Explore LAThings to Do in Los Angeles With Kids: Family Edition, October 17, 2026
2026-10-17 · All times Pacific. Check the official event and booking pages before leaving.
Five featured choices span creative programs, performances and practical family activities. Some program times overlap, so choose a plan that fits your family and recheck the organizer before leaving.
Quick Picks
Babies and toddlers
Hundred Acre Wood Celebration
Pooh turns 100. Stories, songs + craft.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2 PM to 3 PM
- Where
- 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Cost
- Free.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 3 and up
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated on the official event listing. Check the organizer for capacity and current attendance information.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Pooh turns 100. Stories, songs + craft.
Kids and whole families
Rio Vista Fall Festival
Music, games + inflatables. Activities and food extra.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 11 AM to 4 PM
- Where
- 10844 Acama St, North Hollywood, CA 91602
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, games and activities use separate tickets.
- Ages / fit
- Families
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated on the official event listing. Check the organizer for capacity and current attendance information.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Music, games + inflatables. Activities and food extra.
The Bug Gals
Live bugs and arachnids. Outdoor patio program.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 1 PM to 1:45 PM
- Where
- 2011 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Cost
- Free.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 5 to 11
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated on the official event listing. Check the organizer for capacity and current attendance information.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Live bugs and arachnids. Outdoor patio program.
Fall Book Sale
Browse donated books, graphic novels, movies and music. The official listing offers two books of their choice free to kids; other items have varied sale prices. Members only preview is 9:30 to 11 AM, before the public hours.
- When
- October 17, 11 AM to 3 PM
- Where
- 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Cost
- Free admission. Kids receive two books free per the official listing; other sale items are priced separately.
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated. Public sale opens at 11 AM; the earlier preview is for Friends members only.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Browse donated books, graphic novels, movies and music. The official listing offers two books of their choice free to kids; other items have varied sale prices. Members only preview is 9:30 to 11 AM, before the public hours.
Tweens and teens
Salsa Making Contest
Make a salsa recipe. Ingredients and chips.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, Noon to 1:30 PM
- Where
- 12006 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Cost
- Free. Ingredients and chips are provided.
- Ages / fit
- Grades 6 to 12
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated on the official event listing. Check the organizer for capacity and current attendance information.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Make a salsa recipe. Ingredients and chips.
Paper Flowers for Day of the Dead
Fold a paper bouquet. Creative seasonal workshop.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 1 PM to 2 PM
- Where
- 14345 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402
- Cost
- Free. Materials are provided.
- Ages / fit
- Teens
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated on the official event listing. Check the organizer for capacity and current attendance information.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Fold a paper bouquet. Creative seasonal workshop.
Local spotlight: Little Flower Candy Co.
A neighborhood café and candy kitchen with coffee and handmade sweets.
Address: 1422 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
Published hours: 8 AM to 4 PM
LA weather and sunset
Mostly sunny forecast, high 91°F and the night forecast low 67°F. Los Angeles sunset is 6:16 PM. Forecasts can change; recheck before heading out.
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