Explore LAThis Week in Los Angeles with Kids: October 12–18, 2026
Published advance guide for October 12 to 18, 2026. Check reservation availability before leaving.
Seven featured picks from our approved calendar: free art at LACMA, Kidspace toddler play, bird science, Thor’s Reptile Family, early learning sensory stations, the Getty family festival and Sensory Morning at The Broad. Additional options below give families and teens more ways to plan the week.
Choose one outing or save a backup. Official age ranges are noted where published; our family fit suggestions are editorial guidance. Admission, parking and reservations are separate so you can plan the full visit.
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Quick Picks
- Best for toddlers
- Kidspace Toddler Tuesday or Friday’s free sensory stations.
- Best free all-ages day
- Getty’s family festival has free admission with required timed entry; parking costs extra.
- Explicitly sensory-friendly
- Sensory Morning at The Broad; reservations are required and capacity is limited.
Monday, October 12
Boone Children’s Gallery — LACMA
All ages · Free · Drop in
Use brushes, pencils and other art materials in LACMA’s family art-making space inside the W.M. Keck Education Center.
- Time
- 11 AM to 5 PM on Monday, October 12.
- Where
- LACMA, W.M. Keck Education Center, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
- Cost
- Free and open to all; no museum membership is required.
- Booking
- Drop in. Seating is first come, first served.
- Good to know
- The Boone art space is free without museum membership. If you also want to enter museum galleries, check the separate admission rules and reserve ahead. Eligible LA County children and teens can use NexGenLA with one guest.
- Parking
- Pritzker Parking Garage on 6th Street, just east of Fairfax Avenue: $24. The art activity is free; parking is a separate charge.
- Family fit
- Officially open to all ages. A flexible art stop for mixed ages; younger children can create with a caregiver at their own pace.
Official October 12 Boone listing · LACMA directions and parking · Separate museum admission
Tuesday, October 13
Toddler Tuesday — Kidspace Children’s Museum
Toddlers + families · Included with admission
A Halloween-season toddler takeover with art, sensory stations, imaginary play and storytime, while the museum remains open for all ages.
- Time
- 10 AM to 12 PM on Tuesday, October 13. Halloween parade at 11 AM and storytime at 11:30 AM. Museum hours that day are 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Where
- Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103.
- Cost
- $17 for adults and children ages 1 and older; seniors ages 62 and older $15. Infants under 1 and members are free.
- Booking
- Toddler activities are included with museum admission. Reserve a dated, timed admission ticket using Kidspace’s official listing; current ticket inventory is not guaranteed.
- Good to know
- An adult must accompany children. Activities can change. Kidspace is cashless; check the official policies before purchasing nonrefundable tickets.
- Parking
- Free parking in Rose Bowl Lot I at 480 N. Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena.
- Family fit
- Designed for toddlers and their caregivers; the museum remains open to all ages. Art, sensory play and imaginary play make this a useful choice for little ones.
Official October 13 Toddler Tuesday listing and tickets · Kidspace admission and parking · Kidspace visitor FAQ
Additional option to confirm: the published official calendar lists this date and time. Current cancellation, admission and attendance details are not fully verified. Reopen the linked listing or contact the organizer before visiting.
Family Coloring — Glendale
Ages 3 to 12 with family · Coloring
Choose a quieter, self-directed backup: families can color together during this two-hour library program.
- Time
- 2–4 PM.
- Where
- Grandview Library, 1535 Fifth Street, Glendale, CA 91201.
- Cost
- No event admission fee is stated in the retrieved listing. Confirm with the library before going.
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated.
- Good to know
- On-site parking, accessible parking and wheelchair access are listed by the library.
Wednesday, October 14
PS Science: Bird Beaks and Feeders — Vermont Square
Kids · Free · STEM
Learn how different birds use their beaks, then make a feeder to take home as part of LA Nature Quest.
- Time
- 4 PM to 5 PM on Wednesday, October 14.
- Where
- Vermont Square Branch Library, 1201 W. 48th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
- Cost
- Free.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated.
- Good to know
- Call 323-290-7405 for attendance questions. The listing does not promise a quiet environment or specific sensory accommodations.
- Parking
- The branch lists street parking and a bike rack. Read posted street restrictions; a space is not guaranteed.
- Family fit
- The organizer lists kids without a numerical age range. Our suggestion: school age children who enjoy nature and a hands on science project; ask the branch if a younger sibling can join.
Official Bird Beaks and Feeders listing · Vermont Square directions and parking
Additional option to confirm: the published official calendar lists this date and time. Current cancellation, admission and attendance details are not fully verified. Reopen the linked listing or contact the organizer before visiting.
Our Third Place in Teen Space — Glendale
Ages 13 to 18 · Teen wellness
Didi Hirsch mental-health professionals introduce teens to free supportive services, events and community-service opportunities available through Our Third Place.
- Time
- 5–6 PM.
- Where
- Glendale Central Library, Work Room A inside Teen Space, 222 E. Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91205.
- Cost
- No event admission fee is stated in the retrieved listing. Confirm with the library before going.
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated.
- Good to know
- Library visitors receive three hours of free parking at the Marketplace structure with validation.
Thursday, October 15
Thor’s Reptile Family at Valley Plaza Branch Library
Kids and families · Free · Reptile discovery
Learn about reptiles and their habitats with Thor’s Reptile Family. The library says visitors may get to meet and touch animals; participation and animal contact are not guaranteed.
- Time
- 4 PM to 5 PM on Thursday, October 15.
- Where
- Valley Plaza Branch Library, Community Room, 12311 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605.
- Cost
- Free.
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement is stated on the official listing. Call 818-765-9251 with attendance questions.
- Good to know
- For disability accommodation requests, use the library’s contact instructions on the official event page. Reptile contact is optional and subject to the program.
- Parking
- The branch lists a parking lot and a bike rack. Allow time to find a space.
- Family fit
- The organizer lists babies and toddlers, kids and teens. Our suggestion: children interested in animals, with caregivers helping younger children follow the presenter’s guidance.
Official October 15 Thor’s Reptile Family listing · Valley Plaza directions and parking
Friday, October 16
Sensory Pick & Play Stations — Sunland–Tujunga
Ages 0–5 + caregivers · Free · Organizer-designated sensory-friendly
Explore hands-on sensory bins designed to support fine-motor skills and early learning.
- Time
- 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday, October 16.
- Where
- Sunland–Tujunga Branch Library, Meeting Room, 7771 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, CA 91042.
- Cost
- Free.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated.
- Good to know
- LAPL explicitly categorizes this session as Sensory Friendly. That category does not guarantee a quiet room or a particular accommodation. Call 818-352-4481 about your visit; the listing gives separate disability accommodation request instructions.
- Parking
- The branch lists a parking lot and a bike rack. Parking availability is not guaranteed.
- Family fit
- The official age range is 0 to 5, with families and caregivers welcome. Hands on bins support fine motor and early learning skills.
Official October 16 Sensory Pick & Play schedule · Sunland Tujunga directions and parking
Additional option to confirm: the published official calendar lists this date and time. Current cancellation, admission and attendance details are not fully verified. Reopen the linked listing or contact the organizer before visiting.
Teen Night Out — Glendale
Ages 13–18 · Friday evening
Teens can use video games, ping pong, the computer lab and karaoke in a supervised community-center setting; light refreshments are listed.
- Time
- 5–9 PM.
- Where
- Pacific Park & Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204.
- Cost
- No admission fee is stated on the official event page; contact Youth & Family Services to confirm if needed.
- Booking
- Email JMaghaguian@GlendaleCA.gov or call 818-937-7247 for workshop and attendance questions.
- Good to know
- Teen volunteers may be able to receive service hours for attending workshops.
Saturday, October 17
Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus at the Getty Center
All ages · Free admission · Timed entry required
A full day of mariachi, ballet folklórico, bilingual storytelling and hands-on workshops inspired by photography exhibitions focused on Mexico and Los Angeles.
- Time
- 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, October 17.
- Where
- Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049.
- Cost
- Festival and museum admission are free. Parking is separate: $25 per car or motorcycle, or $15 for entry after 3 PM. Parking is cashless.
- Booking
- Reserve a free timed entry ticket for the Getty Center. The family festival does not require a separate program ticket. Check the official booking page for current availability.
- Good to know
- Keep your timed entry confirmation handy. Metro bus 761 stops at Getty Center Drive and Sepulveda Boulevard. Check travel conditions before leaving; this is not advertised as a sensory friendly event.
- Parking
- Use the public entrance at N. Sepulveda Boulevard and Getty Center Drive. No separate parking reservation is needed for a normal family car visit; allow time for the tram ride up to the museum.
- Family fit
- A family program with no published minimum age. Our suggestion: mixed age families who enjoy music, dance, art workshops and bilingual stories. Take breaks if amplified performances feel busy.
Official Getty family festival listing and reservations · Getty parking and directions · Getty visitor FAQ
Festival highlights: Ballet folklórico at 11 AM and 3 PM; El Santo Golpe at noon and 4:15 PM; Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles at 1:30 PM. Bilingual storytelling at 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM. Art workshops run throughout the day. Check the official schedule for performance durations.
Additional option to confirm: the published official calendar lists this date and time. Current cancellation, admission and attendance details are not fully verified. Reopen the linked listing or contact the organizer before visiting.
Maple Inclusive Play Day — Glendale
Children of all abilities + families · Inclusive playground program
Families can connect, play at the Shane’s Inspiration all-inclusive playground and join crafts designed for a range of abilities.
- Time
- 11 AM–1 PM.
- Where
- Maple Park and Community Center, 820 E. Maple Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205.
- Cost
- No admission fee is stated on the city listing.
- Booking
- No registration requirement is stated.
- Good to know
- This is an outdoor park program centered on an inclusive playground; recheck weather before leaving.
Official Maple Inclusive Play Day listing
Rio Vista Elementary PTA Fall Festival — North Hollywood
Families · Free admission; activities and food extra
Live music, games, inflatables and food make this a practical Valley community-festival option.
- Time
- 11 AM–4 PM.
- Where
- North Weddington Park, 10844 Acama Street, North Hollywood, CA 91602.
- Cost
- Admission is free; games, food and activities use purchased tickets.
- Booking
- Advance activity-ticket sales are promoted, but festival admission does not require a ticket.
- Good to know
- This is an outdoor event. Recheck the PTA or neighborhood-council announcement if weather is uncertain.
Sunday, October 18
Sensory Morning at The Broad — Downtown Los Angeles
All ages · Free · Reservation required · Explicitly sensory-friendly
Visit before public hours with smaller crowds, quieter galleries, sound and lighting adjustments, and sensory kits available in limited quantities upon request.
- Time
- 9 AM to 10 AM on Sunday, October 18, before regular public hours.
- Where
- The Broad, 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- Cost
- Free.
- Booking
- Free advance reservation is required, with limited capacity. Use the event’s official Get Tickets control to select Sensory Morning on October 18. Regular general admission is not a substitute. Current ticket inventory is not guaranteed.
- Good to know
- Use the museum’s social narrative to prepare. The visit page warns of possible construction noise; email info@thebroad.org about accommodations or arrival needs. No sensory kit or ticket availability is promised.
- Parking
- The Broad garage opens at 9 AM. The published weekend flat rate is $19. Enter from Grand Avenue onto 2nd Street; Hope Street is closed for construction. Allow for parking and the walk to the entrance.
- Family fit
- Officially open to all ages, especially visitors who benefit from a sensory friendly experience. The program offers smaller crowds, quieter galleries, sound and lighting adjustments, and sensory kits upon request while supplies last.
Official October 18 Sensory Morning listing and tickets · The Broad parking and construction notes
Puppets in the Park — Barnsdall Art Park
Families · Free · Outdoor
Bob Baker Marionette Theater brings a 30-minute Hallowe’en Spooktacular puppet show to the Hollyhock House west lawn, followed by family art activities.
- Performances
- 9:30–10 AM and 11–11:30 AM; gates open at 9 AM.
- Art activities
- 10–11 AM and 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.
- Where
- Hollyhock House, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
- Cost
- Free.
- Booking
- No RSVP required; lawn capacity is limited.
- Good to know
- Bring a blanket. All activities are outdoors, interior spaces are closed that morning, and pets are not permitted.
Official Puppets in the Park listing
Sensory Friendly Morning — Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Neurodivergent visitors + families · Early access · Paid admission
Explore the museum before regular hours with sensory-friendly maps, visual cue cards and staff support.
- Time
- 8–10 AM; regular museum hours begin at 10 AM.
- Where
- Discovery Cube Los Angeles, 11800 Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, CA 91342.
- Cost
- Admission prices depend on the selected date. Check the official booking page for October 18 pricing. One aide per family is free with a badge or medical ID.
- Booking
- Choose October 18 on the official ticket page and verify current inventory.
- Good to know
- Sensory maps and visual cue cards are part of the museum’s supported program. Do not assume every exhibit modification; review the official preparation materials.
Official Sensory Friendly Morning details · Discovery Cube Los Angeles visit information
Before You Go
- Reserve the Getty Center’s free timed entry and The Broad’s specific Sensory Morning tickets first. Paid parking is separate from free admission.
- Reopen the official listing on the day of your outing for cancellations, inventory and weather changes.
- For sensory and accessibility needs, use the organizer’s own preparation guidance or contact the venue directly.
- Explore more flexible local options in the Explore LA family finder.
- No cancellation notice appeared on the seven featured official listings at this check. Booking calendars did not expose reliable live inventory, so check the organizer before making travel plans. Four Glendale backups have the verification limits noted above.
