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Los Angeles, CA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Los Angeles, CA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Los Angeles, CA.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Los Angeles, CA right now.
Indoor Pick
The Broad Museum
Museum
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
5.0 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Disneyland Park
Amusement
1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Getty Center
Educational
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Cultural
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
4.8 / 5
Water Pick
Malibu Creek State Park
Outdoor
12000 Malibu Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Descanso Gardens
Garden
1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Getty Villa Malibu
Education
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Griffith Park
Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
4.7 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Museum
The Broad Museum
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Amusement
Disneyland Park
1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
Educational
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Cultural
Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Los Angeles, CA.
MARCH14
Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children's Museum
MARCH 14 · starts Mar 14
Annual celebration of butterflies and pollinators with bug safaris, create-a-caterpillar art projects, butterfly dress-ups, flower showers, and live caterpillar adoptions through May 19.
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
APRIL03
Big Bunny Weekend at Los Angeles Zoo
APRIL 03 · starts Apr 3
Special weekend celebrating spring with Big Bunny photo opportunities, strolling characters, Mission Safari Maze, keeper talks with spring-themed enrichment, and craft activities.
Paid/Varies

City Guides And Editorial Picks

More ways to explore Los Angeles, CA with kids.

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