Places to take the kids — parks, libraries, museums, farms, indoor play spaces, and experience venues. We add more over time.
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Museum & Science Indoor & outdoor Pasadena Ages Age 1+ / family-friendly
Hands-on children's museum in Pasadena. A 3.5-acre outdoor campus plus indoor galleries.
🕒 Daily 10:00am–5:00pm.
🎟 $15.50 (age 1+; under 1 free)
📍 480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
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Indoor Play Indoor Santa Monica Ages 0–8 years
A large hands-on facility (21,000 sq ft) for ages 0–8. Art studio and theater space.
🕒 Wed–Mon 9:00am–5:00pm (closed Tue).
🎟 Online $16 / same-day $18 (discount after 4pm; under 1 free)
📍 395 Santa Monica Place #374, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Museum & Science Indoor Downey Ages Age 4+ / family-friendly
A hands-on STEM, space, and science center. Various programs available.
🕒 Tue–Sat 10:00am–5:00pm (closed Sun/Mon).
🎟 $5 (age 4+; age 3 and under free)
📍 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242
Park Outdoor Palos Verdes Peninsula Ages Family-friendly / all ages
An 87-acre botanical garden. Nature walks, seasonal displays, and a butterfly pavilion.
🕒 Daily 8:00am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm; reservation required).
🎟 Adults $18, age 3–12 $8, under 2 free
📍 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
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Museum & Science Indoor & outdoor Los Angeles Ages 2–9 years (Noah's Ark)
The hands-on 'Noah's Ark' exhibit (especially for ages 2–9), a Family Art Studio, and gardens.
🕒 Tue–Fri 12:00–5:00pm, Sat/Sun 10:00am–5:00pm (closed Mon).
🎟 General $20, age 2–17 $15, under 2 free, free on Thursdays
📍 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Museum & Science Indoor Sylmar Ages Family-friendly / all ages
Over 50 hands-on science exhibits. Climbing wall, carousel, and more.
🕒 Daily 10:00am–5:00pm (closed some Mondays and holidays).
🎟 Paid (check amounts officially)
📍 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
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Park Outdoor La Cañada Flintridge Ages Family-friendly / all ages
Garden walks, a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and a mini railroad. Family events too.
🕒 Daily 9:00am–7:00pm.
🎟 Adults $18, children $8, under 2 free
📍 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
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Library Indoor Los Angeles Free admission Ages All ages (children's events)
Little Tokyo branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. Children's events and a Japanese-language collection. Free admission.
🕒 Mon/Wed 10:00am–8:00pm, Tue/Thu 12:00–8:00pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am–5:30pm (closed Sun).
🎟 Free admission
📍 203 S Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Museum & Science Indoor & outdoor Los Angeles Ages Age 3+ / family-friendly
Dinosaur and natural-history exhibits, Nature Gardens, 3D films, and more.
🕒 Daily 9:30am–5:00pm (closed some days).
🎟 Adults $18, age 3–12 $7, under 2 free
📍 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
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Park Outdoor Arcadia Ages Family-friendly / all ages
Botanical garden, garden walks, and wildlife watching. Kids & Families programs (famous for peacocks).
🕒 Daily 9:00am–5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm).
🎟 Adults $18, age 3–12 $8, under 2 free
📍 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
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Farm & Zoo Outdoor Los Angeles Ages Family-friendly / all ages
Animal exhibits, a botanical garden, and a safari shuttle. Camps and classes too.
🕒 Daily 10:00am–5:00pm (last entry 3:45pm; closed some days).
🎟 Paid (check amounts officially)
📍 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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