Explore LAThings to Do in Los Angeles With Kids Today: Monday, October 12, 2026
Monday in Los Angeles · October 12, 2026. Admission, ticket inventory, weather and closures can change; check the official link before leaving.
Rainy-day note: The National Weather Service says showers are likely today, with a high near 63°F and a 70% chance of rain. The Quick Picks below are indoors. The Zoo, Huntington and Descanso options need a fresh conditions check before travel. Read the official Los Angeles forecast.
Today’s complete guide includes all six unique activities from the approved Kids & Tots and Teens & Family graphics exactly once, plus six independently verified alternatives. Start with one indoor stop and keep the outdoor options flexible.
Quick Picks
Kids and younger families
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Spend a rainy Monday exploring hands-on science exhibits, including environmental, technology and movement-focused activities.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 5 PM
- Where
- 11800 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, CA 91342
- Cost
- Date-based admission starts at $17 for children 14 and under, $20 for adults 15 and older, and $18 for seniors
- Ages / fit
- Kids and families; children under 14 must be with an adult age 18 or older
- Booking
- Choose October 12 for the current price. Tickets may be bought online or at the ticket booth; remaining inventory was not promised
- Parking
- Free at the Los Angeles location; enter from Dronfield Avenue via Osborne Street
Good to know: October 12 is not on the museum's published 2026 Monday closure list. Outside food is not allowed, except bottled water.
Official LA visitor page · Official admission and parking FAQ · Official dated-ticket page
Los Angeles Zoo
A mostly outdoor animal day for families who are comfortable with light rain and a flexible pace.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 5 PM; last entry 3:45 PM
- Where
- 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Cost
- $27 adults ages 13 to 61; $22 children ages 2 to 12; infants under 2 free; seniors $24
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Select October 12 when buying a nonrefundable dated ticket; remaining inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- Zoo parking is free; allow extra time for a wet arrival
Good to know: The zoo says animals begin going in for the night at 4 PM. Showers are likely today, so check conditions before leaving and bring rain layers.
Official hours FAQ · Official dated tickets and prices · Official reservation guidance
Autry Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday Opening
Use the special Monday opening to explore art, history and cultures of the American West at a discounted admission rate.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 4 PM
- Where
- 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Cost
- $5 off regular museum admission
- Ages / fit
- Kids and families; no narrower age restriction published
- Booking
- Official event page offers advance tickets; remaining inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- Free for Autry visitors
Good to know: The lobby Family Play Space modification ended October 11. The museum cafe remains temporarily closed; select-day food trucks are not guaranteed.
Tweens, teens and whole family
Petersen Automotive Museum
Explore cars, design and transportation history in an indoor museum that works well for a rainy-day teen or mixed-age outing.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 6 PM; check-in closes 5:30 PM
- Where
- 6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Cost
- General admission varies by ticket option; Vault packages cost extra
- Ages / fit
- Tweens, teens and families; Vault age rules differ
- Booking
- Use the official ticket page for current admission options; unused tickets are valid for 12 months
- Parking
- $18 for the first two hours, then $3 each additional hour; $24 daily maximum with admission
Good to know: Children under 4 are not allowed in the Vault. Strollers are welcome, and free manual wheelchairs are available first come, first served.
Official hours, parking and accessibility · Official ticket options
Aquarium of the Pacific
An indoor marine-life option with sea otters, sharks, jellies and California ocean galleries.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 9 AM to 6 PM
- Where
- 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Cost
- $49.95 adults; $34.95 children ages 3 to 11; $46.95 seniors; add-ons cost extra
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Timed reservations are required on holidays; an online ticket includes the selected entry time
- Parking
- Parking is extra. The Aquarium warns that all elevators in the city-owned parking structure are currently out of order
Good to know: Families needing an accessible parking route should call the Aquarium at 562-590-3100 before traveling because of the elevator outage.
Official October 12 hours and holiday reservation notice · Official admission prices
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Explore film history, production craft and cinema culture with free general admission for everyone 17 and under.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 6 PM
- Where
- 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Cost
- $25 adults; $19 seniors; $15 students age 18 and older; visitors 17 and under free
- Ages / fit
- Tweens, teens and families
- Booking
- Advance reservations are encouraged but not required; walk-up tickets are first come, first served
- Parking
- Nearby paid lots range from $10 to $40; street parking also varies
Good to know: The Dolby Family Terrace is closed October 11 through 19. Film screenings and the Oscars Experience require separate tickets.
More indoor options
California Science Center
Build a flexible indoor science day around free permanent galleries, then add a paid film or exhibit only if it fits your budget.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 5 PM
- Where
- 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Cost
- General admission is free; IMAX films, special exhibits and other add-ons cost extra
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- No general-admission reservation requirement is stated; separately ticketed experiences should be booked through the official site
- Parking
- $20 per vehicle in the Science Center lot
Good to know: The museum is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Metro E Line access can avoid the parking charge.
Official visitor information · Official parking and accessibility details
Getty Villa Museum
Explore Greek and Roman antiquities, architecture and covered galleries, with garden time only if the showers ease.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 5 PM
- Where
- 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Cost
- Admission is free; parking is $25, or $15 after 3 PM
- Ages / fit
- All ages; family tips are available from Getty
- Booking
- A free timed-entry reservation is required; same-day times may or may not be available
- Parking
- On-site parking is available to reservation holders; drivers must enter from northbound Pacific Coast Highway
Good to know: There is no general walk-in entry from the street; bus arrivals follow separate instructions. Parking is cashless.
Official hours and free reservation · Official parking instructions · Official visitor FAQ
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Choose dinosaurs, minerals, animals or ocean exhibits for a mostly indoor family museum day.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Where
- 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Cost
- $18 adults; $14 ages 13 to 17, students and seniors; $7 ages 3 to 12; ages 2 and under free; add-ons extra
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Advance online tickets are highly recommended; live inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- $20 flat rate in the NHM Car Park; no in-and-out privileges
Good to know: LA County residents can claim free general admission from 3 to 5 PM Monday through Friday onsite. Special exhibits and films may still cost extra.
Official hours and prices · Official parking details · Official October 12 calendar
Norton Simon Museum
Pair a short gallery visit with sketching or conversation about one favorite artwork rather than trying to cover the whole collection.
- When
- Monday, October 12, noon to 5 PM; final unticketed entry 4:15 PM
- Where
- 411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Cost
- $20 adults; $15 seniors; visitors 18 and under and students with valid ID free
- Ages / fit
- All ages; especially useful for older children and teens interested in art
- Booking
- Tickets are available through the official museum page; remaining inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- Museum parking is free but can fill during peak hours
Good to know: The sculpture garden, cafe and store close at 4:45 PM. The garden is weather-sensitive even though the galleries are indoors.
Official Monday hours and admission · Official address and parking
Weather-flexible gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
A large garden-and-gallery day for families who want room to explore and can adapt to rain.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 10 AM to 5 PM; check-in closes 4:15 PM
- Where
- 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
- Cost
- Holiday admission: $34 adults; $28 seniors, military and students; $15 youth ages 4 to 11; under 4 free; Museums for All $5
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Dated reservations are required on holidays; remaining inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- Free, but it may fill on holidays
Good to know: Showers are likely. The Library exhibition halls and several garden areas are temporarily closed; check the current closure list before leaving.
Official hours, holiday admission, reservations and closures
Descanso Gardens
A nearby garden option for a short, rain-ready walk if the forecast improves and your family wants fresh air.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 9 AM to 5 PM
- Where
- 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
- Cost
- $20 adults; $14 seniors and students; $8 children ages 3 to 12; ages 2 and under free
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Nonmembers must buy general admission online or in person; remaining inventory was not independently confirmed
- Parking
- Free
Good to know: Showers are likely, so check conditions and garden notices before leaving. Members may enter at 8 AM; public hours begin at 9 AM.
Plan the Monday you actually need
Best low-cost indoor plan: California Science Center general admission is free; parking and ticketed add-ons cost extra.
Best for a holiday-specific outing: The Autry is specially open today with $5 off regular admission.
Book before the drive: Aquarium reservations are required today; Getty Villa timed entry and Huntington holiday reservations are required. Other venues recommend or sell dated tickets.
Accessibility alert: The Aquarium says all elevators in the city-owned parking structure are currently out of order. Contact the Aquarium before travel if you need an accessible arrival route.
Weather: Zoo and garden plans are outdoors or partly outdoors. Check conditions and organizer notices immediately before leaving.
