Fun 4 the Family

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH- Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round Lot Cars & Coffee Los Angeles is a Classic Car Show held at the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round Lot #1, located at 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round is a nostalgia-inducing gem that, much like Disneyland, is still enjoyed by the young […]

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 OTHER SUNDAY- Hollywood & Cahuenga Blvds Hollywood Artisans Market is an upscale outdoor market with a Hollywood vibe, offering a mix of Hollywood-related paraphernalia, specialty foods, and authentic, hand-made, one-of-a-kind, treasures and artifacts crafted by talented and creative craftsmen. Our mission is simple! We want small business owners to succeed! Our greatest joy is when […]

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY- Beverly Hills The Beverly Hills Trolley is back. The City of Beverly Hills offers free trolley service between Civic Center and Rodeo Drive every Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except holidays*. And every First Thursdays" Evenings.  Additional trolley service days are added during summer and winter. This […]

SUNDAYS- Venice Beach Pier Venice Oceanarium EVERY SUNDAY, 11am - 2pm. @ Venice Pier. A Museum without Walls teaches kids about Marine Biology & the Santa Monica Bay!  Our oceanographic display includes rare specimens, shark jaws, and historical artifacts. Be a Citizen Scientist and help us gather ocean data from our water testing kits. Observe […]

DAILY - The Music Center Unveiling L.A.'s Cultural Gem: The Music Center Symphonian Tours!  Los Angeles, the City of Angels, buzzes with vibrant energy. At its heart lies a hidden gem: The Music Center. More than stunning architecture, it holds a rich tapestry of artistic history and cultural significance. The Music Center Symphonian Tours offers […]

SUNDAY - Leimert Park Immerse Yourself in the Pulse of Black LA: A Guide to Leimert Park Artwalk. Nestled in the heart of South Los Angeles, Leimert Park Village throbs with a vibrant rhythm all its own. But every last Sunday of the month, the beat intensifies as the legendary Leimert Park Artwalk transforms the […]

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 […]

OPEN DAILY- The Annenberg Community Beach House  The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a public facility located on 5 acres of oceanfront property. With spectacular views, splash pad, playground, gallery, Marion Davies Guest House, beach courts & fields, community & cultural events, historic pool, free wi-fi, and more, there's something for everyone […]

OPEN DAILY- California Science Center The California Science Center  Life! Beginnings celebrates life's incredible ability to make more life. Discover how humans and all living creatures reproduce, develop, and pass on their genes to bring new life into the world. Perform a mating dance with other animals, build a baby pigeon by mixing and matching its parents’ […]

APRIL TO JUNE - El Segundo Spring into Fun with El Segundo Recreation: Your Guide to a Season of Activity! Get ready to blossom this spring with the El Segundo Recreation, Parks, and Library Department's brand new Spring Recreation Activity Guide! Packed with exciting programs and classes, this guide is your one-stop shop for an […]

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 […]

3 WEEK CHROMEBOOK & HOTSPOT LOANS- Los Angeles County Libraries Borrow a Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspot to access the internet. You can now checkout a Google Chromebook and Wireless Hotspot for 3 weeks, from any Los Angeles County Library Sidewalk Service FREE! Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit […]

EVERY TUESDAY- DTLA Join our walking group for locals of Downtown Los Angeles every Tuesday! Our group is for locals who love walking but don't want to walk along around DTLA. We meet every week on Tuesday at 11:00 am and walk around for about 3 hours! It is a great networking event and gets […]

EVERY WEDNESDAY 4-5 pm- Center for the Arts Eagle Rock Doodle Hour Returns Live and In-Person at the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock! Starting from September 20, join us every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. for a delightful creative journey with imaginative drawing prompts tailor-made for kids in grades 1-8. Hurry, though, because […]

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. […]

OPEN EVERYDAY- Griffith Park The Old LA Zoo, or The Griffith Park Zoo, opened in 1912 and closed in 1966 with the opening of the new, Los Angeles Zoo. The abandoned site of the Griffith Park Zoo, complete with the ruins of animal enclosures, is now a picnic area and hiking trail in Griffith Park.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

OPEN WEEK DAYS - Santa Monica State Beach Discover the history and architecture of the Marion Davies Guest House! Take a glimpse at the great costume parties Davies hosted, which included guests like Clark Gable and Greta Garbo. And learn about the transformation of the landmarked Guest House and pool, which survive as the historic […]

March 5 - May 4, 2024 - Music Center Art Comes Alive: Journey into a New Dimension at The Music Center's Music off the Wall! Calling all art enthusiasts, tech lovers, and anyone seeking a unique experience! The Music Center in Los Angeles is proud to present "Music off the Wall: An EyeJack Experience," a […]

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 […]

NEW TICKETS RELEASED TODAY- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad Museum presents two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms are in the Broad collection. Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013) is now open with reservations required in advance. Kusama’s Longing for Eternity (2017) is on view on the third floor and doesn't require reservations. Learn […]

ONGOING EXHIBIT - Natural History Museum Unveiling the Wonders of the Otis Booth Pavilion! Prepare to be amazed as you approach the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The iconic Otis Booth Pavilion greets you with a breathtaking sight: a giant fin whale skeleton suspended in sunlight streaming through expansive glass walls. This awe-inspiring […]

FREE FOR KIDS 10 & UNDER- in El Segundo The Automobile Driving Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and ride in historic vehicles. WE HAVE CARS. LOTS OF THEM. 130+ Vintage, Antique and Muscle Cars We use our collection to present educational opportunities, new age engineering and cultural evolution of the automobile. The Automobile […]

EVERY THURSDAY- THE GROVE  Join us for Kids Club at The Grove every Thursday from 10 am to 12 am. Kids Club offers fun-filled programs that will ignite your little one’s imagination, wonder and strength through play. Get ready to enter a magical world of interactive games, music, and entertainment for all! Kids, parents, and caregivers […]

OPEN DAILY - Laguna Beach WELCOME TO THE PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER! The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases marine mammals, and in doing so we contribute to ocean science and conservation. See some of our current rescued patients recovering! We are run primarily by volunteers who will greet you in our visitor yard […]

ON PERMANENT DISPLAY- Westwood Village, UCLA UCLA Fowler Museum presents Reflecting Culture: The Francis E. Cowler, Jr. Collection of Silver Comprising 251 objects representing 16th through 19th century Europe, Great Britain, and the United States, this exhibition interprets silver in its social contexts. Gleaming vessels from renowned workshops—such as those of British silversmith Paul de […]

EVERY THURSDAY 12:30–1:00PM- Online via ZOOM.  Would you like to learn how to meditate? Join the Hammer Museum each Thursday for Mindful Awareness Meditation Online. Mindfulness Meditation is the moment-by-moment process of actively and openly observing one’s physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Mindfulness has scientific support as a means to reduce stress, improve attention, boost […]

THURSDAYS - Burton Chace Park Unleash Your Inner Dancer: Free Zumba Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Burton Chace Park! Looking for a fun and free way to get your workout in? Craving some Latin-inspired rhythms and energetic moves to lift your spirits? Then look no further than the free Zumba classes offered every Thursday at […]

FREE FOR ALL EVERY THURSDAY- Skirball Cultural Center Noah’s Ark at the Skirball has returned! This award-winning children's and family destination invites visitors of all generations to play, climb, build, explore, make believe, and make friends—all while exploring an eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark, filled to the rafters with whimsical animals and new storm clouds that will […]

FREE EVERY FRIDAY- ESMoA 10am to 11am Come and draw with us! In this informal club, we’ll start with warm-up drawing exercises and then just draw, taking inspiration from the featured artworks. We also work with unexpected design challenges. Come every Friday or just drop-in, we provide drawing materials. Adults only. All skill levels welcome. […]

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. […]

OPEN DAILY- The Grove Take a ride on our double-decker trolley! Built on an historic undercarriage from a 1950s Boston street car, The Grove trolley travels along First Street between The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, taking you on an exciting tour of the property. Powered electrically, The Grove trolley is the first use […]

FRIDAY - Inglewood Sow the Seeds of Fun and Sustainability: SEED-SATIONAL Seed Library Kickoff! Calling all green thumbs and aspiring gardeners! The Inglewood Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our very own Seed Library – a treasure trove for all things seeds! Join us for the grand opening on March 1 at […]

A PLACE TO CONNECT Lake Shrine Self-Realization Fellowship & Meditation Garden founded by Paramahansa Yogananda.  Dedicated in 1950, he envisioned a spiritual environment where people from all over the world could come and experience peace of heart and mind. SRF Lake Shrine is offering an open-air experience of the lake-side meditation gardens, made by advance […]

TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS - Ivy Station Unwind and Play: Fun, Games, and Books at Ivy Station Park! Looking for a fun and free way to spend your mornings or afternoons with friends and family? Look no further than Ivy Station Park! Every Tuesday and Saturday, join us for a delightful mix of games, books, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

FREE TUE - SUN- Bunker Hill, DTLA The Broad museum presents an in-depth installation of Roy Lichtenstein, opening May 26, 2021, features 22 artworks, with nearly half on view for the first time, including Purist Still Life (1975), Female Figure (1979), Two Paintings: Radiator and Folded Sheets (1984), and Nude with Pyramid (1994). An outcome of sustained and ongoing engagement with artists and artwork, the Broad collection is distinctive […]

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 […]

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 […]