Things to Do In Los Angeles and Orange County with Kids
From the endless beaches to Harry Potter World to the Cinderella Castle…Los Angeles and Orange County offer something for everyone, both residents and travelers alike. All around, Southern California is a great place for fun with kids, offering loads of family friendly places to visit!
Los Angeles is perhaps best known for the entertainment industry…studios, celebs, and iconic sightseeing can keep you busy for an entire day. Orange County is home to Disneyland Disney California Adventure…plus more endless beaches, Knott’s and some pretty amazing parks for kids. From California Adventure to Newport Beach, there’s not shortage of family fun in OC!
Climb on Noah’s Ark at Skirball. Fly a plane a Sharewell by Clayton. See Space Shuttle Discovery at the California Science Center. Watch jousting at Medieval Times. Ride roller coasters at Knott’s. Hike up to the Bat Cave and the Hollywood Sign. Hit the Boardwalk in Venice Beach and rollerblade. Dine on Restaurant Row. Explore tidepools in Newport Beach. Build Sandcastles. Spot celebrity homes. Watch archeologists uncover real dinosaur bones at La Brea Tar Pits. Stroll through Harry Potter World at Universal Studios. Dine with Disney characters at Goofy’s Kitchen.
If you’re thinking that sounds expensive, don’t worry because there are loads of free activities for kids in Los Angeles and Orange County! From the La Brea Tar Pits to Tiny Town Train Museum to hiking to the Batcave to riding model trains at Goat Hill Junction…there are some great inexpensive options too for families! And don’t forget to check out our list of Kids Eat Free Restaurants in Los Angeles!
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Join us for this training at BINI Birth for Spanish-speaking persons, in Los Angeles county, California on April 4 & 5, 2020. Special Malaysian price until March 21, 2020: $350 Doulas of North America – 8.5 – Continuing Education Credits APRIL 2020 4 & 5 – BINI Birth, Sherman Oaks, California (Special class for Spanish-speaking persons) 16 & 17 – Manhattan, New York City 25 & 26 – Northridge, California _________________________________________________ Join us in Los Angeles County, California or New York City!! Special Malaysian price until 2 weeks prior to the start date of each workshop – $350 General Admission: $450 COURSE OVERVIEW: 2-Day Multicultural Postpartum Care Practices: An Eco-Friendly Approach Workshop FACT: Malaysian population primarily consists of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Two of the best known postpartum practices in the world, Chinese and Indian, and one of the most holistic protocols – the Malay is part and parcel of Malaysian culture. The fusion of these three postpartum protocols has contributed to the global benchmark, or lowest, rate of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) in the world at just 3%. It’s no coincidence. Do you know what Eco-postnatal care is? If you don’t this is the workshop for […]
Excited to bring the LA fam together for a good cause. Join the EDP fam for Aprils’ Walk For Kids: http://www.walkforkids.org/site/TR/Events/LosAngelesRonaldMcDonaldHouse?team_id=7216&pg=team&fr_id=1267 The Ronald McDonald House holds a special place in my heart as my best friend in high school lost her battle to brain cancer on her 17th birthday. During her treatment I saw first hand the vital support RMHC LA provided to families with children at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and the surrounding areas. Together I know we can come together to raise funds and bring awareness to all the amazing things RMHC does for families in need. Plus, it will be such a beautiful way to meet IRL and spend a morning together. Date Sunday, April 5th, 2020 – 7:00 AM Sign up: http://www.walkforkids.org/site/TR/Events/LosAngelesRonaldMcDonaldHouse?team_id=7216&pg=team&fr_id=1267 Schedule Registration opens at 7:00 am. Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:15 am. Walk starts at 9:00 am. Address Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Sticking around Los Angeles for Spring Break?? Enroll your child in Kids Yoga Camp! Spring Break Kids Yoga Camp April 6th -10th Time: 1:00pm–4:00 pm Daily Ages: 5-11 Themes Monday: Saucha – self care and care of our space Tuesday: Satya – truthfulness Wednesday: Aparigraha – sharing and compassion Thursday: The 4 keys to happiness Friday: Tapas – Commitment and self-discipline Daily Schedule Breathwork and journaling Discuss the day’s theme/topic in depth Activities and games that enhance the children’s understanding of the theme 15 minute snack on the patio (bring your own snack) Quiet meditation practice Reflective share circle Early registration – $225 (until February 15th) Mid registration – $250 (until March 15th) Late registration – $300 (after March 15th) Daily drop-in – $75 per day
Sticking around Los Angeles for Spring Break?? Enroll your child in Kids Yoga Camp! Spring Break Kids Yoga Camp April 6th -10th Time: 1:00pm–4:00 pm Daily Ages: 5-11 Themes Monday: Saucha – self care and care of our space Tuesday: Satya – truthfulness Wednesday: Aparigraha – sharing and compassion Thursday: The 4 keys to happiness Friday: Tapas – Commitment and self-discipline Daily Schedule Breathwork and journaling Discuss the day’s theme/topic in depth Activities and games that enhance the children’s understanding of the theme 15 minute snack on the patio (bring your own snack) Quiet meditation practice Reflective share circle Early registration – $225 (until February 15th) Mid registration – $250 (until March 15th) Late registration – $300 (after March 15th) Daily drop-in – $75 per day
Join us for a free guided hike beneath the light of a full moon! Full moon hikes are family friendly and approximately 2.5 miles with a moderate incline. *No pets please* Guests must park in the paved parking lot to avoid ticketing by Rangers during this after hours event. No RSVP needed. The hike will start on time, with park access gates closing at sundown. Wear closed toe shoes, layers for changing temperatures, and bring water. From Coldwater Canyon, after the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, drive forward past the lake and turn Right at the 2nd stop, then left at the fork onto Lake Dr. From Beverly Hills take N. Beverly Dr, turn Right onto Franklin Canyon Dr, drive through the open gate and take the road up and over into the canyon, turn Right at the stop sign onto Lake Dr. Please plan accordingly, once the sun sets you may have trouble reading street signs.
Sticking around Los Angeles for Spring Break?? Enroll your child in Kids Yoga Camp! Spring Break Kids Yoga Camp April 6th -10th Time: 1:00pm–4:00 pm Daily Ages: 5-11 Themes Monday: Saucha – self care and care of our space Tuesday: Satya – truthfulness Wednesday: Aparigraha – sharing and compassion Thursday: The 4 keys to happiness Friday: Tapas – Commitment and self-discipline Daily Schedule Breathwork and journaling Discuss the day’s theme/topic in depth Activities and games that enhance the children’s understanding of the theme 15 minute snack on the patio (bring your own snack) Quiet meditation practice Reflective share circle Early registration – $225 (until February 15th) Mid registration – $250 (until March 15th) Late registration – $300 (after March 15th) Daily drop-in – $75 per day
Sticking around Los Angeles for Spring Break?? Enroll your child in Kids Yoga Camp! Spring Break Kids Yoga Camp April 6th -10th Time: 1:00pm–4:00 pm Daily Ages: 5-11 Themes Monday: Saucha – self care and care of our space Tuesday: Satya – truthfulness Wednesday: Aparigraha – sharing and compassion Thursday: The 4 keys to happiness Friday: Tapas – Commitment and self-discipline Daily Schedule Breathwork and journaling Discuss the day’s theme/topic in depth Activities and games that enhance the children’s understanding of the theme 15 minute snack on the patio (bring your own snack) Quiet meditation practice Reflective share circle Early registration – $225 (until February 15th) Mid registration – $250 (until March 15th) Late registration – $300 (after March 15th) Daily drop-in – $75 per day
Sticking around Los Angeles for Spring Break?? Enroll your child in Kids Yoga Camp! Spring Break Kids Yoga Camp April 6th -10th Time: 1:00pm–4:00 pm Daily Ages: 5-11 Themes Monday: Saucha – self care and care of our space Tuesday: Satya – truthfulness Wednesday: Aparigraha – sharing and compassion Thursday: The 4 keys to happiness Friday: Tapas – Commitment and self-discipline Daily Schedule Breathwork and journaling Discuss the day’s theme/topic in depth Activities and games that enhance the children’s understanding of the theme 15 minute snack on the patio (bring your own snack) Quiet meditation practice Reflective share circle Early registration – $225 (until February 15th) Mid registration – $250 (until March 15th) Late registration – $300 (after March 15th) Daily drop-in – $75 per day
MOMMY & ME MINI SESSION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 20 Minutes 20 Images (with the option to purchase more) 10% off future family session Book Now : http://newborns.meeshphotography.com/?page_id=2 Saturday, April 4, 2020 : Bee Canyon, Granada Hills Sunday, April 5, 2020 : Valley Park, Redondo Beach Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Morning) : Sepulveda Basin, Van Nuys Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Afternoon) : Sycamore Park, Simi Valley Saturday, April 18, 2020 : Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Sunday, April 19, 2020 : Holmby Park, Los Angeles Sunday, April 26, 2020 : Kenneth Hahn Park, Los Angeles
MOMMY & ME MINI SESSION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 20 Minutes 20 Images (with the option to purchase more) 10% off future family session Book Now : http://newborns.meeshphotography.com/?page_id=2 Saturday, April 4, 2020 : Bee Canyon, Granada Hills Sunday, April 5, 2020 : Valley Park, Redondo Beach Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Morning) : Sepulveda Basin, Van Nuys Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Afternoon) : Sycamore Park, Simi Valley Saturday, April 18, 2020 : Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Sunday, April 19, 2020 : Holmby Park, Los Angeles Sunday, April 26, 2020 : Kenneth Hahn Park, Los Angeles
MOMMY & ME MINI SESSION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 20 Minutes 20 Images (with the option to purchase more) 10% off future family session Book Now : http://newborns.meeshphotography.com/?page_id=2 Saturday, April 4, 2020 : Bee Canyon, Granada Hills Sunday, April 5, 2020 : Valley Park, Redondo Beach Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Morning) : Sepulveda Basin, Van Nuys Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Afternoon) : Sycamore Park, Simi Valley Saturday, April 18, 2020 : Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Sunday, April 19, 2020 : Holmby Park, Los Angeles Sunday, April 26, 2020 : Kenneth Hahn Park, Los Angeles
MOMMY & ME MINI SESSION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 20 Minutes 20 Images (with the option to purchase more) 10% off future family session Book Now : http://newborns.meeshphotography.com/?page_id=2 Saturday, April 4, 2020 : Bee Canyon, Granada Hills Sunday, April 5, 2020 : Valley Park, Redondo Beach Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Morning) : Sepulveda Basin, Van Nuys Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Afternoon) : Sycamore Park, Simi Valley Saturday, April 18, 2020 : Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Sunday, April 19, 2020 : Holmby Park, Los Angeles Sunday, April 26, 2020 : Kenneth Hahn Park, Los Angeles
MOMMY & ME MINI SESSION DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 20 Minutes 20 Images (with the option to purchase more) 10% off future family session Book Now : http://newborns.meeshphotography.com/?page_id=2 Saturday, April 4, 2020 : Bee Canyon, Granada Hills Sunday, April 5, 2020 : Valley Park, Redondo Beach Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Morning) : Sepulveda Basin, Van Nuys Saturday, April 11, 2020 (Afternoon) : Sycamore Park, Simi Valley Saturday, April 18, 2020 : Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Sunday, April 19, 2020 : Holmby Park, Los Angeles Sunday, April 26, 2020 : Kenneth Hahn Park, Los Angeles
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Find the Best Family Friendly Activities Near Me
You already know we have TONS of events for kids all over the USA…but did you know we also have loads of family friendly ideas for crafts, games, and more that you can do at home? Looking for a fun activity ideas to do at home for toddlers? kids? tweens? teens? We’ve got all kinds of ideas and inspo for arts and crafts, holiday themed ideas and more! Have some great ideas we’re missing? Let us know on our contact us page! And don’t forget to check out our travel guides for families before you head out on your next vacation! Take a look around, we think you’ll find fun for the whole family. Spend less time planning and more time making memories!
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