Today in Los Angeles with Kids: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Crafting Memories: Family Day

Make a pinwheel, try leaf rubbings, explore bird watching tools and hear musical storytime at the Gamble House. The neighboring Museum of History adds cardboard race cars, vintage cars and special tours. Choose a few activities together rather than trying to finish everything.

When

Sunday, October 11, 11 AM to 3 PM

Where

The Gamble House: 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Pasadena Museum of History: 470 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91103.

Cost

Free event admission and activities at both sites

Ages / fit

All ages, as stated by both organizers

Booking

Drop in; no reservations required for the event or its special tours

Parking

Gamble House has free labeled Westmoreland Place spaces; read street signs and avoid neighboring private lots. The Museum of History lists complimentary parking off Walnut Street.

Good to know: This is one joint family event across two sites. Its free special tours differ from ordinary paid tours. Picnics are welcome. No cancellation notice was found on either event page; check again before traveling.

Family fit: The all ages designation comes from the organizers. A short craft and storytime visit may suit little children; this is our planning suggestion, not an official age restriction.

Gamble House event details · Museum of History event details · Gamble House visitor and parking information · Museum of History visitor information

The Bug Gals

Meet bugs up close during an interactive LA Nature Quest program. The presenters introduce what makes these creatures special and how they help people. This is a short, focused library outing for curious children and caregivers.

When

Sunday, October 11, 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM

Where

1719 S. Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Cost

Free

Ages / fit

All ages, as listed by LAPL

Booking

No advance registration requirement is stated on the event page; capacity was not confirmed

Parking

The branch lists a parking lot and bike rack; parking availability and any restrictions are not guaranteed.

Good to know: Robertson opens at 1 PM on Sundays. Arrive before the 1:30 PM program and follow presenter guidance during encounters. The library does not label this session sensory friendly. No cancellation notice was found.

Family fit: All ages is the organizer's designation. Interest in live creatures matters more than a narrow age band; children can observe at their own comfort level.

Official Bug Gals event listing · Robertson hours and arrival information · LAPL's free events calendar

The Broad: Contemporary Art

Choose a few contemporary artworks to explore together instead of trying to see every gallery. This is an ordinary Sunday museum visit, not a special family workshop or the Sensory Morning scheduled for October 18.

When

Sunday, October 11, 10 AM to 6 PM

Where

221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cost

General admission is free; some exhibitions and events cost extra

Ages / fit

Families of all ages; our editorial pick for teens interested in contemporary art

Booking

Reserve free timed admission in advance when available; walk up entry is offered, subject to capacity

Parking

Weekend parking beneath the museum is $19. Enter on 2nd Street from Grand Avenue; the garage opens at 9 AM. Hope Street construction affects access.

Good to know: Infinity Mirror Room access requires a separate advance reservation. General admission does not guarantee that experience. No Sunday closure notice was found; remaining ticket inventory was not independently confirmed.

Official Sunday hours and parking · Official admission reservations · Official visitor FAQ

Craft Lab: California Poppy Seed Soil Balls

Create California poppy seed soil balls and learn how artists connect with the land. This offers a focused making activity for families who enjoy plants and hands on art.

When

Sunday, October 11, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Where

5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Cost

$10 public tickets; members free

Ages / fit

Families; all adults and participating children ages 7 and older need tickets

Booking

Advance tickets required; space is limited. Every adult and participating child age 7 or older needs a ticket

Parking

Metered and two hour street parking is available nearby. Museum Square and Wilshire Courtyard also offer paid parking; the museum does not validate.

Good to know: The ticket rule is not an announced ban on younger children; ask the museum about their participation. Sunday museum pay what you wish admission does not replace the workshop ticket. The official ticket page still offered booking, but exact remaining quantities and checkout charges were not confirmed.

Family fit: Our editorial fit is school age children and teens interested in making. The official rule concerns tickets for adults and ages 7 and older.

Official Craft Lab program · Official advance tickets · Museum arrival and parking information

Depot Day at Travel Town

Explore historic trains, model train demonstrations and live music from local schools at the annual Depot Day festival. This is a strong extra option for children who love transportation.

When

Sunday, October 11, 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Where

5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Cost

Free festival admission; food and optional purchases cost extra

Ages / fit

Families and train fans; no narrower age restriction is stated

Booking

Open to the general public; member activities may have separate RSVP instructions

Parking

Check posted parking signs and arrival guidance for busy Griffith Park event days. A special event parking charge was not confirmed.

Good to know: Membership is optional. Some train table play, costume contest instructions and food benefits are connected to membership, so do not assume every perk is included with free entry. The calendar still lists October 11; no cancellation notice was found.

Travel Town's official dated calendar · Festival details from Friends of Griffith Park · Travel Town visitor information

CicLAvia: Heart of LA

Walk, roll or ride a portion of the 6.5 mile open streets route. There is no race or finish line, so a single hub and a short stretch can be a complete family plan.

When

Sunday, October 11, 9 AM to 4 PM

Where

Little Tokyo Hub: 121 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Echo Park Hub: 1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Cost

Free participation; food, rentals and parking may cost extra

Ages / fit

All ages; choose a short walk with little children or a ride for confident cyclists

Booking

No admission ticket is listed; join anywhere on the route

Parking

Use the official map and transit guidance. Route streets close roughly 7 AM to 6 PM, with some earlier closures. Parking on the route is prohibited from 1 AM to 6 PM; surrounding restrictions vary.

Good to know: The organizer says the event runs rain or shine. It recommends experienced riders rather than learning to cycle in busy traffic. Wet roads need extra care. Routes and hubs are different from normal car access.

Official October 11 route, hubs and visitor guidance

Antique Tractor Weekend at Underwood Family Farms

Meet vintage tractors and explore the Fall Harvest Festival's seasonal farm activities. Tractor parades are listed for 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM, subject to change.

When

Sunday, October 11: festival 9 AM to 6 PM; antique tractors 10 AM to 4 PM

Where

3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021

Cost

$34 online for ages 2 and older; $38 on the day only if places remain. Children under 2 are free

Ages / fit

All ages; a larger outdoor farm outing

Booking

Online date and entry time tickets required on weekends; admission is not guaranteed without a booking

Parking

The farm's festival guidance lists free parking. Check the official ticket and visitor pages for arrival instructions.

Good to know: The official event page lists October 10 and 11. Food, pumpkins and selected attractions are extra. No cancellation notice was found; this outdoor option needs a fresh weather and ticket check before the longer drive.

Official Antique Tractor Weekend details · Festival inclusions and arrival information · Official dated tickets

Hammer Museum Galleries

Make an unhurried Westwood gallery visit and let each family member choose an artwork to discuss. This is an ordinary museum outing rather than a scheduled children's workshop.

When

Sunday, October 11, 11 AM to 6 PM

Where

10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Cost

Free museum admission; weekend garage parking is $9

Ages / fit

All ages; our editorial choice for art interested older children and teens

Booking

No advance reservation needed for individuals and groups under 10; larger groups should register

Parking

Museum parking entrances are on Westwood Boulevard and Glendon Boulevard. Weekend parking is $9; check posted rates and allow time for Wilshire construction.

Good to know: The 2 PM early closure notice applies to Saturday, October 10, not Sunday. The current visitor page lists regular Sunday hours; no October 11 closure notice was found.

Official Sunday hours, admission and parking

Tuxuunga Indigenous Peoples Day

The current ST Forward poster says the event has been postponed because of rain and that a new date is coming soon. The old October 11 text remains on the event page, but the newer postponement notice governs.

When

Not taking place on October 11; a new date has not been announced

Where

Originally advertised at 12400 Big Tujunga Canyon Road, Tujunga, CA 91042

Cost

Originally advertised as free; await the rescheduled event details

Ages / fit

Originally advertised for all ages

Booking

Do not travel for the originally advertised October 11 session

Parking

Parking and arrival instructions should be checked again when the new date is announced.

Good to know: Do not use the original October 11 schedule for travel. Check the organizer's announcement for the new date before booking or making plans.

Official ST Forward event page · Official ST Forward homepage · View the organizer's postponement poster