Best Things to Do This Weekend With Kids In Los Angeles Oct 6-8

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Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids October 6-8, 2023

Families will find so many fun things to do with your kids this weekend, October 6th – October 8th. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Getty Center, have fun with Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County, enjoy the Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Bowers Museum, check out the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in El Segundo, and more!

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OC Auto Show
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802

The OC Auto Show is happening this weekend, starting on Thursday, October 5th and continuing through Sunday, October 8th. You’ll see “hundreds of the hottest new cars, trucks, EVs, concepts, and more!” Family Fun includes a Kids Scavenger Hunt, a chance to interact with Hank the Robot, a Kia Virtual Driving Experience, and more. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets are available online. 

International Day of the Girl: Rebel Girls Fest
Angeles Mesa Branch Library
2700 W. 52nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90043

Angeles Mesa Branch Library, a part of the LA Public Library System, is celebrating International Day of the Girl on Friday, October 6th at 2:30 pm. Kids are invited to celebrate with “empowering, inspiring, and fun activities.” (Fyi – International Day of the Girl is Wednesday, October 11th.)

Things That Go Bump in the Night
California Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

California Botanic Garden is pleased to announce that, after a 4-year hiatus, Things That Go Bump in the Night is back! This special event is happening on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm each night. “Bring your flashlight and explore the nocturnal worlds of plants and animals. Enjoy interactive activities and shows, connect with live animals, make creepy crawly crafts, and grab dinner at a food truck.” Tickets are available online. 

Movies at The Steps: Hocus Pocus and
Fall Fest at The Steps
The Culver Steps
9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

The Culver Steps is hosting two special events this weekend. Enjoy an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus (rated PG) on Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm. Complimentary popcorn and water will be provided (while supplies last). And, Fall Fest at The Steps is happening on Saturday, October 7th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The harvest-themed afternoon features “a mini pumpkin giveaway, a hot apple cider bar, a fall craft shop, and live music.” Both events are free, and no pre-registration is required.

Big Sunday’s Hygiene Supply Drive
Big Sunday Headquarters, 4351 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029

Each month Big Sunday focuses on a different cause, and this October they’re hosting a hygiene supply drive for King Middle School, Bancroft Middle, Le Conte Middle, Irving Middle, Sotomayor Middle, Fairfax High School, Hollywood High, and Marshall High. From now until October 15th, they are accepting donation drop-offs at their headquarters from 9am – 5pm Mondays – Thursdays, and 9am – 1pm on Fridays. Click the link to get the full list of items they’re seeking and learn more – or contact them with any questions. [email protected] 323-549-9944

42nd Annual Cypress Community Festival
Oak Knoll Park
5700 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630

The 42nd Annual Cypress Community Festival is happening on Friday, October 6th (5 pm to 9 pm) and Saturday, October 7th (12 pm to 8 pm). The festivities include a Country Concert in the Park (on Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm) a chili/salsa contest (on Saturday), a classic car show (on Saturday), a kids area (both days), and much more. A schedule of events, as well as parking information, are available online. 

Reyes Adobe Days
Reyes Adobe Historical Site and Park
30400 Rainbow Crest Dr., Agoura Hills, CA 91301

The City of Agoura Hills presents Reyes Adobe Days happening on Friday, October 6th through Sunday, October 8th. Multiple activities are planned including a parade (on Saturday, beginning at 10 am), live musical entertainment, artisans, Adobe tours, children’s activities, food, a bicycle ride (on Sunday at 9 am), and much more. Check the website for a full schedule of events. 

Carved 
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Carved is now at Descanso Gardens through Sunday, October 29th. This annual, signature event is an annual tradition for many families. This rain-or-shine event features a “mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland,” featuring “luminous jack-o’-lanterns and hand-carved giant pumpkins.” The route is less than one mile long and generally takes about one hour to complete. The route is also accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Advance tickets are required and available online. 

Hocus Pocus
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

The El Capitan Theatre is hosting 30th Anniversary screenings of Hocus Pocus from Friday, October 6th through Thursday, October 19th, with a special Fan Event scheduled for Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm. “See props from the movie and channel your inner Sanderson Sister at our photo op!” Speciality concession items will also be available for purchase. Details and ticket information are available online. (The movie is rated PG.)

Hot Wheels Legends Tour
2031 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is coming to El Segundo on Saturday, October 7th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This one-of-a-kind event is a global contest offering “builders a unique opportunity to have their passion projects immortalized by Hot Wheels in 1:64th scale.” Judges will be looking for creativity, authenticity, and garage spirit. Wander around and check out the contest entrants. Details are available online.

Learn to Skate Day at Moonlight Rollerway
5110 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204

Learn to Skate Day on October 7: The first Saturday of October is destined to be a day of discovery as roller rinks nationwide welcome newcomers to experience the thrill of roller skating for the very first time. At Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, Kids beginner class at 9:15am and All Ages beginner class at 12:45pm. All classes are $35 and include the ability to stay over in to the following public skate session.

Saturday Morning Cartoons – Drop In and Draw
Bowers Kidseum
1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Visit Bowers Kidseum on Saturday, October 7th between 10 am and 1 pm for Saturday Morning Cartoons – Drop In and Draw. “Watch a selection of cartoons and learn how to draw a Looney Tunes character — a different one every session — taught by our skilled teaching artists. Or doodle or draw to express your own creativity.” All ages are invited to participate. You can reserve your spot online. 

Rebel Girls Fest: International Day of the Girl 
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Visit Vroman’s Bookstore for Rebel Girls Fest: International Day of the Girl on Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 am. To commemorate the day, Vroman’s is celebrating the release of the book Dear Rebel: 145 Women Share Their Best Advice for the Girls of Today. The festivities include a question-and-answer session, readings, and signings with a few of the contributors of Dear Rebel. Details are available online.

Festa Italiana
Downtown San Pedro – Little Italy

Festa Italiana is happening on Saturday, October 7th from 11 am to 10 pm. This free, family-friendly event will “celebrate everything Italian.” Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities, authentic Italian food, and more. There are no entry ticket fees. 

Drag Story Hour
West Hollywood Library
625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

West Hollywood Library, a part of the LA County Library System, is hosting Drag Story Hour on Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 am. “Join us for a fun drag storytime with our fabulous reader Odious Ari sharing stories that promote diversity and inclusion.”

Making Monsters with Mary Doodles
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 

The Getty Villa is hosting a special drop-in program on Saturday, October 7th. The workshops are held in hour-long sessions three times throughout the day at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Making Monsters with Mary Doodles will give families the chance to work with illustrator and YouTube artist Mary Doodles in this all-ages monster-drawing workshop. “Use drawing materials, inspiration from Getty Villa artworks, and your imagination to create scary, friendly, or silly monsters.” Admission is free, though a timed-entry reservation is required and is available online. 

Bubble World
1345 N. Montebello Boulevard, Montebello, California, 90640-2585

Kids (and adults) of all ages will enjoy this immersive event, filled with bubbles, a swimming pool-sized ball pit, a room filled with pink balloons for bouncing, a VR experience, and so much more. Seriously super fun! Get tickets with our affiliate link.

Family Matinee: The Tingler (1959) and
Drop-In Workshop for Families: Ghostly Prop-Making Inspired by William Castle
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting a Family Matinee screening of The Tingler on Saturday, October 7h at 11:00 am. Vincent Price stars as Dr. Warren Chapin in this black-and-white (“with a startling infusion of color”) film. A special Drop-In Workshop for Families is also scheduled for Saturday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Inspired by Director William Castle’s films, who often used tricks and gimmicks in movie theaters (“zapping people in their seats and suspending skeletons and creatures from the ceiling!”), families will “create their own ghostly props that could be a perfect fit for a haunted house or William Castle gimmick!” Tickets are available online.

Halloween at Kidspace and 
Halloween Magic Show
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103

Halloween at Kidspace is happening all month long, through Tuesday, October 31st. The fun includes a Halloween parade (costumes encouraged), pumpkin decorating, crafts, and “up-close visits with some not-too-scary snakes in the Slitherin’ Snake Tent.” (The parade happens at 11 am and 3 pm on weekdays, and 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on weekends. Kidspace Halloween is included in general admission, except for pumpkin decorating which requires an additional fee of $4.) And on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th (and each weekend in October), enjoy an interactive magic show with performances scheduled for 12:15 pm and 2:15 pm. Details and ticket information are available online.  

It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories By Todd Parr
The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Wallis invites families to enjoy a production of It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories By Todd Parr on Saturday, October 7th. The production features three books adapted for the stage — It’s Okay to Be Different, The Earth Book, and This is My Hair. “With innovative puppetry and stunning visuals,” the production “explores timely subjects with playfulness and sensitivity.” Recommended for children in grades Pre-K -3. This is a 60-minute show, with no intermission. Performances are scheduled for 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Tickets are available online. 

Montrose Oktoberfest
2200-2400 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA

Families are invited to the Montrose Oktoberfest happening on Saturday, October 7th from 12 Noon to 10 pm. Enjoy German-style food, live entertainment, rides, games, fun contests (such as the Best Dressed Bavarian Dog Contest), and more. Details are available online.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049

“In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its second annual family event to learn about Southern California’s vibrant Native American cultures.” The celebration takes place on Saturday, October 7th from 12 pm to 4 pm. All-day activities are planned including the opportunity to Taste Traditional Mesoamerican Flavors, learn about Native California Plants, Musical Performances, and more. This is a free event; however, advance tickets are required and are available online. 

Eclipse Storytime and 
Seeing Stars: Solar Eclipses and Discovering New Planets
Central Library
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071

The Central Library is hosting two special events on Saturday, October 7th. From 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, an Eclipse Storytime is planned. “We’ll share stories, songs, science, and a craft to get you ready for the annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14th.” This program is intended for children ages 3-8. Then, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Seeing Stars: Solar Eclipses and Discovering New Planets is happening. “Join Dr. Raissa Estrela, an astrophysicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to learn about solar eclipses and the exciting search for exoplanets (5,500 and counting!).”

Loteria, Prizes, and Pan Dulce
Westchester – Loyola Village Branch Library 
7114 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045

Visit the Westchester – Loyola Village Branch Library, a part of the LA Public Library System, on Saturday, October 7th at 3:30 pm for Loteria, Prizes, and Pan Dulce. This special event is a celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. All ages are welcome. 

Dinos Alive
1345 N. Montebello Boulevard, Montebello, California, 90640-2585

Travel back to the Jurassic in a thematic park full of realistic dinosaurs—see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat! Come face to face with over 80 specimens of life-sized, moving replicas: T-rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptors, and many more. Get tickets with our affiliate link!

Pumpkin Palooza
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92705

Pumpkin Palooza is happening at Discovery Cube Orange County on select days from Saturday, October 7th through Tuesday, October 31st. The fun includes an “interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.” To attend, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket. Tickets are available online. 

Street Food Cinema: Practical Magic
Will Rogers State Historic Park
1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Street Food Cinema invites you to an outdoor screening of Practical Magic on Saturday, October 7th. Doors open at 5:30 pm, the band begins performing at 6:45 pm, and the movie starts at 8:00 pm. Food trucks will be on site as well. Details and ticket information are available online. (The film is rated PG-13.)

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Valley Drive (between 15th and 21st Streets), Manhattan Beach, CA 

The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is happening on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th. The festivities include a parade (on Saturday), artisan and food vendors, live entertainment, game booths, art exhibit, and kids’ activities in Kid Country (including a petting zoo, inflatable jumpers, magic show, wildlife learning center, and more). Details, including parking information, are available online. 

Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo
1310 E. Franklin Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245 

Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo is screening a couple of family-friendly movies this weekend. On Saturday, October 7th there is a 2:30 pm showing of the Disney Pixar film Elemental (rated PG). And on Sunday, October 8th there is a 2:30 pm showing of Coraline (rated PG). Refreshments and concession stand favorites are available for purchase on-site. Tickets are available online.

Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District
777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 

Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District is screening two Disney Pixar movies this weekend. On Saturday, October 7th, there is a 4:15 pm screening of Elemental (rated PG). And on Sunday, October 8th there is a 4:00 pm screening of Monsters, Inc. (rated G). Refreshments and concession stand favorites are available for purchase on-site. Tickets are available online.

Second Sundays: Spooky Season
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Visit The Huntington on Sunday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a special event, Second Sundays: Spooky Season. “Get in the Halloween spirit this season through poetry, art making, and a musical performance,” at this drop-in drop-in program for visitors of all ages. Tickets to The Huntington are available online. 

Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

Bowers Museum invites families to its Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival happening on Sunday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free festival includes live performances, art projects, face painting, and more. 

The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One Near Long Beach.
Lakewood Center, 4661 Silva St, Lakewood, 90712

Step into the iconic TV show like never before in an interactive experience. You’ll get to explore set recreations including Central Perk, Joey and Chandler’s living room, and Monica and Rachel’s kitchen! You can even dance in front of the fountain and pose on the iconic orange couch. Use our affiliate link to get tickets.

Free 2nd Sunday@ PAM: Mindfulness
USC Pacific Asia Museum
46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101

Families are invited to enjoy free admission when they visit the USC Pacific Asia Museum on Sunday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. On the 8th, the focus is on Mindfulness and practicing mindfulness through art. “Create a meditative flextangle, participate in outdoor, family-friendly yoga, explore Buddhist art with a Student Educator, go on a gallery scavenger hunt, and relax your mind with a special Storytime.” A schedule of activities is available online. 

Americana Harvest Festival
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290

Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum is hosting its 1st Americana Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. “Welcome in autumn with some Folk and Country fun for the whole family.” The fun includes a local artisan marketplace, day-long entertainment, food, and more. The Festival is a fundraiser for the 2023 50th Anniversary Repertory Season. Ticket information is available online. 

Making Manuscripts: Family Workshop | Diseño de manuscritos: taller familiar and
Artist-at-Work: Modern Calligraphy | Artista en acción: caligrafía moderna
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049

The Getty Center is hosting two special family-friendly events on Sunday, October 8th. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, stop by the Making Manuscripts: Family Workshop which provides families the opportunity to “join a modern-day scriptorium and design your own illuminated manuscript page.” Children can also stop by the touch table and “explore the tools and materials used to make these one-of-a-kind works of art.” And at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, families can see a live calligraphy demonstration with Melissa Govea as part of the Artist-at-Work: Modern Calligraphy workshop. Families will also “discover how expressive lettering styles are still used by contemporary artists today.” Admission to the Getty is free, but a timed-entry reservation is required. 

Be Bold! Be Brave! and Fearless Trailblazers Book Signing and Family Workshop
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Author Naibe Reynoso will be reading her books Be Bold! Be Brave! and Fearless Trailblazers “which celebrate the accomplishments of Latinos who made US history.” The signing happens on Saturday, October 7th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Then, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, families are invites to participate in a special Family Workshop. Tickets are available online. 

Titanic – The Exhibition
4327 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004

Are you a fan of the famous disaster at sea – the Titanic? This exhibit includes plenty of history about the ship, the passengers, what happened to it to make it sink, and how it was discovered on the ocean floor many years later. See over 300 artifacts from the Titanic and its sister ships’ survivors, brought with them on their journey. Explore the immersive Discovery Gallery with its raised glass floor and see what discovery teams saw during dives to Titanic’s wreck site. VIP tickets include priority entry and a photo print. Note that this exhibit may not appeal to young kids. Use our affiliate link.

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Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).

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