Explore LAThree Saturday ideas with kids in Burbank and nearby LA
Guide dates: 2026-09-18–2026-09-19.
Need a Saturday plan that doesn't take the whole day? Browse books in Burbank, catch local art and music, or make a garden visit part of the outing. Pick just one if that suits your family's pace.
Books for kids and teens: Name Your Price Sale
The Friends of the Burbank Public Library are offering books for kids and teens alongside fiction, nonfiction and other finds. An easy indoor browse for families who like choosing the next read.
- When: Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Where: Burbank Central Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.
- Cost: Choose what to pay, with a $2 minimum donation. Cash and credit/debit cards accepted.
- Planning: No registration is listed. Inventory varies; this is not a free giveaway.
Official City of Burbank sale listing.
Free afternoon: Autumn Arts Festival
Local artists' booths, live music and food trucks make this a flexible park stop for all ages. It may be lively near the concert; this is not advertised as a sensory-friendly program.
- When: Saturday, September 19, 4–7 p.m.
- Where: Johnny Carson Park, 400 Bob Hope Drive, Burbank, CA 91505.
- Cost: Admission is free; food-truck purchases are separate.
- Planning: No ticket required. RSVP encouraged, not required. Parking is available along Bob Hope Drive and at The Pointe Parking, 2775 Parkside Avenue; the City does not state a parking price in its announcement.
Official City of Burbank festival announcement.
Garden art: Ikebana Display at Descanso
Families who want a garden visit can see the 60th-anniversary floral display inside the Japanese Garden's Minka. The display is included with general admission; it is a viewing experience, not a free craft class.
- When: Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (garden hours 9 a.m.–7 p.m.).
- Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
- Cost: General admission $20 adult, $8 ages 3–12; ages 2 and under and members free. Seniors and students with ID $14. No separate display charge; parking is free.
- Planning: Nonmembers may buy admission online or in person. The event is listed for families and kids, without a specific child age minimum. Ask the venue about accessibility needs; do not assume all garden paths or rooms suit every stroller.
Official display listing · Admission and tickets.
Before heading out
Times and capacity can change; use each organizer's link for the last check. None of these three listings is advertised by its organizer as sensory-friendly. For a broader plan, see our September 19–20 weekend guide.
