There are so many things to with kids in Santa Monica that families will most likely find themselves planning multiple days to explore this popular city.
Wendy Kennar
Whether you’re planning a movie date with your special someone or a family movie outing, you don’t just want to see a movie; you want a memorable experience, too. You want to experience the magic the movies can bring, and maybe introduce your kids to that magic as well.
If there are animal lovers in your family, this is the list for you. Here in Southern California, we’re so fortunate to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a large variety of animals — from camels to sharks and snakes to cows. Here are 15 sites that offer up-close-and-personal time Animal Encounters.
Now is the time to start looking into the amazing opportunities available to Los Angeles area high school students.
Chinatown in downtown L.A. is a popular tourist destination. It also has a rich history, with the first Chinese reaching Los Angeles in the mid to late 1800’s. Today, you’ll find many family-friendly activities in this special neighborhood.
Whether you're an experienced equestrian or not, these ranches and trail riding companies can help you saddle up and enjoy. Most places on this list offer rides for kids 8 years old and up, but check with each one to be sure your kids are the right age.
Another great way to explore our diverse city is by reading about it. These books are a great way to introduce your children to new sites they haven’t yet seen and learn some new facts about some family-favorite locations all around Los Angeles.
Here is our list of 15 Charming, Factual, and Fun Books About Los Angeles. And you can buy these books in our Amazon shop! Or check out our list of 32 Independent Book Stores in SoCal and go shopping there.
Whatever Holidays you celebrate, you'll find lots of fun to do in Los Angeles on Christmas Day!
It’s that time of year - time for LA parents to pile the family in the car and go out and get a Christmas tree. But instead of driving around searching for the “perfect tree,” we’re here to help with a list of 10 Great Christmas Tree Lots in and Around Los Angeles.
The holiday season is officially here and southern California is ready to celebrate. Here are the best Christmas and Holiday Events in Los Angeles.
One way to celebrate the holiday season is to attend a show. Here in Southern California, there are musicals, stage productions, vocal performances, and more happening throughout the month and guaranteed to leave you full of holiday spirit!
Christmas means family. And families must eat. But if you’d rather not spend hours in the kitchen, there are plenty of restaurants all around Los Angeles that will be open Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day and that make lovely settings for memorable family holiday meals.
Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in and around LA.
Before the kids get too involved with their holiday wish lists, help them remember that this is the season of giving. Here are seven suggestions for ways to get involved, give back, and help make this holiday season a little brighter for others.
This eight-night Festival of Lights is being celebrated all around Los Angeles with lots of fun, memorable events. Here are twenty sites hosting family-friendly Hanukkah celebrations.
Thanksgiving is just as much about the food as it is about the people you share it with. So, if you’d rather focus on family and friends and not the shopping, preparation, and clean-up that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving Dinner, you’re in luck. There are many Los Angeles-area restaurants serving memorable Thanksgiving meals.
Las Posadas is the celebration that commemorates the journey Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for shelter in preparation of Jesus’s birth. It is a popular tradition throughout Latin America and there are several places in Los Angeles and Southern California that continue the tradition.
The holiday season is approaching, and during this festive time we think it’s important to stop and think about how we can help others. Everywhere we look, we all see so many people in need these days. Volunteer and you can make a difference.
Take a break from holiday shopping and participate in one of the holiday races being held in Los Angeles and all over Southern California.
Here in Los Angeles, we’re fortunate to have a number of charming, high-quality, independent toy shops where you’ll find the perfect gift(s) for all the kids in your life!
Why not get Thanksgiving Dinner To Go this year/ Many terrific LA restaurants offer Take Out Turkey!
Some people just decorate better than the rest of us! Here’s a list of popular Haunted Houses in and around Los Angeles.
Anytime is a great time for pie! Give these terrific pie shops in Los Angeles a try!
If you're kids are growing like ours, last year's cold weather clothing won't fit anymore. Here's our list of Where to Buy Snow Gear In Los Angeles.
Southern California is hosting many special events in honor of Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead.
Whether your high school student has a passion to change the world or is trying to accumulate volunteer hours to satisfy a school requirement, volunteering is a wonderful way to build a sense of community and empathy.
Updated for 2024 Halloween is a super fun holiday, and we love getting out there with the kids for Trick-or-Treating, but we know that it's not a choice everyone wants to make. Kiddos can get sick, or maybe they're not quite brave enough to walk up to the door and ask for candy, or maybe …
Here’s a list of family-friendly ways to celebrate all over So Cal. From Mickey Mouse to Mr. Bones, Halloween is terrific Los Angeles-style!
If you’re looking for something different for this year’s celebration, why not think local? There are lots of fun, easy (i.e.. not expensive and/or labor intensive) only-in-L.A. costumes perfect for Los Angeles kids (and families)!
For some families, Labor Day signals the end of summer. For some families, summer ends when the kids return to school, so Labor Day means a nice long weekend. For all families, there are plenty of fun things to do on Monday, September 4th.
Whether you're looking for school supplies, back-to-school clothes, uniforms, backpacks, lunch bags, stationery supplies, or even college dorm room essentials, here’s a list of go-to stores in Los Angeles where you can find everything on your school supply list — plus some online options, too.
What's the best part of the Birthday Party? The Cake, of course! No matter what age you're turning, this list of Cake Shops in Los Angeles is the best!
If this is the year you’ve decided to make your health and fitness a priority, you may now be wondering how to start. Thankfully, there are several apps that offer great workouts for moms - - workouts that don’t require a lot of time or equipment, but that are still effective and fun.
Luckily, there are lots of things to do and places to go to celebrate Father’s Day in and around Los Angeles. Check out all 15 and choose the best one for the dad in your life!
Many events are planned for celebrating Juneteenth this year, in and around Los Angeles as well as virtually from all over!
Summer break is almost here and with all that time off from school comes the question, “What am I going to do with my kids?” For some families, camp isn’t an option for a number of reasons. Here are 10 Free and/or Inexpensive Summer Programs for kids in Los Angeles.
Yoga is so hot right now, even if you're not doing Hot Yoga. Looking for a great place to take yoga in Los Angeles? We’re here to help. Goat Yoga, Puppy Yoga, Corepower Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Acro Yoga, Iyengar Yoga — Los Angeles has them all, and probably at least 5 more kinds we've never heard of.
The Autry Museum celebrates the history, art, and culture of the American West. The Museum is home to a number of permanent exhibits that help visitors get a sense of how things have changed (and remained the same) over the years.
Families visiting Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park will find so much to do and explore including a collection of locomotives and passenger cars dating back to the 1800s. Our Guide to Travel Town has all the information you need to have a fun visit.
Nothing says “celebration” quite like balloons. Whether you’re looking for a simple balloon bouquet, a large balloon wall, a drive-through balloon arch, or something in-between, you want to find a great spot.
It’s never too early to take your children to story time. Here in Los Angeles, we’re fortunate because there are story times happening all over town, at different times and days of the week so you’re sure to find (at least) one that fits in with your family’s schedule. Here is our list of the best places for Children’s Story times.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate! And what's better on your birthday than something for FREE?! That’s why it’s good to know that there are many businesses that want to help you celebrate for free. Take a look at this list of free birthday offerings and enjoy!
From donuts to books, there are tons of places in Los Angeles that offer birthday freebies for you and your kids. Happy Birthday!
