Explore LADiscover today’s events, weekend plans and places worth exploring—with the details parents need.
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Today’s ideas, this weekend’s plans and the current weekly guide—all in one place.
Art, crafts, parades and the first holiday lights. Explore nine selected dates with official links and booking notes.
Open the November family calendarThis month: Open the October calendar — 31 different family dates
Find the eight homes from our graphic, four more displays and five family events, with addresses, costs, scare notes and source links.
Open the full Halloween guideFind playgrounds, museums, indoor play, family activities, seasonal events and more around Los Angeles.
Explore the MapCompare admission, adult fees, play time and food options. Shortlist up to three places.
Find your play spotCelebrate their next chapterFind a venue, choose a theme and print a little party fun.
Plan a birthdayMore fun, less spendingExplore places and events with free admission. Check each listing for parking and optional extras.
Explore free outings
Find the stops from our Halloween post, with addresses, visit notes and source links. Plan ahead—many displays open in October.
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Practical picks for meals, sunny days, little messes and parent essentials.
See the packing guide
Easy ways to make an ordinary day feel special using what you already have.
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A simple way to plan a family outing without filling every hour.
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Low-prep ways to spend time together when a big outing is not happening.
Read the guideCute Halloween coloring, picture games and more little adventures on paper. Free to download and make your own.
Explore the free downloadsProducts & servicesUseful outing essentials, Erika’s Amazon storefront and a little help with dinner.
Browse Family FindsExplore sponsored family guides and featured Finder placements with The Mommy Compass.
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