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No tricks, just treats at Boo at the LA Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Zoo
25 Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids October 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
From Boo at the Zoo to pumpkin fests and more, all our fall favorites are here.
Photo courtesy of Live Oak Canyon
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch: Even Better than Underwood!
This isn't your average patch.
Best Halloween Events and Activities in Los Angeles
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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles & Orange County Kids
All the best ways to celebrate Halloween around the Southland.
From local parking lot patches to farms near Los Angeles, here's where to find your perfect pumpkin.
Best Pumpkin Patches 2025 Near Los Angeles for a Perfect Family Day
Ready to pick a peck of pumpkins?
Raise your hands if you want to have fun in Big Bear. Photo courtesy of bigbearguide.com
Best Things To Do in Big Bear, CA with Kids: A Family-Friendly Guide for Every Season
Swap palm trees for pine trees.
Nothing says fall like apple picking, and believe it or not, there's great apple picking near LA!
Apple Picking near Los Angeles: Best Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Because picking your own apples is as American as apple pie.
Pick a peck of pumpkins at the Annual Pumpkin Festival Cal Poly Pomona. Photo courtesy of the Cal Poly Pomona Facebook page
Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals in 2025 for Los Angeles Families
When pumpkin spice hits coffee shops, it's time for our favorite annual fall festivals.
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Beach Guide to Los Angeles and Orange County
The best beaches for babies, teens, and even fur babies!
Train-obsessed kids will love this Griffith Park gem. Photo courtesy of Travel Town
73 Free Things To Do in Los Angeles This Summer With Kids
Keep kids entertained all summer, without spending a cent.
One of the coolest spots in town is by the beach, a beach playground, and a pool. Photo courtesy of the Annenberg Community Beach House, Facebook
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Los Angeles
These splash-tastic parks keep kids cool on the hottest days of summer.
Dig in to slime-making! Sloomoo Institute LA photo by Chelsie Hill, courtesy of BFA
21 Trending and Out-of-the-Box Activities for Kids in Los Angeles
LA knows how to be a trendsetter!
Photo by Bill Soistmann
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Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families
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Have your cameras ready because these guys move fast when they smell food! Photo by Chuck Rose
Yes, You Can Ride Camels near LA at the Oasis Camel Dairy
It's the coolest farm you've never heard of!
There is so much free fun to be had at places in LA like LACMA. Photo by Joey Zanotti via Flickr 2.0
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Free family fun in LA is budget-friendly bliss!
Dive into tons of fun in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific
39 Things to Do With Kids in Long Beach
More than a busy port wrapped around an aquarium, Long Beach is full of family fun.
Embrace the mess! Sloomoo Institute photo by Kylie Williams
NEW Sloomoo Institute Opens in Los Angeles for Kids to Enjoy Slime Fun
Squishy, stretchy, slimy fun awaits.
Dive into fun at the Cayton Children's Museum. Photo by Matthew Tucciarone
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Children's museums are vibrant hubs of exploration and discovery.
This 3 day itinerary will make you fall in love with LA. Photo by Roberto Nickson, via Pexels
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Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.
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21,000 square feet of newly reimagined space.
Imaginative play for preschoolers is music to our ears. Photo courtesy of Pretend City
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Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
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It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!
Wander through a pumpkin wonderland at Carved. Photo courtesy of Descanso Gardens
Carved, Pacific Air Show, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
LA’s weekend harvest: Carved, the Pacific Air Show, and a whole lot of fun.

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28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
Carved
Descanso Gardens - 6:00 PM
Fall Family Storytime
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library - 10:30 PM
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Irvine Park Railroad - various times
Baby Steps
Pretend City Children's Museum - 8:00 AM
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
Kids Club at the Americana
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Rancho Los Cerritos Storytime
Rancho Los Cerritos - 10:00 AM
Brentwood Country Mart Littles Storytime
Brentwood Country Mart - 11:00 AM Pick
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
Art + Play for Babies at OCMA
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) - 10:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Kids Club Concerts at the Grove
The Grove - 10:00 AM Pick
Malibu Fall Park Tales
Malibu Bluffs Park - 10:00 AM Pick
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
Kids Club at Westfield Fashion Square
Westfield Fashion Square - 10:00 AM
Pajama Storytime at Once Upon a Time Bookstore
Once Upon A Time Bookstore - 9:30 AM Pick
ArtNight Pasadena
Multiple Venues in Pasadena - 6:00 PM Pick
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
4th Annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
Heritage Hill Historical Park - 4:30 PM
LA Opera Open Door Days
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - 10:00 AM Pick
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark - 9:00 AM
Seaside Highland Games
Ventura County Fairgrounds - 9:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Saturday (Grammy Museum)
GRAMMY Museum - 9:00 AM
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones - 9:00 AM
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Rose Bowl - 5:00 AM Pick
CicLAvia - Heart of LA
Multiple Hubs, including Mariachi Plaza - 9:00 AM Pick
Depot Day 2025
Travel Town - 10:00 AM Pick
Great Big Family Play Day Orange County
Huntington Beach Sports Complex - 10:00 AM Pick
Carnegie Observatories Open House
Carnegie Astronomy - 2:00 PM Pick

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Photo courtesy of Live Oak Canyon
Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch: Even Better than Underwood!
Kylie Williams, Oct 5 - This isn't your average patch. READ MORE
Celebrate Día de los Muertos. Photo courtesy of the Forest Lawn sponsored event in Glendale.
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Wander through a pumpkin wonderland at Carved. Photo courtesy of Descanso Gardens
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No tricks, just treats at Boo at the LA Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Zoo
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