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Kid-friendly outings & experiences in LA

Places to take the kids — parks, libraries, museums, farms, indoor play spaces, and experience venues. We add more over time.

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Kidspace Children's Museum

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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Cayton Children's Museum

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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Columbia Memorial Space Center

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

South Coast Botanic Garden

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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Skirball Cultural Center / Noah's Ark

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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Discovery Cube Los Angeles

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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Descanso Gardens

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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Little Tokyo Branch Library (LAPL)

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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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

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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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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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