90All ages
- Tree lightings
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square Opening Celebration and DTLA Tree Lighting
Pershing Square
Nov20FriLight displaysFri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
L.A. Zoo Lights
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
From $19
Nov20FriLight displaysFri, Nov 20
L.A. Zoo Lights 2026
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
From $19All ages
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Manual Cinema: Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
The Wallis (Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts)
Paid
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
Terry Fator: Pure Imagination — Once Upon a Voice at LPAC
Lancaster Performing Arts Center (Main Stage)
From $38All ages
- Santa visits
Through Dec 27
Enchant Los Angeles Christmas Light Maze at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita Park
From $29All ages
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
MEOWseum Discovery Days: Gabby's Dollhouse Meet & Greet
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
With admission
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM
Native American Heritage Month: Stories from Alan Salazar (Pico Branch Library)
Pico Branch Library, The Annex
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Parents Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Columbia Memorial Space Center
From $25Ages 5–12
Nov21SatTree lightingsSat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Autry Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration
Autry Museum of the American West
From $9
Nov21SatCommunityThrough Nov 22
Autumn Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $34.95
Nov21SatCommunitySat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Bilingual Storytime / Storytime Bilingüe at Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos (backyard garden)
Free
Nov21SatCookingSat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Kimchi Fest at the Arboretum
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
From $8
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Fall Craft Corner (Palmdale parks)
Domenic Massari Park fieldhouse (also Sam Yellen Park and Marie Kerr Park community buildings)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
STEM Saturday: Build a Birdhouse at Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
FreeAges 5–12
Nov22SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 22 · 5:30 PM
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
From $19
Nov22SunOutdoorsThrough Jan 9
Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
From $19
Nov22SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Nature Journaling at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (lower courtyard)
FreeAll ages
Nov23MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM
Thanksgiving 3D Printing — 1-Day Camp
theCoderSchool Pasadena
From $130Ages 7+
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Fall Science Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center (Thanksgiving break)
Columbia Memorial Space Center
From $150
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM
Squirrel Stash Hunt (Palmdale parks)
Domenic Massari Park fieldhouse (also Marie Kerr Park community building)
- Community
Through Jan 3
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain
With admissionAll ages
Nov27FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Jan 3
LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Outdoor Ice Rink at L.A. LIVE
L.A. LIVE
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! at La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 24
A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within
A Noise Within
PaidAges 5+
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM
Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Sierra Madre Playhouse
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Japanese Folktales With Shadow Puppets
Los Angeles Central Library
FreeAges 4–11
Nov29SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM
Culver City Christmas Craft Fair
Culver City Elks Lodge
Free
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 30 · 4:00 PM
DIY Holiday Stamp Cards at Malabar Branch Library
Malabar Branch Library
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 1 · 7:30 PM
Elf The Musical at the Hollywood Pantages
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
PaidAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM
Billy Bonkers Magic Show at Agoura Hills Library
Agoura Hills Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 2 · 5:00 PM
Handheld Holiday Tree at Norwalk Library
Norwalk Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec5SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Gingerbread House Challenge at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Acton Agua Dulce Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5
Holiday Crafts with Santa — Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Heights Park Community Center
From $15
- Dec5SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Nature Lab: Living in a Wildlife Corridor at Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens (Gathering Room A)
With admission
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Brunch with Santa and Friends — La Verne
La Verne Community Center
From $15
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Carols for Kids with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Paid
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop — Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Heights Park
From $60Ages 2+
- STEM & discovery
Through Dec 6
Holiday Family Overnight aboard Battleship IOWA
Battleship IOWA Museum
From $130Ages 6+
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Mayor's Tree Lighting at Burbank City Hall
Burbank City Hall
Free
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Santa's Winter Wonderland at the Autry
Autry Museum of the American West
Paid
Dec6SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center
From $16All ages
- Parades
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade
Downtown San Pedro parade route (main stage at 6th Street & Pacific Avenue)
FreeAll ages
- Dec8TueArts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Winter Fest at Pico Rivera Library
Pico Rivera Library
FreeAges 5–12
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 8 · 9:30 AM
Homeschool Day: Geology Rocks at the California Science Center
California Science Center — Wallis Annenberg Building for Science Learning and Innovation (Big Lab)
From $55Ages 5–13
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Ballet: The Nutcracker at Royce Hall
Royce Hall, UCLA
Paid
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown at the Carpenter Center
Carpenter Performing Arts Center (Cal State Long Beach)
Paid
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Navidad en Mexico — Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Paid
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Antelope Valley Ballet at Lancaster Performing Arts Center
Lancaster Performing Arts Center (Main Stage)
From $20
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12
Breakfast with The Grinch & Cindy Lou — Calabasas
Calabasas Community Center
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Family Craft Workshop (Palmdale)
Sam Yellen Park community building (also Marie Kerr Park community building)
Free
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
La Verne Winter Wonderland (real snow play at Heritage Park)
Heritage Park
From $18
Dec14MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 14 · 9:30 AM
Homeschool Day: Seeds & Seasons
Descanso Gardens
With admission
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Music Concert With the John Marshall HS Orchestra
Los Feliz Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Community
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Las Posadas on Olvera Street
Olvera Street, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Winter Solstice Snowflake at Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Community
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Disney On Ice Presents Jump In!
Crypto.com Arena
PaidAll ages
Dec18FriArts & craftsFri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular at The Soraya
The Soraya (Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts)
From $42
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Ballet: The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre (live orchestra)
Dolby Theatre
From $50
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall
From $39
Dec19SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory — December 19
Griffith Observatory
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Bear Bingo Party at View Park Library
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell Library
FreeAll ages
Dec20SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 20 · 1:30 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at La Mirada Theatre
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Community
Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00 AM
L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Music Center
Free
Dec29TueCommunityTue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM
Bandfest
Robinson Stadium, Pasadena City College
Paid
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 9:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Discovery Cube LA
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Paid
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year Party! at Willowbrook Library
Willowbrook Library
FreeAges 3–12
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM
Sail into the Noon Year! at Billie Jean King Main Library
Billie Jean King Main Library
Jan1FriOutdoorsFri, Jan 1 · 1:30 PM
Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase
Floatfest showcase (E Sierra Madre Blvd & E Washington Blvd)
Paid
Jan9SatArts & craftsSat, Jan 9 · 11:00 AM
Symphonies for Youth: Saint-Saëns & The Carnival of the Animals (LA Phil)
Walt Disney Concert Hall
From $25Ages 5–11
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Art Lab at the Hammer Museum
Hammer Museum
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Dinosaur Encounters
NHM Commons Theater, Natural History Museum
From $10
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden
With admissionAll ages
PublicskatingHoliday skatesVisit on your schedule
Ice at Santa Monica (holiday ice rink)
Ice Rink at Santa Monica
OngoingprogramCookingRecurring / by appointment
Kids Cook Eat — School Holiday Cooking Day Camps
Kids Cook Eat
From $145Ages 3–11
PublicskatingSports & playVisit on your schedule
LA Kings Ice at Pickwick Gardens (Pickwick Ice)
LA Kings Ice at Pickwick Gardens
From $18All ages
PublicskatingSports & playVisit on your schedule
LA Kings Iceland at Paramount
LA Kings Iceland at Paramount
From $16.60All ages
OngoingprogramLearn to skateSession in progress
Learn to Skate Group Classes at Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
PaidAges 3+
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Parkour Classes & Family Open Gym
Tempest Academy Valley
From $40Ages 6–16
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
From $17All ages
OngoingprogramOutdoorsRecurring / by appointment
Storytime in the Nature Garden
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
With admissionAges 3–5
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Sunday Public Train Rides at Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum (Griffith Park)
With admission
PublicskatingSports & playVisit on your schedule
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
From $12
PublicskatingOutdoor rinksVisit on your schedule
The Rinks – Lakewood ICE
The Rinks – Lakewood ICE
From $18All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Weekend Family Crafting
Rediscover Center Venice
From $10All ages
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Youth & Teen Fencing Intro Classes
Beverly Hills Fencers' Club
From $50Ages 5+
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Youth Climbing Programs
Sender One LAX
Ages 6–17
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Youth Private Pottery Lessons
Hands in Clay L.A.
From $70Ages 6–17
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Acorns and Oaks: Seasonal Explorations — A Heartwarming Autumn
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
From $240Ages 0–5
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Barnsdall Junior Arts — Fall Classes
Barnsdall Junior Arts Center
From $34Ages 5–17
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Boone Children's Gallery Drop-in Art-Making
Boone Children's Gallery, W.M. Keck Education Center at LACMA
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
California Science Center (free exhibit galleries)
California Science Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Session in progress
Family Storytime and Songs
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium
PaidAll ages
- Cooking
Recurring / by appointment
Kids Cooking Classes & Teen Nights
Little Kitchen Academy — Westfield Century City
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Sensory Friendly Fridays at Noah's Ark (Skirball)
Skirball Cultural Center — Noah's Ark
From $15
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Sunday Kids Art at Mar Vista Farmers' Market
Mar Vista Farmers' Market
Free
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
The Huntington Children's Garden & Family Activities
The Huntington
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Tiny Tales and Mini Makers at the Autry
Autry Museum of the American West
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Sing-Along at Noah's Ark (Skirball)
Skirball Cultural Center — Noah's Ark
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Travel Town Museum
Travel Town Museum
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Walk-In Pottery Painting
Color Me Mine Santa Monica
From $28
Recently ended
- Oct23FriCommunity
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:30 PM
Altadena Libraries’ Mobile Library
Kidspace Children’s Museum
Oct23FriFestivals and partiesEndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:00 PM
Bu Bash Halloween Carnival
Malibu Bluffs Park
From $10Ages 2–10
Oct23FriOutdoorsEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Scarium Family Night
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $30.95All ages
Oct23FriCommunityEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Scarium Family Night at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
From $30.95All ages
Oct23FriSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Spooky Family Board Game Night
San Fernando Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Spooky Splash at the Santa Monica Swim Center
Santa Monica Swim Center
From $10
Oct23FriFestivals and partiesEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
The Cauldron: Halloween Family Art Night at the Armory
Armory Center for the Arts
From $10All ages
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat in the Garden
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
From $16
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 22 · 6:30 PM
Spooky Silly Halloween Story Time & Dance Party
Buena Vista Branch Library
FreeAges 0–5
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
Bubblemania! at La Crescenta Library
La Crescenta Library
Ages 5–12
Oct21WedArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
Communities Create LA! Harvest Hues
Lennox Library
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 4:00 PM
Día de Muertos Celebration at Sun Valley Library
Sun Valley Branch Library
FreeAll ages
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