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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The best places to trick-or-treat in Los Angeles happen to be the best places to trick-or-treat in the whole country! Granted, we might be a little biased, but here are the facts: the Halloween decorations on local homes are second to none, and many blocks across the city close off streets to traffic to have trick-or-treat parties. And LA movie magic often finds its way onto neighborhood streets in the form of elaborately decorated houses and incredible special effects.
But in a city this big, some neighborhoods go all out on Halloween, and some remain pretty quiet. Where should you go? We’ve compiled a list of the most legendary trick-or-treat neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Here’s where to go to find lots of treats—not to mention some prime photo ops.
To keep busy until it's time to trick-or-treat, discover the best Halloween events for kids in Los Angeles, save your Halloween budget for candy and costumes with the top free Halloween events in LA, and find more Halloween fun in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids.
'Tis the season for Polar Express train rides or Christmas trains! Los Angeles has plenty of holiday magic waiting on the rails, from a staple in Griffith Park to a movie-like adventure on the SoCal Polar Express. So, put on those matching family PJs and get ready to sing some carols, hear a story, and chow down on Christmas cookies, while embracing the holiday spirit. Kiddos may even get the chance to hand over those wish lists to Santa Claus in person.
There are seats available (so far!) on the Christmas train rides below that take place from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas. Reserve your spot ASAP because Polar Express trains are a hot ticket, and tend to book up fast.
Get in the holiday spirit with the best neighborhood holiday lights in Los Angeles, take your Christmas card to the next level with LA-only photo ops with Santa, and visit our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families for more holiday adventures.
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.
The Sloomoo Institute in Los Angeles recently opened for all the gooey, slimy fun. No matter how you feel about slime, your kids likely love it. Even the biggest anti-slimers might have to admit that they like slime, just a little bit, after checking out this new family-friendly attraction for kids in Los Angeles.
Sloomoo Institute is a welcome relief for parents who have watched their kitchens transform into slime laboratories. At the Sloomoo Institute, kids can squish, stretch, smash, shoot, stand under, stand on, and smell slime without making a mess at home.
For more interactive entertainment, bookmark these crafts for kids, visit the best children's museums in Los Angeles and Orange County, and discover more fun in our Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Kidspace Museum in LA welcomes babies and early walkers to its newly renovated play space.
Pasadena’s beloved Kidspace Children’s Museum–my family’s absolute favorite in the Los Angeles area–understands the importance of socializing and play for babies, toddlers, and even their grown-ups. That’s why I jumped at the chance to check out the museum’s newly reopened and freshly renovated Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC).
Filled with brain-building sensory and developmental experiences for babies and toddlers, the interactive indoor playground is now welcoming crawlers and early walkers to play, climb, explore, and connect alongside their parents and caregivers. My 20-month-old couldn’t get enough of the eye-catching rain mobile and the easily-scalable stream climber structure, and I loved that the area was so safe and engaging for little ones that I could actually get in some conversations with other adults.
Read on for everything you need to know about the beautifully reimagined space, and get your Kidspace tickets for a chance to explore the Early Childhood Learning Center.
I've been to Long Beach like most Angelenos—but until recently I had never considered taking a weekend getaway there. Mainly, my family was excited to visit the beloved Aquarium of the Pacific. We quickly learned that the aquarium, while wonderful, is not the only attraction for kids in the area.
Long Beach is packed with family-friendly fun, all at a consistent forecast of "sunny and 75" (well, most of the time!). Keep reading for more suggestions on maximizing a trip with kids in Long Beach. Take a look at some of the activities for kids in Long Beach in our Instagram Reel!
While you're in Long Beach, take the ferry to Catalina Island with kids, discover more exciting road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway, and plan all the family adventures with our Weekend Getaway and Day Trips for Los Angeles Families Guide.
Every time we post a poll or suggestions question on our Instagram and Facebook pages, one name keeps popping up: Imaginology Kids.
Where’s the best place for a kids' birthday party? Imaginology Kids. Where is a great place to send the kids to summer day camp? Imaginology Kids. Where is a great spot for free play during the week? Imaginology Kids. I’ve seen it so many times that I knew I had to visit with my crew. And what a visit it was! I'm breaking down everything you need to know about one of the coolest playspaces for kids in Los Angeles.
Check out our list of recommendations if you are looking for other great indoor spaces to play, the best playspaces in LA, and museums for kids in LA.
Tours... they seem so... touristy? I rarely ever book Los Angeles tours for my family, but as I was researching for this article it occurred to me—we live in a really cool spot and it deserves to be, well, toured. Don't wait for the in-laws to come into town (or do, these are a great way to show off LA), book one of these incredible tours and see all that the City of Stars has to offer.
The best part? All of these tours are kid-friendly!
Looking for more ways to tour LA? Check out the city guides for Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA!
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