Explore LAThis Week in Los Angeles with Kids: October 5–11, 2026
Guide dates: October 5–11, 2026. Current October 5–11, 2026 guide; details are rechecked as the week continues.
Sunday update: Tuxuunga Indigenous Peoples Day has been postponed due to rain. No new date has been announced. Read the official update.
This dated guide preserves the seven original October 5 to 11 social selections. The first six remain recorded below; the Sunday Tuxuunga Indigenous Peoples Day gathering has since been officially postponed due to rain.
Choose the days that fit your family. These are individual outing ideas around Los Angeles and nearby areas—not one continuous itinerary.
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Quick Picks
- For preschoolers
- Tuesday's pirate puppet show.
- For sensory-friendly programming
- Wednesday's Blue Submarine visit.
- Official Sunday update
- Tuxuunga rain postponement.
Monday, October 5
Fall Preschool Storytime — North Hollywood
Ages 2–5 + caregivers · Free
Listen to stories, sing songs and join action rhymes with the children's librarian. Families can stay afterward for toy play.
- Time
- Storytime 10:30–11 AM; optional playtime 11–11:30 AM.
- Where
- North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
- Cost
- Free library program.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the event page; the branch can confirm attendance details at 818-766-7185.
- Good to know
- This is the October 5 session of a recurring series. The official schedule skips some Mondays, so do not assume every following Monday is included.
Tuesday, October 6
Ahoy Matey! Pirate Puppet Show — North Hollywood
Best for ages 2–5 + caregivers · Free
Follow Petey the Parrot's treasure-hunting adventure in a puppet performance with slapstick pirate obstacles.
- Time
- 10:30–11:15 AM.
- Where
- North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
- Cost
- Free library program.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the event page; contact the branch at 818-766-7185 for attendance questions.
- Good to know
- Monday and Tuesday use the same branch but feature different programs. Choose the one that suits your child—or enjoy both.
Wednesday, October 7
Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy — Wilshire
Best for ages 3+ · Free · Organizer-designated sensory-friendly program
Explore marine life through live tidepool animals, specimens and puppets. This special program helps launch the library's Nature Quest initiative.
- Time
- 4–5 PM.
- Where
- Wilshire Branch Library, 149 N. Saint Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90004.
- Cost
- Free library program.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the event page. Branch phone: 323-957-4550.
- Good to know
- The organizer explicitly labels this particular program sensory-friendly. Families with specific access needs should contact the library rather than assuming particular accommodations are included.
Thursday, October 8
Kid's Art Club: Witch's Broomstick — San Pedro
Recommended ages 5+ · Free
Make a miniature Halloween broomstick using pipe cleaners and beads.
- Time
- 3:30–4:30 PM.
- Where
- San Pedro Regional Branch Library, Community Room, 931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.
- Cost
- Free library program.
- Booking
- No advance-registration requirement is stated on the event page. Branch phone: 310-548-7779.
- Adult supervision
- An adult must accompany children under 13.
- Good to know
- This is a San Pedro outing, so allow for the drive when planning an after-school visit from elsewhere in Los Angeles.
Friday, October 9
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale — North Hills
All ages · Free entry; purchases extra
Browse gently used books, CDs, DVDs and other items. Sale proceeds support the branch's programming and collection.
- Public shopping
- Noon–3 PM. The event listing specifies general-public admission after 12 PM.
- Members-only preview
- 9:30 AM–noon, for Friends of the Library members.
- Where
- Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library, 16244 Nordhoff Street, North Hills, CA 91343.
- Cost
- Entry is free; item prices vary. Membership pricing is not specified in this listing.
- Payment
- Cash and checks only.
- Booking
- No public-shopping reservation requirement is stated; membership may be joined or renewed at the door.
- Good to know
- The overall listing runs 9:30 AM–3 PM, but the morning portion is not general-public shopping. Nonmembers should plan for the afternoon.
Official October 9 book-sale listing · Mid-Valley branch information
Saturday, October 10
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival — Moorpark
All ages · Paid outing · Antique Tractor Weekend
Plan a fall farm day with pumpkin-patch browsing, a corn maze and tractor-drawn wagon rides. This weekend also features an antique-tractor display.
- Festival hours
- 9 AM–6 PM.
- Antique-tractor display
- 10 AM–4 PM.
- Where
- Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark location, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021.
- Standard admission
- $34 in advance for ages 2+; $38 on the day only if space remains. Children under 2 are free.
- Parking and fees
- Parking is free; the organizer states no additional online ticket fees at checkout.
- Booking
- Weekend tickets are sold online by date and entry time. Select October 10 and review remaining entry-time availability before traveling.
- Good to know
- Pumpkins, food, pick-your-own produce and selected rides or activities cost extra. Personal strollers and wagons are welcome. A day-of ticket is not guaranteed.
Official festival details · Antique Tractor Weekend information · Official date-specific tickets
Sunday, October 11
Tuxuunga Indigenous Peoples Day: Postponed
Official update: postponed due to rain. New date coming soon.
ST Forward's current event poster announces a rain postponement. The old October 11 date remains in the event page text, but the newer poster says the gathering is postponed. Do not travel for the originally advertised Sunday session.
- Status
- Postponed. A new date has not been announced.
- Original venue
- Tuxuunga / Big Tujunga Canyon, 12400 Big Tujunga Canyon Road, Tujunga, CA 91042.
- Cost and booking
- The original event was advertised as free. Wait for the rescheduled event's admission and attendance details.
- Other Sunday plans
- Check the current Today in LA guide for dated family alternatives.
Official ST Forward event information · Organizer's latest homepage notice · View the organizer's postponement poster
Before You Head Out
Event details and ticket availability can change. Check the official event links before traveling, especially for reservations, cancellations and any additional fees.
For disability-related accommodations at the listed Los Angeles Public Library programs, call 213-228-7430. LAPL asks for at least five business days' notice and states it will make every effort to accommodate requests with less notice. Only Wednesday's featured program is specifically labeled sensory-friendly by its organizer.
Browse the official LAPL calendar for library updates and additional programs.
