Explore LA12 things to do in Los Angeles with kids and teens today
Today in Los Angeles · October 3, 2026. Recheck the official links before leaving; ticket and registration availability can change.
Saturday’s most useful mix is unusually local: not-so-spooky fun for little ones, a free Burbank book festival, family volunteering, teen workshops, reading rewards and a craft faire with utility tours. Choose one plan that fits your family’s ages and energy.
Top 3 today
Babies + toddlers
Boo Bash 2026
A not-so-spooky fundraiser with games and family Halloween activities designed around little ones.
- When
- Early entry 9:30–10:30 a.m.; main party 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Where
- Burbank Adult School · 3811 W. Allan Ave., Burbank, CA 91505
- Cost
- $7 door tickets for adults and children; the organizer lists a free infant ticket
- Ages / fit
- Families with young children
- Booking
- Door tickets are listed for October 3; the $5 presale ended October 2.
Good to know: The 9:30 a.m. hour is explicitly for parties with children under 18 months and guests with sensory sensitivity. The ticket title says infants 0–6 months while its description says under one, so confirm before relying on the free cutoff.
Kids + family
2026 Burbank Book Festival
A free one-day festival with children’s read-alouds, middle-grade and YA authors, panels, signings, vendors and food trucks.
- When
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; children’s read-alouds 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Where
- Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91505
- Cost
- Free; food and purchases cost extra
- Ages / fit
- All ages, including picture-book, middle-grade and YA readers
- Booking
- No festival ticket or advance registration is listed.
Good to know: Some normal library services are unavailable during the festival, including public computers, study rooms, printing, scanning and faxing.
Official City of Burbank listing · Official festival schedule
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Club
A limited-time reading reward that begins today and continues through November 14.
- When
- Sign up during Saturday branch hours, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Where
- North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library · 5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Cost
- No participation fee listed; read five books or 300 minutes for a hamburger or cheeseburger award card
- Ages / fit
- Ages 4–12; a parent or guardian may read to children who are not yet reading
- Booking
- Sign up in person and collect a reading log.
Good to know: Each child may earn up to three award cards during the program.
Official LAPL program details · Branch hours and visitor information
Read With STAR Volunteer Destiny
A smaller late-afternoon reading session where children can share stories with a STAR volunteer.
- When
- 4–5 p.m.
- Where
- Los Angeles Central Library · 630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Kids
- Booking
- No advance registration is listed.
Good to know: October 3 is the final Saturday shown in this series’ official schedule.
Tweens + teens
Indigenous Futurism Workshop
Artist and educator Taty Hernandez introduces Indigenous Futurism, then participants make a small clay sculpture to take home.
- When
- 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Where
- Chatsworth Branch Library, Community Room · 21052 Devonshire St., Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Teens ages 12–18
- Booking
- Registration required; 16 spots remained at the 5:58 a.m. check.
Good to know: The branch lists a parking lot and bike rack. Recheck availability before leaving.
Official LAPL event and registration · Branch visitor information
College Essay + Money 101 for Teens
An interactive workshop on UC personal insight questions, Common App essays and practical money basics.
- When
- 12–2 p.m.
- Where
- Chinatown Branch Library, Community Room · 639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Teens; adults are also listed
- Booking
- Registration required; 25 spots remained at the early-morning check.
Good to know: The branch lists a parking lot and bike rack.
Chinese Mahjong for Beginners
Beginner instruction followed by open play for teens and adults.
- When
- 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; instruction begins at 10 a.m. and open play at 10:30
- Where
- Palms–Rancho Park Branch Library · 2920 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Teens and adults
- Booking
- Space is limited; email prncho@lapl.org or call (310) 840-2142 to reserve.
Good to know: Confirm space with the branch before driving.
Make Seed Bombs With Native Plants
A hands-on clay, native-seed and compost activity paired with learning about Native knowledge.
- When
- 3–4 p.m.
- Where
- Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library · 803 Spence St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Ages 12 and older
- Booking
- Limited to 15 participants; RSVP at (323) 268-4710 or in person.
Good to know: Call before leaving because capacity is limited.
Well Played: Tabletop Gaming Gathering
A flexible modern board- and card-game gathering with library-provided titles.
- When
- 1–5 p.m.; drop in during the session
- Where
- Edendale Branch Library, Meeting Room · 2011 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- Teens and adults
- Booking
- No advance registration is listed.
Good to know: Participants may bring a favorite game to teach and play.
All-ages / whole-family
DIG Burbank at Robert Gross Park
A practical two-hour family service project with park clean-up, weeding and mulching assignments.
- When
- 8–10 a.m.
- Where
- Robert Gross Park · 2800 W. Empire Ave., Burbank, CA 91504
- Cost
- Free
- Ages / fit
- Individuals, families and community groups
- Booking
- Online registration is preferred; walk-up volunteers are accepted.
Good to know: Capacity is listed as 50. Wear clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor park work and confirm the meeting point in the registration instructions.
Craft Faire at Burbank Water and Power
A local fundraiser with handmade crafts, food trucks, giveaways and behind-the-scenes utility tours.
- When
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; one-hour power-plant tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Where
- Burbank Water and Power Centennial Courtyard · 320 N. Lake St., Burbank, CA 91502
- Cost
- Free event and public parking; food and craft purchases cost extra
- Ages / fit
- Families and all ages; tour participants must follow footwear requirements
- Booking
- No public admission ticket is listed.
Good to know: Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required for the power-plant tour. Short eco tours run at 10:45, 11:45, 12:45 and 1:45.
LA Nature Quest Kick-Off
Family wildlife activities, exploring and nature journaling launch a month-long community-science project.
- When
- 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
- Where
- Griffith Park Visitor Center Hall · 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Cost
- No participation fee is listed.
- Ages / fit
- All ages
- Booking
- Registration required through the organizer link.
Good to know: Parking near the Visitor Center is limited. Bring sun protection, bug repellent, walking shoes and a refillable water bottle; downloading iNaturalist before arrival is recommended.
Free + low-cost snapshot
Nearly every listing is free or has no participation fee listed. Boo Bash is the paid pick at $7 per adult or child at the door; its free-infant wording remains inconsistent, so check the organizer ticket page before relying on the cutoff.
Reserve or confirm space before leaving for Indigenous Futurism, College Essay + Money 101, Chinese Mahjong, Seed Bombs and LA Nature Quest. Boo Bash’s early hour is the only organizer-supported sensory-sensitivity accommodation in this guide; the full event is not described as sensory-friendly.
