Explore LAThree free Tuesday activities for kids in the Valley
Guide dates: 2026-09-22.
Tuesday’s strongest picks are all free, indoors and clustered in the Valley. There is a story-and-craft hour for younger kids, a gentle reading-with-a-dog option for mixed ages, and a practical after-school money workshop for teens.
STAR Storytime With Donna
Stories, fingerplays and songs are followed by a simple craft. This is the clearest fit for preschoolers and early elementary children who enjoy a little movement and making something to take home.
- When: Tuesday, September 22, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Where: Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library, 14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
- Cost: Free. No advance registration is listed.
- Ages: 3 and older.
- Planning: The branch opens at noon on Tuesdays and lists an onsite parking lot and bike rack.
Official event listing · Official branch and parking information.
Read to a Dog
Children can read to Grant, practice aloud, cuddle, comb him or simply enjoy his company. The all-ages listing makes this a low-pressure option for a child who is still building reading confidence or would rather ease into the activity.
- When: Tuesday, September 22, 2–3 p.m.
- Where: Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Avenue, Sun Valley, CA 91352.
- Cost: Free. No advance registration is listed.
- Ages: All ages, according to LAPL.
- Planning: The branch lists an onsite parking lot, bike rack and sensory kits as a general library resource. The event itself is not labeled sensory-friendly by the organizer.
Official event listing · Official branch, parking and resource information.
Money Management 101: Teen Edition
This hands-on workshop covers budgeting, saving, credit and basic investing. It is the best pick for a teen who wants practical skills rather than another general hangout.
- When: Tuesday, September 22, 4–5 p.m.
- Where: Valley Plaza Branch Library, 12311 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
- Cost: Free. No advance registration is listed.
- Ages: Teens; the organizer does not publish a narrower age range on the event page.
- Planning: The branch lists an onsite parking lot, bike rack, Teen Quad and sensory kits as general library resources. The workshop itself is not labeled sensory-friendly.
Official event listing · Official branch and parking information.
One easy stop is enough
Choose Sherman Oaks for stories and a craft, Sun Valley for a calmer reading activity, or Valley Plaza for a useful teen workshop. For more nearby ideas that work beyond today, browse the Explore LA family finder.
