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Laser tag is perfect for birthday parties or just a fun family afternoon. Photo courtesy of Ultrazone Laser Tag
20 Things To Do in Sherman Oaks with Kids
Discover mini golf, laser tag, sensory classes, hiking, shopping, sweets, and more!
25 (plus one) Things To Do in Studio City with Kids
There truly are hundreds of things to do in the L.A. Basin, and many of our neighborhoods have at...
25 Things To Do around Thousand Oaks with Kids
There are nearly as many things to do here as oaks; we've covered the top 25 for you.
Experience the Arroyo Adventure at Kidspace Museum
33 Best Things To Do in Pasadena With Kids
Pasadena: a city so bursting with kid and family-friendly activities that we couldn't stop at just...
The Children's Garden has interactive sculptural elements like this prism tunnel. Photo courtesy of The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Botanical Gardens: One of LA's Best Gardens for Kids
Back in my carefree, pre-child days The Huntington was a favorite weekend destination. I would tour...
Giddyup and head to Burbank for family fun.
25 Things To Do with Kids in Burbank
Some days you just want to stick around beautiful downtown Burbank.
Neon Retro Arcade: Pasadena's New Spot for Old Video Games & Pinball
Sometimes that which is old becomes new again. While our kids certainly have their own video games...
Gated Playgrounds: Valley Parks with Fences for LA Kids
The idea of a gated playground is quite appealing. Sometimes we need the boundaries we set to be...
Co-Op Preschools and Nursery Schools in The Valley
I spent many moments marveling at our coop preschool teacher's magical (and at times...
10 Great Parks for Birthday Parties in the Valley
Every kid loves a birthday party! And we have a whole lot of information on different theme...
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Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark: Pick-Your-Own Plus a Whole Lot More
Your kids can pick fruit, and pet farm animals.
Brunch at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys - LA Fathers' Day Fun
We all know Mom loves brunch, but does Dad? Well, we've got a hunch Dad will love brunch in the...
America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College: Up-Close Animal Encounters for LA Kids
Visit the home of 150 rescued exotic animals and their zoologists-in-training.
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Stroll through vibrant foliage and gardens. Photo courtesy of Descanso Gardens
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Los Angeles Ballet's gorgeous Nutcracker production soars. Photo by Reed Hutchinson
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Hit the streets in South Pasadena for fabulous trick-or-treating and a peek at the actual Halloween house. Photo courtesy of southpasadena.gov
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The entrance to Midnight Falls at the world-famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. Photo courtesy of the Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Haunted Houses, Horror Nights, and Scary Farms for Los Angeles Teens Who Like a Good Scare
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Park Tales: A Not So Scary Halloween is an awesome free Halloween event in Malibu. Photo courtesy of malibucity.org
Top Free Halloween Events in Los Angeles 2025
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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?
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