# Things to do with kids at California Botanic Garden

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Nerd Out at the Garden: family nature-and-cosplay night at California Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/nerd-out-at-the-garden-family-nature-and-cosplay-night-at-california-b--listing-98c735d0390251b70497ed18) — Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · California Botanic Garden, Claremont · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 30. An all-ages evening with Cosplay for Science: pop-culture plant trivia, nature-themed board games, a cosplay contest, night walks into the Dark Forest, crafts, a native-plant…
- [Family Story Time Monthly Meetup at California Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/family-story-time-monthly-meetup-at-california-botanic-garden--listing-1c528d543977ddfbbe3100cf) — Tue, Nov 17 · 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM · California Botanic Garden, Claremont · With admission · checked Oct 30. Staff and volunteers share nature-themed picture books with young visitors and caregivers, followed by an optional short walk or easy activity. All ages welcome; stories are…
- [Green Friday Free Day at California Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/green-friday-free-day-at-california-botanic-garden--listing-492877677589e624722966e0) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · California Botanic Garden, Claremont · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. Free general admission on the day after Thanksgiving, with a limited number of free tickets to reserve in advance; tickets are good all day. The Grow Native Nursery is open 9 am…
- [Luminaria Nights at California Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/luminaria-nights-at-california-botanic-garden--listing-755fa10bb17ab82c3a02658a) — Fri, Dec 4 (+5 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · California Botanic Garden, Claremont · All ages · From $18 · checked Oct 30. A winter lights evening in the Claremont garden with paths of luminarias, glowing art installations, live music at three lit venues, free snacks and hot drinks. Some nights sell…

## Recently ended

- [First Sunday Family-Friendly Bird Walk at California Botanic Garden](https://grassyknees.com/los-angeles/activities/first-sunday-family-friendly-bird-walk-at-california-botanic-garden--listing-0657a4a34aa0664801c08634) — ended Sun, Nov 1

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