Explore LAToday in Los Angeles With Kids: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
2026-10-13 · All times Pacific. Check the official event and booking pages before leaving.
Five free Family Edition picks and three additional teen programs, with official event links, ages, booking and arrival details. Some program times overlap, so choose a plan that fits your family and recheck the organizer before leaving.
Quick Picks
- Preschool Storytime and CraftsTuesday, October 13, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMWest Valley Regional Branch Library
- Lucha Libre Mask WorkshopTuesday, October 13, 3 PM to 4 PMLake View Terrace Branch Library, Community Room
- Teen Vintage Movie NightTuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5:30 PMNorth Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Community Room
Babies and toddlers
Preschool Storytime and Crafts
Start the day with picture books, music, movement and a simple craft. The library specifically lists babies and toddlers as the audience, so this is the gentle morning option in the Family Edition.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Where
- 19036 Vanowen Street, Reseda, CA 91335
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Babies and toddlers with caregivers
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- The official branch page lists a parking lot and bike rack. Availability and parking rates were not confirmed.
Good to know: This is a recurring Tuesday program, with October 13 listed on the organizer schedule. The October 6 cancellation is not a cancellation of October 13.
Official October 13 program · Official branch address and arrival details · Official free event calendar
Kids and whole families
Lucha Libre Mask Workshop
Children can use prepared motifs to design a wrestling mask while learning about the cultural role of lucha libre. It is a scheduled making activity rather than an ordinary library visit.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 3 PM to 4 PM
- Where
- 12002 Osborne Street, Los Angeles, CA 91342
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 5 to 11
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- The official branch page lists a parking lot and bike rack. Availability and parking rates were not confirmed.
Good to know: The age range is explicitly 5 to 11. Use the event contact for questions about younger siblings; their participation is not promised.
Official October 13 program · Official branch address and arrival details · Official free event calendar
Fine Art Painting for Kids
Explore a painter and then make an original acrylic work on canvas. This is a useful option for children who enjoy focused art time.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5 PM
- Where
- 161 S. Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Kids; numerical age range not published
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- The official branch page lists a parking lot and bike rack. Availability and parking rates were not confirmed.
Good to know: The official audience is Kids. This is a distinct dated painting workshop, different from the earlier Fairfax papel picado activity.
Official October 13 program · Official branch address and arrival details · Official free event calendar
Halloween Story and Craft for Families
Combine a Halloween picture book with a movement game and a pumpkin decoration to take home. The organizer welcomes families with children of all ages.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5 PM
- Where
- 1246 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Families with children of all ages
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- The official branch page lists a parking lot and bike rack. Availability and parking rates were not confirmed.
Good to know: This overlaps the other afternoon programs. Choose the best fit for your family rather than treating all five featured activities as an itinerary.
Official October 13 program · Official branch address and arrival details · Official free event calendar
Tweens and teens
Teen Vintage Movie Night
Teens can watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and join Teen Council at the conclusion. This offers a different type of activity from the younger children’s crafts.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5:30 PM
- Where
- 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 11 to 18 only
- Booking
- Online registration is offered through the official event page, but the listing does not explicitly say registration is required. The event has limited capacity; recheck remaining places before leaving.
- Parking
- The official branch page lists a parking lot and bike rack. Availability and parking rates were not confirmed.
Good to know: The age restriction is explicit. The official page displayed 30 remaining registration places when checked; that is a time-sensitive snapshot and not a promise of availability.
Official October 13 program · Official registration form · Official branch address and arrival details · Official free event calendar
Henna: Culture, Art and Tradition
Learn about henna traditions and how the paste is made and applied. Some attendees may receive a small design.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 3 PM to 4 PM
- Where
- 5027 Caspar Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Teens
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- Review the official branch arrival information; parking details are not promised.
Good to know: Design opportunities are limited. Teens receive priority in order of arrival; a design is not guaranteed.
Teen Craft Corner: Make Paper
A practical workshop introduces handmade paper techniques and gives teens another creative afternoon option.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5 PM
- Where
- 1201 W. 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Teens
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- Review the official branch arrival information; parking details are not promised.
Good to know: This is an additional website choice only, not a second graphic feature of Vermont Square during the same week.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Workshop
Students can learn about FAFSA, CADAA and scholarship searching. The organizer also says attendees can earn community service hours and receive snacks.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 4 PM to 5 PM
- Where
- 149 N. Saint Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Cost
- Free library program. Parking charges, where applicable, are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Teens
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement or registration control appears on the current official listing. Ask the branch about attendance and space.
- Parking
- Review the official branch arrival information; parking details are not promised.
Good to know: This is a college readiness session, so it is aimed at students approaching that stage rather than a general little kid activity.
Local spotlight: Coral Cafe
Breakfast is offered all day and pies are baked daily. This is a factual local diner spotlight, with no discount claimed.
Address: 3321 W. Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505
Published hours: 7 AM to 10:30 PM
LA weather and sunset
Sunny forecast, high 72°F and the night forecast low 58°F. Los Angeles sunset is 6:21 PM. Forecasts can change; recheck before heading out.
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