Family Activity Guide
Free daily kids activities around LA that are actually easy to do 👇
Free daily kids activities around LA
Kids Club 🎶🎭
- 🆓 Free weekly shows (music + puppets)
- ⏰ Tue–Thu mornings + Tue evenings (varies by location)
- ⚠️ RSVP required — fills up fast
California Science Center 🔬
- 📍 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles
- 🆓 Free general admission (no ticket needed)
- 🎟️ Special exhibits are paid (optional)
- 🧪 Very interactive + hands-on
- 🚗 Parking ~ $15
- 🌳 Located in Exposition Park
Travel Town Museum 🚂
- 📍 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles
- 🆓 Free admission
- 🚂 Real trains + open space to explore
- 🎟️ Mini train ride is extra
- 🚗 Free parking
- 🌳 Located in Griffith Park
- ⏰ Typically 10 am–4:30 pm (closed Mondays — check ahead)
Roundhouse Aquarium 🌊🐠 (Manhattan Beach)
- 📍 Manhattan Beach Pier
- 🆓 Free (donation ~$5/person or $10/family)
- 🌊 Small but fun marine spot by the beach
- ⏰ Mon–Fri 2–7 pm · Weekends 10–7 pm
Skirball + Noah’s Ark 🛶
- 📍 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, LA
- 🆓 Free Thursdays (reservation required)
- 🛶 Outdoor + indoor play (very hands-on)
- 🚗 Parking available on site
CDI – Child Development Institute 🧸
- 📍 Reseda + Canoga Park
- 🆓 Free indoor play (ages 0–6)
- 🎨 Play-based learning + toys + activities
- ⏰ Weekday schedule varies by location