Things to Do in Los Angeles With Kids: Family Edition, October 18, 2026
2026-10-18 · 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
Puppets in the Park
Bring a blanket. Free shows + family art.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 9:30 AM and 11 AM shows
- Where
- 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Families, all ages
- Booking
- No RSVP. Limited lawn capacity; gates open 9 AM. Two 30 minute shows at 9:30 AM and 11 AM, with family art 10 to 11 AM and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. No pets; all activities outdoors.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Bring a blanket. Free shows + family art.
A Chance to Dance
Creative movement class. RSVP with the organizer.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
- Where
- 11755 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 3 to 7
- Booking
- Use the official RSVP control before attending. The graphic highlights only the 9:30 AM children’s creative movement class for ages 3 to 7; other classes have different ages and times.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Creative movement class. RSVP with the organizer.
Kids and whole families
Monsters Hate Rules
Invent and write a game. Reservations encouraged.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 11 AM start
- Where
- 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 8 to 14
- Booking
- Reservations encouraged and spots limited. Reserve through 826LA or call 310-915-0200. The official museum listing publishes an 11 AM start without an end time. Weekend parking is $9.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Invent and write a game. Reservations encouraged.
Nature Hike and Journaling
Register before attending. Bring water + art supplies.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 9 AM to noon
- Where
- 5790 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Advance registration required through the official LA Parks Foundation event link. Check in at 8:30 AM. Install iNaturalist and join LA Nature Quest before arrival.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Register before attending. Bring water + art supplies.
Nature Journaling Club
Observe botanical specimens using the senses, then record discoveries through writing and drawing. An afternoon alternative to a morning outdoor nature hike.
- When
- October 18, 2 PM to 3 PM
- Where
- 1719 S Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Use the official registration control. Capacity is limited and can change. The first ten participants receive a nature journaling guide per the organizer; no remaining availability is promised.
- Parking
- Parking rates, availability and access were not independently confirmed. Check official arrival instructions and posted signs.
Good to know: Observe botanical specimens using the senses, then record discoveries through writing and drawing. An afternoon alternative to a morning outdoor nature hike.
Tweens and teens
Meet the Author: Yurina Melara
Primarily in Spanish. Reading, Q&A + signing.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 1:30 PM to 3 PM
- Where
- 6145 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
- Cost
- Free admission. Food, paid parking and optional purchases are separate.
- Ages / fit
- Teens + adults
- 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: Primarily in Spanish. Reading, Q&A + signing.
Local spotlight: The Ugly Mug Coffee House
A family owned Burbank coffee shop for a neighborhood coffee break.
Address: 3112 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Published hours: 8 AM to 5 PM
LA weather and sunset
Sunny forecast, high 87°F and the night forecast low 64°F. Los Angeles sunset is 6:15 PM. Forecasts can change; recheck before heading out.
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