Los Angeles, CA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles
Looking for things to do in Los Angeles with kids? We have mapped 407 family-friendly places across the area, from museums and educational attractions (56), arcades (51) and family entertainment centers (43).
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.
Last updated 2 October 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Los Angeles
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 141 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. 41 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.
Browse by category in Los Angeles
20 categories, 407 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Los Angeles
8 of 407, ordered by distance from Los Angeles.
Chinese American Museum
Accepts NARMA museum dedicated to Chinese American history and culture in Los Angeles. The permanent exhibition covers the arrival and settlement of Chinese immigrants in the…
LA PLaza de Cultura y Artes
Accepts NARMLA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a community hub where people gather to celebrate Latinx culture through transformative exhibitions, music, dance, culinary arts, and…
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
Accepts Time TravelersAn interactive museum in downtown Los Angeles documenting the history and cultural contributions of Italian Americans in Southern California. The 6,000 square-foot…
Japanese American National Museum
Accepts NARMThrough history and art exhibitions, an expansive resource and research center, family programs and video presentations in its one-of-a kind Pavilion, share a…
The Broad
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…
Downtown L.A. Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) of Los Angeles
Accepts NARMA museum dedicated to contemporary art created after 1940, holding nearly 8,000 works across all media. The collection spans painting, sculpture, photography…
Holiday Ice Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square is a seasonal outdoor skating rink that pops up in downtown Los Angeles each winter, running daily from November 20 through…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
We list 407 kid-friendly places in Los Angeles, led by museums and educational attractions (56) and arcades (51). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Los Angeles for free?
41 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 141 indoor places in Los Angeles, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.