This Week in Los Angeles with Kids: October 19–25, 2026
Published upcoming guide for October 19 to 25, 2026. Check official links, registration availability and weather before leaving.
Seven day specific family ideas around Los Angeles, from a toddler morning and hands on art to teen maker hours, a family game night and two free weekend festivals.
Choose one outing or save a backup. Official age ranges are noted where published, and ticket or registration inventory can change.
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Quick Picks
- Best for toddlers
- Toddler Storytime and Stay and Play in Glendale.
- Best teen maker picks
- Wednesday watercolors or Thursday candy jewelry.
- Best free weekend plans
- Pasadena Fall Festival on Saturday or Larchmont Family Fair on Sunday. Fair food, rides and games may cost extra.
Monday, October 19
Toddler Storytime + Stay and Play — Library Connection @ Adams Square
Toddlers ages 18–36 months with a caregiver · Free
An indoor storytime with songs, rhymes and interaction, followed immediately by caregiver-and-toddler playtime.
- Time
- Storytime 10:30–11 AM; Stay and Play 11 AM–noon.
- Where
- 1100 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA 91205
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on either official listing.
- Parking
- Visitors may park on Park Avenue. Accessible spaces are next to the library entrance on Park Avenue.
- Family fit
- An indoor storytime with songs, rhymes and interaction, followed immediately by caregiver-and-toddler playtime.
Tuesday, October 20
LACMA: Magical Mini-Treasure Chest — A C Bilbrew Library, Activity Room
Ages 6 and older; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult · Free
A bilingual English-and-Spanish mixed-media art workshop inspired by Spanish colonial chests and Indigenous artistic motifs.
- Time
- 4–5 PM.
- Where
- 150 E. El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90061
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the official listing.
- Family fit
- A bilingual English-and-Spanish mixed-media art workshop inspired by Spanish colonial chests and Indigenous artistic motifs.
Wednesday, October 21
Filipino Inspiration through Watercolors — Anthony Quinn Library, Meeting Room
Teens ages 12–18 · Free
A Filipino American History Month art session that connects heritage and creativity before participants paint their own watercolor artwork.
- Time
- 4:30–5:30 PM.
- Where
- 3965 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- Advance registration is offered and showed 10 seats remaining at the Wednesday check. Guardian consent and the JJCPA participant-data form are required. Current space is not guaranteed.
- Family fit
- A Filipino American History Month art session that connects heritage and creativity before participants paint their own watercolor artwork.
Thursday, October 22
Candy Labs Candy Jewelry Making Workshop — Junipero Serra Branch Library
Teens · Free
A hands-on teen workshop using candy, beads and upcycled materials to make wearable art.
- Time
- 4–5 PM.
- Where
- 4607 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the official listing.
- Family fit
- A hands-on teen workshop using candy, beads and upcycled materials to make wearable art.
Friday, October 23
Spooky Family Board Game Night — San Fernando Library, Meeting Room
Children ages 5–12 with a parent or caregiver · Free
Families play board games together and learn about fall dress-up traditions. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
- Time
- 4–5 PM.
- Where
- 217 N. Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the official listing.
- Family fit
- Families play board games together and learn about fall dress-up traditions. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Saturday, October 24
Pasadena Fall Festival — Victory Park
Families and all ages · Free, including the advertised food
The City of Pasadena lists costume contests, carnival games, free food and more at this annual family event.
- Time
- 3–6 PM.
- Where
- 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Cost
- Free, including the advertised food
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the official city listing.
- Family fit
- The City of Pasadena lists costume contests, carnival games, free food and more at this annual family event.
- Weather
- Outdoor event; check the city listing and forecast before leaving.
Sunday, October 25
Larchmont Family Fair — Larchmont Village
Kids and adults · Free admission; games and food cost extra. Ride tickets are expected to be $2 each.
A neighborhood street fair with a children's stage, rides, food, contests, booths and live music.
- Time
- Noon–5 PM.
- Where
- 209 N. Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Cost
- Free admission; games and food cost extra. Ride tickets are expected to be $2 each.
- Booking
- No admission booking is stated. The organizer says the participant and performance schedule is still forthcoming.
- Family fit
- A neighborhood street fair with a children's stage, rides, food, contests, booths and live music.
- Weather
- Outdoor event; check the organizer listing and forecast before leaving.
Before You Go
- Reopen the official organizer page before leaving for cancellations, capacity and registration changes.
- Wednesday teen registration showed 10 seats at the latest check, but current space is not guaranteed.
- Outdoor weekend festivals can change with weather. Check the organizer and forecast before travel.
- Explore more flexible local options in the Explore LA family finder.