Kylie Williams
Kylie Williams is a mom of four who loves exploring Los Angeles with her kids and reporting back about the exciting events, attractions, and hidden gems she discovers. When she's not schlepping the kids around the city, she's probably at the gym, reading a book, or putting together snack bags for one of the kids' sports teams. If you know of a place she should check out, drop a line at Kylie@MommyPoppins.com.
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Los Angeles is home to incredible science museums that make learning fun for kids of all ages. If you want to make science concepts come alive for littles, nothing quite does the job like interactive and engaging exhibits. These science museums provide the chance to touch, see, feel, and learn all about different scientific studies, from anatomy to astronomy. Turn your kids into science-whiz kids by visiting them all!
In LA, you can find museums kids will enjoy for every interest and price point. Browse this list of the best children's museums in LA, bookmark these free museum days, and discover more museum outings in our Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Performing arts summer camps seem like a given in a city full of Hollywood starlets and movie studios. Young thespians can hone their skills at musical theater summer camps in Los Angeles.
Warm up those vocal chords and get your jazz hands ready. Performing arts summer camps in Los Angeles offer an immersive experience where children can explore their creativity and develop their talents in theater, music, dance, and more. With fun activities and opportunities to showcase their acting chops, these camps provide a memorable and enriching summer for budding performers.
In addition to performing arts summer camps, check out STEM summer camps in LA, browse the best summer day camps in Los Angeles, and find more camps in our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide.
The limited-time Barbie: You Can Be Anything experiential exhibit has arrived at Discovery Cube LA, encouraging kids to pursue their biggest career dreams–photo ops included.
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is one of the largest and most diverse aquariums in the country. With interactive touch tanks, and otters and penguins to admire, it's also the perfect outing for kids. Engaging exhibits and underwater creatures will entertain children of all ages.
Intrigue is around every corner at the Aquarium of the Pacific, and it's easy to spend a full day there. With its spectacular displays and commitment to environmental stewardship, the Aquarium of the Pacific is a must-visit destination for families.
There are many fantastic indoor birthday party places for kids in Los Angeles to host memorable birthday parties. If you ask my kids about their dream birthday parties, they will paint a grand picture complete with indoor play places, elaborate themes, and a whole lot of fanfare.
From energetic play centers to creative studios, there are indoor birthday party places for every child's interests. These venues provide safe and entertaining environments where kids can enjoy activities like bouncing on trampolines, exploring obstacle courses, or getting artistic with crafts. With so many indoor birthday party places available, planning the perfect celebration in Los Angeles is easy and exciting when you need a roof overhead.
For more birthday party ideas, check out fun restaurants for kid's birthdays in Los Angeles. Usually, the weather is nearly perfect in LA, so when that's the case, explore these parks and playgrounds for kids' birthday parties in LA, and find more b-day inspo in our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids.
Kids eat free are three little words that make a restaurant dinner feel possible. I'm a mom of four and constantly searching for great food and good deals to feed my hungry little mouths as well as my own.
This list of restaurants throughout the Los Angeles area offers free meals for kids at least one night a week. The restaurants vary from local joints to national chains, from the valleys to the beaches, from Italian to Mexican, and from seafood to steakhouses—enough to satisfy picky and non-picky eaters.
For more bargains, check out these birthday freebies for kids, discover where to take the kids for free museum days, and uncover more complimentary deals and ways to save with our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.
New Year's Day in Los Angeles is all about celebrating with iconic and exciting activities. Begin the day by experiencing the world-famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, where stunning floral floats, marching bands, and equestrian units captivate visitors of all ages. After the parade, dive into hands-on fun at the Sloomoo Institute, or celebrate in a wild way at the LA Zoo. From theme parks to sunshine-fueled adventures, New Year's Day in Los Angeles can be thrilling.
Start the year by checking off the ultimate LA rite of passage by playing in the snow near LA and going to one of the many beautiful Los Angeles beaches on the same day. Plus, there's always this bucket list of 100 things to do in Los Angeles with kids before they grow up to help you plan out your year ahead.
All aboard for trains for kids in Los Angeles! There's something about the clickety-clack of the railroad tracks, the comforting bounce of the train cars, and that booming whistle that gives kids all the giggles and glee. If your kids love trains as much as mine, you are probably looking for the best places to take kids who love trains in Los Angeles. The good news is, that LA is packed with train-themed fun.
I've pulled together a list of all the places my train-loving littles enjoy to share with you all. If you're looking for ideas on trains for kids in Los Angeles, check out this Instagram Reel featuring five great trains in the LA area. Chugga chugga choo choo, here we go!
Looking for more family fun? Browse our list of the best playgrounds in Los Angeles, discover the best botanical gardens for LA kids, and find more fun in our Parks and Playgrounds of Los Angeles & Orange County Guide.
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