Fun 4 Kids

EVERY SUNDAY @ Waterside Shopping Center Marina del Rey Join us every Sunday morning for the Million Dollar Breakfast Club Car Show, at the Waterside Shopping Center in Marina del Rey. The coffee, cars and a gathering of car enthusiast cruise in from 7-9am.   It doesn’t matter whether you have a hot rod, exotic, late […]

EVERY 2ND SUNDAY - Long Beach Are you ready for an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends the thrill of cars with the freshness of local produce? Look no further than the Farmers Marketplace Cars And Coffee in Long Beach! The Farmers Marketplace Cars And Coffee in Long Beach is not just an event; it's an […]

SUNDAYS - Fisherman's Village Break out your dancing shoes! Free outdoor concerts, featuring great performers playing R and B, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Blues in Fisherman’s Village on Sundays, 2-5 p.m!  Mark your calendars for Music by the Sea every Sunday from 2 pm - 5 pm ⁠ ? NO outside food or coolers are […]

EVERY SUNDAY AT SUNSET @ The Venice Sign  Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade to bring together bike enthusiasts who love to light up their bikes and set out into the night along the beautiful Venice Beach boardwalk. Got a fancy two wheeler? Perhaps a chromed out, spoked up low rider with a […]

FIRST SATURDAY DROP-IN TOUR- UCLA The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden (MEMBG) is a living museum, having special collections designed to assist the undergraduate teaching mission at UCLA and to augment the capability for research on campus. MEMBG serves as a long-term repository for unusual plants, a refugium for biodiversity. This facility offers its educational […]

BORROW AN EXPLORATION BAG - LA Country Library Unleash your inner explorer without the need to venture far and wide! Just step outside and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Even in the vibrant urban landscape of Los Angeles County, nature's wonders await your discovery at every turn. Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey […]

FREE EVERYDAY- off PCH in Malibu The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.This collection antiquities includes over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection along with five additional galleries for changing exhibitions.  There are objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400. The Getty Villa offers […]

FREE WEEKDAYS- UCLA Westwood Village The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is the largest on the West Coast and contains over 2500 samples from about 1500 different meteorites. It is the fifth largest collection of meteorites in the United States and the second largest housed at a university.   Our collection includes the main masses of about 40 […]

FREE EVERY 1st FRIDAY- Pasadena Norton Simon Museum, embrace a remarkable opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating world of art and culture! Discover the allure of artistic expression as you're cordially invited to experience FREE ADMISSION at Norton Simon Museum on the enchanting first Friday of each month, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. […]

TRAILS & TIDE POOLING in Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is a coastal tide pool treasure, located at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The park contains an ecological preserve and is famous for its outstanding tide pools. It is worth checking tide charts to visit these beaches at low tide for the tide […]

ONGOING EXHIBIT - Natural History Museum Dive into L.A.'s Prehistoric Past: Unveiling the Secrets of "LA Underwater" Ever wonder what swam beneath the bustling streets of Los Angeles millions of years ago? The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) takes you on a captivating journey through time with their immersive exhibition, "LA Underwater." […]

OPEN DAILY- Manhattan Beach Pier The Roundhouse Aquarium is located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The Roundhouse has undergone a recent revitalization through a $4 million capital project spearheaded by the Harrison Greenberg Foundation. The new Roundhouse Aquarium educates and inspires more than 300,000 visitors every year. It is managed and operated […]

FREE EVERY DAY- Exposition Park, DTLA Find yourself immersed in the majestic grandeur of a giant kelp forest, where algae called kelp grow as large as trees and support a tremendous variety of life. You may be amazed to discover that examples of this spectacular ecosystem, which in the wild can support over 800 species, […]

EVERY TUESDAY - Culver City Sing, Dance, and Craft the Day Away with Free Musical Story Time at Ivy Station! Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little ones this Tuesday? Join Books and Cookies for their free Musical Story Time and Kids Crafts event on the Ivy Station lawn! Get ready for […]

NOW ON EXHIBIT - Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale Enriching the community through artwork. The Forest Lawn Museum first opened in 1952 and is located adjacent to the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection at Forest Lawn – Glendale.  Forest Lawn’s founder, Dr. Hubert Eaton, wrote in his Builder’s Creed that our park should be “a place where artists […]

ADMISSION IS FREE - PARKING IS NOT- Sepulveda Pass Perched atop a hill overlooking Los Angeles, the Getty Center is a renowned museum housing a vast collection of art. But beyond the grand galleries lies a hidden gem: Getty Center Robert Irwin's Central Garden, a captivating fusion of art, nature, and light. This four-acre masterpiece […]

FREE FOR GOOD! Westwood Village The Hammer Museum champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change. The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide […]

FREE EVERY 2nd TUESDAY of the MONTH- Griffith Park Discover the Autry Museum of the American West, and discover art, history, and cultures of the American West! Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. Now […]

California African American Museum (CAAM) Temporarily Closed For Repair FREE! TUES - SUNDAY- Exposition Park The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States. Admission is free to all visitors. The California African American Museum's mission is to […]

EVERY WEDNESDAY - Pasadena Storytime Adventures Await at Vroman's with Mr. Steve! Calling all little bookworms and curious minds! Embark on a magical journey every Wednesday at 11 AM at the Colorado Blvd. location of Vroman's Bookstore with the beloved Mr. Steve and his storytime gang! Get ready for a morning filled with laughter, learning, […]

EVERY WEDNESDAY- Burton Chace Park Enjoy this free beginning drawing & watercolor art class with Cammie Richardson. Classes will take place in person and via Zoom. Watercolor Schedule Change – Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm *Registration is required and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register email chacepark@bh.lacounty.gov. NOTE: Students must be 14 […]

FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo Japanese American National Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects, images and documents, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries and publications. The […]

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - Santa Monica Pier Join us every THIRD THURSDAY of the month as Local's Night at Santa Monica Pier rolls out the red carpet to celebrate our vibrant community with a curated series designed by locals, for locals! We are excited to bring you an unforgettable experience, so gather […]

EVERY 3rd THURSDAY - Santa Monica Pier Sing, Dance, and Connect Around Books at Santa Monica Pier! Calling all bookworms and little adventurers! Books and Cookies invite you to a vibrant musical storytime experience at the iconic Santa Monica Pier Carousel. Get ready to read, sing, dance, play, and connect with other families in a […]

TUESDAY TO SUNDAY  - Italian American Museum of Los Angeles The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, or IAMLA, is located in the historic Italian Hall, which was constructed in 1908 to serve as a gathering place for the Italian community. Today, the Italian Hall is the oldest remaining structure from Los Angeles’ Italian enclave […]

FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12- Torrance The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside […]

FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 17 - Academy Museum Calling all young movie buffs and passionate film enthusiasts! Step into the world of cinematic magic at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, where exploration is not just encouraged—it's FREE! For children under 17, the doors swing wide open to a world of movie […]

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - San Pedro Discover the history of the Port of Los Angeles on land or at sea! Welcome to the Los Angeles Maritime Museum where our hardworking harbor tug ANGELS GATE provides educational tours while our historic museum building houses fascinating exhibits, a research library, a ham radio station, and a gift shop. […]

EVERY DAY 'til MIDNIGHT- Dockweiler State Beach The Dockweiler Beach Fire Pits are located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey, this inviting beach features 3 miles of shoreline, an RV park, and over 2,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departures flight path of LAX, offering fantastic belly […]

EVERY 3rd SATURDAY - Long Beach 30 Minutes to a Cleaner Coast: Join the Monthly Beach Cleanup on 1 Granada Ave! Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in just half an hour? Join us for the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup, happening every third Saturday of the month at 1 Granada Ave, right […]

EVERY SATURDAY - Pasadena Storytime Saturdays at Vroman's Hastings Ranch: Adventures Await! Calling all young bookworms and curious explorers! Every Saturday at 10:30 AM, Vroman's Hastings Ranch invites you to embark on a captivating literary journey with its free and engaging story time program. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, this vibrant bookstore transforms into […]

SATURDAYS - LACMA Discover the captivating world of brush painting through our captivating and FREE painting sessions at Boone Children's Gallery! Art enthusiasts of all generations, from the young to the young at heart, are cordially welcomed to partake in this artistic journey. Our doors are open wide, extending an invitation to you to immerse […]

THIS SATURDAY- VENICE Step into the Magic of Venice: Welcome to THE VENICE FLYING CAROUSEL! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey back in time and into the heart of Venice, California? The Venice Flying Carousel and its fantastic bike machines are here to transport you to a world of wonder and whimsy […]

WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - Heal the Bay Aquarium Looking for an exciting and educational activity for your little ocean explorers? Look no further than the Heal the Bay Aquarium! Explore the Wonders of the Sea: For Kids 12 and Under, Admission is FREE! That's right! When accompanied by a paying adult, children 12 and under […]