FootGolf combines golf and soccer for a whole new sport. Imagine playing on a golf course, but instead of using a golf ball and golf clubs, you’re using a soccer ball and your feet. Yes, kicking a soccer ball around a golf course is something you and your family really can do!
Learn more >The Griffith Park Zoo opened in 1912 with just fifteen animals, a few miles from the current Zoo site. Today, you’ll find more than 1,000 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles (representing more than 250 species) on more than 100 acres at the L.A. Zoo.
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If you’re heading to the beach, but you’ve got some water-resistant kids in tow, you’ll be happy to know that there’s more to do than splash in the water and get wet. Check out these popular beach playgrounds!
Learn more >Different schools have different names for it. 8th Grade Culmination. Middle School Culmination. Middle School Graduation.
Whatever you call it, completing middle school and being on the verge of starting high school is a big deal. Especially for this year’s current 8th graders. Remember, they were sixth graders when they were sent home from school in March 2020 and told they would return to school in two weeks. Instead, they completed their sixth grade year at home and did all of their seventh grade year at home as well.
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Taking kids to see trains or model trains can be a super fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. Model train displays often feature intricately detailed miniature landscapes, complete with tiny buildings, people, and vehicles. The trains themselves are also often highly detailed and can range from historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed bullet trains.
Learn more >Wildlife centers are important institutions that can serve as a lifeline for animals who are injured, sick, or orphaned. These centers provide critical care and rehabilitation services to animals in need, helping them to recover and return to their natural habitats. Additionally, wildlife centers play a vital role in educating the public about the importance of conservation and the need to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
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Exploring Rancho Palos Verdes means spending time outdoors. There is so much to see and do in this picturesque neighborhood including whale watching, hiking, and more!
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The Big Game is coming to town, but if your family is not into football, check out this list of things to do INSTEAD of watching.
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Car Shows are a great chance to see cool cars and interact with their owners. Maybe you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to own a Classic Muscle Car. Or what it’s really like to drive a Lambo. You’ll probably hear stories of how long they’ve owned the car, or how they found it, in pristine condition, in their old neighbor’s garage one day, and bought the cream puff for their own.
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A staycation is a vacation spent near home rather than an airplane ride away. Why travel far from home when there are so many ideal destinations within an hour’s drive? From beachfront resorts to a desert oasis, we’ve gathered up the best family staycations in Los Angeles.
Learn more >Cup of joe, dirt, java, brew, go-go juice…there are many names for a cup of coffee. Whatever you call it, coffee is a way of life for many Los Angelenos and that’s why we’ve curated a list of the 10 Best Coffee Shops in LA that aren’t just a place grab a cup of beans, but a place to gather, socialize and enjoy nature’s caffeine bounty.
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If you or your child is at all into cars, then make sure and visit the The Petersen Automative Museum; it’s like Disneyland for car enthusiasts.
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Piñatas are a fun activity for a child’s birthday party. But why let the kids have all the fun? Adults like them too! You can find piñatas in every shape and size. And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, some businesses will create a custom piñata for you!
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Families visiting the Zimmer Children’s Museum in Los Angeles will find so much to do and explore, from interactive exhibits to daily and weekly family programs. Our Guide to the Zimmer Children’s Museum has all the information you need to have a fun visit.
Learn more >Even though you may not be able to tell when summer ends and fall begins in Los Angeles, doesn’t mean we don’t have some of the best fall events around. LA parents can take their kids apple picking, to visit a pumpkin patch, find fall leaves, eat fried butter at the LA County Fair and celebrate under a harvest moon. There is no shortage of great things to do with kids in Los Angeles in the fall.
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Ojai is described as a friendly, small-town type of place. Located in Ventura county, Ojai is a city where you can spend a lot of time outdoors and where you’ll find lots to do and explore.
Learn more >Whether you’re a local who considers Hollywood a place for tourists, or someone who considers Hollywood too far to make the effort, there are plenty of family friendly things to see and do.
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There’s no shortage of things to do in downtown Los Angeles. Don’t try to do it all in one day. Many are free and appropriate for kids of all ages!
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Tweens: They’re not little kids anymore, but they aren’t Teens yet, either. We’ve got the Best list of ideas, sure to entertain Tweens in LA!
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Valentine’s Day is February 14th so we’ve compiled a list of 14 family-friendly ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family.
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This article contains affiliate links. A visit to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an entertaining way to spend time with the kids, and it’s a terrific place to take family and friends visiting from out of town. There are things here you’ve…
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Southern California has two terrific, kid-friendly museums dedicated to hands-on science education, and your whole family can have fun at Discovery Cube Los Angeles and at the original Discovery Cube Orange County location in Santa Ana. MomsLA sent writer Esther Chang and her family to check it out and report…
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Underwood Family Farms is a terrific place for fun and to learn about life on a working farm. It’s like someone combined a petting zoo with an amusement park. There are lots of activities to delight children, plenty of shade, and delicious fruits and vegetables as a bonus!
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You’re in for a sensory treat when exploring the Descanso Gardens. With different blooms throughout the year, families can return again and again and always see something new including “lots of colorful spring bloom, winter camellias or the year-round majesty of our oaks.”
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The Pretend City Museum is a warehouse of exploration and wonder for toddlers. Pretend City is just that, an entire city built for toddlers and small hands.
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A visit to a Zoo is a very popular family outing. However, we’re thinking you may not be aware of all the incredible zoos around southern California. There are many to explore – from small zoos that you can easily visit within a couple of hours to others that are so large you could spend a couple of days there.
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Southern California has a seemingly endless variety of exciting destinations for families to visit . But the biggest question is, “How will you get there?” Metrolink is making it easy and affordable for families to get out and explore SoCal. With its new Kids Ride Free on Weekends fare, and adult tickets…
Learn more >If you feel as if you visit the same neighborhood park and are wanting to branch out without venturing too far from home, then try a visit to the South Bay. You’ll find many parks to choose from offering different amenities and facilities, and as a bonus, many also provide great views!
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Updated for 2021 When is Spring Break? This question comes up all the time when parents are planning ahead, whether they’re thinking about travel or in need of childcare or camps for their kids. Spring Break is usually timed with Easter, but not always, and school districts are notorious for…
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Over the years, Los Angeles has served as the setting for many movies. And in this time of physical-distancing, movies serve as a fun way to explore other Los Angeles neighborhoods and other time periods. Here is our list of 13 Movies Set in Los Angeles. In the spirit of…
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One of the best things you can do with your child during the summer is read. To keep kids motivated during summer break, there are several free summer reading programs that help kids stay accountable for their reading minutes. Here are 9 Summer Reading Programs in and Around Los Angeles.
Learn more >The USS Battleship Iowa, located in San Pedro harbor, is a unique Museum experience in Los Angeles, appropriate for families with kids of all ages.
Learn more >Just because we’ve been Safer at Home in Los Angeles doesn’t mean kids (or even grown-ups) haven’t had Birthdays, Graduations, Anniversaries, or other reasons to celebrate. So what do you do when you can’t have a party? Have a Car Parade instead! Also known as Drive-by Parties, or Drive-through Parties,…
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Wondering which golf courses in Los Angeles are open? Both the LA County Parks Golf Courses and the LA City Rec and Parks Golf Courses are open, and if you’ve got an aspiring Tiger Woods in the family, you’ll want to check these out. You can work on both your…
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Los Angeles needs help right now, and there are many opportunities to volunteer or donate, while of course keeping safe distancing. From legacy organizations that have been helping for decades to new groups that have formed in this trying time, we hope this list inspires you to help. Help can…
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Now is the perfect time to take the board games out of the closet, dust them off, and set them up. Or, if your board game collection is a bit low, now is the perfect time to purchase a classic or add one of the games you’ve always meant to…
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Playa Vista is located on the Westside of Los Angeles. You’ll find a little bit of everything here — shops, restaurants, parks, and office space. Playa Vista is also referred to as “Silicon Beach,” because so many tech companies have offices here. But, with “70% of the original community design…
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One of my favorite things to do as a parent is watch my children play, but let’s be honest and admit that to see them squeal in delight and run amuck is best when outdoors. Taking kids to outdoor playgrounds is a great way to sit back and relax and let…
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As every Who down in Whoville knows, Universal Studios Hollywood is a fun place to visit on a regular day, but during the holidays, it’s even more spectacular: transformed into a Winter Wonderland called Grinchmas. And Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter brings magical decorations and performances to…
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Disneyland always goes all-out for Christmas, and this year is no exception. From now until January 6th, you’ll find both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have been transformed.
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Universal Studios Hollywood is a terrific theme park experience here in Los Angeles, and it’s always a fun time when you go. This Summer, there are 10 extra reasons to visit.
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The Los Angeles Rams are headed to the Super Bowl to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, February 3rd! And we’ve got a list of 10 of the best family-friendly places in Los Angeles to watch our home team crush the Patriots in the big game. IslandsMultiple locations…
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