Below you will find the most comprehensive list of upcoming events, family activities, and things to do in L.A. with kids. Browse through all of the events, or use the convenient search tool below to find the specific types of events you are looking for.
Westside, Eastside, South Bay, Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, Beach Communities, DTLA, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Ventura County & Beyond.
Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen Exhibit
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6-March 8 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Immerse yourself in the world of the champion swimmer and movie star...
09/06/2019 - 03/08/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Castle Builder: Build Your Kingdom
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-Jan. 27. Kids can learn how to be the master of their castle, but building one and finding out run it...
10/12/2019 - 01/27/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks' Holiday Ice Rink
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA3-9 p.m. Mon.–Thur.; 3-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 7- Feb. 2. Get ready to skate The Lakes this...
11/07/2019 - 02/02/2020: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards Exhibit
L.A. Central Library, L.A., CA10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m.; Sun. Nov. 8-Jan. 26. The exhibit “Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards”,...
11/08/2019 - 01/26/2020: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
ICE At Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Rink, Santa Monica, CA2-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 2 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1-Jan. 20. Chill out by the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica's...
11/10/2019 - 01/20/2020: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous Exhibition
Petersen Automotive Museum, L.A., CA10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 19. This exhibit showcases examples of the "first, fastest, and famous" vehicles in California-based car aficionado Bruce Meyer's incomparable collection....
11/11/2019 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Final Days for Wrigley’s Catalina: A Centennial Celebration Exhibition
Catalina Island Museum, Avalon, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 19 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 25, Jan. 1). Chewing gum magnet William Wrigley Jr. bought Catalina Island and this exhibit...
12/11/2019 - 01/19/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Incredible Journey: Bugs
South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-March 29. Where better to look at bugs than in a garden? It's better than seeing them in your kitchen. Discover...
12/13/2019 - 03/29/2020: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Bai Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
Pershing Square, L.A., CA11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thur.; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 2-20. A sure sign of the winter season...
01/02/2020 - 01/20/2020: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Disney's Frozen Jr.
James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance, CA6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. The Fantasia Family Music Performing Arts presents this youth production. Based...
01/16/2020 - 01/18/2020: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Finding Neverland
Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA7:30 p.m. Jan. 16; 8 p.m. Jan. 17; 2 p.m., 8 p.m. Jan. 18; 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. American Theatre Guild presents the...
01/16/2020 - 01/19/2020: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday Night Disco & Karaoke
Snooknuk Play Arts Cafe, Los Angeles, CAA kids DJ, music, lights, games, bubbles, karaoke and sometimes even character performers - they are all part of this Friday night fun! It's a...
01/17/2020: 12:00 am - 6:30 pm
Oral History Project StoryCorps At Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CAStoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Santa Monica from Jan. 5-Feb. 7 as part of its...
01/17/2020: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class
Hogg’s Hollow Preschool, La Canada , CAFamilies with young children 18-30 months may join the free fun interactive class at this Mommy/Daddy & Me Class. Parents help engage their tots in...
01/17/2020: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Oxnard Whale Watching Season
Channel Island Harbor, Oxnard, CAIt's that time of year to catch a glimpse of nature during Whale Watching Season taking place off the coast of Oxnard. The season officially...
01/17/2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
California Adventure's Lunar New Year Celebration
Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CATimes vary Jan. 17-Feb. 9. Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession helps to lead the way in this seasonal celebration that pays tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese...
01/17/2020 - 02/09/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fantasy World: Italian Americans in Animation Exhibition
The Italian Museum of Los Angeles, L.A., CA10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through Jan. 26. Spanning a century of animation history, this exhibit focuses the lives and work of Italian American artists, writers,...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday Fun
Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, Torrance, CaliforniaThis class involves a story time, a craft and some science followed by a tour of the Preserve. Pre-registration is required as the class is limited...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
L.O.L. Surprise! LA Pop Up
MGA Entertainment, Chatsworth, CaliforniaFrom MGA, guests can explore 7 different interactive installations full of amazing surprises featuring your favorite toys - from a slide into the snow pit,...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Shepherd of the Valley Preschool Winter Festival & Open House
Shepherd of the Valley Preschool, West Hills, CAAre you looking to enroll your child in an inspiring, fun and engaging preschool program for the 2020-21 school year? Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Elevated Eye: Aerial Photography Past and Present Exhibit
Forest Lawn Museum, Glendale, CA10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Oct. 10–March 8. Explore the history of aerial photography - from its origins in the 19th century to the boundary-pushing technologies...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The VOID’s Jumanji: Reverse the Curse Virtual Reality Experience
The VOID, Santa Monica, CA10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thur., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Dec. 26-Jan. 31. In this VR experience, Jumanji fans will have the ability to truly enter another...
01/17/2020: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Toddler Storytime
South Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CAChildren’s librarians read age-appropriate stories and share fingerplays, songs, flannelboard stories, and book-related DVDs with children in a group setting. Ages 1-2 years
01/17/2020: 10:30 am - 10:50 am
Hammer Projects: Max Hooper Schneider
Hammer Museum, Westwood, CA11 a.m.–8 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Sept. 21-Jan. 19. This immersive installation, which is Schneider's first solo museum show, reveals his background in...
01/17/2020: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Oscar Oiwa: Dreams of a Sleeping World Exhibition
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Fri.-Sun. Thur. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 10-April 26. Known for his giant canvases and large frescoes, Oscar Oiwa, an acclaimed Japanese...
01/17/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm