Fun Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles
Looking for things to do in Los Angeles with kids? We have mapped 207 family-friendly places across the area, from museums & educational attractions (49), family entertainment centers (32) and bounce & plays (27).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Los Angeles. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Indoor activities for kids in Los Angeles
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 113 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Los Angeles
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 42 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Los Angeles
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
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Popular places in Los Angeles
Confetti Grace - DIY Crafts is a Los Angeles based craft kit subscription service that ships DIY project boxes designed for gifting and sharing kindness. Each box…
Sunnyday Scoot offers a distinctive way to explore Los Angeles through guided scooter car sightseeing tours. Riders sit side by side in small, cartoon-like…
A museum dedicated to Chinese American history and culture in Los Angeles. The permanent exhibition covers the arrival and settlement of Chinese immigrants in the…
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a community hub where people gather to celebrate Latinx culture through transformative exhibitions, music, dance, culinary arts, and…
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An interactive museum in downtown Los Angeles documenting the history and cultural contributions of Italian Americans in Southern California. The 6,000 square-foot…
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Through history and art exhibitions, an expansive resource and research center, family programs and video presentations in its one-of-a kind Pavilion, share a…
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The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles housing an extensive collection of works from the 1950s to today. Families can explore rotating…
A museum dedicated to contemporary art created after 1940, holding nearly 8,000 works across all media. The collection spans painting, sculpture, photography…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
We list 207 kid-friendly places in Los Angeles, led by museums & educational attractions (49) and family entertainment centers (32). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Los Angeles for free?
42 of the places we list in Los Angeles are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Los Angeles when it is raining?
There are 113 indoor places in Los Angeles, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.